Merging Technologies AKD8D Mic/Line & AD Input Card, Up to 192kHz Converter
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Merging Technologies AKD8D 8-Channel Mic/Line and AD Input Card with Direct Out Section, Up to 192kHz Converter

SKU: MTIOMHAKD8D

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Merging Technologies AKD8D Specifications

Mic Pre-Amp + ADC

Mic Pre-Amp + ADC

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  • Mic Pre Max Input

    +24dBu / +13dBu (Pad On / Pad Off)

  • Input Impedance

    1.9KOhms / 10KOhms (Differential, Software Switchable Per Channel)

  • Input Impedance with +48V ON

    1.9KOhms / 10KOhms (Diff., Soft. Switchable Per Channel)

  • Dynamic Range

    123.5dB (A-weighted, typ.) , ref +10dBu

  • Gain Range

    0dB to +66dB (Software Controlled)

  • Gain Step/Precision

    0.5dB / +/-0.2dB

  • THD+N Pre + A/D (20Hz-20kHz)

    < -110dB (0.00031%)/-111dB (0.00028%) at -2dBFS (Standard/Premium)

  • Interchannel Crosstalk at 1kHz, typ.

    < -125dB

  • EIN at >40dB Gain

    < -128dBu (150Ohms Source Impedance, A-weighted, typ.)

  • Common Mode Rejection Rate

    > 60dB (up to 0dBFS) (20Hz - 20kHz)

  • Phantom Power

    +48V (Software Switchable Per Channel)

  • Phase Reverse

    Yes (Software Switchable Per Channel)

  • Low Cut filter

    -12dB/octave, 80Hz (Software Switchable Per Channel)

Line Input

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  • Max Line Input

    +24dBu for 0dBFS

  • Input Impedance

    10KOhms (Differential)

  • Dynamic Range

    124dB (A-weighted, typ), ref +24dBu

  • THD+N Line+A/D (20Hz - 20kHz)

    < -110dB (0.00031%)/-111dB (0.00028%) at -10dBFS

  • Interchannel Crosstalk at 1kHz

    < -130dB at Fullscale

  • Sensitivity Range for 0dBFS

    -42dBu to +24dBu (software controlled)

  • Gain Step/Precision

    0.5dB / +/-0.2dB

  • Common Mode Rejection Rate (20Hz-20kHz)

    > 60dB / > 65dB (both up to 0dBFS)

  • Connector Pinout

    DB-25 / AES59 (Tascam Ana.)

Mic-Pre Analog Section

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  • Frequency Response

    +0/-0.5dB, Line: 2Hz - >200kHz
    +0/-2.0dB, Line: 1Hz - >200kHz
    +0/-0.5dB, Mic, at G=40dB: 2Hz - 65kHz
    +0/-2.0dB, Mic, at G=40dB: 1Hz - 160kHz

  • THD+N (1 kHz), Line/Mic at G=0dB

    < -115dB (0.00018 %)

  • THD+N (20Hz-20kHz), Line/Mic at G=0dB

    < -112dB (0.00025 %)

  • Interchannel Crosstalk at 1kHz, typ.

    -140dB

  • 5deg. Low-End In-Channel

    Empty Set Deviation pt (Line): 9Hz
    Empty Set Deviation pt (Mic): 9Hz

  • Interchannel Phase

    < +/-0.1 deg. (10Hz - 100kHz)

Direct Out Section

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  • Frequency Response

    2Hz - 65kHz (+0/-0.5dB at Gain 40dB)

  • Max Direct Output Level, typ

    +24dBu / +13dBu

  • Direct Output Impedance

    > 100Ohms (Differential)

  • Dynamic Range

    140dB (flat 20Hz-20kHz, typ.)

  • THD+N (1kHz) at +10dBu

    < -120dB (0.0001 %)

  • Direct Output Connector Pinout

    DB-25 / AES59 (Tascam Ana.)

About Merging Technologies AKD8D

These remotely controlled Mic/Line Input cards have set a new benchmark in analog circuitry design and provide additionally a Line level post Mic-pre "Direct Out" output. Available in models that work up to 192kHz (AKD8D) and DXD/DSD256 (AKD8DP).

Merging Technologies AKD8D Features

  • 8x exceptionally transparent, Swiss designed pre-amplifiers
  • Remote/Local switch to Line Level on a per channel basis
  • Completely accessible remotely for all parameter changes
  • Phantom Power/Phase/Low Cut switchable per channel
  • Removes the need for DI boxes
  • Allows build-in Mic splitting variants
  • Better than 120dB dynamic range

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Key Features

  • 8x exceptionally transparent, Swiss designed pre-amplifiers
  • Remote/Local switch to Line Level on a per channel basis
  • Completely accessible remotely for all parameter changes
  • Phantom Power/Phase/Low Cut switchable per channel
  • Removes the need for DI boxes
  • Allows build-in Mic splitting variants