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16 x 22 (ADAT mode) (analog + digital)
Eight
Two
Eight
Eight (10 including Monitor outputs)
Two (one stereo pair)
Two stereo
Two inputs, two outputs (ADAT or S/PDIF, selectable)
Two
One input, one output
Eight channels
14 channels
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
24
1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
Through four UAD legacy plug-ins (included) via UAD Console software: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate (no additional latency via Realtime UAD Processing)
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +/-0.07 dB
Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A-weighted)
THD+Noise (1 kHz @ 25 dBu, -1 dBFS): -115 dB (0.00018%)
Max Input Level (PAD on): 26 dBu
Default Input Impedance (variable via Unison plug-ins): 5.4 K Ohm
Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Pad Attenuation (per mic input): 20 dB (variable via Unison plug-ins)
Phantom Power (per mic input): +48V
Connector Type: XLRF, pin 2 positive (combo XLR/TRS)
(600 K Ohm input termination)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.08 dB
Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 9.6 dBu, -1 dBFS): -111 dB (0.00028%)
Maximum Input Level (at minimum gain): 12.6 dBu
Default Input Impedance (variable via Unison plug-ins) 1 M Ohm
Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Connector Type: 1/4" female TS unbalanced
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.07 dB
Dynamic Range: 124 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS): -116 dB (0.00016%)
Maximum Input Level (reference level @ +4 dBu): 24 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 K Ohm
Gain Range (inputs 1 - 4 only): +10 dB to +65 dB
Connector Type: Eight 1/4" female TRS balanced (combo XLR/TRS), One female DB25 (Tascam wiring), normal led
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.05 dB
Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS): -119 dB (0.00011%)
Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ +4 dBu: 24 dBu
Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ -10 dBV: 10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
Connector Type: Female DB25 (Tascam wiring)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 130 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise (1 kHz @ 23 dBu, -1 dBFS): -127 dB (0.000045%)
Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ +4 dBu: 24 dBu
Maximum Output Level: Reference level @ -10 dBV: 10 dBV (12.2 dBu)
Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
Connector Type: 1/4" Female TRS Balanced
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 126 dB (A-weighted)
THD + Noise: 300 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 16.8 dBu, -1 dBFS): -117 dB (0.00014%)
THD + Noise: 600 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 17.3 dBu, -1 dBFS): -118 dB (0.00013%)
Maximum Output Level: 300 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 16.8 dBu, -1 dBFS): 17.8 dBu
Maximum Output Level: 600 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 17.3 dBu, -1 dBFS): 18.3 dBu
Maximum Output Power: 300 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 16.8 dBu, -1 dBFS): 120 mW RMS
Maximum Output Power: 600 Ohm load (1 kHz @ 17.3 dBu, -1 dBFS): 67 mW RMS
Connector Type: 1/4" female TRS stereo
Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 (S/PDIF or ADAT, selectable)
Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 (shared with S/PDIF)
Word Clock: BNC
S/PDIF: IEC 958
ADAT: ADAT Lightpipe with S/MUX
S/PDIF: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
ADAT: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
One stereo input, one stereo output
Port 1 = Channels 1 - 8, Port 2 = 1 - 8 (mirrored)
Port 1 = Channels 1 - 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 - 8
Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2, Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4
+/-4% of any supported sample rate
75 Ohm, switchable
Internal, Word Clock, ADAT, S/PDIF
External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant
IEC male
100V - 240V AC, 47 - 63 Hz, 1.6 A max
XLR 4-pin locking male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
12 VDC, 6 A
72 Watts (30 W typical)
32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
19 x 1.74 x 12" (482.6 x 44.2 x 305mm)
8.9 lbs (4.02kg)
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