RME DMC-842
The introduction of digital microphone technology into the pro audio sector has afforded sound engineers a greater degree of flexibility. At the same time, it has created a demand for interfaces that can control and handle digital microphones. Price wise the DMC-842 digital microphone interface is comparable with conventional preamp/converter units such as RME's Micstasy. In addition to its role as an interface, the DMC-842 also acts as a power supply and control device for digital microphones, supporting the worldwide AES42 standard. Supporters of the Mode 1 and Mode 2 operating systems specified in the AES42 standard currently include, among others, Neumann, Sennheiser and Schoeps. Mode 1 permits an asynchronous operating system in which the microphone is supplied with Digital Phantom Power (DPP), but no control data can be transmitted "upstream". Working with several Mode 1 microphones requires the use of sample rate converters, which have already been implemented in the DMC-842. Mode 2 allows microphones to be synchronized and control data for adjusting gain, polar patterns, hi-pass filter and compression settings to be sent. Further functions are already specified in the AES42 standard and availability depends on the individual microphone. The cost of running digital microphones with a DMC-842 is comparable with that of many standard analogue microphone-preamp/ converter set ups. What's more, it affords greater ease of use, with better quality and enhanced functionality - depending on the application. In many respects, the DMC- 842 is an ideal companion to RME's Micstasy. Using the same interface connections as Micstasy (ADAT-SMUX and AES/EBU in series, MADI and other optional formats) it ensures problem-free assembly of combined systems for both analogue and digital microphones. The DMC-842 even includes analogue line level outputs, so there are no problems if pure analogue devices are included in the chain, for example when monitoring. The ability to switch the Digital Phantom Power on or off on individual channels means that the DMC-842 can handle "normal" AES/EBU signals at the same time. Thanks to the built-in SRC (sample rate converters), these can also be asynchronous. To adjust the various microphone parameters, RME has produced a free Windows based software application that communicates with the DMC-842 via MIDI. As with Micstasy, the DMC-842 also supports the transfer of MIDI data over MADI as well as over AES/EBU-Signals.
Mail us for the price and availability Price: Euro_3,665.20 / US$ 4,948.02 NON EU Price: Euro_3,080.00 / US$ 4,158.00
RME DMC-842 + MADI option
The introduction of digital microphone technology into the pro audio sector has afforded sound engineers a greater degree of flexibility. At the same time, it has created a demand for interfaces that can control and handle digital microphones. Price wise the DMC-842 digital microphone interface is comparable with conventional preamp/converter units such as RME's Micstasy. In addition to its role as an interface, the DMC-842 also acts as a power supply and control device for digital microphones, supporting the worldwide AES42 standard. Supporters of the Mode 1 and Mode 2 operating systems specified in the AES42 standard currently include, among others, Neumann, Sennheiser and Schoeps. Mode 1 permits an asynchronous operating system in which the microphone is supplied with Digital Phantom Power (DPP), but no control data can be transmitted "upstream". Working with several Mode 1 microphones requires the use of sample rate converters, which have already been implemented in the DMC-842. Mode 2 allows microphones to be synchronized and control data for adjusting gain, polar patterns, hi-pass filter and compression settings to be sent. Further functions are already specified in the AES42 standard and availability depends on the individual microphone. The cost of running digital microphones with a DMC-842 is comparable with that of many standard analogue microphone-preamp/ converter set ups. What's more, it affords greater ease of use, with better quality and enhanced functionality - depending on the application. In many respects, the DMC- 842 is an ideal companion to RME's Micstasy. Using the same interface connections as Micstasy (ADAT-SMUX and AES/EBU in series, MADI and other optional formats) it ensures problem-free assembly of combined systems for both analogue and digital microphones. The DMC-842 even includes analogue line level outputs, so there are no problems if pure analogue devices are included in the chain, for example when monitoring. The ability to switch the Digital Phantom Power on or off on individual channels means that the DMC-842 can handle "normal" AES/EBU signals at the same time. Thanks to the built-in SRC (sample rate converters), these can also be asynchronous. To adjust the various microphone parameters, RME has produced a free Windows based software application that communicates with the DMC-842 via MIDI. As with Micstasy, the DMC-842 also supports the transfer of MIDI data over MADI as well as over AES/EBU-Signals.
Mail us for the price and availability Price: Euro_4,068.61 / US$ 5,492.62 NON EU Price: Euro_3,419.00 / US$ 4,615.65
RME HDSP MADI PCI Express card
Compared with the HDSP MADI (Standard PCI version), the express card offers some new features: Support of higher samplerates than 96 kHz, more features in TotalMix (phase and inernal loopback per channel, +6 dB gain for the hardware outputs), and the direct support of the Time Code Option. HDSPe MADI provides even lower latencies, making the card the perfect partner for live recording and live mixing applications.
Price: Euro_1,298.29 / US$ 1,752.69 NON EU Price: Euro_1,091.00 / US$ 1,472.85
RME ADI-642 MADI converter
Price: Euro_2,221.73 / US$ 2,999.34 NON EU Price: Euro_1,867.00 / US$ 2,520.45
RME ADI-6432 64CH 24bit 192 kHz MADI- AES Converter
RMEs ADI-6432 offers 64 channels of format conversion from MADI to AES and vice versa. Typical applications include two ADI-6432 used as digital multicore, or one unit used as AES/EBU frontend for the Hammerfall DSP MADI PCI card. Up to 192 kHz at 24-Bit are supported. Built with 2 units height there is enough space for all connectors and control elements. Of course the unit includes lots of typical RME-features:
- Support for up to 192 kHz with MADI and AES
- Unique status displays for MADI and AES
- SteadyClock for maximum jitter reduction and clock regeneration
- Completely remote controlable via MIDI
- Transfer of MIDI data via MADI
- Transfer of RS232 data via MADI
Price: Euro_2,898.84 / US$ 3,913.43 NON EU Price: Euro_2,436.00 / US$ 3,288.60
RME HDSP AES-32
The Hammerfall DSP AES-32 is a short-length PCI card with AES/EBU interfaces. It provides eight AES inputs (16 channels) and eight AES outputs (16 channels) at 192 kHz sample rate. The card is also equipped with two MIDI I/O ports, word clock I/O, and can be used with the optional TCO module for synchronization to LTC and video.
The HDSP AES-32 is RME's reaction to requests from audio professionals for an AES-based solution with the typical RME features and quality. This audio card is a perfect all-in-one solution for professional users in the fields of broadcast, TV, theater, stage/PA - and in any professional studio.
Price: Euro_714.00 / US$ 963.90 NON EU Price: Euro_600.00 / US$ 810.00
