RME DIGI 968 PAD 24bit 96K PCI Audio Interface
DIGI96/8 PAD is the ultimate audio interface for Mac and PC. When using headphones the stepless volume fader control is very convenient, and in ADAT® mode the analog output can be routed to each of the 4 stereo pairs. An optional breakout cable adds professional AES/EBU connectivity using XLR-connectors.
Despite being built into a computer the card reaches stunning 112 dBA SNR! Professionals will enjoy the easy way to change the Emphasis bit and immediately listen to the changes in sound on the analog output. Playing back encoded AC-3 streams is compatible to every AC-3 decoder by setting the 'Non-Audio' bit.
The optional Expansion Boards (EXB) turn the DIGI96/8 into a fully analog version, with 4 or 8 analog inputs and outputs in exceptional quality. The optional Word Clock Module (WCM) adds word clock input and output, a unique test and 'house clock' mode. And our latest TDIF Expansion (TEB) lets you use the card as TDIF interface as well.
The DIGI96 series offers drivers for Windows 95/98 (MME, multi-DirectSound, ASIO 2.0, GSIF, DS/MME/ASIO/GSIF multi-client operation), Windows NT (MME with multi-client operation, ASIO 2.0), Windows 2000/XP (MME, ASIO 2.0, GSIF, MME/ASIO/GSIF multi-client operation), Mac OS 9.x (Sound Manager and ASIO 2.0), Mac OS X (Core Audio), and Linux (OSS and ALSA.)
Specifications:
- Supported sample frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
- All settings changeable in realtime, all output options even in playback mode
- Separate record- and playback circuits; complete master mode
- Enhanced Full Duplex: Different sample rates at input and output possible
- Mixed Mode: ADAT® in - SPDIF out and vice versa at full synchronization
- AutoSync: Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
- Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT® mode
- Optional Word Clock Module (WCM) provides word clock input and output
- TMS (Track Marker Support): Supports CD/DAT start-IDs and the read out of CD subcode
- Comes with DIGICheck: the ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool
- Unique status windows for record and playback, showing mode and sample rate
- Zero Latency Monitoring: Hardware bypass per track, controlled by Punch-in/out
- AutoSelect searches automatically for an input with valid signal
- Combined Channel Interleave/Multi Device driver compatible to almost all recording programs
- Complete interrupt-sharing
- Windows driver with Pentium® optimization (quad times memory transfer)
- High bus transfer rate (up to 130 MByte/s)
- Digital inputs and outputs ground-free transformer coupled
- Super low jitter design: < 1 ns in PLL mode (44.1 kHz, optical in)
- 32 bit memory transfer and 128 kB fast SRAM guarantee very low system load
- Analog input +4 dBu/-10 dBV configurable
- Superior analog 24 bit/96 kHz input. Dynamic range 109 dBA
- Flexible superior analog 24 bit/96 kHz monitor output. Dynamic range 112 dBA
- Low impedance output (75 ohm) ready for headphones, stepless output level through software faders
- Speaker Protection minimizes noise during power on/off
- Analog output routable to ADAT® tracks
- Digital I/O: optical (TOSLINK), coaxial (phono), internal (CD-ROM/Sync-I/O). Optional breakout cable (not included in standard version) provides AES XLR connection
- Formats SPDIF-AES/EBU (Consumer, Professional), ADAT
RME DIGI 968 PAD 24bit 96K PCI Audio Interface
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for two years and labor for two years from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
