RME Micstasy Microphone Preamp and Digital Audio Converter

8 balanced XLR mic/line inputs with 85 dB gain range

Analog input level from -56.5 dBu up to +30 dBu

High-end circuitry with 4 relays per channel, super low-noise microphone front-end

Near click-free gain changes in steps of 0.5 dB

Large frequency range (200 kHz) with special EMI input filtering

8 balanced TRS line / instrument inputs with Hi-Z option

8 balanced XLR line outputs, maximum level +27 dBu

4 x AES/EBU Out via D-sub, 8 channels @ 192 kHz

2 x ADAT Out, 8 channels @ 96 kHz (SMUX and SMUX4)

Optional MADI I/O (I64 MADI Card) with serial cascading and digital return path

Symmetrical hi-pass (Lo Cut) with super-low THD, 18 dB/oct

LED level meter with 13 LEDs per channel

M/S de-/encoding for the digital output

AutoSet: Automatic gain reduction with multiple linking

Current state can be stored to 8 user presets

Fully remote controllable

In a standard 19" box with 2 unit height the device offers numerous extraordinary features like Intelligent Clock Control (ICC) , SyncCheck ®, SteadyClock, TotalGain, AutoSet, MIDI over MADI, and remote control via MADI and MIDI

The technologies known from other RME products like SyncCheck® ensure perfect synchronization and clear detection of errors. Also multiple units can be stacked and operated sample-aligned, using word clock. All settings are stored when the unit is switched off

The Micstasy can be fully remote controlled and configured via MIDI, and all status displays can be queried through MIDI. Each Micstasy can be given a separate ID, allowing separate remote controllability of various devices with only one MIDI channel. The MIDI remote is also compatible to Digidesign's Pro Tools system, Yamaha's M7C and PM5D. The manual further shows how to remote control the Micstasy from the DM-1000 and DM-2000

RME's SteadyClock(TM) guarantees excellent clock quality in any situation. Due to the highly efficient jitter reduction, the Micstasy's AD-converters operate independently from the quality of the external clock signal, as if they are working with internal clock all the time - guaranteeing a prestine sound quality! Additionally Intelligent Clock Control (ICC) will retain the last valid sample frequency in case of a loss of the input signal

Frequency response: -0.1 dB: 20 Hz - 100 kHz

EIN @ 30 dB Gain @ 150 Ohm: 122.3 dBu

EIN: @ 40 dB Gain @ 150 Ohm: 126.5 dBu

EIN: @ 50/60/70 dB Gain @ 150 Ohm: 127.4 dBu

THD+N @ 30 dB Gain: < -100 dB, < 0.001 %

Signal to Noise ratio AD (SNR): @ +30 dBu: 115.2 dB RMS unweighted, 118.5 dBA

Signal to Noise ratio AD (SNR): @ +21 dBu: 112.7 dB RMS unweighted, 116 dBA

Signal to Noise ratio AD (SNR): @ +13 dBu: 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA

Sync sources: Internal, AES, word, Option (MADI)

Sample frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, variable (external clocks)

Sample rate range MADI

• 32 - 192 kHz, word clock: 27 kHz - 200 kHz
• AES: 28 kHz - 200 kHz

Jitter: Typical < 1 ns for internal, word clock, AES and MADI input

Jitter suppression: >30 dB (2.4 kHz)

Jitter sensitivity: all PLLs operate error-free even at 100 ns

Power supply: Internal switching mode PS, 100V - 240V AC, 60 Watt

Warranty: 2 years

Dimensions

• (WxHxD) 483 x 88 x 200 mm