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RME Micstasy Microphone Preamp and Digital Audio Converter
24-bit/192KHz 8-Channel Pre-Amp and AD Converter
Micstasy is an 8-Channel hi-end mic/line preamp and AD-converter combining typical RME features with a number of previously unseen features. It can be used analog (Mic/Line In to Line Out) and digital (Mic/Line In to Digital Out), with both signal paths operating simultaneously.
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RME-MICSTASY
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Micstasy is an 8-Channel hi-end mic/line preamp and AD-converter combining typical RME features with a number of previously unseen features. It can be used analog (Mic/Line In to Line Out) and digital (Mic/Line In to Digital Out), with both signal paths operating simultaneously. Special highlight: the device is fully remote-controllable via MIDI (also MIDI over MADI).
The Micstasy's innovative concept allows for amplification and digitization of ALL analog signal sources. Be it high-level stage signals, typical studio signals, lower level and high-impedance instruments, or dynamic, condenser or ribbon microphones: Micstasy understands them all - in a way that is simply thrilling.
The signals amplified by the Micstasy are available at the analog outputs for passing them on, making an expensive splitter box on stage obsolete. All functions can be remote controlled via MIDI and MIDI over MADI, allowing the device to be placed near the microphones, ensuring highest sound quality. Adding the optional MADI Card results in even more options. The I64 MADI Card provides serial pass-through capability from one Micstasy to the next (up to 8). All up to 64 audio signals are then available at the last device on one single line. Such a way of cascading is also possible between Micstasy and ADI-8 QS.
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
| Specification | Frequency response: -0.1 dB: 20 Hz - 100 kHz
EIN: @ 40 dB Gain @ 150 Ohm: 126.5 dBu EIN: @ 50/60/70 dB Gain @ 150 Ohm: 127.4 dBu
Signal to Noise ratio AD (SNR): @ +21 dBu: 112.7 dB RMS unweighted, 116 dBA
Sample frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, variable (external clocks)
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
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