RME DIGI96/8 PAD

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.

Last but not least: The DIGI96 series includes DIGICheck, the ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool!

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.) 

DIGI96/8 PAD is also available as Broadcast version, offering an analog input and output level of +6 dBu and 9 dB headroom (+15 dBu @ 0 dBFS.)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

 

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® 

These are only some of DIGI96/8 PAD's capabilities. Click here for a complete list.

 

 

 UNIQUE TECHNOLOGIES IN DIGI96/8 PAD Top 

 

 

AutoSelect

Automatic input selection by monitoring all inputs and incoming signals.

  

AutoSync

Intelligent clock control according to operational mode and present/desired sample rate.

  

Bitclock PLL

The most reliable receiver circuit for ADAT optical signal.

  

Enhanced Full Duplex

Simultaneous record and playback even at different sample rates.

  

Enhanced ZLM®

Monitoring of the input signal, independent from clock mode and sample rate.

  

Hardware Selftest

Quick hardware check when booting, to improve and ensure full reliability.

  

Hi-Performance

Custom chip (FPGA) ensures full performance and minimal driver action.

  

Latency Fast Change

Change latency on-the-fly under ASIO, without manual reset or re-boot.

  

Mixed Mode

ADAT® optical in - SPDIF out and vice versa.

  

Speaker Protection

Minimizes noise during power on/off

  

SyncAlign®

Surveillance and sample accurate synchronization of all channels.

  

Track Marker Support (TMS)

Reads CD subcode and DAT Start IDs.

  

Zero Latency Monitoring - ZLM®

Automatic monitoring of the input signal with zero latency. 

A complete overview of all the unique technologies in the DIGI96 series can be found here.