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    Rails
    Preamp Rails ±15.8 Volts
    Analog Rails (low power) ±9.9 Volts
    Analog Rails (high power) ±12.6 Volts
    Phantom Power 48 ± 0.1 Volts
    Max Phantom Current Per Mic 10 ma
    Maximum I/O Levels (Balanced)
    Peak Line Output @ 0 dBFS (no jumper/low power) +18.5 dBu
    Peak Line Output @ 0 dBFS (output jumper/low power) +22.0 dBu
    Peak Line Output @ 0 dBFS (output jumper/high power) +24.5 dBu
    Analog Send Max Output +21.5 dBu
    Mic Pre Max Input +20 dBu
    Line In Max Input +24.5 dBu
    Output Impedance 5 Ω
    Monitor Controller
    Nominal FS output (Balanced) Output Jumper Off -19.0 dBu
    Nominal FS output (Balanced) Output Jumper On -12.0 dBu
    Maximum Output Same as Line
    Gain Range -96 dB to +30 dB
    Gain Precision ±0.05 dB
    Gain Step 0.5 dB
    Mic Pre Input + ADC
    Input Impedance 3.3 kΩ
    Dynamic Range (-60 dB, flat 0-22.05 kHz, typ) 115 dB
    Dynamic Range (-60 dB, A-weighted, typ) 118 dB
    Noise Floor (flat 0-22.05 kHz, typ) 115 dB
    Noise Floor (A-weighted, typ) 117.9 dB
    Gain Range -22 dB to +91.5 dB
    Gain Precision ±0.05 dB
    Gain Step 0.5 dB
    THD D/A/A/D loop @ -12 dBFS 0.0007 %
    THD D/A/A/D loop @ -12 dBFS +12 dB Gain 0.0015 %
    THD D/A/A/D loop @ -0 dBFS 0.0023 %
    Crosstalk @ 1kHz -110dB
    IMD 1k component (19 kHz/20kHz @ +8dBu) -104 dBu
    EIN @ 60 dB Gain (150Ω Source Impedance) -130.50 dBu
    EIN @ 60 dB Gain (0Ω Source Impedance) -133.25 dBu
    Analog Send Calibration (ADC = 0 dBFS) +21.5 dBu
    Phantom Power (Switchable Per Channel) +48 Volts
    Mic Pre + ADC Frequency Response
    +0/-0.1dB @ fs = 44100 Hz 8.9 Hz - 20.5 kHz
    +0/-1.0dB @ fs = 44100 Hz 2.9 Hz - 21.0 kHz
    +0/-0.1dB @ fs = 96000 Hz 8.9 Hz - 43.9 kHz
    +0/-1.0dB @ fs = 96000 Hz 2.9 Hz - 45.4 kHz
    +0/-0.1dB @ fs = 192000 Hz 8.9 Hz - 42.1 kHz
    +0/-1.0dB @ fs = 192000 Hz 2.9 Hz - 64.7 kHz
    5° low-end in-channel phase deviation point 20.0 Hz
    Interchannel phase 0 Hz - 20 kHz < ±0.05°
    Crosstalk from SMPTE Input < -142 dB
    Line Input + ADC
    Input Impedance 10 kΩ
    Dynamic Range (-60 dB, flat 0-22.05 kHz, typ) 115 dB
    Dynamic Range (-60 dB, A-weighted, typ) 118 dB
    Noise Floor (flat 0-22.05 kHz, typ) 115 dB
    Noise Floor (A-weighted, typ) 117.9 dB
    THD D/A/A/D loop @ -12 dBFS 0.0005 %
    THD D/A/A/D loop @ -0 dBFS 0.0015 %
    Crosstalk @ 1kHz -127 dB
    IMD 1k component (19 kHz/20kHz @ +8dBu) -104 dBu
    Gain Range -12 dB to +31.5 dB
    Gain Precision ±0.05 dB
    Gain Step 0.5 dB
    Line Input + ADC Frequency Response
    +0/-0.1dB @ fs = 44100 Hz 5.7 Hz - 20.5 kHz
    +0/-1.0dB @ fs = 44100 Hz 1.8 Hz - 21.0 kHz
    +0/-0.1dB @ fs = 96000 Hz 5.7 Hz - 43.9 kHz
    +0/-1.0dB @ fs = 96000 Hz 1.8 Hz - 45.4 kHz
    +0/-0.1dB @ fs = 192000 Hz 5.7 Hz - 42.1 kHz
    +0/-1.0dB @ fs = 192000 Hz 1.8 Hz - 64.7 kHz
    5° low-end in-channel phase deviation point 10.7 Hz
    Interchannel phase 0 Hz - 20 kHz < ±0.05°
    Crosstalk from SMPTE Input < -142 dB
    Input Processing
    M/S Decode Instantiable
    Parametric EQ Instantiable
    Dynamics Instantiable
    Limiting Instantiable
    Character Instantiable
    Transient Control Instantiable
    Reverb Instantiable
    Delay Instantiable
    Nearly Infinite Combinations via +DSP Instantiable
    Output Processing
    M/S Encode Instantiable
    Parametric EQ Instantiable
    Dynamics Instantiable
    Limiting Instantiable
    Character Instantiable
    Transient Control Instantiable
    Reverb Instantiable
    Dither Instantiable
    Mix Foldown Instantiable
    Signal Generation Instantiable
    Nearly Infinite Combinations via +DSP Instantiable
    Front Panel
    Indicator LEDs (Bicolor) 495
    Meters 16
    Segments per Meter 15
    Channel Encoder Knobs 8
    Encoders Have Shaft Push Buttons Yes
    Monitor Controller Encoder Knobs 1
    Monitor Controller Mute Yes
    Monitor Controller Dim Yes
    Indicators Per Encoder 16
    Sample Rate Indicators 6
    Clock Source Indicators 4
    AES Clock Source Indicators 4
    AES Lock Indicators 4
    AES Input Signal Indicators 4
    AES Output Signal Indicators 4
    System Lock Indicator 1
    Firewire Indicator 1
    Front Panel Modes 14
    Headphone Output (Dedicated DAC) TRS Stereo
    DI Inputs (2) TRS Balanced
    DI Input Impedance 10 MΩ
    DI Input Fixed Gain (Jumper Selectable) 0/10/20 dB
    DI Input Variable Gain -12 dB to 31.5 dB
    Power Switch (Jumper Defeatable) Toggle
    Back Panel
    MIDI Connectors (In and Out) 5-Pin DIN
    SMPTE Connectors (In and Out) Balanced TRS
    Word Clock Connectors (In and Out) 75Ω BNC
    AES Connector (8 Channels In and Out) DB-25
    AES Connector Pinout Tascam/Digidesign Digital
    Mic Input Connector (8 Channels) DB-25
    Mic Input Pinout Tascam/Digidesign Analog
    Line Input Connector (8 Channels) DB-25
    Line Input Pinout Tascam/Digidesign Analog
    Send Output Connector (8 Channels) DB-25
    Send Output Pinout Tascam/Digidesign Analog
    Line/Monitor Output Connector (8 Channels) DB-25
    Line/Monitor Output Pinout Tascam/Digidesign Analog
    Line/Monitor Mult Output Connectors (Analog 1/2) TRS Balanced
    FireWire Connectors (2) 1394a 6-Pin
    Power (Unswitched) 2.1mm Coaxial
    Power (Switched) 4-Pin XLR
    Security Slot Kensington
    Software
    Driver CoreAudio Mac OS X
    Mac OS X 10.3.9 or newer
    Architectures PPC, Intel
    MIO Console Included
    Record Panel Included
    LTC Decoder Included
    Mixer Included
    +DSP License Included
    Power
    Voltage 14v - 28v
    Power 32 Watts
    FireWire Bus Powerable No
    Passes FireWire Bus Power Yes
    Supplies FireWire Bus Power No
    External Supply (Input) I00-240VAC
    External Supply (Max Input Current) 1.2 A
    External Supply (Output) 24 VDC
    External Supply (Max Output Current) 2.0 A
    External Supply Connector 4-Pin XLR
    Case
    Material Powder Coated Aluminum
    Fasteners 3mm Phillips Head
    Weight 6 lbs
    Weight 2.7 kg
    Dimensions 17" x 13" x 1.72"
    Dimensions 432 x 330 x 44 mm
    Rack Ears (included) Powder Coated Steel
    Rear Rack Mounts Available