ULN-8: Premier Converter, Preamp, Processor, Interface

8 Channels of Archival Grade 192k A/D converters
- Exceptionally flat, low-distortion A/D conversion
- DC-coupled for ultra-low phase distortion
8 Channels of Archival Grade 192k D/A converters
- Exceptionally flat, low-distortion D/A conversion
- DC-coupled for ultra-low phase distortion
2 Channels of Archival Grade 192k D/A converters with integrated headphone amp
- Same high-quality DC-coupled conversion
- Dedicated, digitally controlled high-power headphone amplifier
8 Channels of Exceptional Remote Controllable Ultra-Low-Noise Clickless Preamps
- Custom designed Digitally Controlled analog preamps
- Metric Halo Zero-Cross switching technology for clickless operation
- Discreet gain and trim stages for ultra-high headroom operation (supports +20 dBu input)
Analog Send/Return architecture for analog access to preamps (pre A/D)
- Analog domain sends from preamps (mult'ed pre-A/D)
- Analog only preamp operation capable (with fine trim)
- Integrated switcher to allow insert of external analog processing pre-A/D
2 Channels of Exceptional DI inputs suitable for instrument or turntable inputs
- Ultra-High-Z for no instrument loading
- Balanced or unbalanced operation
- Jumper configurable pre-trim gain
Integrated Surround Monitor Controller
- Provides switching between any set of user specified sources (FW, AES, Analog, Mix)
- Analog domain gain control for monitor output from Front Panel or computer
- Supports input and monitor paths from Mono to 7.1
8 Channels of 192k capable AES Inputs and Outputs
- Available as computer I/O or direct routed I/O for converters
- Support full channel count at all sample rates
- Professional interfacing
Comprehensive Front Panel Controls
- Full support for standalone converter and preamp operation
  - Sample Rate selection
  - Clock source selection
  - Input source selection
  - Phantom power control
- Tactile Control of Input and Output gains
  - Gain level indication with MH Digital Dual Vernier Technology
  - Numeric gain level indication while changing gains
- Tactile Control Cans level
- Tactile Control Monitor Controller gain (mono - 7.1)
- Preset recall
- Multichannel gain linking control
- Monitor Controller control surface
- User-controllable brightness
- User-controllable knob sensitivity
Comprehensive, High Resolution 15 Segment Precision Front Panel Metering
- Real, functional metering for analog inputs and outputs
- Unique ‘Meter on knob’ functionality
- Multi-color signal level/presence metering for AES inputs and outputs
Comprehensive Clocking (Internal, Word Clock, AES)
Dedicated internal clock sources for all rates
Dedicated MIDI I/O for Control Surface interfacing
- MIDI Input and Output on standard DIN connectors
- MIDI transported to computer via FireWire for use in connecting Mackie Control protocol Control Surfaces
Dedicated SMPTE LTC I/O for Timecode without sacrificing any audio channels
- Properly conditioned and band-limited SMPTE I/O on TRS balanced connections
- Available to any CoreAudio application as audio streams
- Directly routable to Record Panel SMPTE decoder
Rock-solid, time-tested fifth-generation software and drivers
- Integrated Mixing and Deep Instantiable DSP Processing (Includes Full +DSP License)
  - Fully configurable multibus mixer with surround support (up to 7.1)
  - Full Send/Return architecture
  - Ultra-low latency, on-the-metal monitoring
  - Insert model for inserting zero-latency plugins
  - Insertable +DSP plugin graphs for configurable processing
  - Insertable graph macros for complex, pre-configured processing
  - Includes over 100 high-quality processing plugins, including:
    - MIOStrip — channel strip processing
    - Dynamics (Compressor and Limiter)
    - Transient Controller
    - EQ (6 band and 12 band)
    - Signal Processing primitives
    - Crossovers
    - and much more…
  - Per-channel and Per-bus Insertable Character™
- FireWire Interfacing with ultra-stable, ultra low-latency drivers (FW400 & FW800 supported)
  - Supports Mac OS X v. 10.4 and newer (PPC and Intel)
  - Supports 32-bit and 64-bit kernels
- Bidirectional Control Surface Support
  - Integrated Front Panel Tactile Controls
  - Eucon Control Surfaces
  - Mackie Control Protocol Control Surfaces
- Integrated Multichannel Recorder (Record Panel)
  - Multichannel, multi-box tape-style high-performance recorder
  - Exceptional Stability and Sound Quality
  - Realtime waveform display
  - Extensive File Format support (BWF, WAVE, CAF, AIFF, SD2)
  - BWF timestamping from TOD or LTC (any input channel or dedicated SMPTE input)
  - Support for basic BWF metadata
  - Support for limiting record file size and seamless file breaking
  - Seamless manual file breaking (with timestamping)
  - Support for mirrored recording (recording to two drives at once)
  - Multichannel take playback
DC-Powerable
High quality, custom designed formed powder-coated aluminum case
- Strong
- Light weight
- Scratch and fingerprint resistant
- Smooth contours for snag-free transportation in a gig-bag
- Rack-mountable with included rack-ear kit
Exceptional Power Performance (only 32 Watts)
Low mass (6 lbs / 2.7 kg)
Extremely Compact (everything in 1 RU)
Future Proof, Expandable, and software-enhanceable

ULN-8 Features in Depth