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RME Audio OctaMic User Manual

RME Audio OctaMic
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User's Guide
OctaMic / OctaMic D
Portable Professional Mic Preamp
8-channel Microphone / Line Preamp with Line Outputs
Universal Power Supply Input
Optional 8-Channel 192 kHz 24 Bit ADC
AES-3
24 Bit Interface
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RME Audio OctaMic Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRME Audio
ModelOctaMic
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to OctaMic

OctaMic Package Contents

OctaMic Description and Features

OctaMic Technical Specifications

Analog Input and Output Specifications

Details analog input/output specifications, impedance, SNR, THD, frequency response, and levels.

ADC Module Technical Specifications

Covers AES input, Wordclock input, AES/EBU outputs, and ADAT optical specifications.

OctaMic Power Supply

OctaMic Operation and Usage

OctaMic Front Panel Controls

Details the front panel controls like Gain, Phantom Power, Lo Cut, Phase, Clip Hold, and Reference Level LEDs.

OctaMic Microphone and Line Inputs

Describes the 8 balanced Mic and Line inputs, their types, and impedance.

OctaMic Line Outputs

Details the 8 servo balanced line outputs, their jack type, and reference level switching.

The OctaMic ADC Module

OctaMic ADC Module DIP Switches

Describes the function of each DIP switch for configuring the ADC module settings.

OctaMic External Synchronization

Explains how to use external synchronization via Wordclock (BNC) and AES (D-sub).

OctaMic Digital Outputs

OctaMic AES - D-sub Outputs

Details the four AES/EBU outputs via a 25-pin D-sub connector and their professional/consumer formats.

OctaMic ADAT Optical Outputs

Describes the two ADAT optical outputs, Sample Split (S/MUX), ADAT Main, and ADAT Aux.

OctaMic Word Clock

OctaMic Word Clock Operation and Background

Discusses digital signal interpretation, synchronization needs, Superclock, and RME's SteadyClock technology.

OctaMic Word Clock Cabling and Termination

Provides guidance on word clock cabling, termination, impedance, and network configuration.

OctaMic Technical Background

OctaMic DS - Double Speed

Details the Double Speed mode, Double Wire, and S/MUX techniques for higher sample rates.

OctaMic QS - Quad Speed

Explains the Quad Speed mode and its limited application and implementation in ADAT.

OctaMic AES/EBU vs. SPDIF

Compares electrical properties and setup differences between AES/EBU and SPDIF formats.

OctaMic Accessories

OctaMic Warranty Information

OctaMic Appendix

OctaMic Block Diagram

OctaMic CE and FCC Compliance