4.2 ADC Modul
AES Input
• 1 x XLR via 25 pin D-sub, transformer balanced, ground-free, according to AES3-1992
• High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.3 Vss)
• SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958)
• Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
• Jitter when synced to input signal: < 2 ns
Wordclock Input
• BNC, not terminated (10 kOhm), switch for internal termination 75 Ohm
• Automatic Double/Quad Speed detection and internal conversion
• AC-coupling, not effected by DC-offsets within the network
• Signal Adaptation Circuit: signal refresh through auto-center and hysteresis
• Overvoltage protection
• Level range: 1.0 Vss – 5.6 Vss
• Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
• Jitter when synced to input signal: < 2 ns
AES/EBU Outputs
• 4 x via 25 pin D-Sub, transformer balanced, ground-free, according to AES3-1992
• Output voltage Professional 4.5 Vss, Consumer 2.1 Vss
• Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
• Format Consumer (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958
• Single Wire: 4 x 2 channels 24 bit, up to 96 kHz
ADAT Optical
• 2 x TOSLINK
• Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
• Sample Split (S/MUX): 2 x 8 channels 24 bit / 48 kHz, equalling 8 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
5. Power Supply
In order to make operating the OctaMic as flexible as possible, the unit contains a switching
regulator of the latest technology, which not only has a high efficiency (> 90%), but also pre-
vents internal hum noise by operating at 150 kHz. Another advantage: the OctaMic accepts any
power supply with voltages between 8 and 28 V DC, no matter which polarity, and even be-
tween 8 and 20 V AC. Given the power supply can deliver the current needed.
The supplied high-quality switching power supply, 12 V / 1.25 A, not only accepts any mains
voltage between 100 V and 240 V (usable world-wide), but is also fully regulated against volt-
age fluctuations. Additionally it only weighs 150 g in spite of its high power of 15 Watts.
The large voltage range of the OctaMic also allows for the use of a rechargeable lead-battery
instead of a power supply, for completely independent mobile operation. A matching connec-
tion cable (power jack to terminals 6.3 mm) is available from RME. A Panasonic LC-
R122R2PG battery, 12 V 2.2 Ah, can operate the OctaMic for 2 hours.