RME M-16 DA 16-Channel MADI/ADAT to Analog Converter

The M-16 DA is a 16-channel high-end DA converter, easy to operate yet having a comprehensive feature set. The unit combines excellent analog circuit design with the latest converter chips and RME's superior SteadyClock, resulting in a state-of-the-art DA conversion. The M-16 DA extends RME's MADI line with multichannel conversion in reference quality - at an unbeatable price/performance ratio!

The M-series converters have been conceived and optimised for professional studio, stage, and broadcast applications. Combinations of the M-16 DA and M-32 DA converters allow for setups with 16, 32, 48, or 64 channels, according to your individual application or budget. The unit's unique set of features includes three hardware reference levels up to +24 dBu, MADI I/O and ADAT input up to 192 kHz, 6.3mm TRS and D-sub outputs, remote control via MIDI, and operation across a wide range of mains voltages, all packed into a 2U enclosure.

Features:

• 16-channel DA converter, balanced output
• 19" enclosure with only 2 units height
• 1 x MADI I/O (optical and coaxial)
• 4 x ADAT In (TOSLINK)
• Zero Delay MADI I/O: no delay compensation necessary when stacking units
• 16 LED level meters with 6 LEDs each
• SteadyClock(TM) - prestine sound quality independently from the quality of the external clock signal
• SyncCheck® - unique technology to check clock synchronization
• Noise suppression on power-on and power-off at the analog outputs
• All settings are stored permanently
• Fully remote controllable via MIDI and MIDI over MADI

Specifications:

• Input DA: 4 x ADAT optical, 1 x MADI optical/coaxial
• Output DA: 1/4" TRS jack servo balanced, up to +21 dBu. 25 pin D-sub, balanced, up to +24 dBu
• Dynamic Range DA (SNR): 114 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
• THD DA: < -104 dB (< 0.00063%)
• THD+N DA: < -100 dB (< 0.001%)
• Crosstalk DA: > 110 dB
• Frequency response DA, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 22 kHz (sf 48 kHz)
• Frequency response DA, -0.5 dB: < 5 Hz - 34 kHz (sf 96 kHz)
• Frequency response DA, -1 dB: < 5 Hz - 50 kHz (sf 192 kHz)
• Input level for 0 dBFS: +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu
• Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz, variable (Sync/WC)
• Jitter: Typical < 1 ns for internal, Word Clock, ADAT and MADI input
• Jitter suppression: >30 dB (2.4 kHz)
• Jitter sensitivity: all PLLs operate error-free even at 100 ns
• Power supply: Internal switching mode PS, 100V - 240V AC, 60 Watt
• Dimensions: (WxHxD) 483 x 88 x 200 mm