RME Audio M-32 / M-16 DA

RME's M-32 DA is a 32-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 - not less than 32 times!

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.

The M-32 DA extends RME's MADI line with multichannel conversion in reference quality - at an unbeatable price/performance ratio!

Specifications

Input & Output

• 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)

Performance

• Dynamic Range DA (SNR): 114 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) DA: < -104 dB (< 0.00063%)
• THD+N DA: < -100 dB (< 0.001%)
• Crosstalk DA: > 110 dB
• Input Level for 0 dBFS: +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu

Frequency Response

• DA, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 22 kHz (sf 48 kHz)
• DA, -0.5 dB: < 5 Hz - 34 kHz (sf 96 kHz)
• DA, -1 dB: < 5 Hz - 50 kHz (sf 192 kHz)

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: PLLs operate error-free even at 100 ns

Power Supply

• Type: Internal switching mode PS
• Input Voltage: 100V - 240V AC
• Power Consumption: 60 Watt

Dimensions

• (WxHxD): 483 x 88 x 200 mm