RME OCTAMIC-XTC 8-Channel Remote Controllable Microphone Preamp

The OctaMicXTC from RME is a professional 8-channel digital microphone preamp and USB 2.0 interface that features recording up to 192 kHz, offers AES/EBU and ADAT digital I/O, and supports the powerful MADI multi-channel audio protocol. The OctaMic XTC is equipped with one MADI optical port that provides up to 64 channels of MADI I/O at 48 kHz. It also boasts eight balanced XLR/TRS mic/line inputs. Four of these inputs feature a pad for recording loud sound sources, and the other four can be switched to accept direct Hi-Z input from electric guitars and basses. Each of the eight inputs are fitted with a high-quality digitally controlled preamp. Furthermore, the unit features a D-sub 25 connector that provides four AES/EBU inputs and four AES/EBU outputs. It also has one optical ADAT input and two ADAT outputs, each of which are capable of carrying eight channels of digital audio a piece. The OctaMic XTC also provides ample MIDI connectivity, equipped with two 5-pin DIN standard MIDI I/O connectors, plus it allows for two sets of MIDI I/O to be transmitted over USB and an additional set over the optical MADI port.

Features:

• All analog and digital inputs, including up to 64 MADI channels and 8 AES/EBU audio channels, can be freely patched to any output. Up to 24 channels can be carried over the USB 2.0 port
• Two unbalanced hi-power stereo headphone outputs that can also operate as line outputs with use of TRS to RCA phono cable, or TRS plug to TS cable
• Switchable +48V phantom power per channel
• Full color TFT display
• BNC word clock I/O

Specifications:

• Form Factor: Rackmount
• Max Sample Rate/Resolution: 192 kHz / 24-Bit
• Number of Mic Preamps: 8
• Connectivity:
  • Analog Audio I/O:
    • 2 x 1/4" TRS Line/Headphone Output
    • 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input
    • 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
  • Phantom Power: 48 V, Selectable On/Off
  • Digital Audio I/O:
    • 1 x DB-25 AES3 In/Out
    • 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
    • 2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output
    • 1 x Duplex SC-Plug Optical MADI In/Out (MIDI-over-MADI Support)
  • Host Connection / USB: 1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0)
  • Sync I/O:
    • 1 x BNC Word Clock Input
    • 1 x BNC Word Clock Output
  • MIDI I/O:
    • 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input
    • 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output
• Performance:
  • Frequency Response:
    • A/D Converters: 8 Hz to 94 kHz +0/-1 dB (at 192 kHz)
    • D/A Converters: 8 Hz to 75 kHz +0/-1 dB (at 192 kHz)
  • SNR:
    • A/D Converters:
      • 113 dB RMS
      • 117 dBA
    • D/A Converters:
      • 115 dB RMS
      • 118 dBA
  • THD:
    • AD/DA Converters: < -110 dB / < 0.0003%
• Digital Audio:
  • Sync Sources: ADAT, AES3, Internal, MADI, Word Clock
  • Clocking: Lock Range: 28 to 200 kHz
• Compatibility:
  • OS Compatibility:
    • macOS
    • Windows
• Power:
  • AC Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
• Physical:
  • Rackmount Size: 1 RU
• Packaging Info:
  • Package Weight: 10.25 lb
  • Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 22.3 x 12.6 x 5"