8 Channel Mic Pre-amp with ADAT I/O

The Presonus DigiMax FS is an eight-channel microphone preamplifier, with 24-bit/96k ADAT dual SMUX I/O and word clock I/O. Loaded with direct outputs and inserts on every channel, the DIGIMAX FS is the perfect hardware expansion for your FireStudio or any digital recording system with optical light pipe expansion capability including DigiDesign’s HD and 002 systems, RME, YAMAHA, Alesis, Mackie and many others. The DigiMax FS is loaded with new patented JetPLL jitter reduction technology ensuring ultra-high converter performance, fast and robust locking through a wide range and variation of frequencies and noise shaping to remove nearly all audio band jitter.

Presonus Digimax FS Features:

• 8 class A microphone preamps w/ trim control
• 24-bit resolution, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96K sampling rate
• 96k ADAT input and output (dual SMUX)
• JetPLL jitter reduction technology for ultra tight synchronization
• Direct outputs and inserts on every channel
• Word clock input and output
• Hybrid design incorporates noise shaping to virtually remove audio band jitter
• Ensures highest converter performance possible, resulting in better separation
• Fast locking to any digital format, through a wide range of frequencies
• Extremely robust, and tolerant of wide variations in clock frequencies
• Ensures near perfect clock performance when networking audio devices
• Dual VCXO loop performance and quality

Presonus Digimax FS Specifications:

• Microphone Preamp (XLR Balanced)
• Frequency Response (+0,- 0.5dB) 20Hz to 40KHz
• Frequency Response (+0/-3.0 dB) 20Hz to 100KHz
• Input Impedance 1600 Ohm
• THD+N (unwtd, 1KHz @ +4dBu Output, Unity Gain) < 0.003%
• EIN (unwtd, 55dB Gain, 150 Ohm Input, 20Hz to 22KHz) -126dBu
• S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, unwtd, Ref. = +4dBu, 20Hz to 22KHz) >101dB
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1KHz, 55dB Gain) >55dB
• Gain Control Range (+/-1dB) 0dB to 55dB
• Maximum Input Level (Unity Gain, 1KHz @ 0.5% THD+N) +11dBu
• Phantom Power (+/- 2VDC) +48VDC
• Instrument Input (1/4” TRS, Preamps 1 & 2)
• Input Impedance 1 Mega Ohm
• Line Inputs (1/4” TRS, Preamps 3 to 8)
• Insert Jacks (1/4” TRS)
• Send Output Impedance (Unbalanced, Ring) 51 Ohm
• Return Input Impedance (Unbalanced, Tip) 10KOhm
• Direct Outputs/DAC Outputs (1/4” TRS)
• Output Impedance (Impedance Balanced) 51Ohm
• Signal Level LEDs
• Clip (+/- 0.5dBu) +18dBu
• ADC Dynamic Range (Awtd, 48KHz Sample Rate) 107dB
• DAC Dynamic Range (Awtd, 48KHz Sample Rate) 110dB
• Bit Depth 24
• Reference Level for 0dBFS +18dBu
• Digital Audio Output (2-Toslink™ Connectors, 8 channels) ADAT/SMUX
• Digital Audio Input (2-Toslink™ Connectors, 8 channels) ADAT/SMUX
• Internal Sample Frequency Selections (KHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
• External Sample Frequency Inputs BNC, ADAT (SMUX)
• BNC Word Clock Output Level (75 Ohm load) 4.5V
• BNC Word Clock Input Level Range 3.0 to 5.5V
• Power: Input Voltage Range 18 to 30VDC
• Power Requirements (Continuous) 15W
• DC Input Connector Type = 5.5mm OD/2.5mm ID Barrel, Center Positive
• External Switching Power Supply 90-230VAC/35W