PRESONUS DIGIMAX96K Details
Now with 96k sampling rate*, the DigiMAX is the newest member in the award winning family of Presonus mic preamp's. Combine eight channels of pristine mic preamplification with 24 simultaneous digital and analog outputs, and the DigiMAX 96k seamlessly fits into any digital recording situation. The DigiMAX 96k is the perfect front-end for DAW's as well as adding mic pre's to digital mixers and sound cards.
A MIC PRE WITH HERITAGE
We started with the same design as the MP20, M80 and VXP: Class A Discrete Input Buffers followed by a dual-servo gain stage giving you 60db of preamp gain with 52db of headroom. The DigiMAX 96k is electronicall
y balanced and features phase reverse on the first two channels, as well as a 20dB pad and selectable 48v phantom power on each channel. A unique feature is EQ Enhance™ which contours the EQ curve -4dB centered at 1k from 250Hz to 5kHz. This is especially helpful on drum overheads and other sources to bring out definition and notch out problem frequencies.
THE COMPRESSOR TRAPPED IN THE BODY OF A LIMITER
What makes a limiter musical? Typicall
y, most limiters use peak detection which actually clips the signal and can produce nasty artifacts. RMS detection, though commonly used with most compressors, has the drawback of not being fast enough to catch extremely fast transients. The DigiMAX 96k uses both RMS and Peak detection to give you the best of both worlds. The DigiMAX 96k uses an RMS style compressor with a high ratio while the peak portion is used only to protect the input of the A/D converter from clipping. The end result? Fast, musical, natural and able to catch anything you throw at it.
CONNECTIVITY FOR DAYS
The DigiMAX 96k features more I/O options than any mic pre on the planet! 8 XLR Mic Inputs + 2 1/4" Instrument Inputs. The outputs consist of 8 balanced TRS analog outputs plus a 24 bit ADAT™ lightpipe output AND (4) stereo RCA SPDIF Digital Ouputs (Unit ships in AES/EBU mode, breakout cable not included). And here's the best part... They all work simultaneously! The Ultimate Live Recording Preamp! Use the ADAT™ Lightpipe Outputs to feed your recorders digital inputs while you send an identical signal to a FOH Console via the TRS Analog Outputs. Bye, bye latency! Use the TRS analog outputs to monitor tracks while you send the Lightpipe to your soundcard or standalone computer interfaces like MOTU 2408 and Digi001. Mixer Beefer-Upper! Add high gain/low noise quality micpre's to your digital console using either Lightpipe, AES/EBU, SPDIF, or analog TRS outputs.
* Over AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital output cables ONLY
44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz Sample Rates
Ultra-Wide Dynamic Range
Low-Noise Operating Levels
Dual-Domain Limiter on Every Channel
EQ Enhance on Every Channel
-20dB Pad on Every Channel
48V Phantom Power on Every Channel
Instrument Input on Channels One and Two
Phase Reverse on Channels One and Two
Eight 24-bit ADC Converters
ADAT™ Lightpipe Output
S/PDIF Outputs
AES/EBU Outputs
1/4” TRS Balanced Analog Outputs
BNC Word Clock I/O for Sync
Input
Number of Channels
Eight
Input Impedance, XLR Input
1.3k Ohms
Input Impedance, 1/4" Instrument Input
1M Ohms
Connectors
Eight XLR, Two 1/4" Instrument Inputs on Channel One and Two
Panel Controls
Gain
0dB to +40dB
Limiter
0dB to Off
Phase Reverse (Channel One and Two Only)
On/Off
EQ Enhance Button
On/Off
Meters
Signal Present LED
-20dBu
Clip LED
+22dBu
Limit LED
Limiter Active
Output
1/4" TRS Impedance Balanced
51 Ohms
ADAT™ LightPipe Digital Optical
24-bit
AES/EBU (4 Pair, Stereo)
24-bit
S/PDIF (4 Pair, Stereo)
24-bit
Digital
Sampling Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz
Performance
THD + Noise (Unweighted)
0.009%
Noise Floor
-94dBu
Signal to Noise
>98dB
Analog Dynamic Range
>120dB
Power Supply Rejection
>98dB
Amplifier Type
Dual Servo
Power Supply
Type
Linear, External
Power
80 Watts
Input
100/120/220/240V AC (Factory Configured)
Physical
Size
1U Rack
Dimensions
19" W x 1.75" H x 7" D
Weight
15 lbs.
Chassis
Steel
Panel
Aluminum
FAQ
Q
Where does the analog to digital conversion take place in the DigiMAX?
A
First, the analog output is digitized using 24-bit A/D converters. This serial digital data is then routed to a digital audio transmitter. This transmitter handles all 'packeting' of the digital audio. This chip (transmitter) can put audio data into AES/EBU format as well as S/PDIF format. The format is chosen by the position of a jumper on the DigiMAX controller card: Pro mode or Consumer mode, AES/EBU (standard) or S/PDIF respectively. The transmitter also handles all the status and user (user bits are unused in the DigiMAX) bits that are stated in the digital audio standards. Finally, the data is routed through signal transformers that are impedance matched by setting 2-pole jumpers to the correct position for each of the digital audio formats.
Q
Is the quarter inch analog output of the DigiMAX fully balanced?
A
The analog outputs are impedance-balanced, not fully differential. This means that the tip carries the full signal with an impedance of 51 ohms. The ring simply carries an impedance of 51 ohms, no signal. That particular conductor is not left 'hanging', but is referenced to signal ground, and should be referenced or grounded on the receiving end. This is in contrast to a fully differential system that would assign half the signal voltage out of phase with one another to the tip and the ring. The impedance would remain 51 ohms on each conductor. The result is that both systems have almost identical noise rejection characteristics.
Q
I am operating the DigiMAX utilizing the optical output. How do I sync the DigiMAX to ProTools utilizing the optical interface?
A
To set Protools up to sync from the DigiMAX you must go to the ProTools Menu under 'hardware' then select 'Preferences' then set clock to optical.
Q
I'm using the DigiMAX with DigiDesign’s digi001™. All of the channels keep clicking a glitch sound even with nothing is plugged in. I don't have another system to try it on. I have a Dell top of the line computer running Windows ME.
A
If you are using the optical output, then you must go to the 'Hardware' drop-down menu in ProTools and select 'optical' to eliminate the word clock noise you are hearing. If this doesn't resolve your problem, you will need to give me more information so I can help you.
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