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    Rails
    Analog Rails (low power) ±9.9 Volts
    Analog Rails (high power) ±12.6 Volts
    Maximum I/O Levels (Balanced)
    Peak Line Output @ 0 dBFS (no jumper/low power) +18.5 dBu
    Peak Line Output @ 0 dBFS (output jumper/low power) +22.0 dBu
    Peak Line Output @ 0 dBFS (output jumper/high power) +24.5 dBu
    Analog Send Max Output +21.5 dBu
    Line In Max Input +24.5 dBu
    Output Impedance 5 Ω
    Monitor Controller
    Nominal FS output (Balanced) Output Jumper Off -19.0 dBu
    Nominal FS output (Balanced) Output Jumper On -12.0 dBu
    Maximum Output Same as Line
    Gain Range -96 dB to +30 dB
    Gain Precision ±0.05 dB
    Gain Step 0.5 dB
    Line Input + ADC
    Input Impedance 10 kΩ
    Dynamic Range (-60 dB, flat 0-22.05 kHz, typ) 115 dB
    Dynamic Range (-60 dB, A-weighted, typ) 118 dB
    Noise Floor (flat 0-22.05 kHz, typ) 115 dB
    Noise Floor (A-weighted, typ) 117.9 dB
    THD D/A/A/D loop @ -12 dBFS 0.0005 %
    THD D/A/A/D loop @ -0 dBFS 0.0015 %
    Crosstalk @ 1kHz -127 dB
    IMD 1k component (19 kHz/20kHz @ +8dBu) -104 dBu
    Gain Range -12 dB to +31.5 dB
    Gain Precision ±0.05 dB
    Gain Step 0.5 dB
    Line Input + ADC Frequency Response
    +0/-0.1dB @ fs = 44100 Hz 5.7 Hz - 20.5 kHz
    +0/-1.0dB @ fs = 44100 Hz 1.8 Hz - 21.0 kHz
    +0/-0.1dB @ fs = 96000 Hz 5.7 Hz - 43.9 kHz
    +0/-1.0dB @ fs = 96000 Hz 1.8 Hz - 45.4 kHz
    +0/-0.1dB @ fs = 192000 Hz 5.7 Hz - 42.1 kHz
    +0/-1.0dB @ fs = 192000 Hz 1.8 Hz - 64.7 kHz
    5° low-end in-channel phase deviation point 10.7 Hz
    Interchannel phase 0 Hz - 20 kHz < ±0.05°
    Crosstalk from SMPTE Input < -142 dB
    Input Processing
    M/S Decode Instantiable
    Parameteric EQ Instantiable
    Dynamics Instantiable
    Character Instantiable
    Reverb Instantiable
    Delay Instantiable
    Output Processing
    M/S Encode Instantiable
    Parameteric EQ Instantiable
    Dynamics Instantiable
    Character Instantiable
    Reverb Instantiable
    Dither Instantiable
    Mix Foldown Instantiable
    Front Panel
    Indicator LEDs (Bicolor) 495
    Meters 16
    Segments per Meter 15
    Channel Encoder Knobs 8
    Encoders Have Shaft Push Buttoms Yes
    Monitor Controller Encoder Knobs 1
    Monitor Controller Mute Yes
    Monitor Controller Dim Yes
    Indicators Per Encoder 16
    Sample Rate Indicators 6
    Clock Source Indicators 4
    AES Clock Source Indicators 4
    AES Lock Indicators 4
    AES Input Signal Indicators 4
    AES Output Signal Indicators 4
    System Lock Indicator 1
    Firewire Indicator 1
    Front Panel Modes 14
    Headphone Output (Dedicated DAC) TRS Stereo
    DI Inputs (2) TRS Balanced
    DI Input Impedance 10 MΩ
    DI Input Fixed Gain (Jumper Selectable) 0/10/20 dB
    DI Input Variable Gain -12 dB to 31.5 dB
    Power Switch (Jumper Defeatable) Toggle
    Back Panel
    MIDI Connectors (In and Out) 5-Pin DIN
    SMPTE Connectors (In and Out) Balanced TRS
    Word Clock Connectors (In and Out) 75Ω BNC
    AES Connector (8 Channels In and Out) DB-25
    AES Connector Pinout Tascam/Digidesign Digital
    Line Input Connector (8 Channels) DB-25
    Line Input Pinout Tascam/Digidesign Analog
    Send Output Connector (8 Channels) DB-25
    Send Output Pinout Tascam/Digidesign Analog
    Line/Monitor Output Connector (8 Channels) DB-25
    Line/Monitor Output Pinout Tascam/Digidesign Analog
    Line/Monitor Mult Output Connectors (Analog 1/2) TRS Balanced
    FireWire Connectors (2) 1394a 6-Pin
    Power (Unswitched) 2.1mm Coaxial
    Power (Switched) 4-Pin XLR
    Security Slot Kensignton
    Software
    Driver CoreAudio Mac OS X
    Mac OS X 10.3.9 or newer
    Architectures PPC, Intel
    MIO Console Included
    Record Panel Included
    LTC Decoder Included
    Mixer Included
    +DSP License Optional
    Power
    Voltage 14v - 28v
    Power 24 Watts
    FireWire Bus Powerable No
    Passes FireWire Bus Power Yes
    Supplies FireWire Bus Power No
    External Supply (Input) I00-240VAC
    External Supply (Max Input Current) 1.2 A
    External Supply (Output) 24 VDC
    External Supply (Max Output Current) 2.0 A
    External Supply Connector 4-Pin XLR
    Case
    Material Powder Coated Aluminum
    Fasteners 3mm Phillips Head
    Weight 6 lbs
    Weight 2.7 kg
    Dimensions 17" x 13" x 1.72"
    Dimensions 432 x 330 x 44 mm
    Rack Ears (included) Powder Coated Steel
    Rear Rack Mounts Available