RME DMC 842 8 channel AES-42 Interface for Digital Microphones

The RME DMC-842 is both an 8-Channels AES42 interface as well as a controller for digital microphones. The unique device allows for connection and control of up to 8 digital microphones, and converting their signals to ADAT, AES/EBU, analog and (optional) MADI. Eight individually switchable hi-end sample rate converters offer a flexible clocking and further usage options, especially as the inputs are compatible to AES3 and AES/EBU too.

When developing the DMC-842, RME worked closely with the microphone manufacturers to secure maximum compatibility and best functionality. As a result the DMC-842 is the most flexible and most compatible AES42 interface available - a true milestone for the broad acceptance of the new digital microphone technology.

The DMC-842 is fully remote controllable, via MIDI, AES and (optional) MADI. The optional I64 MADI Card provides serial pass-through capability from one DMC-842 to the next (up to 8). All up to 64 audio signals are then available at the last device on one single line. Such a way of cascading is also possible with the Micstasy and the ADI-8 QS. The signals passed through the DMC-842 are available at the analog outputs, making an expensive splitter box on stage obsolete.

RME DMC-842 Features

• Fully compatible to AES42
• 8 XLR AES42 inputs (AES3 compatible)
• 8 balanced XLR Line outputs
• 24 bit sample rate conversion switchable per input
• Digital Phantom Power switchable per input
• Supports Mode 1 and Mode 2
• 63 dB gain range per channel, even in asynchronous Mode 1
• LED level meter with 13 LEDs per channel
• M/S de-/encoding
• 4 x AES/EBU Out via D-sub, 8 channels @ 192 kHz
• 2 x ADAT Out, 8 channels @ 96 kHz
• Optional MADI I/O (I64 MADI Card) with serial cascading and digital/analog return path
• MIDI I/O
• Fully remote controllable
• Future-proof by flash updates