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

by RME
£3,459.60 inc. vat
£2,883.00 ex. vat
SKU SRMEDMC842
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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