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2192 Master Audio Interface
Features & Technical Specifications
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Features
  • Ultra-low noise 44.1kHz – 192kHz A/D and D/A converters
  • Low jitter internal clock source provides 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz sampling rates
  • DC-coupled, fully dual-differential, matched-FET, all discrete Class-A, no-compromises analog signal path
  • No capacitors in the signal path to degrade sound quality or introduce phase distortion
  • 2 channel ADAT S-MUX I/O for 44.1 to 48kHz transmission of 44.1 to 192kHz audio
  • 2 Channel transformer coupled AES/EBU I/O (44.1kHz – 192kHz)
  • Support for single and dual wire AES/EBU at 96 and 192kHz rates
  • 2 Channel transformer coupled S/PDIF I/O (44.1kHz – 192kHz)
  • Realtime transcoding between digital formats
  • Independent digital and analog output routing
  • 4 parallel 75 ohm BNC Word Clock outputs for jitter-free and reflection-free clock distribution
  • 2 separate 75 ohm BNC Word Clock inputs capable of synchronizing to 1x house clocks while running at higher 2x and 4x sample rates
  • Front panel Sync-Lock indicator
  • Sturdy front panel rotary switches provide Clock, Sample Rate, Analog Output and Digital Output source selection
  • Full 24-bit digital signal path throughout
  • No digital processing of the audio signal
  • Multi-segment LED bargraph metering on all analog inputs and outputs, with timed peak-hold digital overload (input) and digital peak (output) indicators
  • Internal universal auto-sensing, filtered, multi-stage regulated power supply supports 100-240VAC and 50-60Hz power for trouble-free operation world-wide
  • Rugged 1U rack mount steel chassis
Technical Specifications
Analog
  • Inputs:
    • 2x balanced XLR female connectors
    • DC coupled, dual-differential
    • Common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR): >90dB
    • Impedance: ~1.5k ohms
    • Maximum input level: +31dBu
  • Outputs:
    • 2x balanced XLR male connectors
    • DC coupled, dual-differential
    • Impedance: ~95ohms
    • Maximum output level: +23dBu
  • Frequency Response (analog input to ADC to DAC to analog output, referenced to 1kHz, Fs = 192kHz):
    • +- 0.1dB, 10Hz to 40kHz, -1dB at 74kHz
  • Analog Level Trim:
    • ADC input (Lo-Z source):
      • Max input for 0dBFS: +30dBu
      • Min input for 0dBFS: +5.5dBu (3dBV)
    • DAC output (Hi-Z load):
      • Max output at 0dBFS: +23dBu
      • Min output at 0dBFS: +4dBu (+1.8dBV)
    • Factory trim:
      • Headroom: +18dB
      • Reference level: +4dBu = -18dBFS
      • Max input/output at 0dBFS: +22dBu
      • Trim accessed via 15-turn, rear-panel mounted potentiometer
Conversion
  • A/D:
    • Dynamic range (measured using -38dBu = -60dBFS input at 1kHz
      • 118dB (A-weighted), 115dB (unweighted)
    • Frequency response (relative to 1kHz):
      • +- 0.02dB, 10Hz to 20kHz @ Fs = 44.1kHz
      • +- 0.04dB, 10Hz to 40kHz @ Fs = 96kHz
    • Phase response:
      • <0.1 degrees, 10Hz to 1kHz
      • -1.0 degrees at 20kHz
    • Residual noise (200Hz-20kHz):
      • < -145dBFS (-123dBu)
    • THD+N (measured at 1kHz):
      • -110dB, with +4dBu input
      • -114dB, with -10dBu input
  • D/A:
    • Dynamic range (measured with -60dBFS = -38dBu output at 1kHz
      • 122dB (A-weighted), 119dB (unweighted)
    • Frequency response (relative to 1kHz):
      • +- 0.03dB, 10Hz to 20kHz @ Fs = 44.1kHz
      • +- 0.04dB, 10Hz to 20kHz @ Fs = 96kHz
    • Phase response:
      • <0.5 degrees, 10Hz to 1kHz
      • -10 degrees at 20kHz
    • Residual noise (200Hz-20kHz):
      • < -145dBFS (-123dBu)
    • THD+N (measured at 1kHz):
      • -98dB, with +4dBu output
      • -103dB, with -10dBu output

Clock

  • Sample Rate (internal):
    • 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
  • Sample rate (external):
    • +- 12.5% vari-speed lock at all rates
  • 4x BNC Clock Outputs:
    • 75 ohm
    • 5V CMOS drive
  • 2x BNC Clock Inputs:
    • 75 ohm internal termination
    • AC coupled
    • 1.2V(p-p) minimum
    • 5V(p-p) maximum, 50mA maximum over-voltage current (20 ohms/volt)
  • BNC Clock In to Clock Out Delay:
    • 50ns maximum
    • Negative edge aligned when synchronized at multiple or submultiple rate
Digital
  • 2-Channel S/PDIF:
    • Dual stacked RCA
    • Unbalanced, transformer driven output
    • AC coupled input
  • 2-Channel AES/EBU:
    • Transformer isolated, balanced XLR (x4)
    • Single wire and dual-wire modes (for sample rates above 48kHz)
    • AES/SPDIF input bits:
      • SCMS: Ignored
      • Preempahsis: Ignored
      • Professional/consumer: Ignored
    • AES/SPDIF output bits:
      • SCMS: Not set
      • Preempahsis: Not Set
      • Professional/consumer: Set to Professional
    • 2-Channel ADAT Optical:
      • Dual in-line optical TX/RX (reinforced)
Physical
  • Physical dimensions:
    • 1RU standard 19” rack-mount chassis
    • 11.5” depth behind front panel
    • 1” front panel clearance
    • 17” chassis width
    • Total dimension: 1.75” H, 19” W, 12.5” D
  • Thermal:
    • 0 degrees C to 50 degrees C
  • AC Line:
    • IEC 3-pin power (safety ground ties to chassis at entry point)
    • 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, auto-sensing
    • 40 Watts
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