Rme - 12MIC
Twelve-channel, remotely controllable mic preamplifier with uncompromised A/D conversion, built-in AVB and MADI connectivity and a host of features designed to make it an ideal companion for any professional recording. The PAD-free microphone input stages have a gain range of 75dB and accept signals up to +18dBu. On the converter side, the 12Mic boasts an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio on all channels. The twelve XLR inputs on the front panel accept mic and line level signals, while the first four connections also accept TRS connectors, with a switchable high impedance (Hi-Z) for instruments.
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MADI coaxial and optical I/O (via SFP module) are available for independent or redundant operation, and can be used for MADI signal chaining, merging and conversion with incredibly low latency. Three ADAT optical outputs provide up to 24 channels of audio at a single speed (for example, a combination of microphone inputs, MADI signals and AVB signals), or 12 channels of output at a sampling rate of 96 kHz, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of audio interfaces. In addition, ADAT ports can also be used to send return mixes from AVB or MADI inputs to existing DACs/headphone amps.
Control all device states directly from the front panel for convenient, direct access to all features. RME AVB units can also be fully controlled remotely via a web interface over any network link (including wireless via Wi-Fi), allowing rapid creation of gain groups, phantom power switching and routing of signals to headphones for monitoring. The integrated routing matrix allows rapid routing of all analogue inputs directly to the headphone output, as well as all digital signals and AVB streams. As such, solving signal, synchronisation, connectivity or other problems is both simple and straightforward!
Other features
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RME 12MIC
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12-channel digitally controlled microphone preamplifier
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Integrated AVB and MADI connectivity
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SteadyClock FS
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Gain up to 75dB for signals up to +18dBu
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Signal-to-noise ratio of 121.2dB(A) on all channels
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Integrated routing matrix
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LCD display
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Connections :
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4 mic / line / instrument combo XLR / 6.35mm jack inputs
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8 XLR mic/line inputs
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3 ADAT outputs
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MADI BNCE: input and output
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2 Gigabit Ethernet ports (802.3 compliant)
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Wordclock input and output
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1 x 6.35mm stereo headphone output
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Connector for redundant power supply
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19" / 1U rack format
To find out more...
In digital audio, the clock frequency is an essential factor, as it creates the correlation between the audio bits and the time reference. Unfortunately, the clock frequency is not always as stable as desired. The 12Mic offers full SteadyClock FS performance for the lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity.
Excellent performance in all clock modes and high-quality analogue conversion so you can hear your mix just as it is. Digital format conversion in RME products is done without any loss or degradation, and SteadyClock FS ensures that your sound image will never be degraded. This optimises recordings and mixes because the soundstage has more depth and clarity.
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Since 1996, RME has been providing high-quality equipment for computer-based music recording (CBR): Converters, USB, FireWire and/or Thunderbolt audio interfaces with built-in DSP, which together with TotalMix FX offer numerous mixing, effects and even remote control features. The majority of RME's products are Mac, PC and iOS compatible, giving you the freedom to record and produce, wherever the music takes you. Whether it's for the stage or studio, you can count on your RME audio equipment to deliver the quality and reliability you expect.
