RME HDSP 9632 Audio Interface

Full Description

RME presents the world's most versatile PCI Audio Interface - the Hammerfall DSP 9632. This card makes the dream of an All-In-One solution for every possible application come true. As usual, RME has not made any compromises Latest 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters with more than 110 dB signal to noise ratio, all inputs and outputs simultaneously operational, easy-to-install optional hi-quality analog expansion boards, the famous TotalMix, a newly developed sensational clock section with maximum jitter suppression of external clock signals - all this combines into a 'soundcard' that the world has been waiting for so long.

• Balanced# stereo analog in- and output, 192 kHz/24 bit, > 110 dB SNR
• Optional analog expansion boards with 4 balanced in- or outputs
• All analog I/Os capable of 192 kHz, constant number of available channels
• 1 ADAT digital I/O, supporting 96 kHz S/MUX operation
• 1 SPDIF digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable
• 1 Breakout cable for coaxial SPDIF#
• Up to 16 I/Os can be used simultaneously!
• 1 Stereo headphone output, parallel to the analog out, additional level settings
• 1 MIDI I/O with 16 channels of hi-speed MIDI via breakout cable
• TotalMix 512-channel mixer with 40 bit internal resolution

# The HDSP 9632 ships in a basic version including two RCA/phono breakout cables (headphone TRS jack). Therefore all analog I/Os and the SPDIF I/O are unbalanced. XLR breakout cable are available as option (headphone Neutrik TRS locking jack), turning analog and AES/EBU into balanced mode.

• HDSP Meter Bridge Scalable level meter with Peak- and RMS calculation in hardware
• DIGICheck 3.0 for Windows Spectral Analyser, professional level meter for 2, 8, or 16 channels, Vector Audio Scope, various other audio analysis tools.
• Drivers
  • Windows 2000/XP (full multi-client operation of MME, GSIF and ASIO 2.0)
  • Mac OS X

HDSP 9632 debuts SteadyClock, a newly developed clock technology, combining professional features like maximum jitter suppression at full varipitch capabilities and software controlled sample rates.

• Supported sample frequencies 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• 8 buffer sizes/latencies available 1.5 ms, 3 ms, 6 ms, 12 ms, 23 ms, 46 ms, 93 ms, 186 ms
• ASIO zero CPU load technology 0 (zero!) CPU load when using ALL 32 channels!
• All settings changeable in realtime
• Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
• Enhanced Mixed mode - All inputs and outputs simultaneously operational
• TMS (Track Marker Support) Supports CD/DAT start-IDs and the read out of CD subcode
• Unique status windows for record and playback, showing mode and sample rate
• Analog input and output level configurable LoGain/+4 dBu/-10 dBV via software
• Balanced analog input and output, 24 bit/192 kHz converter. Dynamic range >110 dBA
• Low impedance output (75 ohm) for headphones, stepless output level through software faders
• Speaker Protection minimizes noise during power on/off
• Digital inputs and outputs ground-free transformer coupled
• Super low jitter design < 1 ns in PLL mode (44.1 kHz, optical in)

An easy to handle ribbon cable connects the newly developed optional AI4S-192 and AO4S-192. These analog expansion boards having one bracket with 4 stereo TRS jacks offer the same performance as the on-board stereo analog I/O of the HDSP 9632 up to 192 Khz, balanced and 3 different reference levels. With this a maximum of 6 inputs and/or outputs can be achieved.

HDSP 9632 also supports the existing Expansion Boards (EXB). An internal ADAT input and an internal ADAT output allow for up to 14 analog inputs, 14 analog outputs, or the usage of a TDIF interface, directly inside the computer.