The ADI-8 DS is nearly identical to the ADI-8 PRO. Additional features include 88.2 and 96 kHz sample rate and Dither.

DS stands for Double Speed, meaning double sample rate. As ADAT® optical does not support sample rates higher than 48 kHz the DS mode requires two channels to transmit the data of one channel. The used method called Sample Split is compatible to S/MUX, and also found in the Hammerfall and Hammerfall Light. The combination Hammerfall/ADI-8 DS allows DVD-compatible Hi-End recordings (up to 8 channel @ 96 kHz), at an astonishing low price.

The ADI-8 DS is an 8 channel AD/DA converter with reference approach. The compact 19" 1U rackmount enclosure includes several outstanding features, like Intelligent Clock Control (ICC), SyncCheck®, SyncAlign®, TDIF/ADAT converter and Bit Splitter. AD- and DA-circuit automatically operate either independently or linked. The latest 24 bit converters with 128 times oversampling achieve 117 dBA true dynamic range. All digital inputs and outputs operate at full 24-bit resolution. If you have been waiting for a flexible, fully professional yet affordable multi-channel converter - the wait is over.

Use the following feature list to compare our ADI-8 DS with all other multitrack converters, and you will agree: The ADI-8 DS has the best price/performance ratio!

8 channel AD-converter, completely symmetrical and DC-coupled audio path, 117 dBA SNR AD
8 channel DA-converter, balanced output, 112 dBA DA
ADAT optical inputs, 24 bit, based on RME's unsurpassed Bitclock PLL for sample accurate lock
ADAT optical outputs, 24 bit, fully compatible to all ADAT optical inputs
TDIF-1 interface, 24 bit, Low Jitter PLL, Emphasis support, DA-88 compatible
Bit Split/Combine, Yamaha 02R compatible technique to record 24 bit data onto 16 bit machines
Copy Mode adds a unique 24 bit ADAT to/from TDIF converter
Bit Split/Combine, Copy Mode, ADAT and TDIF usable in all combinations
Digital Patchbay operation, allows to copy, duplicate and distribute the digital input signals
Dither available, for full compatibility to 16 bit even at 96 kHz
SyncCheck, unique technology to check clock synchronisation
Virtual Sample Buffer, allows to use the internal Low Jitter Clock (quarz crystal) even for DA-conversion
Automatic storage of all settings.