RME 12MIC Digitally Controlled Microphone Preamp

Digitally Controlled Microphone Preamp

RME 12MIC is a remotely controllable, 12-channel digitally controlled microphone preamp with uncompromising A/D conversion, integrated AVB and MADI connectivity, and a multitude of features designed to make it a perfect companion for any professional recording.
The PAD-free microphone input stages have a 75 dB gain range and accept signals up to +18 dBu. On the conversion side, outstanding SNR values show an astonishing 121.2 dB (A) on all channels. All twelve front XLR connections accept mic and line level signals, while the first four connections also accept TRS connectors, with switchable high impedance (Hi-Z) for instruments.
Both coaxial and optical MADI I/O (via an SFP module) are available for independent or redundant operations and can be used to daisy-chain, merge, and convert MADI signals at incredibly low latency. Three optical ADAT outputs provide up to 24 audio channels at single speed (e.g. a combination of mic inputs, MADI signals and AVB signals) or 12 output channels at 96 kHz sample rate, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of audio interfaces. Additionally, the ADAT ports can also be used to send monitor mixes from AVB or MADI inputs to DAC headphone amplifiers.
RME AVB Core has meticulously implemented IEEE standards for audio streaming, discovery and control, allowing RME devices to be fully discovered and controlled by any AVB controller, and making vendor-specific control protocols a thing of the past. Any signal reaching the RME 12MIC can be routed and streamed over a network with fixed latency and guaranteed bandwidth – no switch configuration required!
RMB AVB devices can also be fully remote controlled via a web interface over any network link (including wirelessly over Wi-Fi), allowing for quick setup of gain groups, phantom power switching and routing of signals to headphones for monitoring. The integrated routing matrix allows for quick routing of all analog inputs directly to the headphone output, as well as all digital signals and AVB streams. As such, troubleshooting signals, clocks, connectivity or other issues is both simple and straightforward!
RME 12MIC features full SteadyClock FS performance for the lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity. Excellent performance in all clocking modes and high-quality analog conversion for hearing your mix as it is. Digital format conversion in RME products is performed without any loss or degradation, and SteadyClock FS ensures that the sound image will never suffer degradation. This helps to optimize recordings and mixes because the sound stage has greater depth and clarity.

Specifications

• 4 x XLR-TRS combo inputs (P48 switchable on XLR / Hi-Z on TRS)
• 8 x XLR microphone inputs (P48 switchable)
• All analog inputs +18 dBu, 75 dB gain
• Headphones output for monitoring all signals (stereo or balanced mono)
• Word clock I/O (BNC)
• 2 x RJ45 1 GigE AVB, 8 streams (up to 16 channels each) per direction with redundancy
• 1 x coaxial MADI I/O
• Optical MADI via optional SFP module
• MADI input redundancy (requires an optional SFP module)
• 3 x ADAT outputs (24 ch. @ 48k, supports up to 192 kHz)
• Internal routing up to 268x282 channels
• 19” 1U height housing
• 1.54” color display with control knob and four buttons for convenient and direct access to all functions
• SteadyClock FS - ultra-low jitter digital clock technology
• Remote control via HTTP, JSON, IEEE 1722.1 AVDECC, MIDI over MADI
• Internal PSU, optional redundant 12V DC power supply
• USB 2.0 (for remote control and firmware updates)