RME introduces the HDSPe AIO Pro PCI Express interface card, the successor of the popular HDSPe AIO. The Pro version provides professional users in the fields of studio and broadcast with the same high channel count as well as analog/digital input and output variety of the HDSPe AIO. In terms of technical features RME has completely reworked the HDSPe AIO Pro, defining the current state-of-the-art in PCI Express cards.
Connectivity and Features
· 1 x Stereo Analog I/O
· 1 x ADAT I/O
· 1 x SPDIF I/O
· 1 x AES/EBU I/O
· 1 x Phones Output
· 1 x MIDI I/O
· TotalMix FX
· ARC USB
· SteadyClock FS
All inputs and outputs are simultaneously operational, even SPDIF (phono) and AES/EBU (XLR). Of course TotalMix, the unsurpassed flexible routing mixer and SteadyClock FS, RME's sensational clock technology with maximum jitter suppression of external clock signals, are on board too. HDSPe AIO Pro also supports the optional TCO for synchronization to timecode (LTC/video).
The new HDSPe AIO Pro is based on the reference processors AK5572 and AK4490 derived from the high-end AD/DA converter ADI-2 Pro. The analog input range also uses the circuit design of the ADI-2 Pro (+24 / +19 / +13 / +4 dBu). In addition, RME has enhanced the outputs with additional reference levels (balanced: +24 / +19 / +13 / +4 dBu; unbalanced: +19 / +13 / +4 / -2 dBu) which allows even more versatile integration into audio systems. The HDSPe AIO Pro features a dedicated attenuator in the output section, resulting in an increased signal-to-noise ratio and a lower output impedance at low reference levels.
A further highlight of the HDSPe AIO Pro is the newly developed, powerful and extremely transparent headphone output. Thanks to mute relay including switchable output levels, there is no unwanted crackling noise at the headphone output and the analog XLR and RCA outputs when switching on the computer.
The HDSPe AIO Pro provides unique features:
Balanced* stereo analog in- and output, 24-bit/192kHz
All analog I/Os capable of 192 kHz, constant number of available channels
1 ADAT digital I/O, supporting 192 kHz via S/MUX4 operation
1 SPDIF digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable
1 AES/EBU digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable
1 High Power Headphone Output, separate DA-converter and playback device
1 MIDI I/O with 16 channels of hi-speed MIDI via breakout cable
DIGICheck, RME's unique metering- and analysing tool
TotalMix FX: 760 channel Mixer with 42 bit internal resolution
Native PCI Express - no PCI to PCI Express bridge used
Outputs with Mute Relais
+24 dBu I/O Levels
TotalMix FX - Mixing/Routing with superior features for Studio and Live Work
Since 2001 TotalMix added unlimited routing and mixing to RME‘s audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.
SteadyClock FS - Reference class Digital Clocking
Excellent performance in all clock modes and High Quality Analog Conversion to hear your mix as it is, with lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity.
Word Clock Module (WCM)
The Word Clock Module (WCM) provides a galvanically isolated word clock input and two word clock outputs (BNC connectors). Both outputs have their own driver stages, providing an extremely low jitter signal. A push switch activates 75 Ohms termination for the hi-impedance input. SteadyClock, part of the PCI card, guarantees an excellent performance in all clock modes. Its highly efficient jitter suppression refreshes and cleans up any clock signal, and provides it as reference clock at the two outputs.
Installation is done in a convenient manner using the supplied bracket. No PCI slot on the motherboard is required. The module is internally connected via a 10-pin connector and a flat ribbon cable to the PCI card. Thanks to several LEDs (power, termination, LOCK) and the highly integrated concept of installation, first operation and usage are simple even for the inexperienced user.
Analog Inputs
RCA (Standard D-Sub Breakout cable)
Input: Cinch (RCA), unbalanced
Input impedance: 18 kOhm
Input sensitivity switchable +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4dBu @ 0 dBFS
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +19/24 dBu: 117 dB RMSunweighted, 120 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +13 dBu: 116 dB RMSunweighted, 118 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +4 dBu: 112 dB RMSu nweighted,114 dBA
Frequency response @ 44,1 kHz, -0,1 dB: 7 Hz 20.5 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0,5 dB: 3 Hz 45,5 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 2 Hz 92 kHz
THD @ -1 dBFS: -114 dB, 0,0002 %
THD+N @ -1 dBFS: -110 dB, 0,0003 %
Channel separation: > 110 dB
XLR (optional D-Sub Breakout cable)
as RCA, except:
Input: XLR, servo-balanced
Input impedance balanced: 36 kOhm, unbalanced: 18 kOhm
Signal to Noise ratio(SNR) @ +4 dBu: 116 dB RMS unweighted,118 dBA
Analog Outputs
RCA (Standard D-Sub Breakout cable)
Output: Cinch (RCA), unbalanced
Output impedance+19/+13 dBu: 75 Ohm. +4/-2 dBu: 80 Ohm
Output impedance switchable +19, +13 dBu, +4 dBu, -2 dBu @ 0dBFS
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +19 dBu: 117 dB RMSunweighted, 119 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +13 dBu: 116 dB RMSunweighted, 118 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +4 dBu: 114 dB RMS unweighted,116 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ -2 dBu: 110 dB RMS unweighted,112 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0,1 dB: 10 Hz 20,2 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0,5 dB: 4 Hz 44,6 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 3 Hz 83 kHz
THD @ 0 dBFS: < -107 dB, 0,0005 %
THD+N @ 0 dBFS: -105 dB, 0,0006 %
Channel separation: > 110 dB
XLR (optionales D-Sub Breakout cable)
as RCA, except:
Output: XLR
Output impedance +24/+19 dBu: 150 Ohm, +13/+4 dBu: 160 Ohm
Output level switchable +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu @0 dBFS
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +24 dBu: 117 dB RMSunweighted, 120 dBA
Phones
as RCA, except:
Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced, stereo
Output impedance: 0.1 Ohm
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +19 dBu (Hi-Power): 117 dB RMSunweighted, 119 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +7 dBu (Lo-Power): 113 dB RMSunweighted, 115 dBA
Output level at 0 dBFS, Hi-Power, load 150 Ohm or up: +19dBu (6.9 V)
Output level at 0 dBFS, Lo-Power, load 16 Ohm or up: +7 dBu(1.73 V)
THD+N @ + 15 dBu, 32 Ohm load, 590 mW: -97 dB, 0.0016 %
Max power @ 0.1% THD 32 Ohm: 730 mW per channel
Digital Inputs
AES/EBU
1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated,according to AES3-1992
High-sensitivity input stage (< 0,3 Vss)
SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958)
Accepts Consumer and Professional format, copy protectionwill be ignored
Lock Range: 28 kHz 200 kHz
SPDIF
1 x RCA, transformer-balanced, according to IEC 60958
High-sensitivity input stage (< 0,3 Vss)
AES/EBU compatible (AES3-1992)
Accepts Consumer and Professional format, copy protectionwill be ignored
Lock Range: 28 kHz 200 kHz
ADAT Optical
1 x TOSLINK, format according to Alesis specification
Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
Bitclock PLL ensures perfect synchronisation even invarispeed operation
Lock range: 31.5 kHz 50 kHz
Digital Outputs
AES/EBU
1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated,according to AES3-1992
Output level 4,0 Vss
Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
Single Wire mode, sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
SPDIF
1 x RCA, transformer-balanced, according to IEC 60958
Output level Professional 2.3 Vpp, Consumer 1.0 Vpp
Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
Format Consumer SPDIF according to IEC 60958
Single Wire mode, sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
ADAT
1 x TOSLINK, format according to Alesis specification
Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
Digital
Clocks: Intern, ADAT In, SPDIF In, Sync In, optional Wordclock In / LTC in
Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (2,4 kHz)
Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion:near zero
PLL ensures zero dropout, even at more than 100 ns jitter
Digital Bitclock PLL for trouble-free varispeed ADAToperation
Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
MIDI
1 x MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN jacks
Galvanically isolated by optocoupled input
Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms
Separate 128 byte FIFOs for input and output