The DigiMax DP88 provides professional sound quality and features previously unavailable in its class:
- Flawless analog signal path with top-quality 118 dB digital conversion
- 8 digitally controlled XMAX mic preamps with individual phantom power
- Controlled from front panel and remotely via MIDI
- Controlled from UC Surface and Studio One® 3 when connected to a PreSonus® Studio 192
- 8 balanced, direct A/D line-level inputs (DB25)
- 8 balanced DAC outputs (DB25) to expand your interface outputs
- 8 balanced, direct outputs (DB25)
- 8 channels of ADAT optical I/O with 24-bit resolution and up to 96 kHz sampling rate
- Input metering
- External clock-source select (ADAT or BNC)
- BNC word clock I/O
- MIDI I/O
Compatibility
Whether you want to expand your analog I/O or add additional high quality remote preamps, the DigiMax DP88 is the ideal companion product for any audio interface with ADAT I/O. Check out the benefits provided by adding the DP88 to these popular interfaces.
Antelope Audio Zen Studio
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds 8 additional high-quality remote preamps
- DP88 provides the same DB25 analog connection type as the interface
Apogee Ensemble
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds 8 additional high-quality remote preamps
- DP88 provides the same DB25 analog output connection type as the interface
Audient iD22
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 10 x 14
- DP88 adds 8 additional high-quality remote preamps
Focusrite Clarett 8Pre or 8Pre X
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds remote preamps to an interface that doesn’t provide recall
Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds remote preamps to an interface that doesn’t provide recall
- DP88 provides improved analog-to-digital conversion
MOTU 828x
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds 8 more high-quality remote preamps
MOTU 1248
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds 8 more high-quality remote preamps
- DP88 direct outputs can also be used to connect to line inputs
PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds remote preamps to an interface that doesn’t provide recall
- DP88 offers improved analog-to-digital conversion
PreSonus Studio 192
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds 8 additional high-quality remote preamps
- DP88 preamp controls are completely integrated into Studio One and UC Surface
RME Fireface UC
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds 8 more high-quality remote preamps
RME Fireface UFX
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds additional analog outputs (only 6 + mains onboard)
Universal Audio Apollo
- DP88 expands the analog I/O to 16x16
- DP88 adds 8 high-quality remote preamps
Technical Specifications
Microphone Preamp (XLR Balanced)
| |
|---|
| Type |
XLR Female & DB25 Female, Balanced Remote |
| Maximum Input level (min gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) |
+12 dBu, ±0.5 dB |
| Gain Control Range |
60 dB, ±1 dB |
| Frequency Response (A-D) |
10 Hz to 40 kHz, ±0.2 dB |
| Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-weighted) |
> 110 dB |
| Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unwtd) |
> 105 dB |
| THD+N (min. gain, a-wtd) |
< 0.005% |
| Input Impedance |
1600 Ω |
| EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ω input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-weighted) |
< -128 dBu |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain) |
> 55 dB |
| Phantom Power |
+48V, ±3V, > 8 mA per channel |
Line Inputs
| |
|---|
| Type |
DB25 Female, Balanced |
| Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) |
+22 dBu, ±0.5 dB |
| Frequency Response (A-D) |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB |
| Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-weighted) |
> 114 dB |
| Dynamic Range (mid. gain, unweighted) |
> 105 dB |
| THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-weighted) |
< 0.005% |
| Input Impedance |
10 kΩ |
| Crosstalk (1 kHz, channel-to-channel) |
< -80 dB |
ADC Direct Line Inputs
| |
|---|
| Type |
DB25 Female, Balanced |
| Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz@0.5% THD+N) |
+22 dBu, ±0.5 dB |
| Frequency Response (A-D) |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB |
| Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-weighted) |
> 118 dB |
| Dynamic Range (mid. gain, unweighted) |
> 105 dB |
| THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-weighted) |
< 0.005% |
| Input Impedance |
10 kΩ |
| Crosstalk (1 kHz, channel-to-channel) |
< -80 dB |
DAC Outputs
| |
|---|
| Type |
DB25 Female, Balanced |
| Maximum Output Level |
+24 dBu, ±0.5 dB |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB |
| Dynamic Range (A-weighted) |
> 118 dB |
| THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, un-weighted) |
< 0.005% |
| Output Impedance |
51 Ω |
| Crosstalk (1 kHz, channel-to-channel) |
< -80 dB |
Digital Audio
| |
|---|
| Connection Type |
ADAT / Dual SMUX |
| ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz) |
118 dB |
| DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz) |
118 dB |
| Bit Depth |
24 bits |
| Internally Supported Sample Rates |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz |
Clock
| |
|---|
| Jitter |
<50 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Jitter Attenuation |
>60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) |
Signal Level LEDs
| |
|---|
| Signal 1 |
-50 dBFS |
| Signal 2 |
-30 dBFS |
| Signal 3 |
-20 dBFS |
| Signal 4 |
-10 dBFS |
| Signal 5 |
-6 dBFS |
| Signal 6 |
-4 dBFS |
| Signal 7 |
-2 dBFS |
| Clip |
-0.5 dBFS |
As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus® Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.
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