Current presonus products that offer adat lightpipe io include the firestudiotmlightpipe, firestudio 26x26, and digimaxtm fs. This item presonus digimax dp88 8channel ada converter with remote preamps. The adat and line outputs can be sent at the same time, which can be useful for splitting the signal to make backups. The newer digimax d8 is almost identical to the digimax lt, with a few additional features, but only allows phantom power to be switched on and off in pairs, where the lt has the switch on every channel. The presonus digimax d8 is an 8channel microphone preamplifier with 24bit adat.
Studiolive series iii ecosystem learn how the presonus studiolive series iii mixers can help you build a system that is tailored to your needs today but readily expandable as your needs evolve over time audio interfaces finder weve been making recording interfaces for a long time. The digimax d8 is an 8 channel preamplifier featuring 8 awardwinning class axmax mic preamps with 24bit adat digital output. I made also my studio 1824 the primary for the clock using bnc cable, thus it is set to external on the digimax d8. At first when i was researching this product before buying i thought this preamp was not going to be good because of the price. Ask and answer questions with presonus users just like you. But as music grows so should the ability to build upon the hardware, not having to get various devices to interact in a method of linking that would make doc. Focusrite scarlett octopre 8channel mic pre expansion with 8 adat inputs8 analog outputs.
We suggest you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications and. We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize. Presonus digimax dp88 8 channel preamp and converter for. If i wasnt already so settled id probably be looking at those, too. The digimax d8 is the perfect solution to add eight professional microphone preamplifiers to any digital recording system with adat optical lightpipe expansion capability including digidesigns hd and 003 systems, rme, yamaha, alesis, mackie, and many others. All eight direct outputs are on balanced trs jacks, as are the eight dac outputs that allow the digimax fs to provide eight additional linelevel analogue outputs from your interface or mixer. The digimax fs is an eightchannel microphone preamplifier, with 24bit96k adat dual smux io and word clock io. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other presonus digimax d8 owners to. Hi apparently the answer is yes connecting should work. Hook it up with word clock and adat cables and its good to go. The d8 is an input only device you can send those inputs to the ab1818 via light pipe, but you cannot return signals to the d8 via the 1818. Product repairs click here to arrange repairs and check repair status for your presonus gear. Presonus digimax d8 8channel microphone preamplifier with 48.
The 1u rackmount unit features 8 micline inputs with class a xmax solidstate mic preamps, 2 instrument inputs, wordclock input, and an 8channel adat. The presonus digimax d8 is an 8 channel preamp with 24 bit digital output. Ideal extension for presonus studio 192 and studio 192 mobile. These converters provide 118 db of dynamic range and are backed by a boastworthy clock with sub50 picosecond jitter to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally. I have a 1818vsl and recently purchased a digimax d8. Behringer, black ada8200 presonus studio channel vacuumtube channel strip. Presonus has channeled its knack for designing preamps and handling digital conversion into the digimax fs, an 8channel mic preamp with some interesting sync capabilities. View and download presonus digimax fs user manual online. Presonus digimax dp88 8channel ada converter digimax.
Remote 8channel preamp with a d a converters and adat i o. I run it into my digidesign digi 003 via lightpipe and it has no flaws in its performance. What the studio 192 could have should have been i guess. Five drum setups you shouldnt copy from the greats duration. I would like to have the inputs on the face of the unit, much like the presonus firestudio, but it is not a deal breaker. Overview this 1uhigh, rackmounting device features eight of presonus class. Presonus digimax fs 8channel mic preamp with adda converter. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Other presonus versions of the digimax presonus still supports the digimax lt, but does not sell it new. Digital audio connections and synchronization m fig. The digimax 96k is an eight channel mic preamp with analog peak limiter and balanced analog trs as well as multiple digital outputs. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Ask the question you have about the presonus digimax d8 here simply to other product owners.
What are the differences between the digimax 96k, digimax lt, digimax fs, and digimax d8. Sure you can move files around, or probably add that into some settings for tracking on those channels coming in from an. However i need more than 8 channels, hence the plan to connect the digimax d8 for an additional 8 channels. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. All eight mic input xlrs are on the rear panel, alongside the eight balanced trs jack outputs, the word clock bnc socket and the adat lightpipe output port. Was wondering exactly how i hook this thing up i have an adat cable. Its class a preamps sound great, and the simultaneously available analog and digital outputs provide an elegant solution for the vexing problem of signal latency, making the unit an excellent choice as a. Whether you use mac, windows, or ios, we have an interface that fits your application and budget. Contact support your presonus product has the blues. Midi i o for remote control of level and phantom power as well as line input selection directly from popular daws requires midi interface on the respective computer. D converters that generate adatformat digital output, allowing it to.
To keep your digital audio in sync with ultralow jitter, the d8 receives word clock at its bnc connection and sends word clock via adat optical. Presonus digimax d8 eightchannel preamp with 48 khz adat output. The presonus digimax fs provides frontpanel access to its input connectors, gain controls, and sync options. Those presonus quantum are looking really good, yeah. The digimax dp88 8channel ada converter with remote preamps from presonus presonus is the latest innovation in the digimax line and offers digitally controlled analog preamps and unmatched digital conversion up to 96 khz. Technical diagram of presonus digimax 48 microphone pre. Presonus digimax d8 digital 8 microphone recording preamp.
It can be used to provide connectivity, flexibility, and professional sound quality that make it a suitable fit for any studio environment. Information on the audiobox usb, audiobox usb 96, itwo, ione, 22vsl, 44vsl, and 1818vsl. Adl600, adl700, bluetube dp v2, digimax d8, eureka, rc500. Apogee element 46 no midi io connection compatability with presonus digimax dp88 asked oct 30, 2018 in preamps, signal processors and monitoring hardware by santiagoclement. The presonus studio 192 usb interface and digimax dp88 8channel mic pre make for a onetwo punch when it comes to a great io combo for your home or commercial studio.
You can easily integrate it into your studio, thanks to plentiful io, variable trim control for each preamp, 48v phantom power switchable in odd. Presonus digimax d8 digital 8 channel microphone recording. Deutsch espaol franais english 1 digimax dp88 user manual 1 overview 1. Presonus digimax d8 preamp presonus has now added a fourth eightchannel mic preamp to its digimax range, and as with all the others, its based around class a dual servo preamp stages. The digimax d8 is a proven solution for adding eight professional microphone preamplifiers to any digital recording system. Presonus digimax d8 8channel mic preamp the digimax d8 is an 8 channel preamplifier featuring 8 awardwinning class a xmax mic preamps with 24bit adat digital output. I was able to get it running without looking at the manual. Adat lightpipe and spdif optical use the toslink connection system. Connect a presonus digimax d8 or digimax dp88 8channel preampconverter via adat optical and a digital device via spdif for a total of 18 inputs and 18 outputs.
Presonus digimax d8 is the main preamp in my home studio. My setup is an 1818vsl with a digimax d8 running through the vsl software into protools 11 on a mid 2010 macbook running osx mavericks, put it through its paces properly about a week before christmas, full band set up with drum kit, piano, bass. Given that theres no adat input, the digimax d8 must be used as the clock master in the system, with the audio interface set to external sync, or synchronised via its own wordclock input. Presonus digimax d8 8channel preamplifier musicians friend. Presonus digimax d8 multichannel microphone preamp.
Presonus audio electronics has designed the digimax dp88 utilizing highgrade components to ensure optimum performance. Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a widespanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear. I could not believe that it was an 8 channel preamp for this price. Information on the studiolive boards, ios software, capture, and usage. I use a toslink cable to connect my digimax d8 to my studio 1824 via adat. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. This category is for knowledge base articles pertaining to the desktop versions of notion for both mac and windows. The digimax d8 is a highquality, 8channel, analog front end for adat lightpipeequipped digitalaudio devices. For more than a decade, digimaxseries preampconverters have been relied on in countless recording studios worldwide. The digimax d8 from presonus is an eightchannel microphone preamplifier, featuring eight classa xmax microphone preamps, coupled with eightchannels of analogtodigital conversion via an adat digital output.
Better yet, add a digimax d8 to a lightpipeequipped presonus audiobox 1818vsl for a 2rackspace rig with 16 xmaxequipped recording channelsenough to record an entire live band. D converters that generate adatformat digital output, allowing it to be used with any interface accepting an adat input. There are a lot of options when it comes to usb audio interfaces. I am thinking of buying the audiobox 1818vsl and digimax d8 to use as a 16 channel mixer for a live situation. The presonus digimax is an affordable, versatile unit that excels at its core duties. All eight preamps include variable trim control, 48v phantom power, ultrafast acting led metering and 20 db pad. I had to delete some of my pro tools junk files for the two to read interconnect with each other via the timeclock. The d8 is the new budget version that forgoes the luxuries of 88.
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