RME M-1620 Pro D (Dante)
16-Channel Reference-Class
AD/DA Converter With AoIP
- Industry-leading specs with SteadyClock FS
- 2.54” TFT screen with analogue level meters and extensive status feedback
- Routing matrix (remote controllable)
- Compact 1 HU 19” Device
- Re-designed front panel with analogue level meters
- Web interface and SSC API for remote control over network or USB
- Input level switchable per channel +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu @ 0 dBFS
- New: AD/DA filters switchable
- Inputs AC coupled, fully symmetrical signal path (servo-balanced)
- Outputs DC coupled, fully symmetrical signal path ("truly balanced")
Connections
- 16 x Line-level inputs
- 16 x Line-level outputs
- 2 x stereo headphone outputs
- 2 x Gigabit Dante Ethernet (RJ45) (64 ch.)
- 1 x MADI Coaxial (BNC) (64 ch.)
- 1 x MADI Optical (SFP) (64 ch.) (SFP Sold separately)
- 4 x ADAT I/O
- 2 x PSU (AC and DC PSU inlets)
Description
RME M1620 Pro D (Dante)
RME proudly introduces the M-1620 Pro D, a state-of-the-art device that converts 16 analogue line-level signals (per channel switchable up to +24 dBu) to and from MADI, ADAT®, and Dante® network technology. This innovative unit is designed with a newly developed front panel that combines LED level meters with a display and includes two separate headphone outputs for monitoring - all within a single-height 19-inch rack device. Cutting-edge converters and flexible internal routing place it at the forefront of any audio network.
RME M-1620 Pro D front panel (click to enlarge)
Reliability and Redundancy
RME prioritizes reliability by equipping the M-1620 Pro D with built-in redundancy. This includes dual network and dual MADI connections, along with a monitored DC input in addition to the internal AC power supply. A unique system clearly signals when an issue arises, ensuring seamless operation. With full stand-alone capability, users can adjust device settings directly on the unit for quick modifications or to recall entire user-defined presets.
Advanced Features
The M-1620 Pro D allows manual configuration of the converter’s aliasing filters for optimal impulse and frequency response. Jitter on digital input signals is effectively reduced with SteadyClock FS. Separate Word Clock BNC and coaxial MADI connectors, with optional optical MADI via an SFP module, allow the device to be easily integrated into existing infrastructure.
RME M-1620 Pro D rear panel (click to enlarge)
With Dante…
Responding to frequent requests, the M-1620 Pro D integrates 64 channel Dante connectivity, providing direct links to other audio devices via standard ethernet switches.
If redundancy is not required, the device can act as a switch itself and allow daisy-chains of several Dante devices.
Users can record and playback up to 64 channels of any of the M-1620’s analogue and digital I/O on their computer using Audinate’s Dante Virtual Soundcard™ (license not included).
SteadyClock FS
The RME M-1620 Pro also features RME's latest digital clocking and jitter rejection technology, 'SteadyClock FS'.
Originally developed for RME's award-winning ADI-2 Pro FS range of high-end converters, SteadyClock FS reduces intrinsic jitter to a new all-time low, when converting to and from analogue over all digital formats.
All clock modes provide excellent performance and astonishingly high-quality analogue conversion, allowing you to hear your mix exactly as it is.
What's more, RME's digital format conversion occurs without any loss to the signal, and SteadyClock FS ensures your sonic image will never experience any kind of degradation, ensuring the soundstage is replicated to the fullest depth and clarity.
Remote Control and Integration
The M-1620 Pro D features a JSON-based API for full integration and remote control from either network port or USB. A web-based remote application offers convenient access to the 240x244 channel routing matrix.
Specification
Line In 1-16:
- Resolution: 24 bit
- Input level switchable per channel +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu @ 0 dBFS
- Inputs AC coupled, fully symmetrical signal path (servo-balanced)
- Input Impedance 9.5 kΩ
- Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +24 dBu, 44.1 kHz: 117.0 dB RMS unweighted, 120.7 dBA
- Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +19 dBu: 116.3 dB RMS unweighted, 119.9 dBA
- Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +13 dBu: 114.7 dB RMS unweighted, 118.3 dBA
- Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz – 20.5 kHz
- THD @ -1 dBFS: < -111 dB, < 0.00029%
- THD+N @ -1 dBFS: < -108 dB, < 0.00039 %
- Channel separation: > 110 dB
Line Out 1-16:
- Resolution: 24 bit
- Output level switchable per channel +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu @ 0 dBFS
- Outputs DC coupled, fully symmetrical signal path ("truly balanced")
- Output impedance: 200 Ohm balanced, 100 Ohm unbalanced
- Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) @ 13 dBu: 119.2 dB RMS unweighted
- Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) @ 19 dBu: 119.7 dB RMS unweighted
- Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) @ 24 dBu: 119.9 dB RMS unweighted
- Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 20.3 kHz (Sharp Filter, default)
- Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 30 kHz (Slow Filter, default)
- Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 44.1 kHz (Sharp Filter)
- Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 60.5 kHz (Slow Filter, default)
- Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 85 kHz (Sharp Filter)
- THD @ 19 dBu: < -120 dB, < 0.0001 %
- THD+N @ 19 dBu: < -113 dB, < 0.0002 %
- Channel separation: > 110 dB
Phones 1/2, 3/4:
- Resolution: 24 Bit
- Output: 6.3 mm TRS stereo (unbalanced) or mono (balanced) jack
- Maximum output level +4 dBu / +19 dBu (+10 dBu / +25 dBu in balanced mode)
- Output level switchable separately for each TRS connector
- Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) @ 19 dBu: > 109 dB RMS unweighted, > 111 dB(A)
- Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 20.0 kHz (Sharp Filter, default)
- Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 20.0 kHz (Slow Filter, default)
- Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 44.3 kHz (Sharp Filter)
- Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 43 kHz (Slow Filter, default)
- Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 85 kHz (Sharp Filter)
- THD+N @ 4 dBu, 32 Ohms load: < -100 dB, < 0.001 %
- THD+N @ 19 dBu, 100 Ohms load: < -100 dB, < 0.001 %
Dimensions
Product Dimensions:
• 440 x 44 x 243 mm (17.3 x 1.7 x 9.6 inches)
Packaging Dimensions:
• 560 x 315 x 115 mm (22.1 x 12.4 x 4.5 inches)
Weight:
• 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
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