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User's Guide 

ADI-2 FS  © RME

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5. First Usage - Quick Start 

 
Connect the TRS-jacks or the XLR connectors with the analog signal source. Change the input 
sensitivity by pressing ANALOG INPUT - LEVEL until the input level is sufficient to avoid noisy 
operation. Also try to achieve an optimum input level by adjusting the source itself. Raise the 
source’s output level until the yellow –3 LEDs light up. 
 
The analog line inputs of the ADI-2 FS can be used with signals from +4 dBu up to +19 dBu. 
The  electronic  input  stage  is  built  in  a  servo-balanced  design  which  handles  monaural  and 
stereo jacks correctly. When used unbalanced it automatically corrects the gain by 6 dB. 
 
The digital output of the ADI-2 FS can be used as SPDIF, AES/EBU and ADAT optical source. 
The button DIG OUT determines the current format: 
 

x

  ADAT: The optical TOSLINK output operates in ADAT mode. Included support for S/MUX4 

enables sample rates up to 192 kHz. The coaxial output continues to send out SPDIF. 

x

  PRO: The output signal carries the Channel Status Professional. The physical output level at 

the RCA connector is raised, making the signal compatible to AES/EBU. The same signal is 
found at the optical output. 

x

  CON: The output signal carries the Channel Status Consumer. The physical output level at 

the RCA connector is lowered. The same signal is found at the optical output. 

 
On the analog playback side (the DA side), simply choose the desired digital input by pressing 
DIG IN. The analog output level is set by pressing ANALOG OUTPUT - LEVEL. 
 
The output signal of the DA-converter is also available on the front, in the same quality as on 
the  rear.  The  level  can  be  changed  in  a stepless way using the  VOL pot. This output is both 
powerful  and  has  a  very  low  output  impedance  to  connect  and  enjoy  even  insensitive 
headphones. 
 
The button ANALOG INPUT - LEVEL offers a fourth state (DIG). This state activates a digital 
pass-through  mode  with  analog  monitoring  (DA-converter),  with  the  AD-converter  not  in  use. 
The level meters show the audio level of the digital input signal. 
 
The  button  ANALOG  OUTPUT  -  LEVEL  offers  a  fourth  state  (ANA).  This  state  activates  an 
analog loop-through mode with digital monitoring (AD-converter), with the DA-converter not in 
use. 
 
The button ANALOG OUTPUT - LEVEL also offers the option of switching the VOL knob into 
the  rear  output  signal  path,  for  variable  adjustment  of  the  rear  output  level.  This  is  done  by 
pressing  and  holding  the  button  for  2  seconds.  The  active  function  is  visualized  by  dimmed 
OUTPUT LEVEL LEDs. 
 
The  ADI-2  FS  stores  all  current  settings  and  automatically  activates  them when the device is 
turned on. 
 
Transferring  digital  data  into  a  computer  is  best  done  using  RME's  digital  audio  interfaces. 
These interfaces for PCI, PCI Express, USB and Thunderbolt come with drivers for all popular 
operating systems, and are highly respected worldwide. 

Содержание ADI-2 FS

Страница 1: ...ith Digital Spice SyncAlign SyncCheck Intelligent Clock Control SteadyClock FS Hi Precision 24 Bit 192 kHz 2 Channel AD DA Converter AES SPDIF ADAT Interface High Power Headphone Output Advanced Featu...

Страница 2: ...el 7 6 5 Phones 7 6 6 Digital Inputs 8 6 7 Digital Outputs 9 7 Clock Section 10 8 Digital Pass Through DIG 11 9 Analog Pass Through ANA 11 10 Technical Specifications 10 1 Analog 12 10 2 Digital 12 10...

Страница 3: ...result in a unique and outstanding device meeting highest quality standards The ADI 2 FS will excite you even after many years of operation The ADI 2 FS works as x AD DA converter in professional stu...

Страница 4: ...regulators and super low noise linear regulators Therefore the ADI 2 FS achieves its technical specs even with less optimal power supplies Or in other words the choice of power supply is not critical...

Страница 5: ...d at the optical output On the analog playback side the DA side simply choose the desired digital input by pressing DIG IN The analog output level is set by pressing ANALOG OUTPUT LEVEL The output sig...

Страница 6: ...easy to read out This technology allows the ADI 2 FS to visualize a range of 80 dBFS up to 3 dBFS using only 5 LEDs The red OVR LED lights up dimmed at 2 dBFS more bright at 1 dBFS Reaching 0 dBFS it...

Страница 7: ...VEL button for 2 seconds The LED of the currently active Output Level will light up dimmed and in full brightness again after deactivation 6 5 Phones The PHONES output on the front offers the same out...

Страница 8: ...lock to the digital input signal A usual TOSLINK cable is sufficient for connection SPDIF Double Quad Speed Both the coaxial and optical input support all sample rates between 32 and 192 kHz directly...

Страница 9: ...es can be connected sending the same data to two different devices To send signals in AES EBU format an adapter cable is required Pins 2 and 3 of a female XLR plug are connected individually to the tw...

Страница 10: ...it will then be in clock mode master However with DIG IN selected INP in the picture to the right the sample rate of the present digital input signal will be used as clock reference The device then tu...

Страница 11: ...tter technical data than the AD and DA converters used With barely measurable distortion very low noise and extremely wide frequency response passing through these stages can by no means be seen as a...

Страница 12: ...Hz 1 dB 3 Hz 88 kHz x THD 1 dBFS 112 dB 0 00025 x THD N 1 dBFS 110 dB 0 00032 x THD 3 dBFS 116 dB 0 00016 x Channel separation 110 dB x Max Output Level DA 19 dBu x Output XLR balanced 1 4 TRS unbalan...

Страница 13: ...ormat Consumer SPDIF according to IEC 60958 x Format Professional according to AES3 1992 Amendment 4 SPDIF coaxial x RCA according to IEC 60958 x High sensitivity input stage RCA 0 2 Vpp input level x...

Страница 14: ...loor 11 2 SteadyClock FS RME s SteadyClock technology guarantees an excellent performance in all clock modes Its highly efficient jitter suppression refreshes and cleans up any clock signal Usually a...

Страница 15: ...PDIF I O via TOSLINK optical and RCA coaxial and a lockable power supply jack Optical I O TOSLINK The device automatically detects whether a signal is present in SPDIF or ADAT format The optical outpu...

Страница 16: ...o ground with 100 Ohm virtual balanced connections to these sockets are also possible TRS Phones jack The analog monitor output on the front is accessible through a stereo TRS jack This allows a direc...

Страница 17: ...User s Guide ADI 2 FS RME 17 14 Block diagram...

Страница 18: ...ee opera tion of the unit If you suspect that your product is faulty please contact your local retailer Do not open the device by yourself as it may get damaged It has been sealed with tamper evident...

Страница 19: ...yncAlign SyncCheck and SteadyClock are trademarks of RME Intelligent Audio Solu tions Alesis and ADAT are registered trademarks of Alesis Corp ADAT optical is a trademark of Alesis Corp Copyright Matt...

Страница 20: ...and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guar antee that inte...

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