RME 12MIC: The Ultimate 12-Channel High-End Microphone Preamp
The RME 12Mic is a game-changer for professional recording. With its top-notch A/D conversion, integrated AVB and MADI connectivity, and a plethora of features, it's the perfect companion for any recording setup.
Features:
- • 1 x Phones Output for easy headphone monitoring
- • 4 x XLR/TRS Mic/Inst/Line inputs for versatile connectivity
- • 8 x XLR Mic/Line inputs for maximum flexibility
- • Redundant PSU (optional) for added reliability
- • 1 x Word Clock I/O for precise timing
- • 1 x MADI I/O coaxial for high-speed data transfer
- • 3 x ADAT Out for additional channels
- • 1 x MADI Optical SFP (optional) for even more connectivity
- • 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant) for seamless networking
- • SteadyClock FS for ultra-low jitter performance
- • USB for firmware & remote control for easy updates and operation
Specifications:
- Inputs:
- XLR In 1-12:
- Input: XLR, electronically balanced
- Input impedance: 3.4 kOhm
- Gain range: 75 dB, 1 dB steps
- Resolution AD: 24 bit
- Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 8 Hz – 20.8 kHz
- Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 4 Hz – 29.2
- Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 3 Hz – 43.7
- THD @ 30 dB gain: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
- THD+N @ 30 dB gain: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
- Channel separation: > 110 dB
- Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): > 117 dB RMS unweighted, > 120 dB(A)
- Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), 30 dB Gain: 123 dB RMS unweighted, 125.5 dB(A) @ 150 Ohm
- Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu
- Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu
- TRS In 1-4 (As above, but):
- Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
- TRS jack, balanced
- Gain range: 42 dB, 1 dB steps
- Maximum input level, Gain 8 dB: +20 dBu
- Maximum input level, Gain 50 dB: -22 dBu
- Switchable high impedance (unbalanced TS): 1 MOhm
- MADI:
- Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
- Optical via optional SFP module
- 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
- Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
- Single Speed: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
- Double Speed: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
- Quad Speed: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
- Word Clock:
- 75 ohm Word Clock BNC connectivity
- Support 44.1kHz - 192kHz
- Support full or single speed operation
- SteadyClock FS extracts low jitter clock signal
- Intelligent Clock Control switches clock source seamlessly
- ADAT:
- 3 x TOSLINK
- Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 1 x 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
- Outputs:
- Phones 1/2:
- Resolution: 24 Bit
- Noise (DR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
- Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 9 Hz – 22 kHz
- Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 9 Hz – 45 kHz
- Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 8 Hz - 75 kHz
- THD+N: < -100 dB, < 0.001 %
- Channel separation: > 110 dB
- Output: 6.3 mm TRS stereo (unbalanced) or mono (balanced) jack
- Maximum output level at 0 dBFS: +13 dBu (unbalanced), +19 dBu (balanced)
- MADI:
- Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
- Optical via optional SFP module
- 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
- Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
- Single Speed: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
- Double Speed: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
- Quad Speed: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
- Word Clock:
- 75 ohm Word Clock BNC connectivity
- Support 44.1kHz - 192kHz
- Support full or single speed operation
- SteadyClock FS extracts low jitter clock signal
- Intelligent Clock Control switches clock source seamlessly
- General:
- 2x RJ45 1 GigE AVB, 8 streams (each up to 16 ch.) per direction with redundancy
- MADI input redundancy (requires optional SFP module)
- Internal routing of up to 268x282 channels
- 19” enclosure 1 unit height
- 1,54” full color display with control knob and four buttons for convenient, direct access to all features
- SteadyClock FS - ultra-low jitter digital clock technology
- Remote control via HTTP, JSON, IEEE 1722.1 ATDECC, MIDI over MADI
- internal PSU, optional 12V DC redundant power supply
- USB 2.0 (for remote control and firmware updates)
- DC-coupled outputs
- Hardware:
- Dimensions: 440 x 44 x 243 mm (17.3 x 1.7 x 9.6 inches)
- Weight: 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
- Package: 560 x 315 x 115 mm (22.1 x 12.4 x 4.5 inches)
- Conformity: CE, FCC, WEEE, RoHS
- Power supply: internal 30 W 100-240 V AC, external 12 V 2.5 A DC (optional)
- Power consumption: typ. 20 W, standby 0.5W
The RME 12MIC is a high-end microphone preamp designed for professional recording studios. With 12 channels of digitally controlled preamplification, integrated MADI and AVB connectivity, and a host of features, it's perfect for capturing pristine audio. The preamp features a variety of input and output options, including XLR, TRS, MADI, and Word Clock. It also has a high-resolution A/D converter, low-noise circuitry, and SteadyClock FS technology for ultra-low jitter performance. The RME 12MIC is housed in a 19” enclosure with a 1.54” full color display and control knob for easy access to all features. It's powered by an internal PSU or an optional 12V DC redundant power supply. The preamp measures 440 x 44 x 243 mm (17.3 x 1.7 x 9.6 inches) and weighs 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs). It's CE, FCC, WEEE, and RoHS compliant.
