Analog Inputs
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 40 kHz ± 0.5 dB, -3 dB @ 65 kHz (192 kHz sampling rate reference 1 kHz)
THD + Noise
0 .09% max (1 kHz, 22 Hz–22 kHz BW, fader at 0, 0 dBu output)
Equivalent Input Noise
-126 dBu (-128 dBV) maximum. (22 Hz - 22 kHz bandwidth, flat filter, trim control fully up)
Input Types
XLR Mic: active-balanced for use with ≤600 ohm mics, 4k ohm actual; 12V or 48V phantom power, 10 mA max
XLR AES: AES3 or AES42 (10 V power), SRC
XLR Line: active-balanced for use with ≤2k ohm outputs, 10k ohm actual
TA3 Line: active-balanced for use with ≤2k ohm outputs, 10k ohm actual
RTN (3.5 mm): unbalanced stereo for use with ≤2k ohm outputs, 30k ohm actual
Maximum Input Level
XLR Mic: 0 dBu (0 .78 Vrms)
XLR Line: +40 dBu (80 Vrms)
RTN (3 .5 mm): +24 dBu (12 .4 Vrms)
Maximum Gain
Mic-In-to-Line-Out: 91 dB
Mic-In-to-Aux-Out, -10 Out: 77 dB
Line-In-to-Line-Out: 39 dB
High-Pass Filters
Sweepable 80 Hz to 240 Hz, 12 dB/oct at 80 Hz, 6 dB/octave at 240 Hz
Microphone Powering (each analog Input selectable)
12 V Phantom: through 680 ohm resistors, 10 mA per mic available
48 V Phantom: through 6 .8k resistors, 10 mA per mic available
Analog Input Limiters (Inputs 1-3)
Affects the output of the mic preamps only (‘Trim’ stage) · +16 dBu threshold (fixed)
20:1 limiting ratio
1 mS attack time
500 mS release time
Digital Input Limiters (Inputs 1-6)
Post-fader
+6 dBu to +18 dBu threshold (adjustable) · 20:1 limiting ratio
1 mS attack time
500 mS release time
Digital Inputs
AES42
AES42 Mode 1, provides +10 V Digital Phantom Power
Analog Outputs
Output Type
XLR Line: Active Balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs
XLR -10: Active Balanced for use with ≥10k ohm inputs
XLR Mic: Active Balanced for use with ≥600 ohm inputs
TA3 Active Balanced Mic/Line: pin-2 and 3 driven, for use with ≥3k ohm inputs · X3,X4 (3 .5 mm): Unbalanced, stereo, for use with ≥6k ohm inputs
Headphones (1/4”): Unbalanced, stereo, for use with 8-2k ohm headphones
Output Impedance (ohms actual)
XLR and TA3 balanced outputs: 100 ohms at Line setting, 3 .2k ohms at -10 setting, 150 ohms at Mic setting
TA3 Balanced Outs: 1k ohms at Mic and Line settings · X3,X4 (3 .5 mm): 100 ohms
Headphones (1/4”): 100 ohms
Line Output Clipping Level (1% THD)
20 dBu minimum with 10k load
Maximum Output Level
Line: +20 dBu (7.8 Vrms)
-10: +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
Mic: -20 dBu (0.078 Vrms)
Aux 3/4: +6 dBu (1.5 Vrms)
AES3 Output
Transformer-balanced AES Out A,B on XLR
110 ohm, 2 V p-p, AES and S/PDIF compatible with RCA adaptor
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
47.952 kHz
48 kHz
48.048 kHz
88.2 kHz
96 kHz
192 kHz
A/D
24 bit
A/D Dynamic Range
114 dB, A-weighted, typical
Recording Storage Type
SD, SDXC, SDHC Card
FAT32 or exFAT formatted, will format media on-board
CompactFlash (CF)
FAT32 formatted for CF and SD <32 GB, exFAT for SD cards >32 GB, will format memory cards in-unit
File Type
Record: WAV (Broadcast Wave File format), polyphonic or MP3
Playback: WAV (Broadcast Wave File format), polyphonic or MP3
Timecode and Sync
Modes Supported: off, Rec Run, Free Run, 24h Run, External
Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97ND, 30DF, 30ND
Accuracy: Ambient generator, 0.2 ppm (0.5 frame in 24 hr)
Time Code Input: 20k ohm impedance, 0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p (-17 dBu - +3 dBu)
Time Code Output: 1k ohm impedance, 3.0V p-p (+12 dBu)
Sample/Timecode Accuracy
± 0.2 ppm (0.5 frames per 24 hours)
Power
External: 10-18 V on locking 4-pin Hirose connector, pin-4 = (+), pin-1 = (-).
Removable x 2: 7.2 V (nominal) Sony L-type Li-ion, operational from 6.5–8.5 V,
Internal: accepts 6 AA-sized (LR6) batteries, 1.2-1.6 V nominal (NiMH rechargeable compatible)
Environmental
Operating: -20°C to 60°C, 0 to 90% relative humidity; (non-condensing)
Storage: -40°C to 85°C
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions: 6 cm x 24 cm x 14 cm (H x W x D); 2.2” x 9.4” x 5.6”
Weight: 1.1 kg; 2 lbs. 9 oz. (unpackaged, without batteries)