This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
International orders*The DMI-8 from Neumann is an AES 42 interface for use with Neumann Solution-D and KM-D series digital microphones. The unit converts the AES 42 data format supplied by the microphone into an AES/EBU signal. The 8-channel interface also establishes remote operation over the microphones from a laptop or desktop PC using RCS remote control software.
The interface is used whenever these digital microphones are connected with equipment that does not support the AES 42 standard. Remote operation and control include phantom power and polar pattern switching, etc. The computer is connected to the interface via a USB port and a USB to RS 485 interface converter. Wordclock inputs and outputs are featured, along with a built-in Wordclock generator in cases where no master clock sync is present.
Several DMI units can be cascaded for multiple microphone usage. External commands such as "On Air" (red light) can be controlled via a 9-pin user port.
| Sampling Rate | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz |
| Inputs |
8 x XLR3F AES 42, audio data in accordance with AES/EBU (AES3) data format, digital phantom power (DPP) Remote control data 1 x BNC Wordclock (75Ω) |
| Outputs |
2 x 25-pin D-SUB, AES/EBU (AES3) data format, Yamaha and Tascam pinout, 1 x TOSLink ADAT up to 48kHz, 1 x RJ 45, GN format up to 192kHz, including power-out pin: approximately +15VDC, maximum 1A, short-circuit proof 1 x BNC Wordclock (75Ω) |
| Phantom Power | +10V, maximum 250mA per channel, short-circuit proof |
| Wordclock | Internal Generator: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz, +/-25ppm accuracy |
| Alarm Volume | Pulses (+2V), superimposed on the phantom power, approximately 750 bits/sec or 9,600 bits/sec (depending on the microphone) |
| Synchronization |
Microphone: AES42 - Mode 2 (synchronous mode) microphone clock control via PLL DMI-8: Automatically to an external word clock or AES11 signal, if present, otherwise the internal word clock generator is activated |
| Indicators |
Power Ext Wordclock Valid Level (microphone) |
| Control |
Elements: 8 x Channel Select, GAIN +/- Bus: 2 x RJ 45 ports; connection to computer USB port via the Neumann USB 485 interface converter; connected in parallel for the purpose of cascading. RS 485 with additional power-out pin (approximately +11.3V, maximum 500mA) |
| Device Address (ID) | 0 to 15, adjustable via coding switch on the back of device |
| User Port | 9-pin sub-D, 1 switch function per channel (Mute and/or Light 1/Light 2 selectable) |
| Operation Range |
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) Storage Temperature: -60°F to +158°F (-20°C to +70°C) Relative Humidity: Maximum 90% @ +68°F (+20°C) |
| Power | 90~240V, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19 x 8.3 x 3.5" (483 x 210 x 88mm) |
| Weight | 6.2 lb (2.8kg) |