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Grace Design m905 DAC Upgrade Kit For m905 Analog Reference Monitor Controller

BH #GRM905DIG • MFR #M905-DIG
Grace Design m905 DAC Upgrade Kit For m905 Analog Reference Monitor Controller
Key Features
  • AES, S/PDIF and ADAT Digital Inputs
  • Mastering-Class Monitor Controller & DAC
  • 3x Stereo Pairs of Speaker Outputs
  • 2x Assignable Mono Sub Outputs
The Grace Design m905 DAC Upgrade Kit For m905 Analog Reference Monitor Controller adds AES, S/PDIF, and ADAT digital inputs with an asynchronous Class 2 USB 24-bit/192 kHz digital to analog converter to the existing analog monitor controller's balanced and unbalanced analog inputs. The device is designed to deliver mastering-quality monitoring to your home or professional studio.
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Grace Design M905-DIG Overview

The Grace Design m905 DAC Upgrade Kit For m905 Analog Reference Monitor Controller adds AES, S/PDIF, and ADAT digital inputs with an asynchronous Class 2 USB 24-bit/192 kHz digital to analog converter to the existing analog monitor controller's balanced and unbalanced analog inputs. The device is designed to deliver mastering-quality monitoring to your home or professional studio.

The unit allows you to switch between a variety of input sources. Additionally, the unit has three stereo pairs of balanced speaker outputs with two assignable mono sub outputs, giving you a versatile selection of monitoring options when mixing or mastering.

Features:
Balanced and unbalanced analog inputs
CUE & talkback mic
2x AES3 , 1x S/PDIF, 1x TOSLINK, ADAT (selectable in 4 pairs, or 2 pairs in S/MUX), USB & DSD128 (5.6448MHz)
Audio circuitry designed for transparent playback
Asynchronous Class 2 USB playback supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz
Mastering-quality DAC circuitry with configurable de-emphasis filtering
s-lock dual-stage Phase Lock Loop for low-jitter clock regeneration
Hybrid RCU with hardware switches, large level encoder, and graphical LCD
LCD display shows input, level, output, SPL, and DAC status plus a full calibration menu
RCU includes built-in microphone for talkback and onboard SPL meter
SPL meter features include level, peak, fast and slow modes, and A & C weighting
Precision 0.5 dB step level control for speakers and headphones
Reference headphone amplifier circuitry, with outputs on both the RCU and ACU
Dedicated mono, dim, mute, and sub mute switches
Mono mode can be set to L+R summed, L only in both channels, or R only in both channels
L solo, R solo, L-R, and sub solo modes available
3 available stereo speaker outputs, with 2 assignable mono sub outputs (or single stereo sub output)
Multi-mode SUB / DAC / METER out
SUB out mode for stereo or multiple mono subwoofer outputs
DAC out mode for a fixed DAC output fed by the selected digital input
METER out mode fed by selected input signal (digital or analog), configurable with a fixed level or to follow the monitor level
Detachable RCU tilt base
UPC: 823821090537

Grace Design M905-DIGSpecs

Analog I/O
THD + N
At Maximum Volume, 1 kHz, 22 Hz to 22 kHz BW
+20 dBu Out: <0.0008%
+10 dBu Out: <0.0008%
0 dBu Out: <0.002%
Distortion
Inter-Modulation Distortion SMPTE / DIN 4:1 50 Hz, 7 kHz
At +20 dBu Out: <0.002%
At 0 dBu Out: <0.0015%
Frequency Response
Balanced Inputs +/-3 dB: 3 Hz to 1.25 MHz
Unbalanced Input +/-3 dB: 3 Hz to 275 kHz
Dynamic Range
20 to 22 kHz Bandwidth: 118 dB
20 to 22 kHz Bandwidth and A-Weighting Filter: 121 dB
Output Noise
20 to 22 kHz Bandwidth, at -20 dB Gain: -99 dBu
20 to 22 kHz Bandwidth and A-Weighting Filter, at -20 dB Gain: -102 dBu
Deviation
Phase Deviation:
20 Hz to 20 kHz: <10°
10 Hz to 100 kHz: <19°
Cross Talk
Crosstalk Any Channel:
100 Hz: <104 dB
1 kHz: <100 dB
20 kHz: <79 dB
Balanced Input
For Balanced Input:
60 Hz: >90 dB
1 kHz: >85 dB
10 kHz: >70 dB
Gain Range
-104 dB to +13 dB
Channel
Channel Tracking Accuracy: +/-0.1 dB
Maximum Output Level
+26 dBu
Maximum Input Level
Balanced Inputs: +29 dBu

Unbalanced Inputs: +21 dBu

Impedance
Balanced Inputs: 88 kOhms

Unbalanced Inputs: 53 kOhms

Balanced Outputs: 300 ohms

Minimum Load Impedance: 300 ohms

Mic Pre Gain
External Talkback Mic Preamp Gain: +7 dB to +70 dB in 1 dB steps
DAC Output
Output Level
User Selectable (0 dBFS): -76 dBu to +24 dBu in 0.5 dB steps
Fixed output trim range: (0.5 dB steps)
THD + N
1 kHz, -1 dBFS, (0 dBFS = +20 dBu), 20 to 22 kHz Bandwidth: 0.0006%
Dynamic Range
20 to 22 kHz Bandwidth, 0 dBFS = +20 dBu (AES 17 filter): 117 dB

20 to 22 kHz Bandwidth, 0 dBFS = +20 dBu (A-weighted): 119 dB

Lock Range
AES3 / SPDIF:

44.1 kHz +/-400 Hz

48 kHz +/-700 Hz

88.2 kHz +/-1200 Hz

96 kHz +/-1300 Hz

176.4 kHz +/-2000 Hz

192 kHz +/-2000 Hz

TOSLINK:

44.1 kHz +/-400 Hz

48 kHz +/-700 Hz

88.2 kHz +/-1200 Hz

96 kHz +/-1300 Hz

ADAT:

8 Channels at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

4 Channels at 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz (s/mux)

44.1 kHz +/-50 Hz

48 kHz +/-70 Hz

88.2 kHz +/-50 Hz

96 kHz +/-70 Hz

USB:

44.1kHz 

48 kHz 

88.2 kHz 

96 kHz 

176.4 kHz 

192 kHz 

DSD64 2.8224 MHz

DSD128 5.6448 MHz

Capture Bandwidth
s-Lock Capture Range

44.1 kHz: +/- 6 Hz

48 kHz: +/- 7 Hz

88.2 kHz: +/- 14 Hz

96 kHz: +/- 20 Hz

176.4 kHz: +/- 24 Hz

192 kHz: +/- 30 Hz

Word Clock
Impedance (switchable): 75 ohms / 1 MOhm
Minimum Voltage: 3V peak to peak
Maximum Voltage: 5V peak to peak
Word Clock Frequencies Supported: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Superclock Frequencies Supported: N/A
Power Supply
Power Consumption
60 W
Input Voltage
100 to 240 VAC 50-60 Hz
Dimensions
Main Chassis IEC 2U: 3.50 x 10.50 x 17.00" (8.89 x 26.67 x 43.18 cm)

Remote Control Unit: 8.90 x 5.10 x 2.20" (22.61 x 12.95 x 5.59 cm)

Weight
Main Chassis: 7.80 lb (3.54 kg)

Remote Control Unit: 2.20 lb (1.00 kg)

Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.03 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.7 x 7 x 2.3"

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