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Merging Technologies AKDG8DP Premium AD Mic/Line Input Card (DXD/DSD)

BH #MEAKDG8DP • MFR #700340
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Merging Technologies AKDG8DP Premium AD Mic/Line Input Card (DXD/DSD)
Key Features
  • Customize your Horus or Hapi Interface
  • Premium AD (High-Resolution DXD/DSD)
  • 8 Mic/Line Preamplifiers
  • Remotely Controlled Mic/Line Input Card
The Merging Technologies AKDG8DP Premium AD Mic/Line Input Card (DXD/DSD) allows you to add 8 mic/line inputs to your Horus or Hapi interface. The remotely controlled card features eight, exceptionally transparent, Swiss-designed third-generation Dual Gain topology preamps inspired from the Anubis outstanding preamps that show zero tolerance for any compromise on the audio quality. The card also provides line-level, post mic-pre direct outputs on a second DB-25 connector.
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Merging Technologies AKDG8DP Overview

The Merging Technologies AKDG8DP Premium AD Mic/Line Input Card (DXD/DSD) allows you to add 8 mic/line inputs to your Horus or Hapi interface. The remotely controlled card features eight, exceptionally transparent, Swiss-designed third-generation Dual Gain topology preamps inspired from the Anubis outstanding preamps that show zero tolerance for any compromise on the audio quality. The card also provides line-level, post mic-pre direct outputs on a second DB-25 connector.

This AKDG8DP Premium variant works at sampling rates up to 192 kHz as well as DXD/384 kHz and DSD64, DSD128, and DSD256 high-resolution, ensuring that you capture every sound with the greatest accuracy.

At a Glance
  • Premium variant: up to 192 kHz, DXD / 384 kHz, and DSD256 high resolution
  • 8 exceptionally transparent, Swiss-designed preamplifiers
  • Remote/Local switch to line level on a per-channel basis
  • Completely accessible remotely for all parameter changes
  • Phantom Power/Polarity Invert/Low Cut/Impedance—switchable per channel
  • Allows build-in Mic splitting variants
  • Removes the need for DI boxes
  • Line-level post-mic-pre direct output 
  • Dynamic range of 136 dB (A-weighted, typ)
  • Auto-mute circuitry for “no-pop” power cycling
UPC: 615104391475

Merging Technologies AKDG8DP Specs

General
Compatible Interfaces
Merging Technologies MERGING+HORUS / MERGING+HAPI
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
1x DB-25 Balanced Mic/Line Input
1x DB-25 Balanced Line Output
Phantom Power
48 V
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection / USB
No
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Performance
Frequency Response
Line D/A Converters:
5.7 Hz to 20.5 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 44.1 kHz)
1.8 Hz to 21 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 44.1 kHz)
5.7 Hz to 43.9 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 96 kHz)
1.8 Hz to 45.4 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 96 kHz)
5.7 Hz to 42.1 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 192 kHz)
1.8 Hz to 64.7 kHz +0/0.1 dB (at 192 kHz)
5.7 Hz to 40 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 384 kHz)
1.8 Hz to 75 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 384 kHz)
Maximum Input Level
Mic A/D Converters:
+24 dBu (Mic + Pad)
+12 dBu (Mic)
+0 dBu (Mic Boost)

Line A/D Converters:
+24 dBu for 0 dBFS
Maximum Output Level
Line Outputs:
+24 dBu
+12 dBu
+0 dBu
Impedance
Mic A/D Converters:
3 to 10.4 Kilohms

Line A/D Converters:
10.4 Kilohms

Line Outputs:
< 100 Ohms
Dynamic Range
Line A/D Converters:
> 136 dB (Flat 20 Hz to 20 kHz, Ref +24 dBu)

Line A/D Converters:
138.5 dB (A-Weighted, Typ, Ref +24 dBu)

Mic A/D Converters:
> 134 dB (Flat 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
136 dB (A-Weighted, Typ.)
THD+N
Mic A/D Converters:
-112 dB / 0.00025% (20 Hz to 20 kHz at -2 dBFS)

Line A/D Converters:
-106 dBA / 0.0005% (at -2 dBFS)

Line A/D Converters:
-109 dBA / 0.00035% (at -2 dBFS)

Line A/D Converters:
< -106 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz at -2 dBFS)

Line Outputs:
-111 dB / 0.00028% (1 kHz at +10 dBu)
Crosstalk
Mic A/D Converters:
< -125 dB (at 1 kHz)

Mic A/D Converters:
< -100 dB (at 20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Line A/D Converters:
-130 dB (at 1 kHz)

Line A/D Converters:
< -100 dB (at 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
EIN
Mic/Line Inputs:
-128 dBu A-Weighted (150 Ohms Source Impedance)
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
Up to 384 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion
No
Bit Depths
24-Bit

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