PreSonus DigiMAX 96k 8-Channel Microphone Preamp with Limiters, EQ, Digital Output

EQ enhance, pad, and 48V phantom power on every channel.

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PreSonus DigiMax 96k Customer Review

Feature:
I loved the EQ button on each channel. Definitely gives you another option tonally when you are tracking.

Quality:
Big and beefy feeling. Definitely smokes the Focusrite Octopre which feels a lot lighter plus its made in China whereas the Digimax is made in the USA.

Value:
It's the best eight channel preamp I've heard for the money.

Sound:
I am amazed how great the preamps are in this box. And the limiters are definitely worth the extra money. Great value and sounds freaking killer too!

Support:
Had to leave a message but they called me back promptly. I wish more companies were like this one.

Submitted: 6/25/2003

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"Great preamp, except for the digital outs!"

Feature:
The digital output is poorly designed. You can only get four channels onto the lightpipe-out at 96 kHz! The Focusrite is better at this. The pad feature is great and VERY well implemented in circuitry. The "enhance" feature is downright silly- the whole point of multitracking is that you don't HAVE to use EQ or (much) dymanics while recording.

Quality:
Well made. Presonus is great about repair and providing parts when necessary.

Value:
Good value.

Sound:
Good sound. The actual front end to the preamp is a TI INA163, which is top-notch. Unfortunately, noise performance is disappointing compared to the Focusrite octopre.

Support:
Absolutely fantastic customer support.

Overall:
Very well designed; the preamp itself is nice and compact.

Submitted: 3/5/2004

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8-Channel Mic Preamp with Digital Output
Now with 96k sampling rate*, the DigiMAX is the newest member in the award winning family of Presonus micpre's. Combine 8 channels of pristine mic preamplification with 24 simultaneous digital and analog outputs, and the DigiMAX 96k seamlessly fits into any digital recording situation. The DigiMAX 96k is the perfect front-end for DAW's as well as adding mic pre's to digital mixers and sound cards.

* Over AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital output cables ONLY.

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Technical Info

Input
Number of Channels : Eight
Input Impedance, XLR Input : 1.3k Ohms
Input Impedance, 1/4" Instrument Input : 1M Ohms
Connectors : Eight XLR, Two 1/4" Instrument Inputs on Channel One and Two

Panel Controls
Gain : 0dB to +40dB
Limiter : 0dB to Off
Phase Reverse (Channel One and Two Only) : On/Off
EQ Enhance Button : On/Off

Meters
Signal Present LED : -20dBu
Clip LED : +22dBu
Limit LED : Limiter Active

Output
1/4" TRS Impedance Balanced : 51 Ohms
ADAT LightPipe Digital Optical : 24-bit
AES/EBU (4 Pair, Stereo) : 24-bit
S/PDIF (4 Pair, Stereo) : 24-bit

Digital
Sampling Rates : 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz

Performance
THD + Noise (Unweighted) : 0.009%
Noise Floor : -94dBu
Signal to Noise : >98dB
Analog Dynamic Range : >120dB
Power Supply Rejection : >98dB
Amplifier Type : Dual Servo

Power Supply
Type : Linear, External
Power : 80 Watts
Input : 100/120/220/240V AC (Factory Configured)

Physical
Size : 1U Rack
Dimensions : 19" W x 1.75" H x 7" D
Weight : 15 lbs.
Chassis : Steel
Panel : Aluminum
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