Synthax Audio AG have announced that their new RME Micstasy high-end preamp is now shipping worldwide. Micstasy can be used as an 8-channel 'state of the art' mic preamp (Mic/Line In to Line Out) and a digital preamp/converter (Mic/Line In to Digital Out), with both signal paths operating simultaneously. Just passing on the amplified signals replaces the need for a splitter box on stage.

Features Overview:

* 8 high-end mic preamps with digitally controlled gain of 85dB in steps of 0.5dB allow connection of all conventional analog studio signals. Micstasy reaches full scale level at -55dBu, but can also handle a maximum input level of +30dBu!
* 8-channel high-end line amplifier, XLR and TRS input, with digital gain control (0.5dB steps).
* 8-channel AD-converter with lowest latency and high SNR, thanks to CS5381 converters. The digital outputs deliver the same signal as the line outputs.
* Flexible multi-group ganging for multiple stereo up to surround usage
* Analog outputs: max. level approx +27 dBu
* Digital outputs: D-sub connector for 4 x AES/EBU up to 192 kHz (plus one AES input as sync source). Double ADAT for 8 channels@96 kHz
* Remote control via MIDI and MADI
* All settings are stored permanently. 8 more user presets available
* I64 Option slot

Micstasy is available at a retail price of $ 4199 (€ 3050 for Europe), I64 MADI Card costs $ 748 (€ 540) and Micstasy M (MADI Version) is also available for $ 4599 (€ 3330)

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