PreSonus DigiMax 96
8 Channel Mic-Preamplifier w/ Limiter and Multiple Digital Outputs

The DigiMax 96 combines 8 channels of mic preamplification with 24 simultaneous digital and analog outputs. It is the perfect front-end for DAW's as well as adding mic pre's to digital mixers and sound cards.

Dual Servo Mic Pre
Each channel of the DigiMax 96 contains a Class A discrete input buffer followed by a dual servo gain stage. This provides ultra low noise and wide gain control to allow signal boost without increasing background noise.

48V Phantom Power
Each channel has 48V Phantom power available. When the Phantom power switch is engaged, power is supplied at a constant rate. This assures optimum performance of your condenser microphone(s).

Phase Reverse Switch
This switch, provided on channels one and two, enables the user to invert the phase of a mic when phase cancellation is noted. The phase reverse switch allows the user to avoid phase cancellation when identical microphones are used in close proximity. It can also compensate for different XLR connector hook-ups where pin connections have been inverted.

-20 dB Pad
A -20 dB pad is available on each channel for reducing in-coming signal levels to the unit. Using this pad can provide a more manageable signal from high output devices giving greater control over the incoming signal and a much reduced chance of over-driving the input and thereby avoiding distortion.

EQ Enhancement
The Digimax provides an EQ Enhancement feature on each channel. Engaging this switch gives the processed signal a cut of 3 dB between 250 Hz and 5kHz. This has a smoothing effect on mid-range heavy signals and gives a flatter response characteristic.

Sample Rate Selector
The Digimax has a switch on the front panel that lets the operator choose the sample rate. It provides selectable rates of 32k, 44.1k and 48k.

External Clock
When the External clock switch is engaged the Digimax 96 goes into "chase" mode and automatically recognizes which of the three sampling rates is required for optimum synchronization.

Dual Concentric Control
Each channel has a dual concentric rotary control for adjusting the channel's gain and for selecting the dual domain limiter's threshold.

Analog Output
The rear panel contains analog impedance balanced outputs for each channel. These outputs provide an analog duplicate of the digital output of the unit. This duplication of the digital output allows the user to monitor the analog output with a mixing console and overcoming the "latency" problem (time delay) that may be encountered when trying to record in "digital".

Digital Optical Output
The DigiMax has a ADAT lightpipe output that can be used with any commercially available digital optical cable. This cable can supply eight simultaneous outputs.

Digital Output
The DigiMax has a chassis mounted 9 pin connector which can provide either AES/EBU or SP/DIF outputs depending on which model of cable is used as well as the internal configuration of the jumpers on the output card of the unit.