RME 12Mic-D: 12-Channel Microphone Preamplifier with Dante, ADAT & MADI

  Elevate your audio production with the RME 12Mic-D, a state-of-the-art 12-channel microphone preamplifier engineered for professional studio recording, live sound, and location recording. This exceptional device combines RME's renowned audio quality with a versatile feature set, making it the perfect choice for demanding audio professionals. With its integrated Dante, ADAT, and MADI connectivity, the 12Mic-D seamlessly integrates into any modern digital audio network, offering unparalleled routing flexibility and sonic fidelity.

Key Features

• 12 Studio-Quality Preamps: Experience pristine audio capture with 12 high-end, digitally controlled microphone and line level inputs.

• PAD-Free Design: PAD-free input stages provide a massive 75 dB gain range, ensuring transparent and noise-free amplification.

• Dante Audio Networking: Two fully redundant Dante ports send/receive up to 64 audio channels.

• Flexible Connectivity: Includes MADI ports (coaxial & optical SFP) + three ADAT outputs.

• High-Impedance Inputs: First 4 channels have switchable Hi-Z inputs for guitars/bass.

• Integrated Routing Matrix: Route any of 204 input channels to 218 outputs.

• Remote Control: Manage via web-interface or front panel.

Specifications

• Inputs

○ XLR In 1–12:

▪ Input: XLR, electronically balanced

▪ Input impedance: 3.4 kOhm

▪ Gain range: 75 dB, 1 dB steps

▪ Resolution AD: 24 bit

▪ Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 8 Hz – 20.8 kHz

▪ Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 4 Hz – 29.2

▪ Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 3 Hz – 43.7

▪ THD @ 30 dB gain: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %

▪ THD+N @ 30 dB gain: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %

▪ Channel separation: > 110 dB

▪ Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): > 117 dB RMS unweighted, > 120 dB(A)

▪ Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), 30 dB Gain: 123 dB RMS unweighted, 125.5 dB(A) @ 150 Ohm

▪ Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu

▪ Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu

○ TRS In 1–4:

As above, but:

▪ Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA

▪ TRS jack, balanced

▪ Gain range: 42 dB, 1 dB steps

▪ Maximum input level, Gain 8 dB: +20 dBu

▪ Maximum input level, Gain 50 dB: -22 dBu

▪ Switchable high impedance (unbalanced TS): 1 MOhm

○ DANTE:

▪ 2 x RJ45 for Dante network connectivity

○ MADI:

▪ Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991

▪ Optical via optional SFP module

▪ 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible

▪ Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame

▪ Single Speed: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz

▪ Double Speed: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz

▪ Quad Speed: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

○ Word Clock:

▪ 75 ohm Word Clock BNC connectivity

▪ Support 44.1kHz - 192kHz

▪ Support full or single speed operation

▪ Intelligent Clock Control switches clock source seamlessly

• Outputs

○ Phones 1/2:

▪ Resolution: 24 Bit

▪ Noise (DR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA

▪ Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 9 Hz – 22 kHz

▪ Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 9 Hz – 45 kHz

▪ Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 8 Hz - 75 kHz

▪ THD+N: < -100 dB, < 0.001 %

▪ Channel separation: > 110 dB

▪ Output: 6.3 mm TRS stereo (unbalanced) or mono (balanced) jack

▪ Maximum output level at 0 dBFS: +13 dBu (unbalanced), +19 dBu (balanced)

○ DANTE

▪ 2 x RJ45 network ports

○ MADI

▪ Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991

▪ Optical via optional SFP module

▪ 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible

▪ Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame

▪ Single Speed: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz

▪ Double Speed: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz

▪ Quad Speed: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

○ ADAT

▪ 3 x TOSLINK

▪ Quad Speed: 1 x 2ch @ 192 kHz

○ Word Clock

▪ 75 ohm Word Clock BNC connectivity

▪ Support 44.1kHz - 192kHz

▪ Support full or single speed operation

▪ Intelligent Clock Control switches clock source seamlessly

• General

○ 2x RJ45 for Dante network connectivity

○ Single Speed: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz

○ Double Speed: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz

○ Quad Speed: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

○ MADI input redundancy (requires optional SFP module)

○ Internal routing of up to 268x282 channels

○ 19” enclosure 1 unit height

○ 1,54” full color display with control knob and four buttons for convenient, direct access to all features

○ Remote control via HTTP, JSON, IEEE 1722.1 AVDECC, MIDI over MADI

○ internal PSU, optional 12V DC redundant power supply

○ USB 2.0 (for remote control and firmware updates)

○ DC-coupled outputs

• Hardware Specifications

○ Dimensions: 440 x 44 x 243 mm (17.3 x 1.7 x 9.6 inches)

○ Weight: 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)

○ Package: 560 x 315 x 115 mm (22.1 x 12.4 x 4.5 inches)

○ Conformity: CE, FCC, WEEE, RoHS

○ Power supply: internal 30 W 100-240 V AC, external 12 V 2.5 A DC (optional)

○ Power consumption: typ. 20 W, standby 0.5W

Package Content

• 1 x RME 12Mic-D Unit

• 1 x Power cable

• 1 x User Manual