Digigram ALP882e Low Profile Multi-Channel PCIe Sound Card

The Digigram ALP882E sets the standard for high-performance audio with its latest generation multi-channel capabilities and low-profile design. Engineered for professional audio applications, this PCIe sound card delivers superior sound quality, making it an ideal choice for demanding environments such as recording studios and high-end audio workstations. The ALP882E seamlessly integrates into any system, offering a blend of advanced features and practical design that enhances audio processing and playback.

With its sleek, low-profile form factor, the ALP882E fits effortlessly into various PC configurations without obstructing other components. Its robust connectivity options and advanced control features provide unparalleled flexibility and control over your audio environment. Whether you need high-resolution audio processing or precise multi-channel routing, the ALP882E is designed to meet the needs of audio professionals with ease and efficiency.

Key Features

• Latest generation PCIe sound card with multi-channel support
• Low-profile design for easy integration into compact systems
• High-resolution audio processing with superior sound quality
• Flexible connectivity options including analog and digital inputs/outputs
• Advanced control panels for precise audio management and synchronization

Technical Specifications

Format
Dimensions: L: 168 mm x H: 69 mm x l: 20 mm (L: 6.6 inch; H: 2.7 inch; l: 0.8 inch)
Form Factor
Low profile (standard and low profile brackets included)
Expansion Bus
PCI Express™ (PCIe™) x1 (x2, x4, x8, x16 compatible)
Drivers
Supported OS:
Windows: as of Windows 10 and Server 2016
Linux:
Ubuntu: (ver. 20.04 – kernel 5.15, ver. 22.04 – kernel 6.5)
Debian 11 – kernel 5.10
Debian 12 – kernel 6.1
RHEL 9 kernel 5.14
Drivers
Windows: Asio, Wasapi/DirectSound
Linux: Alsa – The Alsa driver is currently supplied by Digigram so that you can compile it for your Linux distribution.
One Driver Package
Multi-application and multi-card API available
Control Panel
Digigram ALP-X ASIO Settings (On Windows):
• ASIO Control Panel: up to 8 ALP-X cards (intercard synchronization)
• Select I/Os used through ASIO (others can be used through Wasapi)
Digigram ALP-X Manager (On Windows):
• A unique control panel for the whole ALP-X range
• Manages up to 8 ALP-X cards
Main Functions
• Zero latency FPGA-based 32×32 mixer
• Adjustment of input and output levels
• Mixing before monitoring and recording (32 mix buses)
• Clock & sync selection
• GPIO status
Hardware Specifications
Inputs
Analog:
• 8 balanced line inputs
• A/D Converters: 24 bits / 192 kHz
• Maximum input level/impedance: +24 dBu / >10 kΩ
• Adjustable analog gain: from -24 dB to +16 dB, in 0.5 dB steps
• Adjustable digital gain: from -90 dB to +12 dB in 0.1 dB steps
Digital:
• 4 stereo AES3 inputs
• Adjustable digital gain: from -90 dB to +12 dB, in 0.1 dB steps
• Sample rate (kHz): 32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96, 128, 176.4, 192
• Hardware Sample Rate Converter frequency ratio: 1:8 to 7.5:1
Others:
• 1 AES11 synchronization input
• 1 Word Clock synchronization input
• 8 dry contact GPIs
Outputs
Analog:
• 8 servo-balanced line outputs
• D/A Converters: 24 bits / 192 kHz
• Max level / Impedance: +24 dBu / <100 Ohms
• Adjustable digital gain: from -90 dB to +12 dB, in 0.1 dB steps
Digital:
• 4 stereo AES3 outputs
• Adjustable output gain: from -90 dB to +12 dB, in 0.1 dB steps
• Sample rate (kHz): 32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96, 128, 176.4, 192
Other:
• 8 relay GPOs (0.5 A, 48 VCC)
• 1 Word Clock output
Analog Audio Performances
Frequency response:
@48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Inputs: +/- 0.83 dB
Outputs: +/- 0.57 dB
SNR:
Inputs:
A-Weighted: >115 dBA
Unweighted: >112 dB
Outputs:
A-Weighted: >109 dBA
Unweighted: >106 dB
THD + Noise (@22 dBu/1 kHz):
Inputs: <-96 dB @24 dBu (1 kHz)
Outputs: <-96 dB @24 dBu (1 kHz)
Crosstalk:
Inputs:
128 dB @1 kHz / -107 dB @15 kHz
Outputs:
-127 dB @1 kHz / -112 dB @15 kHz
Channel phase:
Inputs: < 0.01° @1 kHz
Outputs: < 0.02° @ 1 kHz
Sample Format:
PCM (8, 16, 24, 32 and 32 float bits), Float IEEE754