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RME  |  SKU: 24787

M-1620 Pro

MADI

RME M-1620 Pro 16-A/D, 20-D/A converter with ADAT, MADI, Milan AVB, dual headphone outs, SteadyClock FS, redundant I/O/PSU, web control, 24-bit up to 192 kHz

$4,410.00 CAD
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Description

The RME M-1620 Pro is a powerhouse 16-channel A/D and 20-channel D/A converter that bridges analog audio with MADI, ADAT, and Milan AVB networks in a single 1U rack unit. Designed for both studio and live environments, it delivers pristine conversion quality with switchable input and output levels up to +24 dBu, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of professional gear. Its newly developed front panel blends precision LED metering, a clear display, and dual independent headphone outputs, making it easy to monitor and manage signals directly on the unit.

This Milan-certified interface supports up to 128 channels at 48 kHz with fixed, deterministic latency, and is built for mission-critical reliability thanks to dual network ports, dual MADI connections, an internal AC supply with monitored DC input, and optional redundant PSU. Internal routing is highly flexible, allowing any analog, digital, or network stream to be sent to any output-including direct headphone monitoring. Control is available via the front panel or remotely through an intuitive web interface, making setup, signal troubleshooting, and live adjustments fast and efficient. Combined with RME's SteadyClock FS jitter suppression and optional optical MADI SFP module, the M-1620 Pro is a future-proof solution for expanding or integrating high-channel-count audio systems with uncompromising fidelity and stability.

Features

Converts 16 analog line-level signals to and from MADI, ADAT, and Milan AVB network audio.

Switchable input and output levels per channel, up to +24 dBu.

Dual network ports and dual MADI connections for full redundancy in critical live environments.

Optional optical MADI SFP module for flexible connectivity.

SteadyClock FS for ultra-low jitter and precise clocking.

Standalone operation with direct front-panel control and user preset recall.

Web-based remote control over any network, including Wi-Fi.

Two independent headphone outputs with flexible routing for fast monitoring.

Integrated routing matrix for direct signal patching and troubleshooting.

Milan-certified with deterministic, fixed-latency audio networking (up to 128 channels @ 48 kHz).

Specifications

General Specifications:

Model: M-1620 Pro

Type: 16 channel analog to digital, 20 channel digital to analog converter

Form Factor: 1U 19 inch rackmount

Network Protocol: Milan AVB IEEE 1722.1 compliant

Redundancy: Dual network, dual MADI, redundant PSU optional

Connectivity:

16 line inputs switchable per channel +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu

16 line outputs switchable per channel +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu

2 phones outputs 6.3 mm TRS stereo or mono

4 ADAT IO

1 MADI optical SFP optional multimode or single mode

1 MADI coaxial IO BNC

1 Word Clock IO BNC

2 Gigabit Ethernet ports

USB port for firmware and remote control

Line Input Specifications:

Resolution 24 bit

AC coupled, servo balanced

Input impedance 9.5 kOhm

SNR at +24 dBu 117.0 dB RMS unweighted, 120.7 dBA

SNR at +19 dBu 116.3 dB RMS unweighted, 119.9 dBA

SNR at +13 dBu 114.7 dB RMS unweighted, 118.3 dBA

Frequency response 5 Hz to 20.5 kHz at 44.1 kHz sample rate

THD at -1 dBFS less than -111 dB, less than 0.00029 percent

THD+N at -1 dBFS less than -108 dB, less than 0.00039 percent

Channel separation greater than 110 dB

Line Output Specifications:

Resolution 24 bit

DC coupled, truly balanced

Output impedance 200 Ohm balanced, 100 Ohm unbalanced

SNR at +13 dBu 119.2 dB RMS unweighted

SNR at +19 dBu 119.7 dB RMS unweighted

SNR at +24 dBu 119.9 dB RMS unweighted

Frequency response at 44.1 kHz 0 Hz to 20.3 kHz sharp filter

Frequency response at 96 kHz 0 Hz to 30 kHz slow filter, 0 Hz to 44.1 kHz sharp filter

Frequency response at 192 kHz 0 Hz to 60.5 kHz slow filter, 0 Hz to 85 kHz sharp filter

THD at +19 dBu less than -120 dB, less than 0.0001 percent

THD+N at +19 dBu less than -113 dB, less than 0.0002 percent

Channel separation greater than 110 dB

Phones Output Specifications:

Resolution 24 bit

Output level +4 dBu or +19 dBu, balanced mode +10 dBu or +25 dBu

SNR at +19 dBu greater than 109 dB RMS unweighted, greater than 111 dBA

Frequency response at 44.1 kHz 0 Hz to 20.0 kHz sharp filter

Frequency response at 96 kHz 0 Hz to 20.0 kHz slow filter, 0 Hz to 44.3 kHz sharp filter

Frequency response at 192 kHz 0 Hz to 43 kHz slow filter, 0 Hz to 85 kHz sharp filter

THD+N at +4 dBu 32 Ohm load less than -100 dB, less than 0.001 percent

THD+N at +19 dBu 100 Ohm load less than -100 dB, less than 0.001 percent

Features:

SteadyClock FS for jitter reduction

Adjustable aliasing filters

Integrated routing matrix

Full stand-alone operation with front panel control

Web interface remote control via any network link including Wi-Fi

Supports up to 128 channels at 48 kHz, 96 channels at 96 kHz, 64 channels at 192 kHz over Milan AVB

Monitored DC input for redundancy

LED level meters and display on front panel

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