Digigram VX881E Multichannel Sound Card

The Digigram VX881E Multichannel Sound Card is the PCI Express version of the VX881HR linear sound card for demanding applications in broadcast such as production, on-air, and logging. Exacting specs, outstanding quality, absolute reliability and total connectivity make this new generation the number one choice for pro audio manufacturers and software vendors. The VX881e multichannel sound card shares the same features as the HR series and integrates seamlessly with the same professional audio software. 

The Digigram VX881E Multichannel Sound Card is Visiblu ready: get connected to the world of distributed IP audio. A solution based on Visiblu, the Network Audio Operating System by Digigram, takes advantage of their power for low latency wide area network encoding and processing, whether they are located next door or hundreds of miles away.

Digigram VX881E Multichannel Sound Card Features:
-Digital I/Os
-Up to 24-bit/192 kHz
-Comprehensive set of Windows® drivers: Digigram np, WDM DirectSound (digitally signed by Microsoft®),Wave, ASIO
-High-quality hardware sample rate converters
-Compact design that fits in small PCs
-Optional breakout box

Digigram VX881E Multichannel Sound Card Specifications:
-Bus/Format: PCI EXPRESS (PCIe) x1 (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 compatible)
-Size: 168 mm x 111 mm x 20 mm
-RAM: 512 kWords
-Power requirements: (+3.3V / +12V) 1.3 A / 0.5 A
-Operating: temp / humidity (non-condensing) 0°C / +50°C • 5% / 90%
-Storage: temp / humidity (non-condensing) -5°C / +70°C • 0% / 95% 
-Digital inputs (stereo): 4 AES/EBU with** hw Sample Rate Converters, 7.5:1 to 1:8, up to 192 kHz
-Programmable input gain: digital from -110 dB à +18 dB
-Other inputs: AES/EBU Sync (up to 192 kHz), Word Clock (up to 96 kHz), LTC, Video
-AES11 synchronization: Yes

  * can be used with unbalanced signals
  ** can be used as S/PDIF interface as well

-Analog line outputs (mono): 8 servo balanced ***
-Maximum output level /impedance: +24 dBu/ <100 Ω
-Digital outputs: 4 AES/EBU ****, up to 192 kHz
-Programmable output gain:
  -analog: from -86 dB to +24 dB
  -digital: from -110 dB to +18 dB
-Other outputs: Word clock (up to 96 kHz)

  *** electronically servo-balanced outputs provide automatic level adjustment to accommodate either balanced
   or unbalanced lines

-Internal connector: Inter-board Sync
-External connector: 68-pin SCSI MDR
-Digigram accessories available: Breakout cable or 2U 19" Breakout Box
-Sampling frequencies available: Programmable from 8 to 192 kHz
-A/D and D/A converter resolution: 24 bits
-Supported audio formats: PCM (8, 16, 24 bits), Float IEEE754
-Audio performance measured at Fs=48 kHz
-Frequency response (record + play): 20 Hz - 20 kHz: ±0.2 dB
-Channel phase difference: 20/20kHz <0.2°/2°
-Dynamic range (A-weighted):
  -Analog In: >104 dB
  -Analog Out: >104 dB
-THD + noise 1 kHz at -1 dBfs:
  -Analog In: <-97 dB
  -Analog Out: <-94 dB
-Crosstalk (Analog in or out):
  -1 kHz at 24 dBu: <-100 dB
  -15 kHz at 24 dBu: <-85 dB
-Digigram management: np SDK (HR Runtime, PCM & MPEG)
-Other management: Wave, ASIO, and DirectSound (all PCM only)
-OS supported:
  -Windows XP*, Windows 2003 Server*, Windows Vista*
-Main on-board processing features (with np SDK)
-PCM play, rec, Float IEEE754, direct monitoring, real-time mixing, level adjustment, panning, cross-fade,
  punch-in/punch-out, scrubbing

* 32-bit version