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IN-5 Professional Multi-I/O Audio Interface/Mixer


SM IN5 Analog Multi-I/O

Never before has one device contained such a useful assortment of inputs! The IN5 is the perfect external doorway to your digital audio system. This one affordable "rackable" unit eliminates the hassles of "cabling up" each of the different devices you work with every day. The IN5 graciously accepts an XLR cabled microphone in need of Phantom power as easily as it accepts your 20 year old turntable. Quit crawling around on the floor, arise and walk!

It is suitable for mixing various analog audio signals to a high quality recording output channel in either high quality low noise analog or pristine 24-bit 96 kHz S/PDIF Digital format (with optional Digital board). In addition to this, the unit will operate as an quality AD/DA format converter, and versatile monitor mixer providing facilities for up to 12 channels of monitored signal! (1 x stereo digital with optional board).

Many users will be glad to see the options provided for connectivity. 2 x Bal mic inputs with switchable phantom power, peak lights, and gain control can be found on the front of the unit (2 x inserts available on these channels). An additional 4 x mono (2 x stereo) line level inputs, 2 x stereo turntable, CD or Phono inputs with RIAA EQ and level controls are also present. This is great news for DJ's home audiophile users wanting to digitize their vinyl and transfer to the PC!

Dual Bus Mixer

Each channel on the IN5 can be switched and routed to a monitor or recording output pair. Perfect for eliminating latency when tracking recordings directly to your PC, this special "Direct Recording Mode" enables the user to have certain inputs monitored only, and others sent to your "record outs" with either 24-bit digital or high quality analog fidelity. It's as easy as pressing a button!

Format Converter (optional S/PDIF IO)

A high quality 24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF format ADDA is provided. This allows conversion from any analog input channel to digital and likewise any digital signal to analog. The input mix functionality allows multiple inputs to mixed and converted to a digital stream simultaneously from any of the 10 analog inputs. A very handy format converter and level matching processor.

You can use the IN5 to "take over" the job of converting from some older or outdated poor performing converters in your studio equipment. Got an old DAT machine with below average converters? No problem, just connect the IN5 via the S/PDIF connectors on the rear of the unit to your DAT S/PDIF, connect the analog outputs of the IN5 to your speakers or recording device, and you have instantly improved your AD/DA! Furthermore, analog level controls can now be controlled from the front of the SM IN5.

Recording Interface

The IN5 really comes into its own when used in conjunction with a PC audio card or with a card featuring S/PDIF digital interfacing.

The IN5 solves deploys a high-quality converter unit housed in an external device. Its signal is transmitted digitally and loss-free to and from the computer. The IN5's converters work with 24 bits and offer exceptional performance. Being a stand-alone device in a dedicated housing, it is immune to pick-up of stray computer based interference.

By connecting the digital output of the IN5 to the digital input of your computer and the digital output of the computer to the digital input of the IN5 the unit serves as an outboard converter unit for your digital audio card.

When using the IN5 in combination with your digital I/O card you will enjoy a quantum leap in the definition and clarity of your recordings.

Users can mix and monitor signals independently from either the recording PC or the inputs on the from of the PC simultaneously. A great facility that provides flexibility and performance for users of standard two channel soundcards (analog or digital).

It Includes:

  • 24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF I/O (optional)
  • 2 x Mic Pre amp
    (JRC4558D)
  • 2 x Insert points
  • 2 x Phantom power
  • 2 x XLR Bal I/O
  • 4 x Mono, 2 x Stereo
    line inputs
  • 2 x Turn-Table, CD or Phono inputs with switchable RIAA EQ and level controls
  • 2 x Headphone monitoring amplifiers

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Stock#: 25939
Maker: SM Pro Audio
Code: smin50
Platform: *
Type: Mic Preamp
Year: 2003
List: 399.00
Sale: $299.00


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