{"product_id":"rme-micstasy","title":"RME Micstasy 8-Channel Microphone Preamp and Converter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRME Micstasy\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 8-Channel Full Range Preamp \u0026amp; AD Converter. Connectivity covers 8 x Analog I\/O, 4 x AES\/EBU I\/O, 2 x ADAT I\/O, 1 x Word Clock I\/O, 1 x MIDI I\/O, AutoSet Digital Gain Control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent RME preamps placed where the sources are, controlled from anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicstasy - RME Audio Interfaces | Format Converters | Preamps | Network Audio \u0026amp; MADI Solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicstasy is an 8-Channel hi-end mic\/line preamp and AD-converter combining typical RME features with a number of previously unseen features. It can be used analog (Mic\/Line In to Line Out) and digital (Mic\/Line In to Digital Out), with both signal paths operating simultaneously. Special highlight: the device is fully remote-controllable via MIDI (also MIDI over MADI).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerlin based company Pegasus Musikproduktion was founded in 2014 by Florian B. Schmidt and Aki Matusch. With first-rate mobile equipment they are producing premium music recordings all over europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrophone Preamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-Channel Full Range Preamp \u0026amp; AD Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicstasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x Analog I\/O, 4 x AES\/EBU I\/O, 2 x ADAT I\/O, 1 x Word Clock I\/O, 1 x MIDI I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample rate range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMADI: 32 - 192 kHz, word clock: 27 kHz - 200 kHz, AES: 28 kHz - 200 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal switching mode PS, 100V - 240V AC, 60 Watt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(WxHxD) 483 x 88 x 200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSourced to order, call 844-687-4208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Connections Does the Micstasy Have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicstasy carries the following connectivity, taken from RME's own specification for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAES\/EBU I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADAT I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Clock I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutoSet Digital Gain Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the Micstasy For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at engineers, producers and integrators who need RME conversion and driver stability in this format. 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TotalMix FX, the routing and monitoring engine shared across the line, runs on the device itself rather than the host computer, so monitoring stays stable regardless of what the computer is doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine RME product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this covered by a warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It carries the full RME manufacturer warranty, and we handle warranty claims for units purchased from us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does this ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item is sourced to order. Call 844-687-4208 and we will confirm current lead time before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer local pickup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Free local pickup is available at our Miami location once the item arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich operating systems are supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRME publishes current drivers for Windows and macOS, and maintains them long after release. Check RME's download page for the release matching your operating system version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you confirm compatibility with my existing system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Call 844-687-4208 with your interface, converter or console model and we will confirm channel counts, clocking and cabling before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Victory Musical Instruments?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments is an authorized RME retailer based in Miami, Florida. Every unit ships new and sealed from the manufacturer with the full factory warranty intact. 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