Sonifex RM-CAD8 | Confidence Monitor, 2 LED Meters, 2 Analogue & 6 Digital Stereo Inputs

Using the same outstanding speaker system as the Reference Monitor range, the confidence monitors offer a superb sound with a cut-down feature set. The confidence monitors have been designed to give the best possible performance at a reduced The RM-CAD8 has all the features of the RM-CA2 together with the ability to select from an additional 6 stereo digital inputs. As well as the 2 stereo analogue inputs there are also: 4 x stereo AES/EBU balanced inputs on XLR 3 pin female

Product Features

• 2x analogue inputs - XLR and RCA phono (Input 2).
• 4x stereo AES/EBU input (XLR-3).
• 1x stereo S/PDIF(RCA phono).
• 1x stereo TOSlink (Optical.
• Stereo analogue output follows source selection.
• Headphones output.
• Audio metering withe VU and PPM scales.
• Phase meter LED.
• Stereo or dual mono operation.
• Anti-vibration steel case.
• Sealed lid with foam cut-outs to dampen lid.
• Multi-point screw fixings ensure lid rigidity.
• Rear connector ports sealed with foam.
• Glue used on components which could move, or vibrate.
• Accurate 3-way speaker system.
• Two mid/high frequency speakers provide excellent stereo imaging.
• Separately driven, forward facing, dual magnet, mono bass driver.
• Custom-moulded, profiled, HF enclosures minimise standing waves.
• Acoustic damping in the HF enclosures reduces colouration.
• Separate, sealed, infinite-baffle enclosure for each driver.
• Magnetically shielded drivers so that the monitors are perfectly safe to use near CRTs and TFT displays.
• Separate, highly efficient class-D switching amplifier for each speaker.
• Short, even cable lengths to and from the speaker enclosures to reduce any potential microphonic induction.
• DSP based design allows better audio performance to be realised.
• Active crossover provides perfect separation between mid-range and bass sounds.
• A universal power supply ensures global voltage operation without adjustment.

Typical Applications

Radio station engineering racks-room for monitoring news feeds.

Product Category

Confidence Monitors

Technical Specifications

Inputs

• Audio Inputs: 2 x stereo analogue (1 x XLR balanced,
• Audio Inputs: 1 x XLR balanced or RCA phono unbal)
• Audio Inputs: 4 x stereo XLR balanced AES/EBU digital
• Audio Inputs: 1 x stereo RCA phono S/PDIF digital
• Audio Inputs: 1 x stereo optical TOSLink digital
• Max level (0dB input gain): +18dBu (analogue)/0dBFS (digital)
• CMRR: >60dB typical
• Analogue input impedances: XLR:>20kΩ balanced bridging
• Analogue input impedances: RCA:>10Ω unbalanced
• Digital Input Impedances: 110Ω ±20% AES/EBU balanced I/O
• Digital Input Impedances: 75Ω ±5% S/PDIF unbalanced I/O
• Digital Input Impedances: 75Ω ±5% TOSlink unbalanced I/O
• AES/EBU Sample Rate: 32 to 192kHz, converted internally to 48kHz
• Input Gain: +10dB on unbalanced input
• Selection: Front panel push button with indicator LEDs

Line Level Outputs

• Audio Outputs: 1 x stereo analogue
• Gain re Selected Input: Unity or - 10dB (switchable)
• Maximum Output Level: +18dB
• Output Impedance: <50Ω
• Distortion: <0.02% (1kHz, +8dBu output)
• Noise: -95dB RMS, unity gain ref
• Noise: +8dBu output
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +0/-0.5dB
• Crosstalk: Analogue I/O, ref 0dBu
• 1kHz input: <-90dB
• 10kHz input: <-85dB

Amplifier/Loudspeakers

• Configuration: Three-way with stereo mid/ high-frequency drivers & mono low-frequency driver
• Power Output: 2 x 7W (HF) + 15W (LF) with protective limiter
• Crossover: 250Hz (24dB/octave, Linkwitz-Riley)
• Distortion (HF Outputs): < 0.1% (1kHz, 3W output)
• Distortion (LF Output): < 0.01% (100Hz, 6W output)
• Noise: More than 102dB below full output
• Volume: Mute to full volume via front panel rotary control
• Balance Trim: ±6dB via front panel rotary control
• Peak Acoustic Level: 98dB SPL @ 2ft

Level & Phase Metering

• Number: 2 x 8-segment LED bargraphs
• Line-Up Level: 0dB on scale can be set to 0dB or -10dB via rear panel DIP switch
• Phase Meter: Single LED indication showing average

Connectors

• Audio Inputs: 4 x XLR 3-pin female analogue
• Audio Inputs: 2 x RCA phono analogue
• Audio Inputs: 4 x XLR 3-pin female AES/EBU digital
• Audio Inputs: 1 x RCA phono female S/PDIF digital
• Audio Inputs: 1 x optical TOSLink digital
• Audio Outputs: 2 x XLR 3-pin male (balanced, may be unbalanced)
• Headphones: 1/4” (6.35mm) A-gauge 3-pole stereo jack socket
• Mains Input: Filtered 3-pin IEC male, continuously rated 85 - 264VAC, 47 - 63Hz, fused, 60W peak, 30W average
• Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 2A 20 x 5mm

Equipment Type

• RM-CAD8: Confidence Monitor, 2 LED meters, 2 Analogue & 6 digital stereo inputs

Physical Specification

• Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 27cm (D) x 4.4cm (H) (1U)
• Dimensions (Raw): 19” (W) x 12” (D) x 1.73” (H) (1U)
• Dimensions (Boxed): 57cm (W) x 52cm (D) x15cm (H)
• Dimensions (Boxed): 22.4” (W) x 20.5” (D) x 5.9” (H)
• Weight: Nett: 4.5kg Gross: 6kg
• Weight: Nett: 10lb Gross: 13.2lb

Support and Downloads

Handbooks & Guides

• RM-CAD8 Handbook

Brochures

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Declarations

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Related Products

• RM-CA2 Confidence Monitor, 2 LED Meters & 2 Analogue Stereo Inputs

Official Links

• Official Product Page