New Experience in Sound and Quality
The ADI-2 Pro EX represents the next evolution of RME’s all-in-one reference converter concept. Building on the proven design of the ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition, the new ADI-2 Pro EX offers professional users the famous, comprehensive functionality of the previous reference converter, but now updated with a redesigned chassis, enhanced output performance, and further comprehensive hardware protection.
Like the ADI-2 Pro, the ADI-2 Pro EX combines several devices in one: a high-end studio-quality AD/DA converter, a dual headphone amplifier, a multi-format converter (AES, SPDIF, ADAT) with monitoring features, a DSD recording and playback converter as well as an AD/DA frontend for audio measurements with up to 768 kHz sample frequency. With this range of functions, the new ADI-2 Pro EX presents itself as one of the most flexible converters on the market. The new ADI-2 Pro EX is equipped with the AK5574 analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and the AK4493 digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
What’s New in the EX Version
The EX version introduces substantial hardware and usability enhancements:
Larger chassis with ventilation: Refined design and improved cooling efficiency, matching the ADI-2/4 Pro look.
Upgraded with chrome feet from the ADI-2 DAC FS, adding a refined touch to the desktop setup.
Lockable USB-C connection: Modern and robust (USB 2.0, no bus power), 1.8 m cable included.
TS trigger output: Allows synchronized power control for external gear or amplifiers.
Increased Phones output power in unbalanced and balanced mode.
Channel-independent DC protection: New hardware circuit for maximum reliability.
Advanced PSU protection: Fuse-less active circuitry detects and prevents wrong polarity and overvoltage conditions.
Including lockable NT-RME-13: Light-weight, world-wide usable, universal power supply. Semi-grounded to prevent leakage current without ground-loop.
Ultra-fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz AD/DA Converter
As the most flexible converter available, the ADI-2 Pro EX offers balanced/unbalanced analog I/Os, double Extreme Power headphone outputs, SteadyClock FS, 4-stage hardware input and output level control, DSP-based signal processing, external power supply operation, Class Compliant USB compatibility, sample rates up to 768 kHz as well as DSD record and Direct DSD playback (256 / 11.2 MHz).
New extended Multi-Remote Support (MRC)
The ADI-2 Pro EX remote control provides buttons for standby on/off, volume, balance, bass and treble, input selection (optical, coaxial, USB), mute, on/off loudness, bass/treble and EQ. In addition, there are four programmable buttons that provide access to 52 different functions and commands for maximum flexibility. There is no other converter or comparable device with such a sophisticated, easy to use and at the same time versatile remote control!
