In addition to the proven functions of the two-channel DMI-2 portable the DMI-8 also offers the following features:

- The capability of cascading up to 128 channels
- D-sub 25 outputs with Tascam and Yamaha pin assignments
- Optical ADAT interface
- Open architecture for later connection to other multi-channel interfaces and audio networks, such as EtherSound and MADI

The DMI-8 offers several possibilities for easy integration into audio networks. The ES100 (DMI-8) module permits integration into EtherSound networks.

Explanation Mode 2:
The DMI performs a frequency/phase comparison between the word clock signal recovered from the mic signal, and the word clock of the DMI. From the phase deviation thus determined, the DMI calculates a control signal which is transmitted via the remote control data stream to the mic, where it controls the frequency of the internal quartz oscillator.

Operating temperature: 0 °C ... +45 °C (non-condensing humidity)
Storage temperature: -20 °C ? +70 °C (non-condensing humidity)
Relative humidity: max. 90 % at +20 °C
AES42 inputs: 8x XLR3F , Audio data in accordance withAES/EBU (AES3) data format, Digital phantom power (DPP)Remote control data
Phantom power (DPP): +10 V, max. 250 mA per channel, short-circuit proof
Remote control data: Pulses (+2 V), superimposed on the phantom power, approx. 750 bits/s or 9,600 bits/s (depending on the microphone)

Outputs

2x SUB-D 25

AES/EBU (AES3) data format

Yamaha and Tascam pinout

1x Toslink

ADAT format up to 48 kHz

1x RJ 45

GN format up to 192 kHz

incl. power-out pin: approx. +15 VDC, max.1 A, short-circuit-proof

Sampling rates supported: 44,1 / 48 / 88,2 / 96 kHz /176,4 kHz/ 192 kHz
Microphone synchronization: AES42 - Mode 2 (synchronous mode) Microphone clock control via PLL
DMI-8 Synchronization: automatically to an external word clock or AES11 signal, if present, otherwise the internal word clock generator is activated.
Word clock (or AES11) input: BNC
Word clock (or AES11) output: BNC
Internal word clock generator: 44,1 / 48 / 88,2 / 96 kHz / 176,4 /192 kHz, Accuracy ±25 ppm
Indicators: Power, Ext Word Clock, Valid,Level (microphone)
Control elements: 8x Channel SelectGAIN +/-
Control bus: 2 x RJ 45 ports; connection to computer USB port via the Neumann USB 485 interface converter; connected in parallel for the purpose of cascading. RS 485 with additional power-out pin (approx. +11.3 V, max. 500 mA)
Device address (ID): 0 to 15, adjustable viacoding switch on the backof the device
User port: 9-pin sub-D, 1 switch function per channel (Mute and/or Light 1/Light 2 selectable)
Power supply: 90 V to 240 V; 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: