RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE
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RME
ADI-2/4 Pro SE
Product Info
Article Number:
553194
Brand:
RME
Model:
ADI-2/4 Pro SE
Category:
Digital Converters
Price:
$2,293.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ADI-2/4 Pro SE is a serious piece of kit. It’s a high-end AD/DA converter with a headphone amp that's built like a tank and delivers transparent, incredibly clean audio. Perfect for engineers, producers, and serious home recordists who demand the absolute best in conversion and monitoring.
Product Description
- RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE
- High-End AD/DA Converter and Headphone Amplifier
- SteadyClock FS
- RIAA equalisation
- High-resolution IPS display
- Multi-format converter (AES
- SPDIF
- ADAT) with monitoring
- Powerful headphone outputs (2.1 W unbalanced
- 3.4 W balanced into 32 Ohm
- per channel)
- MacOS USB CC Mode
- 2 Line inputs: XLR / 6.3 mm jack combo
- 2 Line outputs: XLR
- 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- 2 Stereo headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack or 4.4 mm Pentaconn balanced
- 1 Trigger output
- ADAT / S/PDIF input and output optical
- S/PDIF input and output XLR / coaxial / optical (record via USB)
- AES input and output (XLR / coaxial) via an included breakout cable BO 968
- 1 USB 2.0 port
- Housing: Desktop format
- Includes external switched-mode power supply (100 V - 240 V AC
- 12 V 3.3 A DC) with lockable DC connector and MRC - multi-remote-control
PROS
- • Exceptional jitter performance thanks to SteadyClock FS for pristine audio.
- • RIAA equalization provides accurate vinyl playback without external phono stages.
- • Flexible I/O options cover virtually any studio or live setup.
- • The IPS display is incredibly clear and provides vital information at a glance.
CONS
- • Desktop format makes it less portable than some rackmount alternatives.
- • USB 2.0 connection feels dated given its premium price point.
- • The breakout cable for AES can be a bit fiddly for some users.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
4 (2 in, 2 out)
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
32-bit
Connection
USB 2.0, AES, SPDIF, ADAT, ADAT Optical
Clock
SteadyClock FS
Weight
3.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's remarkably good, offering a clean and detailed vinyl playback experience, though a high-end dedicated phono preamp might offer slightly more refinement.
Absolutely, the headphone outputs are powerful and deliver a wide soundstage with minimal coloration, making it a great pairing.
While well-made, the breakout cable is a potential weak point; consider a higher-quality replacement for regular touring use.
