The RME ADI-2 is a compact and extremely flexible high-definition 2-channel AD/DA converter. The small 9.5" unit offers excellent AD/DA conversion to/from SPDIF, AES, and ADAT, up to 192 kHz. Its ability to use SPDIF, AES, and ADAT formats offers excellent compatibility.

The key features of this outstanding and flexible converter are balanced inputs and outputs, monitoring via headphone output, SteadyClock for optimal converter quality, 3-stage hardware input, and output level control.

The ADI-2 is equipped with a balanced stereo line input via two Neutrik XLR/phone combo jacks, a balanced stereo line output with XLR plus a separate and simultaneously active headphone jack, as well as an adjustable headphone output.

The analog inputs and outputs use the same circuit design as RME's famous ADI-8 DS, ensuring exceptionally low noise and distortion. Three different settings for input and output levels provide perfect compatibility in the analog domain. Another point to highlight is SteadyClock (TM), a proprietary clock technology for maximum jitter suppression. SteadyClock guarantees exceptional sound quality regardless of the quality of the current reference clock. The ADI-2 uses the latest generation of AD/DA converters capable of reaching a sampling rate of up to 192 kHz with S/N ratios of up to 119 dBA.

However, the ADI-2 has more to offer than a tremendous sound, it also provides digital connectivity. Its transformer-balanced coaxial SPDIF (RCA) I/O has switchable channel state to be fully compatible with AES/EBU. The TOSLINK optical I/Os can handle up to 192 kHz and also serve as ADAT I/Os with a sampling rate of up to 96 kHz. You can even use the SPDIF input and the ADAT output or vice versa in AD/DA mode.

The clear design and distinctive front panel labeling with its functional buttons, informative status displays, a 6-LED level meter, as well as the functional rear panel make it easy to operate. The rack protection handles and strain relief for the power cable and audio cables are other useful details that make the ADI-2 even more unique.