RME ADI2 Pro FS R 2-Ch High-End AD/DA Converter (Black Edition)

The ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition stands as RME’s flagship reference AD/DA converter, combining multiple professional devices into one comprehensive unit that’s ready to use straight from the box. This Black Edition features the advanced AK4493 chip with improved specifications and includes the new extended Multi-Remote Control (MRC). With its exceptional tech specs, crystal clear sound signature, and dual Extreme Power headphone outputs, it offers the industry’s most impressive feature-to-footprint ratio.

Built for maximum flexibility, the ADI-2 Pro provides balanced and unbalanced analogue I/Os, SteadyClock III technology, and 4-stage hardware level control for both inputs and outputs. The unit supports sample rates up to 768 kHz and handles DSD recording plus Direct DSD playback at 256/11.2 MHz. Connectivity options include two servo-balanced analogue inputs on combo XLR/TRS jacks, separate balanced and unbalanced outputs, dual stereo headphone outputs on the front panel, optical SPDIF I/O with ADAT compatibility, plus coaxial SPDIF and AES I/O via the included breakout cable.

The internal design reflects RME’s commitment to reference-quality audio, featuring an extraordinary 10-layer PCB with custom copper thickness for pristine signal integrity. Selected SoundPlus operational amplifiers maintain the highest signal-to-noise ratio and lowest total harmonic distortion, while the fully symmetrical, balanced, and DC-coupled analogue circuit design uses super-low-noise power supply stages. The signal path remains virtually capacitor-free, with only carefully selected DC protection capacitors at the analogue inputs to avoid any sonic colouration.

Unique features set this converter apart from comparable devices, including 5-band parametric EQs for individual headphone compensation, adjustable bass and treble controls with quick access, binaural crossfeed function, and adjustable loudness filtering. Additional capabilities include selectable AD/DA filters, four discrete I/O reference levels, automatic reference level setting, auto balanced headphone mode, and an informative display that provides control functions alongside warning and guidance messages.