Grace Design m908 Monitor Controller (AD8 Dante)

The Grace Design m908 Monitor Controller is designed to do it all; Stereo, Surround, and Immersive audio, expanding to your needs and studio growth, while providing pure transparent and accurate reference grade reproduction of you audio. This ensures you have the power, flexibility, accuracy, and reliability no matter what is throw at you in the studio. This version is preconfigured with the AD8 and Dante IO cards.

The Grace Design m908 Monitor Controller is capable of handling everything from mono playback devices to full-on surround sound stages. Featuring cutting-edge AD/DA converters, next-generation technology, and powerful DSP processors, the m908 delivers stunning sound with amazing latency. The M908 is a multi-channel monitor controller designed for audio professionals working in stereo, surround and immersive formats up to 22.2. Newly designed from the ground up system architecture represents a plethora of new technical achievements for you. With powerful DSP functionality, the Grace Design's latest generation AD/DA converters, and a highly intuitive control platform, the Grace Design m908 provides a comprehensive, all in one monitoring solution for a vast array of formats and workflows.

The Finest Stereo to Immersive Monitoring
The m908 Monitor Controller is designed for speaker systems up to 24 channels, from stereo to Dolby Atmos, SONY 360RA or any format in between. Built on our legacy of reference audio design, the m908’s audio performance delivers impeccable clarity and detail. Our latest generation AD / DA converters provide incredible dynamic range and resolution, while all new analog circuitry is designed to be effortlessly transparent and musical.

The All in One Solution
The m908 system consists of a mainframe audio control unit, remote control unit, and a power supply with dual-redundant universal input power modules. The remote control is based on our m905 stereo monitor controller, but scaled up to accommodate added features and playback channel count.

Full Featured
Standard features include a total of 68 digital input channels via AES3, TOSLINK, S/PDIF, ADAT Lightpipe, and USB2. Outputs include 16 balanced analog output channels and 24 digital output channels. Up to 16 channels of analog inputs are available with the addition of the optional 8 channel ADC modules, and an additional option module slot provides up to 32 additional digital I/O channels via Dante, DigiLink or Ravenna.

Powerful DSP
Up to 24 input channels can be received simultaneously and routed to the 24 channel processor, and sample rates of up to 192kHz / 24bit are supported. A powerful DSP section allows for 12 bands of parametric room correction EQ on every channel (or variable numbers of bands per channel totaling up to 85), comprehensive bass management features and individual channel delay.

Plug and Play Simplicity
The m908 is a fully self contained plug and play monitor controller, with a full complement of monitoring features including cue channels, built in talkback mic, mono, mute and dim controls, and an exhaustive list of functions relating to surround and immersive playback systems. It is designed to enable professionals and facilities to update their workflows for immersive audio playback with a minimum of effort and cost.

Available Versions
This system includes the installed AD8 and Dante IO card, and you have several other preconfigured systems avaiable to you. Have an existing m908 you would like to expand or upgrade? Just let us know and we are happy to help!

• m908 Standalone - does not include any optional IO cards.
• m908 AD8 - m908 with 8 channels of analog inputs
• m908 AD16 - m908 with 16 channels of analog input
• m908 AD8-Dante - m908 with 8 channels of analog inputs and Dante network card
• m908 AD16-Dante - m908 with 16 channels of analog inputs and Dante network card
  
• m908 AD8-Digilink - m908 with 8 channels of analog inputs and Digilink card for Avid Pro Tools HD Systems
  
• m908 AD16-Digilink - m908 with 16 channels of analog inputs and Digilink card for Avid Pro Tools HD Systems
  
• m908 AD8-Ravenna - m908 with 8 channels of analog inputs and Ravenna network card
  
• m908 AD16-Ravenna - m908 with 16 channels of analog inputs and Ravenna network card
  
• m908 Dante - m908 with Dante network card
• m908 Digilink - m908 with Digilink network card
  
• m908 Ravenna - m908 with Ravenna network card

Grace Design m908 Monitor Controller Features

• Digital Inputs Include: 24 channel AES3 digital, 16 channel ADAT Lightpipe, USB 24 channel inputs, AES3, S/PDIF, and TOSLINK stereo inputs
• Outputs Include: 24 channel AES3 digital out, 16 channel analog balanced out, 24 channels USB2 out
• 4th generation s-Lock pll clocking system for vanishingly low jitter
• High resolution volume control
• Complete bass management capability
• 12 bands of parametric room correction EQ on every channel / variable numbers of bands per channel, 288 bands
• 64-bit fixed-point filters for room correction and bass management
• Channel level and delay calibration
• Comprehensive downmix control
• Built in real time SPL meter
• Powerful and intuitive remote control unit for access to all system controls and calibration
• Dual redundant external power supply
• Reference quality headphone amplifier with cross-feed
• Flexible talkback system with built-in mic on remote control and mic input for external talkback mics
• Up to 8 stereo CUE paths
• 4 General Purpose Input and Output pins for interfacing to external systems

Grace Design m908 Monitor Controller Specifications

• Digital I/O: 24 Channel AES3
• Analog Outputs: 16 Channel
• ADAT: 16 Channel ADAT Lightpipe In
• USB Inputs: 24 Channel
• Other Inputs: AES3, S/PDIF, & TOSLINK Stereo
• Clocking System: 4th Generation s-Lock pll
• Control: Comprehensive Downmix Control
• Power Supply: Redundant External
• CUE Paths: Up to 8 Stereo

Grace Design m908 Monitor Controller Includes

• Grace Design m908 Monitor Controller
• Installed AD8 IO Card
• Installed Dante IO Card
• Remote Control
• Power Supply
• Owners Manual
• Manufacturer Warranty