ADI 2 Series Discontinued, any news on successor?

[ShiZo]

In the press release, it says that all units in the EX line will be MATCHING the chassis style (larger, vented top) that was introduced with the ADI-2/4 Pro SE. The SE is newer and bigger than the previously released DAC and Pro which did not have the vents.

So what would be weird is if your Pro SE did not have those vents.

Most don't. Only the last batch had the vents at the top. What they are referencing is the case itself, not specifically the top vents. Go look at any photo of the adi 2/4 pro se and you probably won't be able to find top vents. As a matter of fact, in person or on the internet mine is the only one I've seen

 

[rcstevensonaz]

Most don't. Only the last batch had the vents at the top.

Wow, thanks for the clarification!!!

Based on my readings related to the ADI-2 EX lineup, I had seen reference to the SE having vents on top (and you confirm that at least 1 unit was shipped that way). But I had no idea the change adding vents on top was only just made recently.

 

[KSTR]

How did they fix the warmth?

Larger casing and notably top vents do help a lot, and the new feet also will help, placing the units a bit higher above ground level.

The original ADI-2 Pro, like other products of their 9.5" series, also was intended to be rack-mounted with adapters but that only increased the potential thermal issues, assuming you have devices both below and above the RME and no forced air ventilation.

 

[nagster]

The picture on the box doesn't show a vent on the top of the ADI-2/4, but the actual product does. I bought it new around last summer.

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[ShiZo]

The picture on the box doesn't show a vent on the top of the ADI-2/4, but the actual product does. I bought it new around last summer.

ADI-2/4 Pro | High-end USB Audio Converter & Headphone Amp - RME Audio Interfaces | Format Converters | Preamps | Network Audio & MADI Solutions

RME Audio Professional Live, Studio, Recording and Broadcast Solutions. Unrivalled Quality, Performance & Stability MADI Interfaces, Converters & Preamps.

rme-audio.de

I bought several and the last one I got around last summer had one. I'm grateful the final model I ended up with has it. Probably ones from the summer till the discontinue has them. But this product was pretty old by summer of last year and would be discontinued shortly after.

 

[terrys999]

Most don't. Only the last batch had the vents at the top. What they are referencing is the case itself, not specifically the top vents. Go look at any photo of the adi 2/4 pro se and you probably won't be able to find top vents. As a matter of fact, in person or on the internet mine is the only one I've seen

Mine has top and side vents too.
I placed mine with a noctua fan underneath
Dead silent. Case is very cool.
Fan is driven with a digital voltage selector.

 

[ShiZo]

Mine has top and side vents too.
I placed mine with a noctua fan underneath
Dead silent. Case is very cool.
Fan is driven with a digital voltage selector.

When did you purchase that one?

 

[win]

I just checked my fs r be and it doesn't have vents. I have mine pretty out in the open, not in a cabinet, and have never had heating issues with it, and it's sitting on top of my amp too. Maybe when you're driving headphones tho... I mostly just use it as a ADC and DAC simultaneously.

 

[terrys999]

When did you purchase that one?

I purchased it about 11 months ago

 

[ShiZo]

I purchased it about 11 months ago

Same here

 

[Fletcher–Munson]

So what is going on, RME still haven't released the new pro EX version for sale??

Any reviews yet?

 

[Sieglinde]

So what is going on, RME still haven't released the new pro EX version for sale??

Any reviews yet?

According to Thomann it is in stock this week, not sure about stock status in the US.

 

[girtab]

Forget the Pro, when is rme adi-2 dac ex finally coming out??

 

[win]

If you want to summon somebody from rme, just say that you're having a problem with one of their products for which your issue is in the manual

 

[respice finem]

Forget the Pro, when is rme adi-2 dac ex finally coming out??

(not really serious): When those who cannot wait had all bought the more expensive Pro instead

 

[girtab]

(not really serious): When those who cannot wait had all bought the more expensive Pro instead

I think youre onto something actually

 

[Fletcher–Munson]

Forget the Pro, when is rme adi-2 dac ex finally coming out??

A month or so after 2/4, so by the end of this year.

 

[Roland68]

Forget the Pro, when is rme adi-2 dac ex finally coming out??

RME will release the two professional-grade units first, and only then the standalone DAC.
That's understandable, since in the RME program the pure DAC is a high-priced (niche) product for the hobbyist/end-user sector.

 

[AudioScienceGuineaPig]

Hello,

Can someone please explain the difference between the RME ADI-2 Pro EX ...vs...the ADI 2/4 Pro in terms of the "2/4" designation in the name? I'm more interested in the newer..not yet released 2/4 Pro EX version personally but for the purposes of my question here, I'm trying to understand what this "2/4" designation is meant to mean?

I ask because, when I read the specs of the new ADI-2 Pro EX...it mentions the same information about the two devices when used as a computer interface. See line below taken from the RME website

"As a computer interface the ADI-2/4 Pro offers a stereo (2 in / 2 out) and a multichannel mode (6 in / 8 out). "
"As a computer interface the ADI-2 Pro EX offers a stereo (2 in / 2 out) and a multichannel mode (6 in / 8 out). "

I'm scratching my head in understanding what these name designations mean. What additional value does the 2/4 models offer over the ones not listed as 2/4 models?

I think RME is the only brand I've come across where whenever I read their product descriptions I walk away with more questions than answers for whatever reason...lol

In general, the new ADI-2 Pro EX seems to check all the boxes for me in what I am looking for but I can't be certain. Why might I want to wait for the release of the 2/4 version instead of buying the non 2/4 version?

For my purposes, I need an interface that can send AES Digital Out to feed my Genelecs while simultaneously also send balanced Analog XLR Lineout to upwards of two Subs. I think the new ADI-2 Pro EX can do it based on what I am reading on their website.

Another example of what I mean about the product descriptions in general. While viewing the Specs Tab on a given product I see this same kind of thing...Almost all of the products list/say something similar

Analog Outputs​

1/2 XLR
......
......
.....

1/2 TRS (rear)
As output XLR, BUT:

......
.....
.....

What the hell does the BUT mean? Who does that? BUT what?

Maybe it's a German thing

 

[NTK]

Hello,

Can someone please explain the difference between the RME ADI-2 Pro EX ...vs...the ADI 2/4 Pro in terms of the "2/4" designation in the name? I'm more interested in the newer..not yet released 2/4 Pro EX version personally but for the purposes of my question here, I'm trying to understand what this "2/4" designation is meant to mean?

I ask because, when I read the specs of the new ADI-2 Pro EX...it mentions the same information about the two devices when used as a computer interface. See line below taken from the RME website

"As a computer interface the ADI-2/4 Pro offers a stereo (2 in / 2 out) and a multichannel mode (6 in / 8 out). "
"As a computer interface the ADI-2 Pro EX offers a stereo (2 in / 2 out) and a multichannel mode (6 in / 8 out). "

I'm scratching my head in understanding what these name designations mean. What additional value does the 2/4 models offer over the ones not listed as 2/4 models?

I think RME is the only brand I've come across where whenever I read their product descriptions I walk away with more questions than answers for whatever reason...lol

In general, the new ADI-2 Pro EX seems to check all the boxes for me in what I am looking for but I can't be certain. Why might I want to wait for the release of the 2/4 version instead of buying the non 2/4 version?

For my purposes, I need an interface that can send AES Digital Out to feed my Genelecs while simultaneously also send balanced Analog XLR Lineout to upwards of two Subs. I think the new ADI-2 Pro EX can do it based on what I am reading on their website.

Another example of what I mean about the product descriptions in general. While viewing the Specs Tab on a given product I see this same kind of thing...Almost all of the products list/say something similar

Analog Outputs​

1/2 XLR
......
......
.....

1/2 TRS (rear)
As output XLR, BUT:

......
.....
.....

What the hell does the BUT mean? Who does that? BUT what?

Maybe it's a German thing

There are 4 DAC (output) channels. See XLR outputs 1/2, and TRS outputs 3/4.