Schoeps Mini-DA42 AES42 Powering Box w/ Digital & Analog Outputs

The Mini-DA42 serves for powering AES42 digital microphones (especially the SuperCMIT) and for converting their output signals to analog. It allows to operate digital microphones with devices which only offer analog or AES3 inputs.

Inputs:

• AES42, Mode 1 (XLR-3F, 110 Ohms, black label)

Outputs (available through Sub-D breakout cable):

• AES3 (XLR-3M, 110 Ohms, blue label)
• 2 × analog (XLR-3M, yellow and red label), balanced, in relation to ground, maximum cable length: 300 m

Features

• Provides AES42 power to analog and AES3 devices
• Includes Sub-D breakout cable (Sub-D to 4 x XLR3)
• Ideal for the Schoeps SuperCMIT
• Also offers compatibility with a wide range of products

Quick Specifications

• Indicators: green LED for power; red LED for "unlocked" (turns off when a digital microphone is connected and the circuitry of the Mini-DA42 locks on to that signal).
• Power: DC 12 - 18 V / 200 - 500 mA, available through included AC adapter PSD DC with HIROSE plug. Operation is also possible with other AC adapter models or batteries / rechargeable batteries.
• Dynamic range of the Mini-DA42: 112 dB (A, RMS), >98dB (CCIR, q-peak)
• Dynamic range of the SuperCMIT with the Mini-DA42: >107 dB (A, RMS), >96dB (CCIR, q-peak)

For an official list of all compatible devices, please see our Compatibility tab. This is up to date as of 11/07/24.