If you work with digital audio, you need the DM500. The DM500 is both a Digital Audio Monitor and a Digital-to-Analog converter in a portable carry case. It accepts AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio formats from 27 through 96 kHz sample rate via XLR, BNC and RCA connectors. A 24-bit D/A converter feeds a powerful stereo headphone monitor amplifier, balanced analog line outputs and a stereo LED meter.

The DM500s display tells you everything you need to know about your digital audio signal including input level, sample rate, validity and errors. The stereo VU meter can be switched to indicate either headroom below 0dBFS (the digital maximum output of the D/A) or the analog output level with 0dB midscale equal to +4dBm output. Analog display ballistics are PPM for optimum indication of audio peaks.

The DM500 is ideal for digital signal troubleshooting on the go, but is equally at home on the bench or in your rack. Audio loop-thru connectors let you insert the DM500 into your digital signal path, with input termination also provided. The included battery clip (4 x 9V, batteries not included) keeps you going in the field, or you can use an available external 24VDC power supply for 24/7 operation.