Aphex 188 - Remote Controlled Microphone Preamp

Aphex 188 Overview

The Model 188 from Aphex is an 8-channel, high-quality microphone preamp housed in a single 1U, rack-mountable chassis. In addition to the microphone preamps, the 188 has an analog to digital converter for outputting all 8-channels via ADAT optical, with up to 96kHz sample rate and SMUX support. Word clock I/O is also provided for external clocking of the converter. 

The 188 was designed primarily as an integral part of the company's Anaconda Digital Snake System to be used alongside the 1788A. While it does not have all the features that are in the 1788A, it does have all of its primary functionality and performance, at a fraction of the cost. However, the unit can be used on its own anywhere that 8-channels of remote controlled microphone pre-amplification is required. 

The 188's 1U rack-mount chassis makes it ideal for mobile systems with space limitations. All settings may be remote controlled via Ethernet or MIDI, using the Aphex 1788A-RC hardware remote or the 1788SW control software (PC and Mac), or via Pro Tools. 

8-channel, remote controlled microphone preamplifierTransformer coupled inputs and balanced analog outputs via DB25 connectorAnalog to digital converter with dual ADAT outputsInternal clock rates include 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHzExternal clock input via BNC work clock supporting 44.1 to 96kHz clock ratesAutomatic ADAT SMUX output for 88.2 and 96kHzWord clock output65dB of total gain26dB pad, polarity reverse and low-cut filter per channelRemote controlled via Ethernet or MIDI, using the Aphex 1788A-RC hardware remote or the 1788SW control software (PC and Mac), or via Pro Tools

Aphex 188 SpecsNumber of Channels8Inputs8 x XLR
1 x BNC Word clock
1 x RJ-45 EthernetOutput1 x DB-25 (Tascam analog pin-out)
2 x TOSLink ADAT Lightpipe (digital output)
1 x BNC Word clockPhantom Power+48 V, individually switchableMulti FunctionNoGain Range65 dB (26 dB fixed gain, 39 dB variable gain)Maximum Output Level+21 dBuFrequency ResponseNot specified by manufacturerNoiseEIN: -125 dBuPower Requirements90~260 VAC, 50/60 HzDimensions1U 19" rackmountWeight6 lb (2.7 kg)SpecialtiesAnalog to digital converter clock rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz (88.2 and 96 kHz SMUX)
75 Hz, 12 dB per octave low-cut filter per channel
Polarity reverse per channelPackaging InfoPackage Weight9.2 lbBox Dimensions (LxWxH)25.8 x 14.2 x 4.5"