Unboxing & Review RME ADI-2 Pro FS R / Mixing, Mastering, And Hifi DAC

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RME ADI-2 Pro FS R AD/DA Converter Dac Review

[@KallusGarnet]

I think this is only a digital problem. People that grew up with analogue music experienced the loss of quality when music became digital and are very aware of it. Great video keep up the good work.

[@ju1ceaudio]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@angellruiz8745]

Great review! Crazy what great a/d d/a conversion can do

[@ju1ceaudio]

Thanks bro!

[@rankenfile]

Hi - I recommend you use the RME ADI-2 remote software with this unit to make all adjustments much easier...and not need the manual for much anymore. Lots of KZbin tutorials on the topic.

[@ju1ceaudio]

Hey! i didn't actually get into the software

[@ITSYABOYDONTE]

I have mine connected to my rme audio interface thre the aes connection. Best of both worlds

[@ju1ceaudio]

Nice bro!

[@andrepretorius4702]

Thanks so much dude. I'm doing some acoustic measurement for studio and commercial builds. Question is... I'm using a Presonus PRE1 mic, do you think the mic vs. the DAC is going to make a huge difference. Or should I bite bullet and get an Eartworks?

[@ju1ceaudio]

Mic makes a way bigger difference bro.

[@imagineimagining912]

Hey, I don’t record with any mics but only work with virtual instruments in my daw. Will this suit my purpose? Does it have better low latency asio drivers than asio4all and flexasio for recording through a midi keyboard? Or is an audio interface better?

[@ju1ceaudio]

audio interface is best bro this is basically just for monitoring the audio

[@gnthrgnthr2977]

currently running an apollo x6 with Genelec 8331s. I also have some mastering gear. Did you find the DA conversion of the RME to be significantly better than the Apollo's?

[@ju1ceaudio]

Yeah i would say like 20% better. Hard to put into words but you definitely hear it

[@dustinkirk4515]

glad I found your channel, great videos and reviews! When producing a track 100% in the box, would you suggest using a dedicated DAC (like the RME ADI-2 ProFS) or an audio interface like a Focusrite Clarett+?

[@ju1ceaudio]

Thanks you that means alot to me! Hmm when just producing the focusright is good enough. I would recommend this for critical listening as well as hifi.

[@davidallanmusic]

I made that exact upgrade and I'd say it was worth it. BTW you can run the line output of the clarett into the RME input which will give you a mic pre or guitar input.

[@ju1ceaudio]

oh nice man good to hear

[@ThePhotographyPivot]

Do you just hook this straight to your computer? I'm getting the Kali 8's...do I need an audio interface? I also have a sub plus I'm getting a pair of mix cubes..how do I hook all this sh*t up lol.. Do I need a monitor controller..I'm lost as hell

[@supadave422]

Yes you plug the USB directly into your computer, You would need another interface if you get the cheaper model he spoke about with no inputs. This only has one set of balanced outs so you can only use one set of monitors at a time if you use a monitor controller you may end up changing the color/tonality of the signal you get from the RME. Hope this helps bro

[@ThePhotographyPivot]

@ thanks I'm thinking about getting the R..my current set up in the symphony desktop...kali audio, sub..Focal alpha 80 and one mixcube routed all thru the Drawmer...I want to add it because I want to bring the Kali's out more since I mix on those...what's your suggestions..

[@supadave422]

@@ThePhotographyPivot Honestly I'm thinking of getting the cheaper model without the inputs for the same reason you are cause I have the Kali's IN-8 V2's as well and want to maximize the imaging and bro said the cheaper version sounds the same. Since you already have the Apogee I would get the cheaper RME model without the inputs unless your using it for mastering cause you can just create an aggregate device on your mac with the audio midi utility (its not hard) so you can use the inputs of the symphony and the outputs of the RME at the same time in your DAW.

[@ThePhotographyPivot]

@ where does the Drawmer come in...I have all my monitors going out of it...I really appreciate you!!

[@supadave422]

@@ThePhotographyPivot I wasn't familiar with the Drawmer so I looked up the reviews on Sweetwater and someone said that unit rolls off the top end meaning if you use the Drawmer with the RME you will likely sacrifice the quality of sound from the RME. In order to get the most of the RME you would want to ditch the Drawmer and plug the Kali's directly into the RME with high quality balanced XLR cables.

[@christopherzalapa9759]

Are you using the RME only for Mixing/Mastering/Production or in combination with UAD audio interface? I've been looking into getting this unit and you clarified so much confusion. Thank you!

[@ju1ceaudio]

I was just using it for monitoring, But it can be usd with adat through the UAD audio interface. Our adats were full so i couldn't.

[@christopherzalapa9759]

@@ju1ceaudio Yes I figured using it via adat would be best. I was hoping it can replace an interface since I work in the box and don’t need any inputs.

[@ju1ceaudio]

Oh yeah it could replace the interface forsure.

[@GEELASOUNDTV]

@@ju1ceaudio So for ITB recorcording I can use Babyface Fs with the DAC version yes?

[@2-4]

Can this work in conjunction with an old Avid HD Omni along with the older HD Native Card?

[@ju1ceaudio]

ahh hard question, if it does adi out it might.

[@h.valkanovthe_4th_550]

Hello good man. I want to ask you. I'm in a dilemma right now. I have the following equipment. Yamaha MG10XU Mixer, 2 HS8 Monitors + HS8S Subwoofer, MSI-Vector Laptop with 13gen Intel core i9 13980hx, +Thunderboot 4 output, I think the graphics card doesn't matter as well as the SSD, the chipset itself. I am considering the purchase of a DAC and settled on the RME ADI-2 Pro FS. I'm hesitating about what interface to get to improve the sound. I mainly use my studio for guitar recordings and listening to quality music. What would you advise me about DAC and is it worth investing in? Or just get a good audio interface. Thank you very much!

[@ju1ceaudio]

This Dac is for high end mixing or mastering. So if you just use hs8s you wont hear much of a difference. So i wouldn't recommend this in this situation.

[@h.valkanovthe_4th_550]

@@ju1ceaudio I thank u!

[@mcpeko]

Hmmm, interesting! I'm a have to rewatch this. I'm looking to replace my Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 Gen2 soundcard.

[@Kipprthedawg]

4th gen scarlets now come with rednet converters which only come in 3db of dynamic range under the RME at 120db / 123db of dynamic range. . For the budget, cant beat it. The clarett sounds even better but definitely imparts a sound and isnt as nuetral, but with the same / better dynamic range specs. The biggest difference is gonna be the drivers. RME is know for ROCK SOLID drivers, but if you dont necessarily need or care, you can get a scarlett solo 4th gen for $149 with almost the same dynamic range specs on the DA conversion

[@vvmaster2010]

Does it have only dac mode? I dont want to use the pream function because i will connect it to an integrated amp

[@ju1ceaudio]

yeah it does have dac only mode

[@zanza_the_rewolverine]

Can I use it with an external pre amp to record vocals? I won't have latency problems? Are the drivers the same as the audio interface? thanks

[@ju1ceaudio]

No you cant record into it. It doesnt have a mic level input.

[@Hauteclaire16]

With an external pre? Of course. Those are typical line level inputs.

[@skymanbeatz6601]

Very interesting what is your tough between the DBOX+ and the ADI 2 ?

[@ju1ceaudio]

Hmm hard to put in words but the D- box Wasnt enough of an upgrade to work in our system compared to the appollo. It still sounds good.

[@jaycranmer2001]

Wait im confised can you hook up 2 studio moniters to this or do i need to buy another device to connect my studio moniters to and route it to the rme adi 2 pro fs r

[@ju1ceaudio]

You an hook up 2 sets of monitors

[@jaycranmer2001]

@@ju1ceaudio thank you

[@utsavratti]

Hmm, so this or the SPL Phonitor xe?

[@ju1ceaudio]

Hmm i never used that tbh

[@papahuge]

Try the PreSonus Scepter 8s as monitors.

[@ju1ceaudio]

I hella want to!

[@rafal_zuber]

Dis you connect rme adi to audient?

[@ju1ceaudio]

No I didnt but there is a way to do it over adat

[@rafal_zuber]

@@ju1ceaudio thx. I have audient ID22 and i donk know changle it to rme firefaceucx 2, or connect audient to adi pro.

[@ju1ceaudio]

Use an adat cable ans the routing is in Audient ID software.

[@kcg7861]

It's. Made in Germany, it checks all my marks.It's amazing very affordable for What you get don't be fooled

[@ju1ceaudio]

It is good stuff

[@vvmaster2010]

I have it on my radar

[@tryingtotryistrying]

damn it i can't afford this but i'm working towards it

[@ju1ceaudio]

Yes sir! you dont need it but it is nice

[@tryingtotryistrying]

@@ju1ceaudio got a motu m2 now, it does the job but yeah at this point in my life long hobby it makes sense to buy an interface that will last me the rest of my life and give me that extra 10% clarity in the monitoring. working some overtime haha! cheers

[@ju1ceaudio]

Haha yeah bro it makes a difference in the sound forsure

[@blvkqmusicgroup]

@@tryingtotryistryingthrow that thing away. RME is a huge step up from motu.

[@tryingtotryistrying]

@@blvkqmusicgroup lol $200 versus $2000... you def get what you pay for! i'm a hobbyist (aka i make zero off music) but i'm still gonna save up and get it, it'll just take me a few more months probably. hopefully. i'm sold though!

[@vigneshkarthikeyan8174]

Wait those are Sointuvas!

[@vigneshkarthikeyan8174]

Oh no. Those are bucharts! My bad.

[@ju1ceaudio]

yup buchart a10s!

[@wastelandmetal]

As if 90% of all audio interfaces and DAC's don't use the same chips these days...

[@ju1ceaudio]

Yeah its akm or r2r usually

[@kcg7861]

That's not true, and it's not just the DA.C chip, it's the whole circuitry from the power source.Everything even the toss link.Mother board makes a difference

[@ast4127]

⁠@@kcg7861on sound you mean?

[@Mrfpsara]

Having listened to many interfaces and the RME, I can tell you it’s like someone with a foggy vision wearing glasses for the first time… reverbs are crisp and distinct, music sound like detailed layers, percussion/drums are snappier, it makes mixing easier….Imagining is much wider and bass is tighter and controlled…not to mention dynamics are suddenly a thing!

[@ast4127]

@ Maybe if you had an old version of UAD Apollo before, yes. Not saying anything is wrong with the RMEx its solid, and I like it alot but the difference is not big compared to the ones (crane song, apogee etc) I had before, if any in fact.