{"id":63360,"date":"2026-06-03T13:37:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=63360"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:37:27","slug":"rme-announces-adi-2-pro-ex-usb-dac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2026\/06\/03\/rme-announces-adi-2-pro-ex-usb-dac\/","title":{"rendered":"RME announces ADI-2 Pro EX"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"header-img quote-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-Studio.jpg\" alt=\"RME ADI-2 Pro EX on a mixing desk meter bridge\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>RME presents the ADI-2 Pro EX: the new generation of the reference high-end AD\/DA converter, USB interface and headphone amplifier<\/h2>\n<p><b>Haimhausen, May 2026<\/b> &#8211; The ADI-2 Pro EX represents the next evolution of RME\u2019s all-in-one reference converter concept.<\/p>\n<p>Building on the proven design of the ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition, the new ADI-2 Pro EX offers professional users the famous, comprehensive functionality of the previous reference converter, but now updated with a redesigned chassis, enhanced output performance, and further comprehensive hardware protection.<\/p>\n<p>Like the ADI-2 Pro, the ADI-2 Pro EX combines several devices in one: a high-end studio-quality AD\/DA converter, a dual headphone amplifier, a multi-format converter (AES, SPDIF, ADAT) with monitoring features, a DSD recording and playback converter as well as an AD\/DA frontend for audio measurements with up to 768 kHz sample frequency.<\/p>\n<p>With this range of functions, the new ADI-2 Pro EX presents itself as one of the most flexible converters on the market.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-Home-HiFi.jpg\" alt=\"RME ADI-2 Pro EX converter on a coffee table\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-Home-HiFi.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-Home-HiFi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-Home-HiFi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-Home-HiFi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-Home-HiFi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s New in the EX Version<\/h2>\n<p>The ADI-2 Pro EX version introduces substantial hardware and usability enhancements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Larger chassis with ventilation: Refined design and improved cooling efficiency, matching the ADI-2\/4 Pro look.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Upgraded with chrome feet from the ADI-2 DAC FS, adding a refined touch to the desktop setup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Lockable USB-C connection: Modern and robust (USB 2.0, no bus power), 1.8 m cable included.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>TS trigger output: Allows synchronised power control for external gear or amplifiers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Increased Phones output power in unbalanced and balanced mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Channel-independent DC protection: New hardware circuit for maximum reliability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Advanced PSU protection: Fuse-less active circuitry detects and prevents wrong polarity and overvoltage conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Including lockable NT-RME-13: Light-weight, world-wide usable, universal power supply.*<\/p>\n<p>* Semi-grounded to prevent leakage current without ground-loop.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Compatible with new 19\u201c rackmounts RM19-III.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-mastering-converter.jpg\" alt=\"RME ADI-2 Pro EX converter on a reflective coffee table\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-mastering-converter.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-mastering-converter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-mastering-converter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-mastering-converter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/RME-ADI-2-Pro-EX-mastering-converter-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Precision Engineering Without Compromise<\/h2>\n<p>The ADI-2 Pro EX continues RME\u2019s tradition of uncompromising converter design: stable clock architecture, ultra-linear analogue stages and sonic transparency at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>Its numerous use cases make it an ideal choice in many fields, from the home user appreciating innovative solutions offering highest sound quality, the studio owner asking for reference AD\/DA conversion, the Hi-Fi enthusiast demanding a flexible yet high-end headphone amplifier, up to the industry using the portable device as front-end for measurement systems.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME ADI-2 Pro EX | Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-adi-2-pro-ex\/\">Find out more about the RME ADI-2 Pro EX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\"><hr \/><footer>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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