The DAD CARD-M8 8-Channel Pristine Mic/Line Input Card delivers reference-grade analogue-to-digital conversion with integrated remote-controlled microphone preamplifiers for broadcast, live production, post-production and professional recording environments. Designed for the DAD Thunder|Core platform, the CARD-M8 combines ultra-low-noise microphone preamplifiers, transparent analogue line inputs, relay-controlled gain staging and pristine A/D conversion to provide exceptional audio performance from microphone or line-level sources. Phantom power, microphone gain, phase inversion and selectable analogue input levels are independently controllable on every channel, making the CARD-M8 ideal for broadcast studios, OB vehicles, theatre, live recording and critical production workflows.
Technical Highlights
8-channel pristine microphone and line input card.
DAD 8-Channel Pristine Mic/Line Input Card (CARD-M8)
The DAD 8-Channel Pristine Mic/Line Input Card (CARD-M8) has been engineered for professional broadcast, live production, post-production and recording facilities where microphone and analogue source quality must be preserved from the moment they enter the digital production chain. Combining eight ultra-low-noise remote-controlled microphone preamplifiers with DAD’s renowned reference-grade analogue-to-digital conversion, the CARD-M8 delivers exceptional transparency, wide dynamic range and uncompromising audio performance for mission-critical professional applications.
Designed specifically for the DAD Thunder|Core platform, the CARD-M8 provides engineers with complete remote control over microphone gain, phantom power, phase inversion and analogue input configuration directly from DADman software. Whether deployed in broadcast control rooms, outside broadcast vehicles, live production systems, theatre installations or professional recording studios, the CARD-M8 captures every analogue source with remarkable accuracy while integrating seamlessly into modern digital audio infrastructures.
Reference Microphone Performance
The quality of every production begins at the microphone. Every dialogue recording, orchestral performance, live broadcast or commentary feed relies on microphone preamplifiers that introduce virtually no noise, distortion or colouration. The CARD-M8 has therefore been engineered to provide transparent microphone amplification with exceptionally low self-noise, relay-controlled analogue gain circuitry and reference-grade analogue-to-digital conversion, allowing engineers to capture performances exactly as they were intended to be heard.
Each of the eight microphone inputs features independently adjustable gain from -18 dB to +70 dB in precise 0.1 dB increments. This allows extremely accurate channel matching across multiple microphones while providing sufficient gain for low-output dynamic and ribbon microphones without compromising noise performance.
Remote Control Designed for Broadcast
Modern broadcast facilities increasingly require remote operation of critical audio infrastructure. Through DADman software, engineers can independently control microphone gain, activate 48-volt phantom power, reverse input polarity and configure analogue operating levels without physical access to the hardware. This significantly simplifies installation in machine rooms, OB vehicles, remote stage racks and central equipment rooms while reducing operational complexity during live productions.
The relay-controlled analogue gain architecture ensures that gain changes occur with exceptional precision and repeatability while maintaining excellent channel matching across all eight inputs. Unlike conventional digitally controlled preamplifiers that may compromise analogue performance, the CARD-M8 preserves the integrity of the analogue signal before it enters the digital domain.
Engineered for Professional Audio Infrastructure
The CARD-M8 is equally at home capturing broadcast commentary, theatre dialogue, orchestral performances, live music productions, Foley recording, voice-over sessions and critical studio recordings. Its balanced analogue microphone and line inputs provide exceptional flexibility while maintaining the transparency expected from the DAD Thunder|Core platform.
Supporting PCM sample rates from 44.1 kHz through 384 kHz, together with DSD64 and DSD128, the CARD-M8 provides a future-ready recording solution capable of supporting the most demanding professional production environments. The card integrates seamlessly into the DAD AX Center, AX32, AX64, Penta 720 and Penta 721s, expanding these systems with eight additional microphone and line inputs while maintaining deterministic routing, ultra-low latency and exceptional conversion quality.
Broadcast, Live Production and Theatre Applications
For broadcast engineers, the CARD-M8 provides a reliable front-end for commentary positions, studio microphones, presentation areas and remote production workflows. In live sound and theatre applications, it delivers pristine microphone capture for orchestras, stage productions and performance venues where transparency, reliability and remote control are essential. Recording engineers benefit from its exceptionally low distortion and wide dynamic range, allowing every nuance of a performance to be preserved throughout the recording process.
DAD 8 Mic/Line Pristine AD card
The DAD CARD-M8 8-Channel Pristine Mic/Line Input Card delivers reference-grade analogue-to-digital conversion with integrated remote-controlled microphone preamplifiers for broadcast, live production, post-production and professional recording environments. Designed for the DAD Thunder|Core platform, the CARD-M8 combines ultra-low-noise microphone preamplifiers, transparent analogue line inputs, relay-controlled gain staging and pristine A/D conversion to provide exceptional audio performance from microphone or line-level sources. Phantom power, microphone gain, phase inversion and selectable analogue input levels are independently controllable on every channel, making the CARD-M8 ideal for broadcast studios, OB vehicles, theatre, live recording and critical production workflows.
Technical Highlights
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DAD 8-Channel Pristine Mic/Line Input Card (CARD-M8)
The DAD 8-Channel Pristine Mic/Line Input Card (CARD-M8) has been engineered for professional broadcast, live production, post-production and recording facilities where microphone and analogue source quality must be preserved from the moment they enter the digital production chain. Combining eight ultra-low-noise remote-controlled microphone preamplifiers with DAD’s renowned reference-grade analogue-to-digital conversion, the CARD-M8 delivers exceptional transparency, wide dynamic range and uncompromising audio performance for mission-critical professional applications.
Designed specifically for the DAD Thunder|Core platform, the CARD-M8 provides engineers with complete remote control over microphone gain, phantom power, phase inversion and analogue input configuration directly from DADman software. Whether deployed in broadcast control rooms, outside broadcast vehicles, live production systems, theatre installations or professional recording studios, the CARD-M8 captures every analogue source with remarkable accuracy while integrating seamlessly into modern digital audio infrastructures.
Reference Microphone Performance
The quality of every production begins at the microphone. Every dialogue recording, orchestral performance, live broadcast or commentary feed relies on microphone preamplifiers that introduce virtually no noise, distortion or colouration. The CARD-M8 has therefore been engineered to provide transparent microphone amplification with exceptionally low self-noise, relay-controlled analogue gain circuitry and reference-grade analogue-to-digital conversion, allowing engineers to capture performances exactly as they were intended to be heard.
Each of the eight microphone inputs features independently adjustable gain from -18 dB to +70 dB in precise 0.1 dB increments. This allows extremely accurate channel matching across multiple microphones while providing sufficient gain for low-output dynamic and ribbon microphones without compromising noise performance.
Remote Control Designed for Broadcast
Modern broadcast facilities increasingly require remote operation of critical audio infrastructure. Through DADman software, engineers can independently control microphone gain, activate 48-volt phantom power, reverse input polarity and configure analogue operating levels without physical access to the hardware. This significantly simplifies installation in machine rooms, OB vehicles, remote stage racks and central equipment rooms while reducing operational complexity during live productions.
The relay-controlled analogue gain architecture ensures that gain changes occur with exceptional precision and repeatability while maintaining excellent channel matching across all eight inputs. Unlike conventional digitally controlled preamplifiers that may compromise analogue performance, the CARD-M8 preserves the integrity of the analogue signal before it enters the digital domain.
Engineered for Professional Audio Infrastructure
The CARD-M8 is equally at home capturing broadcast commentary, theatre dialogue, orchestral performances, live music productions, Foley recording, voice-over sessions and critical studio recordings. Its balanced analogue microphone and line inputs provide exceptional flexibility while maintaining the transparency expected from the DAD Thunder|Core platform.
Supporting PCM sample rates from 44.1 kHz through 384 kHz, together with DSD64 and DSD128, the CARD-M8 provides a future-ready recording solution capable of supporting the most demanding professional production environments. The card integrates seamlessly into the DAD AX Center, AX32, AX64, Penta 720 and Penta 721s, expanding these systems with eight additional microphone and line inputs while maintaining deterministic routing, ultra-low latency and exceptional conversion quality.
Broadcast, Live Production and Theatre Applications
For broadcast engineers, the CARD-M8 provides a reliable front-end for commentary positions, studio microphones, presentation areas and remote production workflows. In live sound and theatre applications, it delivers pristine microphone capture for orchestras, stage productions and performance venues where transparency, reliability and remote control are essential. Recording engineers benefit from its exceptionally low distortion and wide dynamic range, allowing every nuance of a performance to be preserved throughout the recording process.
Why Broadcast Engineers Choose the CARD-M8