HiFiBerry Studio DAC8X

This is the HiFiBerry Studio DAC8X for Raspberry Pi 5, offering 8 balanced outputs on a DB25 connector using the TASCAM layout. If your mixer or amplifier doesn’t offer DB25, adapter cables to XLR or 1/4″ jacks are widely available. The Studio DAC8X features four high-quality Burr-Brown DACs (192kHz / 24-bit) for clear, detailed multi-channel audio. The board connects directly to your Pi 5 without any additional cables and draws its power from the Pi itself - no external power supply required. Installation is simple and requires no soldering. The board arrives fully assembled and includes all necessary mounting hardware, including four M2.5×12mm spacers to secure it to your Raspberry Pi. It’s fully HAT-compliant with onboard EEPROM for automatic configuration. To ensure the best possible audio performance, the board is equipped with four ultra-low-noise linear voltage regulators. This is a straightforward solution for expanding the Raspberry Pi’s audio output to professional-grade, balanced 8-channel sound. Features

* 8-channel sound output, balanced

* Four dedicated 192kHz/24bit high-quality Burr-Brown DACs

* Connects directly to the Raspberry Pi, no additional cables needed

* No soldering, comes as a pre-fabricated kit. You just plug it into the Raspberry Pi

* Compatible with all Raspberry Pi 5

* Directly powered from the Raspberry Pi, no additional power supply

* Four ultra-low-noise linear voltage regulators for optimal audio performance

* HAT compliant, EEPROM for automatic configuration

* Comes with all components required to mount it. We include 4 M2.5x12mm spacers to fix the board onto the Raspberry Pi

Specifications

Maximum Output Voltage 4.2Vrms (balanced)

DAC Signal-to-Noise Ratio 112dB (typical)

DAC THD+N -93dB (typical)

Frequency Response 10Hz–70kHz (-3dB)

Power Consumption <0.3W

Sample Rates 44.1–192kHz

Resources

* Datasheet

* Updating the Linux kernel

* EAN: 4260439551122

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* 1x HiFiBerry Studio DAC8X

* 4x M2.5x12mm spacers