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

Resources

• Datasheet
• Updating the Linux kernel
• EAN: 4260439551122

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Package Contents

• 1x HiFiBerry Studio DAC8X
• 4x M2.5x12mm spacers