8xOUT

To use your 8xOUT in multi-zone audio, home theater, spatial audio, or custom crossover projects—simply plug it onto your Pi 5, install the driver automatically, and start streaming high-resolution audio to up to eight channels.

Designed exclusively for Raspberry Pi 5

Features

Outputs:

• 8 channels of high-quality analog audio output (4 stereo pairs) via four TI PCM5102A DACs

• Supports 16- to 32-bit audio data, up to 384 kHz input sample rate

Performance:

• Typical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 112 dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD + N): –93 dB

• Direct line-level output: 2.1 Vrms (no DC-blocking capacitors required)

• Integrated high-performance audio PLL—auto-generates SCK from BCK

Plug-and-Play:

• Integrated EEPROM for automatic driver installation—no manual overlay edits required

• HAT-compliant: auto-configures on your Raspberry Pi 5

Mechanical & Connectivity:

• Designed exclusively for Raspberry Pi 5

• Includes 40-pin header riser, compatible with the official Raspberry Pi 5 case

• Male GPIO header on top—stack additional HATs without blocking access

• Compact form factor (65 × 56.5 mm), fits standard Pi 5 cases

• (Raspberry Pi and case not included)

Specifications

INSTALLATION and specifications

For the full installation guide and driver download, please visit our forum page.