RME HDSPE MADI
The RME HDSPe MADI is a high-performance PCI Express card designed for professional audio applications, providing advanced features and capabilities for multi-channel audio interfaces. The HDSPe MADI is designed to offer flexibility, stability, and high-quality audio performance for professional audio production environments. With its extensive features, it can be used in various configurations, making it a versatile choice for recording, mixing, and routing applications.
Key Features
- MADI Format:
- Utilizes the MADI format, a multi-channel audio interface widely used in professional settings.
- Offers 64 channels of 24-bit audio at sample rates up to 48 kHz, 32 channels at up to 96 kHz, and 16 channels at up to 192 kHz.
- Transmission Options:
- Supports transmission via a single line, either coaxial with BNC plugs or fiber cable.
- More than 100 meters of cable length can be achieved in both coaxial and fiber configurations.
- ExpressCard Interface:
- Utilizes the PCI Express card format for compatibility with modern computer systems.
- Offers advantages such as higher sample rates, increased features in TotalMix, and direct support for the Time Code Option.
- Low Latency:
- Provides low latencies, making it suitable for live recording and live mixing applications.
- Analog monitor output features low-latency converter technology for high-quality audio.
- TotalMix FX:
- Offers advanced routing and mixing capabilities with TotalMix FX, supporting phase and internal loopback per channel and +6 dB gain for hardware outputs.
- Compatibility:
- Fully compatible with all devices featuring MADI interfaces.
- Can be combined with the ADI-648 for an 8 x ADAT optical PC interface.
- Configuration and Control:
- TotalMix can be completely remote controlled via MIDI.
- Configuration memory stores important settings for immediate activation upon power-up, eliminating disturbances during startup.
- SteadyClock Technology:
- Uses SteadyClock to extract the reference clock at the lowest jitter directly from the MADI signal.
- Provides stable clocking without the need for additional word clock or AES lines.
- Expansion Board:
- Includes an expansion board with word clock I/O (BNC) and MIDI I/O.
- MIDI I/O offers two independent MIDI inputs and outputs via breakout cable.
- Virtual MIDI Port:
- Features a virtual MIDI port for direct transmission of MIDI data over MADI.