Specifications
HDSPe MADIface
128-Channel 192 kHz MADI ExpressCard for mobile computers
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onsisting of the HDSPe ExpressCard MADI and a small breakout box, the MADIface offers full
MADI power: 64 channels input and 64 channels output, up to 192 kHz sample rate, in MADI
embedded MIDI transmission, complete TotalMix that is even remote controllable and has
all features of the ‘bigger’ HDSPe MADI, as well as lowest latency and CPU load. To make the usage as
comfortable as possible, the power for the breakout box is provided directly by the ExpressCard, so no
external power supply is required.
The MADIface is fully compatible to all devices with MADI interface. Of course it can be used perfectly in
combination with RME’s own MADI series products. For example with the ADI-648 an 8 x ADAT optical
interface is realized, unbeatable in price and performance. And with the ADI-6432 a bidirectional AES/EBU
frontend with 64 channels is set up hassle-free.
The MADIface offers full support for 56 and 64 channel modes and double and single wire technology
(96k frame) for 96 kHz. Full 64 channel support can also be found in the hardware mixer TotalMix. All 64
inputs and 64 playback channels can be routed and mixed to 64 physical outputs completely freely, which
translates to an 8192 channel mixer. With that, RME’s MADI interfaces offer the most powerful router/
mixer ever implemented on an ExpressCard, and can do much more than just providing ins and outs:
- MADI optical patchbay and router
- MADI coaxial/optical or vice versa converter and splitter
- MADI redistributor, patchbay and router
TotalMix can be completely remote controlled via MIDI. Furthermore, the hardware delivers RMS and peak
level meters for full control over 192 audio channels at minimal CPU load.
Up to 3 MADIfaces and HDSPe Multiface/Digiface can be used simultaneously, in every possible
combination. With this up to 192 inputs and 192 outputs are available at 48 kHz, 96 inputs and 96 outputs
at 96 kHz. Please note that most laptops have only one PCI Express slot.
RME’s HDSPe ExpressCard MADI is a true PCI Express solution, achieving significant performance gains
in multi-track audio and lowest latency. The ExpressCard MADI serves as power supply for the breakout
box, freeing you from the hassle of additional wall warts. Thanks to RME’s flash update technology, future
firmware improvements, adjustments, and bugfixes can be installed easily at any time.
Connectivity
64 Input / 64 Output channels
1 x MADI I/O (optical and coaxial)
No external power supply required
Differences to HDSPe MADI
▪ No direct Word Clock I/O *
▪ No direct MIDI I/O **
▪ No analog monitor output
▪ TCO cannot be used
Technologies
MADI Multinorm
MADI Quad Wire
MADI Redundancy
MIDI over MADI
Quick Boot
Intelligent Clock Control
SteadyClock
TM
SyncCheck
TM
SyncAlign®
For Windows
and Mac OS.
* The MADIface (like all RME devices) uses SteadyClock
TM
to extract the reference clock at lowest jitter directly from the MADI signal, making long-
distance connections even more convenient. Although not available at the MADIface itself, Word Clock input and output are available when using
another RME MADI device.
** The MADIface offers a virtual MIDI port within the driver. Mainly intended for remote controlling further RME devices, it can also be used to send
and receive usual MIDI data. The MIDI data are invisibly inserted into and transmitted by the MADI signal. Therefore a physical access is given at the
RME interface connected to the MADIface.
▪ ExpressCard/34 format (standard 34 mm size)
▪ 1 Lane PCI Express endpoint device (no PCI Express to PCI bridge),
revision 1.1, 250 MB/s transfer rate per direction
▪ Secure BIOS Technology: card stays fully functional even when the
flash process fails
▪ Output: IEEE 1394 connector, not compatible to FireWire
▪ MIDI input and output: via virtual MIDI port and MADI transmission
▪ Sync sources: MADI coaxial, MADI optical, internal
▪ Varipitch: by input signal
▪ Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz, variable (Sync/DDS)
▪ Jitter: < 1 ns, internal and all inputs
▪ Jitter sensitivity: PLL operates even at 100 ns Jitter without problems
▪ Available drivers: Windows 2000/XP, Vista 32/64 (multi-client
operation of ASIO 2.0, WDM, GSIF);
MAC OS X Intel from 10.4 (Core Audio / Core MIDI)
▪ Comes with DIGICheck: the ultimate measurement, analysis and test
tool
Specifications
34 PCIe/PCI Cards 35HDSPe MADIface
The HDSPe MADIface combines ultimate driver technology with the highest number of
audio I/O channels ever implemented in a mobile ExpressCard solution – ready to t into the DAW
application of your choice.
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