User Manual

User's Guide MADIface XT © RME
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5. First Usage – Quick Start
5.1 Connectors – Controls – Display
The front of the MADIface XT has 2 XLR/TRS line and microphone inputs, a stereo
line/headphone output, two rotary encoders with push functionality, four menu keys, a graphical
colour display, and six status LEDs.
The Neutrik combo sockets of
the two Mic/Line inputs provide
XLR and 6.3 mm / 1/4" TRS
connection. They have LEDs for
Signal (SIG), Overload (Clip)
and phantom power (48V).
Channels 3/4 feed the
headphone output, which also
operates as high-quality
unbalanced line output.
The display main screen (Global Level Meters) shows the current state of interface mode (PCIe
orange, USB 2 yellow, USB 3 blue), the sync state of MADI and AES inputs, and incoming and
outgoing MIDI data.
The four keys, the two encoders 1 and 2,
the high-resolution and clear colour display,
and a well thought-out menu structure
enable the user to quickly change and
configure the device’s settings completely
without a computer. Help notes and clear
markers in the display guide the user
through all functions.
The rotary encoder 1 and 2 set the monitoring volume of the rear and front output directly at the
device. Watch the display for further information.
The rear panel of the MADIface XT has two balanced analog outputs, word clock I/O, MADI
coaxial I/O, two MADI optical I/O, USB 3 port (compatible to USB 2), PCI Express connector,
MIDI/AES I/O D-sub for breakout cable, the power socket and a power switch.
Balanced Line Level Outputs. 2 balanced analog outputs via XLR.
Word Clock I/O. BNC. In menu Options – Clock the input can be set to be terminated with 75
Ohms.
MADI I/O coaxial: Standard coaxial MADI ports.
MADI I/O optical: 2 x standard optical MADI ports.
Remote. Mini-DIN. Connector for the optional remote controls with Volume, Store, Dim and
Recall functions.
MIDI I/O and AES/EBU I/O. D-sub connector for the included breakout cable with XLR for AES
I/O and 5-pin DIN for MIDI I/O.