RME MADI-XT USB 3.0 MADI Audio Interface MADI Optical

The MADIface XT from RME is a USB 3.0 audio interface that features recording up to 192 kHz and offers support of the powerful MADI multi-channel audio protocol. It allows for 196 input channels and 198 output channels in total, plus it feature's RME's Hammerfall DSP and & TotalMix FX virtual mixer, allowing for complex routing and delay-free submixes that can be used for headphone mixes, effects groups and more. The MADIface XT is equipped with two optical MADI I/O ports and one coaxial MADI I/O port for interfacing with other MADI equipment. In addition, the interface boasts two XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs, each with a high-quality digitally controlled preamp. It also features stereo XLR main outputs and a 1/4" headphone out. Furthermore, the unit features a 9-pin D-sub port that connects to an included breakout cable which is equipped with an XLR connector for AES/EBU digital I/O and a 5-pin DIN connector for MIDI I/O. The MADIface XT is also capable of providing three additional sets of MIDI I/O virtually via MADI.

Features:

• PCI Express port for connecting to external PCI Express cards as well as adapters to Thunderbolt
• Remote mini-DIN port for connecting the optional Advanced Remote Control
• Switchable +48V phantom power per channel
• Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 (computer I/O limited to 70 channels)
• BNC word clock I/O

Specifications:

• Form Factor: Tabletop
• Channels of I/O: 196 Input / 198 Output
• Max Sample Rate/Resolution: 192 kHz / 24-Bit
• Number of Mic Preamps: 2
• Gain/Trim Range: 60 dB
• Connectivity:
  • Analog Audio I/O:
    • 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input (Front Panel)
    • 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
    • 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Monitor Output
  • Digital Audio I/O:
    • 2 x Duplex SC-Plug Optical MADI In/Out (MIDI-over-MADI Support)
    • 1 x BNC Coaxial MADI Input (MIDI-over-MADI Support)
    • 1 x BNC Coaxial MADI Output (MIDI-over-MADI Support)
    • 1 x XLR 3-Pin AES3 / S/PDIF Input (on Included Breakout Cable)
    • 1 x XLR 3-Pin AES3 / S/PDIF Output (on Included Breakout Cable)
  • Host Connection / USB: 1 x USB Type-B (USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1)
  • Sync I/O:
    • 1 x BNC Word Clock Input
    • 1 x BNC Word Clock Output
  • MIDI I/O:
    • 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input (on Included Breakout Cable)
    • 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output (on Included Breakout Cable)
  • Other I/O: 1 x DE-9/DB-9 Breakout Cable In/Out
• Performance:
  • SNR:
    • Inputs:
      • 108 dB RMS
      • 111 dBA
    • Outputs:
      • 112 dB RMS
      • 115 dBA
• Digital Audio:
  • Sample Rates: Up to 192 kHz
• Compatibility:
  • OS Compatibility:
  • macOS
  • Windows
• Packaging Info:
  • Package Weight: 4.85 lb
  • Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.9 x 7.9 x 3.6"