Product Description
The RME HDSPe MADI is an outstanding and affordable PCI Express card with a MADI interface. It's built on the award - winning HDSP MADI card, becoming the new top model in this globally successful card line. This card takes full advantage of the MADI format, a pro - level multi - channel audio interface. It offers 64 channels of 24 - bit audio at up to 48 kHz, 32 channels at up to 96 kHz, and 16 channels at up to 192 kHz. Transmission can be done via a single line, either coaxial with BNC plugs or fiber cable, and can reach over 100 m in both cases. Compared to the HDSP MADI (Standard PCI version), the express card has new features like support for sample rates higher than 96 kHz, more TotalMix features, and direct support for the Time Code Option. It also has lower latencies, making it perfect for live recording and mixing. The analog monitor output uses the low - latency converter technology of the ADI - 8 QS, ensuring great SNR and THD values. It's fully compatible with all MADI - interface devices. Paired with the ADI - 648, it creates an 8 x ADAT optical PC interface with unbeatable price - performance. With the ADI - 6432, a 64 - channel bidirectional AES/EBU frontend is available. On a powerful PC/Mac, three HDSPe MADI cards can be used together, providing 192 inputs and 192 outputs on one workstation. Key features include a PCI Express interface, 64 input/output channels, 1 x MADI I/O, 2 x MIDI I/O, stereo analog out, word clock I/O, TotalMix, and optional HDSP TCO. It's a 1 - Lane PCI Express Endpoint device with a 2.5 Gbps line speed and packet - based full - duplex communication. All settings can be changed in real - time, and it has automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control. Technical specs cover sync sources, varipitch, sample rates, jitter, and input/output details.
Using the RME HDSPe MADI card is quite straightforward. First, install it in your PC or Mac according to the standard PCI Express installation process. Make sure your computer meets the necessary requirements. For connection, you can choose either coaxial with BNC plugs or fiber cable for MADI transmission. When using the MIDI connections, connect your MIDI devices to the 5 - pin DIN jacks. For word clock, use the BNC connections as specified. When it comes to settings, you can adjust them in real - time through the TotalMix software. Just play around with the different options to find what suits your audio needs. As for note - taking, always handle the card carefully to avoid static damage. When not in use, store it in an anti - static bag. Keep the environment where you use the card clean and dry. For maintenance, check the connections regularly to make sure they are secure. If there are any signs of dust, use compressed air to clean the card gently. And remember, if you encounter any technical issues, refer to the official documentation or contact RME support.
