RME MADIface XT II

• 394 Channels at 192 kHz
• Max. +24 dBu output level of the XLR line outputs
• DSP-Mixer TotalMix FX
• DIGICheck analyser
• SteadyClock FS
• AutoSet digital gain control
• USB 3 Class compliant audio
• Mic / line combo input: 2 x XLR / 6.3 mm jack
• Line outputs: 2 x XLR
• Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
• MADI inputs: 2 x optical
• MADI outputs: 2 x optical
• MADI input and output: coaxial
• Word clock input and output
• MIDI input and output as well as AES/EBU via breakout cable
• Remote input for ARC USB

RME MADIface XT II

USB 3.0 394 Channel MADI Card, 2 In Mic/Line

RME 's MADIface XT II is a394-channel, 192 kHzUSB 3.0 audio interface with comprehensive connectivity and control options for studio and live work. Compared to the MADIface XT , the MADIface XT II offers upgraded digital and analog circuits and improved performance in both analog and digital domains. TheMADIface XT was the world's first USB 3.0 audio interface and was distinguished by its high channel count, comprehensive connectivity, and compact design. With two mic/line preamplifiers (XLR/TRS combo inputs), two XLR balanced line outputs, a stereo headphone output, various digital signal options (MADI coaxial and optical, MIDI/AES, word clock), and an additional PCI Express connection, theMADIface XT offered complete connectivity.

New analog recordings

TheMADIface XT II maintains this winning formula and improves on the signal values of the previous model. The new model offers a higher signal-to-noise ratio and lower THD in AD conversion. The maximum balanced XLR output level is increased from +15 dBu to +24 dBu. The stereo headphone output offers a level of +19 dBu and, with an impedance of 1 Ohm, higher power. All outputs also have different switchable levels.

New digital circuitry

The new digital board replaces the analog mini-DIN jack for remote control with a USB ARC port, allowing full control of the MADIface XT II with the optional USB ARC. The MADIface XT II also includes Room EQ, with nine parametric bands for surround configurations of up to 20 mono channels.

Femtosecond Clock

With the latest SteadyClock FS, the MADIface XT II offers RME's latest synchronization and jitter reduction technology. Based on femtosecond clocking, SteadyClock FS minimizes intrinsic jitter and filters clock jitter as low as 1 Hz.

New hardware

The newMADIface XT II focuses on USB 3.0, since PCIExpress can no longer be used externally. Class Compliant mode has been improved, allowing simultaneous transmission of all 394 channels without drivers. Various formats and settings are available to optimize the use of Class Compliant mode.

Specifications

AD, Microphone/Line 1-2

• Input: XLR, electronically balanced
• Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 3.3 kOhm
• Signal to noise ratio (SNR): 116 dB (AES17), 118.5 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 20.8 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 3 Hz - 45.2 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 2 Hz - 89 kHz
• Filter: Short Delay Sharp, 5 / 5 / 6 samples delay
• THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %.
• THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Gain range: 75 dB
• Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu
• Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu
• CLIP LED: 0 dBFS
• SIG LED: -60 dBFS

AD, TRS

As Microphone/Line 1-2, but:

• Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, balanced
• Input impedance: 6.6 kOhm balanced, 3.3 kOhm unbalanced
• Maximum input level TRS, Gain 0 dB: +24 dBu
• Maximum input level TRS, Gain 60 dB: -51 dBu

DA, Line Out 1-2

• Dynamic range (DR): 113.5 dB (AES17), 116 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz - 20.2 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz - 44.7 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz - 78 kHz kHz
• Filter: Sharp short delay, 6 samples delay
• THD+N @ -1 dBFS: -105 dB, 0.0005 %.
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Output: XLR balanced
• Output level switchable +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu
• Output impedance: 150 Ohm

DA, Phones 3/4

As DA Line Out, but:

• Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
• Output impedance: 1 Ohm
• Output level at 0 dBFS: +7 dBu

Digital Inputs

MADI

• Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
• High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.2 Vpp)
• Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector
• 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
• Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
• Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
• S/MUX: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
• S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
• Lock range: 25 kHz - 54 kHz
• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 315 Hz)

AES/EBU

• 1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
• High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.35 Vpp)
• SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958)
• Accepts Consumer and Professional format
• Lock range: 27 kHz - 200 kHz
• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 315 Hz)

Word Clock

• BNC, not terminated (4 kOhm)
• Switchable internal termination 75 Ohm
• Automatic Double/Quad Speed detection and conversion to Single Speed
• SteadyClock guarantees super low jitter synchronization even in varispeed operation
• Not effected by DC-offsets within the network
• Signal Adaptation Circuit: signal refresh through auto-center and hysteresis
• Overvoltage protection
• Level range: 1.2 Vss - 5.6 Vpp
• Lock range: 28 kHz - 200 kHz
• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 315 Hz)

Digital Outputs

MADI

• Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
• Output voltage 450 mVpp
• Cable length: up to 100 m
• Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector
• 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
• Cable length: up to 2000 m
• Generates 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
• Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
• S/MUX / 96k Frame: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
• S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

AES/EBU

• XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
• Output level Professional 4.0 Vpp
• Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
• Output level Consumer 2.0 Vpp
• Format Consumer (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958
• Single Wire mode, sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

Word Clock

• BNC
• Max. output voltage: 5 Vpp
• Output voltage @ 75 Ohm termination: 4.0 Vpp
• Output impedance: 22 Ohm
• Frequency range: 28 kHz - 200 kHz

Digital

• Clocks: Internal, MADI In, Word Clock In, AES In
• Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (> 315 Hz)
• Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion: near zero
• Input PLL ensures zero dropout, even at more than 100 ns jitter
• Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

MIDI

• 1 x MIDI I/O via breakout cable
• 3 x MIDI I/O via MADI
• Separate 128 byte FIFO for input and output
• MIDI state machine in hardware for reduced interrupt request load
• Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 56 (up to 48 kHz)
• Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 28 (up to 96 kHz)

General

• Power supply: external power supply
• Typical power consumption: 9 Watts
• Current at 12 Volt operating voltage, idle: 750 mA (9 Watts)
• Dimensions incl. rack ears, full depth (WxHxD): 265 x 44 x 159 mm (10.5" x 1.73" x 6.26")
• Dimensions without rack ears, body depth (WxHxD): 215 x 44 x 130 mm (8.5" x 1.73" x 5.1")
• Weight: 1.03 kg ( 2.2 lbs)
• Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F)
• Relative humidity: < 75%, non-condensing
• Included power supply: Internal switching PSU, 100 - 240 V AC, 2 A, 24 Watts