Description

RME MADIface Pro USB Audio Interface Overview:

Taking 8 Channels to 64 Channels
The MADIface Pro retains the beautifully designed housing with its integrated XLR and analog I/Os, but has replaced the ADAT I/O with a MADI port. The result is 64 channels of pristine audio on a single cable on an interface that will fit in your laptop bag with your computer.

Because of its physical design and versatile I/O, the MADIface Pro is the perfect mobile solution where quality audio is critical. As well as remote, live, broadcast and industrial applications, the MADIface Pro is also the complete solution for the studio.

Basic Functionality
Two analog mic/line XLR inputs, two XLR line outputs, two universal TS inputs for line or instrument, and 2 stereo TRS outputs for low and high impedance headphones provide everything you need to work on your projects in the studio or on the move. TotalMix FX adds 3-band parametric EQs and reverb/ echo, plus unlimited mixing and routing options. A MIDI I/O completes the fully DAW compatible feature set. The unit operates USB bus powered and usually does not need an external power supply, unless the MADI I/O is used.

MADI I/O
The optical MADI I/O offers 64 input and out channels, and sample rates up to 192 kHz. It is fully supported in TotalMix FX, with the analog I/Os simultaneously available, resulting in 68 channels input and 68 channels output over USB 2.

To address the increased power demand, RME has implemented a delayed start of the MADI transceiver on power-up, and an option to temporarily disable it when not needed. The MADIface Pro includes an external power supply with lockable connector.

Stand-Alone Mode
When not connected to a computer, the MADIface Pro enters stand-alone mode. The easy to use control surface with dedicated buttons and four level meter bars, along with independent storage of all current settings have already become important workflow features for many existing Babyface Pro owners.

A very useful MADI monitor feature has been added to stand-alone mode. MADI channels 1 to 64 are passed unchanged from input to output (but refreshed by the MADIface Pro SteadyClock III). Optionally channels 1/2 can be replaced by the input signals 1/2, 3/4, MADI 1/2 or a user adjustable mixdown of all these channels. The analog outputs can be used to listen to any incoming MADI channel pair.

RME USB 2.0
Its RMEs ability to deliver professional performance over USB 2.0 that allows the MADIface Pro to record and playback 68 simultaneous channels, all with buffer sizes as low as 32 samples (lowest value depends on computer used). The MADIface Pro can be used in Class Compliant mode achieving 24 channels of I/O (4 analog, 20 channels MADI) on an iPad. This truly professional and mobile solution can be easily set and controlled via RMEs optional iOS app TotalMix FX for iPad, available in the App Store.

Specifications:
Analog
AD, Microphone/Line 1-2
Input: XLR, electronically balanced
Input impedance balanced: 2 kOhm, 5.2 kOhm with PAD
Input impedance unbalanced: 1 kOhm, 2.6 kOhm with PAD
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 113 dB RMS unweighted, 116 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 18 Hz 20.8 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 7 Hz 45.8 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz 92 kHz
With PAD active : -0.1 dB 8 Hz, -0.5 dB < 4 Hz, -1 dB < 3 Hz
THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
THD @ 30 dB Gain: < -107 dB, < 0.0004 %
THD+N @ 30 dB Gain: < -100 dB, < 0.001 %
Channel separation: > 110 dB
Gain range: -11 dB up to +65 dB
Maximum input level XLR, Gain 0 dB: +8 dBu, PAD +19 dBu
Maximum input level XLR, Gain 65 dB: -57 dBu, PAD -46 dBu

AD, Line/Instrument In 3-4
As Microphone/Line 1-2, but:
Input: 6.3 mm TS jack, unbalanced
Input impedance: 470 kOhm
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 114 dB RMS unweighted, 117 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz 20.8 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: < 3 Hz 45.8 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: < 2 Hz 92 kHz
Maximum input level @+4 dBu, Gain 0 dB: +13 dBu
Maximum input level @-10 dBV, Gain 9 dB: -5 dBu

DA, Line Out 1-2
Dynamic range (DR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz 20.8 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz 45 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz – 89 kHz
THD: – 106 dB, 0.0005 %
THD+N: -102 dB, 0.0008 %
Channel separation: > 110 dB
Output: XLR balanced
Output impedance: 300 Ohm balanced, 150 Ohm unbalanced
Output level @ 0 dBFS: Balanced +19 dBu, unbalanced +13 dBu
DC @ 0 dBFS: 6.35mm 4.8 V, 3.5mm 2.4 V, XLR bal. 9.6 V

DA, Phones 3/4
As DA Line Out, but:
Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
Output impedance: 10 Ohm
Output level at 0 dBFS, 1 kOhm load: +13 dBu
Max power @ 0.1% THD: 50 mW
Output: 3.5 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
Output impedance: 2 Ohm
Output level at 0 dBFS, 1 kOhm load: +7 dBu
Max power @ 0.1% THD: 70 mW

MIDI
1 x MIDI I/O via breakout cable with 2 x 5-pin DIN jacks
Galvanically isolated by optocoupled input
1 x MIDI I/O via MADI
Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 56 (up to 48 kHz)
Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 28 (up to 96 kHz)
Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms
Separate 128 byte FIFOs for input and output

Digital
Clocks: Internal, MADI In
Low Jitter Design: < 1 ns in PLL mode, all inputs
Internal clock: 800 ps Jitter, Random Spread Spectrum
Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion: near zero
PLL ensures zero dropout, even at more than 100 ns jitter
Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

Digital Input
MADI
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 when synced to input signal: < 1 ns

Digital Output
MADI
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

General
Power supply: USB bus power or external power supply
Idle power consumption: 3.1 Watts MADI Off, 4.0 Watts MADI On
Max. power consumption: 6.3 Watts
Current at 5 V bus power operation: 620 mA (3.1 Watts)
Current at 12 V external power: 266 mA (3.1 Watts)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 108 x 35 x 181 mm (4.25″ x 1.4″ x 7.1″)
Weight: 680 g ( 1.5 lbs)
Temperature range: +5 up to +50 Celsius (41 F up to 122F)
Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing

Connectivity
Record/Playback channels: 68 in / 68 out
4 x Analog Inputs (Mic, Line, Instrument)
4 x Analog Outputs (2 x XLR, 2 x Phones)
1 x MADI I/O
1 x MIDI I/O plus MIDI over MADI
1 x USB 2.0 (USB 3 compatible)
Separate outputs for high and low impedance headphones