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RME MADIface XT II - 394-Channel Triple MADI USB 3.0 Audio Interface

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    RME presents the MADIface XT II a 394-channel 192 kHz USB 3.0 audio interface with comprehensive connectivity and control options for live and studio work. Compared to its predecessor MADIface XT, the MADIface XT II features updated digital and analog circuitry and surpasses the first generation with significantly improved analog and digital performance.

    The MADIface XT was the world's first USB 3.0 audio interface at the time of its release - and impressed with its combination of an extremely high channel count, comprehensive connectivity and a compact desktop housing. With two practical mic/line preamps (XLR/TRS combo inputs), two balanced XLR line outputs, a stereo line headphone output, a variety of digital signal options (MADI coaxial and optical, MIDI/AES, word clock), as well as an additional PCI Express connection, the MADIface XT left nothing to be desired in terms of connectivity.

    New Analog Records
    The successor MADIface XT II maintains this successful formula and surpasses the signal values of its predecessor in numerous areas. Among other things, the MADIface XT II convinces with a higher signal-to-noise ratio and a lower THD value during AD conversion.

    Furthermore, the maximum balanced line output level of the XLR line outputs has been increased from +15 dBu to +24 dBu. The stereo headphone output of the MADIface XT II also delivers a significantly higher output level of +19 dBu and, with an output impedance of 1 Ohm, significantly more power than its predecessor. All outputs also have several switchable level options.

    New Digital Circuit Board
    On the new digital board, the previous analog mini-DIN socket for remote control of individual functions has been replaced by an ARC USB remote port, which enables comprehensive control of the MADIface XT II with the optional ARC USB. The MADIface XT II also offers the Room EQ known from the Fireface UFX III with nine parametric bands for use in surround setups for up to 20 mono output channels.

    Powerful Applications for Mixing, Monitoring and Measurement included
    The MADIface XT II comes with the TotalMix FX DSP mixer offering comprehensive routing and monitoring options, as well as the DigiCheck Analyzer allowing to measure and analyze the digital data feed in both directions with maximum precision. TotalMix FX can completely replace an external mixer, enabling the creation of multiple latency-free monitor mixes with EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and Delay for any outputs, incl. main monitors and headphone mixes for musicians.

    The additional TotalMix Remote is a remote control for TotalMix FX, to control the hardware mixer and effects in RME audio interfaces. TotalMix Remote mirrors the current state of the host system on the iPad and Windows/Mac computers - the entire mixing state, the complete routing, all FX settings, up to the level meters, and everything in real-time. Easily adjust all the mixer and FX settings from a distance, via Ethernet and WiFi.

    Femtoseconds for Clocking
    With the latest SteadyClock FS, the MADIface XT II features RME's latest clock and jitter rejection technology. Based on a femto clock, SteadyClock FS reduces the intrinsic jitter of the MADIface XT II to an absolute minimum, and filters clock jitter efficiently from as low as 1 Hz.

    USB 3 Class Compliant Audio
    The MADIface XT II operates in two different modes: driver-based USB 3 and Class Compliant. The Class Compliant mode is a standard that is natively supported by operating systems like Windows, Mac OSX and Linux distributions. No proprietary drivers are required, the device will be directly recognized when the CC firmware is loaded.

    The new MADIface XT II focuses on USB 3.0, as PCIExpress can no longer be used externally. The new device's Class Compliant mode has been significantly upgraded, as all 394 channels can now be transmitted simultaneously without a driver. In addition, there are various formats and settings for the channel sequence in order to make optimum use of Class Compliant.

    ARC USB Remote Control - Plug'n Play Plus
    The optional available ARC USB connects to your computer via USB, and talks to TotalMix FX directly. It has 15 freely assignable and illuminated buttons, one encoder wheel, and a TS jack to connect a foot switch.

    The ARC USB is a USB 1.1 MIDI remote control for the MADIface XT II. Thanks to operating as a UAC 1 class device, it is natively compatible to Windows and Mac OS X. As soon as it is present in the operating system, TotaIMix FX will automatically detect the ARC USB, and communicate with it via simple MIDI remote commands to control the XT II.

    TotalMix FX - Mixing/Routing with superior features for Studio and Live Work
    Since 2001 TotalMix added unlimited routing and mixing to RME's audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.

    DigiCheck - The Secret Weapon of High Resolution Audio Measurements
    RME Audio interfaces not only provide you with a professional digital audio interface, but also with a free available software tool: DigiCheck, for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams.

    SteadyClock FS - Reference class Digital Clocking
    Excellent performance in all clock modes and High Quality Analog Conversion to hear your mix as it is, with lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity.

    About MADI - Multi Channel Digital Audio Protocol
    MADI is a protocol that has evolved alongside RME to be the most widely accepted multi channel digital audio protocol on the market. RME's MADI-based systems deliver incredible reliability, particularly in applications where failure is not an option.

    Room EQ in TotalMix FX
    The latest Room EQ addition provides an optimized handling of the existing 3-band PEQ in TotalMix FX, including 9-band PEQ, Volume Calibration and Crossfeed function.

    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 Ð 20.8 kHz
    Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 3 Hz Ð 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 Ð 20.2 kHz
    Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz Ð 44.7 kHz
    Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz Ð 78 kHz kHz
    Filter: Short Delay Sharp, 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 Ð 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 Ð 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 Ð 5.6 Vpp
    Lock range: 28 kHz Ð 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 Ð 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

    RME presents the MADIface XT II a 394-channel 192 kHz USB 3.0 audio interface with comprehensive connectivity and control options for live and studio work. Compared to its predecessor MADIface XT, the MADIface XT II features updated digital and analog circuitry and surpasses the first generation with significantly improved analog and digital performance.

    The MADIface XT was the world's first USB 3.0 audio interface at the time of its release - and impressed with its combination of an extremely high channel count, comprehensive connectivity and a compact desktop housing. With two practical mic/line preamps (XLR/TRS combo inputs), two balanced XLR line outputs, a stereo line headphone output, a variety of digital signal options (MADI coaxial and optical, MIDI/AES, word clock), as well as an additional PCI Express connection, the MADIface XT left nothing to be desired in terms of connectivity.

    New Analog Records
    The successor MADIface XT II maintains this successful formula and surpasses the signal values of its predecessor in numerous areas. Among other things, the MADIface XT II convinces with a higher signal-to-noise ratio and a lower THD value during AD conversion.

    Furthermore, the maximum balanced line output level of the XLR line outputs has been increased from +15 dBu to +24 dBu. The stereo headphone output of the MADIface XT II also delivers a significantly higher output level of +19 dBu and, with an output impedance of 1 Ohm, significantly more power than its predecessor. All outputs also have several switchable level options.

    New Digital Circuit Board
    On the new digital board, the previous analog mini-DIN socket for remote control of individual functions has been replaced by an ARC USB remote port, which enables comprehensive control of the MADIface XT II with the optional ARC USB. The MADIface XT II also offers the Room EQ known from the Fireface UFX III with nine parametric bands for use in surround setups for up to 20 mono output channels.

    Powerful Applications for Mixing, Monitoring and Measurement included
    The MADIface XT II comes with the TotalMix FX DSP mixer offering comprehensive routing and monitoring options, as well as the DigiCheck Analyzer allowing to measure and analyze the digital data feed in both directions with maximum precision. TotalMix FX can completely replace an external mixer, enabling the creation of multiple latency-free monitor mixes with EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and Delay for any outputs, incl. main monitors and headphone mixes for musicians.

    The additional TotalMix Remote is a remote control for TotalMix FX, to control the hardware mixer and effects in RME audio interfaces. TotalMix Remote mirrors the current state of the host system on the iPad and Windows/Mac computers - the entire mixing state, the complete routing, all FX settings, up to the level meters, and everything in real-time. Easily adjust all the mixer and FX settings from a distance, via Ethernet and WiFi.

    Femtoseconds for Clocking
    With the latest SteadyClock FS, the MADIface XT II features RME's latest clock and jitter rejection technology. Based on a femto clock, SteadyClock FS reduces the intrinsic jitter of the MADIface XT II to an absolute minimum, and filters clock jitter efficiently from as low as 1 Hz.

    USB 3 Class Compliant Audio
    The MADIface XT II operates in two different modes: driver-based USB 3 and Class Compliant. The Class Compliant mode is a standard that is natively supported by operating systems like Windows, Mac OSX and Linux distributions. No proprietary drivers are required, the device will be directly recognized when the CC firmware is loaded.

    The new MADIface XT II focuses on USB 3.0, as PCIExpress can no longer be used externally. The new device's Class Compliant mode has been significantly upgraded, as all 394 channels can now be transmitted simultaneously without a driver. In addition, there are various formats and settings for the channel sequence in order to make optimum use of Class Compliant.

    ARC USB Remote Control - Plug'n Play Plus
    The optional available ARC USB connects to your computer via USB, and talks to TotalMix FX directly. It has 15 freely assignable and illuminated buttons, one encoder wheel, and a TS jack to connect a foot switch.

    The ARC USB is a USB 1.1 MIDI remote control for the MADIface XT II. Thanks to operating as a UAC 1 class device, it is natively compatible to Windows and Mac OS X. As soon as it is present in the operating system, TotaIMix FX will automatically detect the ARC USB, and communicate with it via simple MIDI remote commands to control the XT II.

    TotalMix FX - Mixing/Routing with superior features for Studio and Live Work
    Since 2001 TotalMix added unlimited routing and mixing to RME's audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.

    DigiCheck - The Secret Weapon of High Resolution Audio Measurements
    RME Audio interfaces not only provide you with a professional digital audio interface, but also with a free available software tool: DigiCheck, for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams.

    SteadyClock FS - Reference class Digital Clocking
    Excellent performance in all clock modes and High Quality Analog Conversion to hear your mix as it is, with lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity.

    About MADI - Multi Channel Digital Audio Protocol
    MADI is a protocol that has evolved alongside RME to be the most widely accepted multi channel digital audio protocol on the market. RME's MADI-based systems deliver incredible reliability, particularly in applications where failure is not an option.

    Room EQ in TotalMix FX
    The latest Room EQ addition provides an optimized handling of the existing 3-band PEQ in TotalMix FX, including 9-band PEQ, Volume Calibration and Crossfeed function.

    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 Ð 20.8 kHz
    Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 3 Hz Ð 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 Ð 20.2 kHz
    Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz Ð 44.7 kHz
    Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz Ð 78 kHz kHz
    Filter: Short Delay Sharp, 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 Ð 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 Ð 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 Ð 5.6 Vpp
    Lock range: 28 kHz Ð 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 Ð 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

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