First Usage - Quick Start - RME Audio MADIface USB User Manual

5. First Usage – Quick Start
First install the drivers, see chapter 6/13 for details. After the driver installation connect the rear
USB port of the MADIface to the computer's USB port with the included USB cable. Finally con-
nect external MADI gear to coaxial or optical input and output of the MADIface.
Start the Settings dialog. Under Clock Mode the currently used input can be set as clock
source (Optical, Coaxial). Alternatively the option Internal forces the MADIface USB to act as
clock master, all connected equipment has to be in clock mode slave then and sync to the
MADIface.
Two SYNC LEDs on the front help to set up the unit correctly. With no input signal they stay
dark. With input signal they flash. With correct clock setup the LEDs will stay constantly lit.
For quickest and a simple setup select Disable TotalMix under Options. This way the MADIface
USB operates as straight 64 channel I/O interface. For more options in routing and monitoring
with TotalMix FX select either 64 Channel Mix or 128 Channel Mix.
The MADIface USB can be used stand-alone, connected to standard USB 5V power supplies. It
does not remember any setting but uses a fixed internal mode, see chapter 19 for details.
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