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Summary of Contents for RME Audio HDSPe MADI
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User's Guide HDSPe MADI ™ TotalMix 24 Bit / 192 kHz ™ ™ SyncCheck SteadyClock FS PCI Express Digital I/O Card 64 Channels MADI Interface 24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio Stereo Analog Monitoring 128 x 64 Matrix Router...
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HDSPe MADI. Safety Instructions The HDSPe MADI has no user-serviceable parts. Repair work must only be carried out by quali- fied personnel. The HDSPe MADI must not come into contact with water or humidity. Extreme temperatures must be avoided.
Operation under ASIO 2.0 10.1 General ..............22 10.2 Channel Count under ASIO ......... 22 10.3 Known Problems ..........23 Using more than one HDSPe MADI ....... 23 DIGICheck ..............24 Driver Installation and Operation - Mac OS X Driver and Flash Update 13.1 Driver Installation ..........
1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the RME HDSPe MADI. This unique audio card is capable of transfer- ring digital data directly to Windows and Mac computers. The latest Plug and Play technology guarantees a simple installation, even for the inexperienced user. Numerous unique features like a well thought-out Settings dialog and an integrated routing solution realize a quick, comfortable and efficient operation of the HDSPe MADI.
MADI error LED and the analog stereo output. Identical signals are avail- able at both the optical and the coaxial output. There- fore two devices can be connected, i.e. using the HDSPe MADI as a splitter (distribution 1 to 2). Expansion Board's bracket word clock input and output.
6.2 Internal Connectors X300 14-pin connector for the included HDSPe MADI Expansion Board. X402 10-pin connector for a connection of the Time Code Option (TCO). X100 No function. Used to program the card in the factory. X400 Sync In Internal word clock input for synchronization of multiple cards via SYNC OUT.
Start the program pcie_fut.exe. The Flash Update Tool displays the current revision of the HDSPe MADI, and whether it needs an update or not. If so, then please press the 'Update' but- ton. A progress bar will indicate when the flash process is finished. The bar moves slowly first (program), then faster (verify).
8. Configuring the HDSPe MADI 8.1 Settings Dialog Configuration of the HDSPe MADI is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings' can be opened: by clicking on the hammer symbol in the Task Bar's system tray The mixer of the Hammerfall DSP Systems (TotalMix) can be opened: ...
Synthesizer (DDS). This superior circuitry can generate nearly any frequency with highest preci- sion. DDS has been implemented into the HDSPe MADI with regard to the needs of professional vid- eo applications, as well as to achieve maximum flexibility. The section Pitch includes both a list of typical video frequencies (so called pull up/pull down at 0.1% and 4%) and a fader to freely...
A digital system can only have one master! If the card’s clock mode is set to 'Internal', all other devices must be set to ‘Slave’. The HDSPe MADI’s utilizes a very user-friendly, intelligent clock control, called AutoSync. In AutoSync mode, the system constantly scans the digital input for a valid signal. If any valid signal is found, the card switches from the internal clock (Clock Source –...
Note: Since Vista the audio application can no longer control the sample rate under WDM. Therefore the driver of the HDSPe MADI includes a way to set the sample rate globally for all WDM devices, found within the Settings dialog. See chapter 8.1.
9.3 Channel Count under WDM The HDSPe MADI allows to use sample rates of up to 192 kHz. For this to work single-channel data is spread to two or four channels using the Sample Multiplexing technique. This reduces the number of available MADI channels from 64 to 32 or 16.
After selecting required input, HDSPe MADI displays the current sam- ple rate. This parameter can then be changed in the application’s audio attrib- utes (or similar) dialog. It often makes sense to monitor the in- put signal or send it directly to the out- put.
Music MIDI. 10.2 Channel Count under ASIO The HDSPe MADI allows to use sample rates of up to 192 kHz. For this to work single-channel data is spread to two or four channels using the Sample Multiplexing technique. This reduces the number of available MADI channels from 64 to 32 or 16.
11. Using more than one HDSPe MADI The current drivers support operation of up to three HDSPe MADI. All cards of the HDSP and HDSPe system use the same driver, therefore can be used at the same time. Please note that only one TCO of one card can be used.
Start the program HDSPe Flash Update. The Flash Update Tool displays the current revision of the HDSPe MADI, and whether it needs an update or not. If so, then simply press the 'Update' button. A progress bar will indicate when the flash process is finished. The bar moves slowly first (program), then faster (verify).
14. Configuring the HDSPe MADI 14.1 Settings Dialog Configuring the HDSPe MADI is done via its own settings dialog the app HDSPe Settings. The mixer of the HDSPe MADI, TotalMix FX, can be opened by starting the app Totalmix. The HDSPe’s hardware offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions and op- tions which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different require- ments.
To solve this problem switch the HDSPe clock mode to ‘Internal’. With the HDSPe MADI all inputs operate simultaneously. However, as there is no input selector, the HDSPe has to be told which of the signals is the sync reference (a digital device can only be clocked from a single source).
15.4 Channel Count under CoreAudio The HDSPe MADI allows to use sample rates of up to 192 kHz. For this to work single-channel data is spread to two or four channels using the Sample Multiplexing technique. This reduces the number of available MADI channels from 64 to 32 or 16.
Programs that don't support card or channel selection will use the device chosen as Input and Output in the System Preferences – Sound panel. Via Launchpad – Other – Audio MIDI Setup the HDSPe MADI can be configured for the sys- tem wide usage in more detail.
18. Analog Connections 18.1 Headphones HDSPe MADI offers a hi-quality analog monitor output. The short circuit protected stereo line output provides high output level, low impedance, and is available via a 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS jack. Therefore it is also suitable for a direct use with headphones.
18.3 MIDI The HDSPe MADI offers two MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN connectors. The MIDI ports are added to the system by the driver. Using MIDI capable software, these ports can be accessed under the name MADI MIDI. Using more than one HDSPe MADI, a consecutive number is added to the port name, like MADI MIDI In 1 (2) etc.
Circuit) plus SteadyClock guarantee a secure function even with highly critical word clock signals Thanks to a low impedance, but short circuit proof output, the HDSPe MADI delivers 4 Vpp to 75 Ohms. For wrong termination with 2 x 75 Ohms (37.5 Ohms), there are still 3.3 Vpp fed into the network –...
TERM LED lights up (see chapter 24.1). In case the HDSPe MADI resides within a chain of devices receiving word clock, plug a T- adapter into its BNC input jack, and the cable supplying the word clock signal to one end of the adapter.
Here are some typical applications for TotalMix: Setting up delay-free submixes (headphone mixes). The HDSPe MADI allows for up to 32 fully independent stereo submixes. On an analog mixing desk, this would equal 64 Aux sends.
The visual design of the TotalMix mixer is a result of its capability to route hardware inputs and software playback channels to any hardware output. The HDSPe MADI provides up to 14 input channels, 16 software playback channels, and 16 hardware output channels: TotalMix can be used in the above view (View Options 2 Rows).
Device selection. Select the unit to be controlled in case more than one is installed on the computer. FX - DSP Meter. Not available for the HDSPe MADI (no FX). Undo / Redo. With the unlimited Undo and Redo changes of the mix can be undone and redone, at any time.
Scroll Location markers are stored in the Workspace. Application Examples While originally added to improve navigation in the HDSPe MADI FX (having 196 channels that never fit on any screen), the scroll location markers are also helpful with units having less chan- nels: ...
Mixer Views FX Send follows highest Submix. FX Send follows Main Out. Not availa- ble for the HDSPe MADI - no FX. Center Balance/Pan when changing Mono/Stereo. When switching a stereo channel into two mono channels the pan-pots are set fully left and right.
AD- conversion to ADAT, AES/EBU and MADI, plus 4 channels of DA-conversion for moni- toring. It can be used as universal front-end for the HDSPe MADI and other interfaces. To simplify operation the most important parameters (gain,...
TotalMix Remote is a remote control for TotalMix FX v1.50 and up, to control the hardware mix- er 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.
PLL tracks the receiver's frequency. If a MADI signal is applied to the HDSPe MADI, the unit indicates LOCK, i. e. a valid input signal. This information is presented in the HDSPe MADI Settings dialog. In the status display Sync- Check, the state of all clocks is decoded and shown as simple text (No Lock, Lock, Sync).
RME's Zero Latency Monitoring. The term describes the digital path of the audio data from the input of the interface to its output. The digital receiver of the HDSPe MADI operates- buffered, and in combination with the optical transmitter causes a typical delay of 3 samples. At 44.1 kHz this equals about 68 µs (0.000068 s), and about 15µs at 192 kHz.
An additional small safety buffer on the playback side has proven to be very efficient and useful. It is therefore implemented in all RME interfaces. Under Windows the HDSPe MADI uses a fixed additional buffer of 16 samples, under Mac 32 samples, which is added to the current buffer size.
Speed), the MADI ports still operate at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. 27.6 SteadyClock The SteadyClock FS technology of the HDSPe MADI guarantees an excellent performance in all clock modes. Thanks to a highly efficient jitter suppression, refreshes and cleans up any clock signal, and provides it as reference clock at the word clock output.
Audio AG does not accept claims for damages of any kind, especially consequential damage. Liability is limited to the value of the HDSPe MADI. The general terms of business drawn up by Audio AG apply at all times.
In case a disposal of electronic waste is not possible, the recycling can also be done by IMM electronics GmbH, the manufacturer of the HDSPe MADI. For this the device has to be sent free to the door to: IMM electronics GmbH Leipziger Straße 32...
Synthax United States, 6600 NW 16th Street, Suite 10, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33313 T.:754.206.4220 Trade Name: RME, Model Number: HDSPe MADI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.