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- Page 1 High-end Converter M-32 DA Pro 32-Channel 192 kHz D/A Converter with MADI & AVB I/O User‘s Guide...
- Page 2 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Safety Precautions ............... ... - Page 4 8.2.2. Loading Presets ............. . . ...
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Page 6: Safety Precautions
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 1. Safety Precautions WARNING DO NOT OPEN DEVICE - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The unit has non-isolated live parts inside. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified service personnel. WARNING MAGNETIC FIELD The device uses magnets that can be harmful to pacemaker wearers. -
Page 7: Introduction
Each analog channel can be individually adjusted to three different sensitivities that are perfectly matched to the converter’s range. While this is usually implemented with digital 'trims', the M-32 DA Pro does the adjustment in the analog domain, ensuring that the converter’s signal to noise ratio is not reduced when adapting to common line levels. -
Page 8: Use Of The Display And Encoder
The unit retains all settings, including presets, when the firmware is upgraded. 2.3. Use of the Display and Encoder The M-32 DA Pro can be controlled directly at the unit. For this purpose, a display and an encoder provide access to all features. -
Page 9: Tabs
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 2.3.2. Tabs The STATE, INPUT and OUTPUT sections are further divided into tabs, which are shown when the section is opened. Upon opening one of the four sections, a white cursor with a surrounding blue line is shown to navigate between tabs and settings. -
Page 10: Hardware
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 3. Hardware Section 3.4, “Standby Switch” Section 3.6, “Channel Labels with Integrated Metering” Section 3.9, “Control Section” Section 3.13, “MADI Connectors” Section 3.15, “MIDI Connector” Section 3.16, “Word Clock” Section 3.11, “Analog Line Output Connectors”... -
Page 11: Hardware Specifications
3.3. Power On The M-32 DA Pro has a power off switch at the rear and a standby switch at the front. Perform the following steps to power on the M-32 DA Pro: 1. Ensure either or both power inlets are properly connected to a power source. -
Page 12: Standby Switch
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 3.4. Standby Switch The standby switch is used to power off the device when it is not in use. While in standby mode, the device is completely powered down except for a red ring illumination. No signals are processed or passed on. -
Page 13: Channel Labels With Integrated Metering
The use of customized channel labels helps in recurring and permanent installations. They inform the user where the analog connections terminate. The M-32 DA Pro features 32 fields on the front panel, one for each analog output. Integrated backlight in shades of green, yellow, and red represents the current level for each channel. -
Page 14: Control Section
3.10. Power Supplies The M-32 DA Pro has two internal power supplies (PSUs) that are connected via IEC C14 inlets labeled "PSU 1" and "PSU 2" at the rear of the device. Both are hi-performance switch mode power supplies that accept 90V to 264V AC. -
Page 15: Analog Line Output Connectors
3.11. Analog Line Output Connectors The rear of the M-32 DA Pro features 25-pin D-sub connectors labeled "LINE OUT" with Tascam®-pinout. The short circuit protected, low impedance balanced line outputs at the D-Sub connectors do not operate servo balanced. -
Page 16: Converter Specifications
• Channel separation: > 110 dB 3.13. MADI Connectors The rear of the M-32 DA Pro features independent optical and coaxial MADI (AES10-2003) I/O. Each input receives up to 64 audio channels. Auto Input (see Section 9.1.2, “Connecting Two Identical MADI Signals for Redundancy”) can be activated to treat both inputs as one. -
Page 17: Network Connection
CLOCK section. 3.14. Network Connection On the rear of the M-32 DA Pro, an RJ45 connector labeled NETWORK provides a connection to ethernet. Two link speeds are supported: 100 Mb/s and 1 Gb/s. A green LED (left) signals a successful link. A yellow LED (right) signals network traffic (blinking). -
Page 18: Midi Connector
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide The current link state is also shown on the display of the M-32 DA Pro. A small network port icon between the STATE and INPUT tabs can display the following states: Link State Icon... -
Page 19: Usb 2.0 Type B Jack
3.17. USB 2.0 Type B Jack The USB jack at the rear of the M-32 DA Pro provides an alternative connection method for web remote control when a network connection is not available. -
Page 20: Mounting The Rack Adapter Brackets
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide The USB port cannot be used to stream audio signals. 3.18. Mounting the Rack Adapter Brackets When the device should be mounted in a 19" rack, the rack adapter brackets must be mounted first. -
Page 21: Accessories
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 4. Accessories RME offers several optional components for the M-32 DA Pro: Part Number Description Analog breakout cables AO25-8XPro3 Analog breakout cable 25-pin D-sub to 8 x XLR male, 3 m (9.9 ft) AO25-8XPro5 Analog breakout cable 25-pin D-sub to 8 x XLR male, 5 m (16.4 ft) -
Page 22: Avb Connectivity
To start device identification with the web remote: 1. Open the M-32 DA Pro web remote in a browser (see Section 8.5.1, “Finding the Device on a Network”) 2. Press the identify icon. The front panel level meters of the controlled device will show an animation. -
Page 23: Changing The Device Name
The M-32 DA Pro supports a total of eight incoming streams and eight outgoing streams. Each stream port can be individually configured to contain 1-8, 12 or 16 channels in AM824 or AAF format. -
Page 24: Avb Network Latency
The M-32 DA Pro acts both as a talker with a specified offset of 2 ms, adjustable down to 0.3 ms, and as a listener - where the latency is configured by the talker. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Network Latency
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 5.4.2. Adjusting the Network Latency The default presentation time offset of 2 ms for outgoing streams can be changed when lower latencies are required. This setting can only be accessed on the web remote (see Section 8.5.1, “Finding the Device on a Network”), where it can be found in the outgoing stream settings. -
Page 26: Quick Start (Madi)
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 6. Quick Start (MADI) Follow this procedure to get running quickly! 1. Load Preset 16 (Factory settings) from the STATE section 2. In the CLOCK section, choose a sample rate and verify that the device is clock master or that the chosen clock source is in sync. - Page 27 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide Further steps to enhance your start: State • Section 8.1.1, “Notification of Single Power Failure” • Section 8.2.2, “Loading Presets” • Section 8.3.1, “Locking the Device” • Section 8.4.1, “Dark Mode” • Section 8.5.2, “Web Remote”...
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Page 28: Warranty And Support
The distributor does not accept claims for damages of any kind, especially consequential damage. Liability is limited to the value of the M-32 DA Pro. The general terms of business drawn up by the distributor apply at all times. -
Page 29: Support Contacts
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 7.3. Support Contacts Additionally, the following global service centers can provide support assistance: Europe Audio AG, Germany support@rme-audio.de Synthax U.K. info@synthax.co.uk Asia/Australia RME Trading Ltd., Hong Kong support@rme-trading.hk Americas Synthax Inc., U.S.A. tech.support@synthax.com Global support@rme-audio.de... -
Page 30: State Section
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 8. STATE Section The STATE section contains states and settings that are unrelated to audio I/O and clock. It can be used to configure power supply warnings, presets, dark mode, level meters, and remote control. -
Page 31: Presets
Any change in the device configuration is persistent. After a power loss, the device will revert back to its last state. Additionally, the M-32 DA Pro can save fifteen states in presets numbered 1-15. After a preset is loaded, any change in the configuration will result in an unsaved changes state. -
Page 32: Loading Presets
Load and save buttons 2. Use the drop-down menu to select a preset. 3. Press the Save button 8.2.2. Loading Presets Up to 15 custom presets can be loaded from the internal storage of the M-32 DA Pro. 27 | 8.2. Presets... -
Page 33: Loading Factory Default Settings
STATE section. 8.3. Device Lock The M-32 DA Pro can be secured against both accidental and intentional changes to its configuration. Locking the device, with or without code, protects against changes on the device itself. When locked, the display shows a lock symbol. -
Page 34: Unlocking The Device
8.4. Front Panel Illumination The M-32 DA Pro features a unique concept for its front panel illumination, which consists of: • A ring illumination around the standby switch that shows the overall state of the device. • 32 channel labels with integrated backlight metering (peak or RMS). -
Page 35: Dark Mode
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 8.4.1. Dark Mode Each of the three front panel illumination sections can be switched off if they are not required. To turn off illumination on the device: 1. Open the visual feedback tab in the STATE section. -
Page 36: Changing The Meters To Peak Or Rms Mode
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide To turn off illumination on the web remote: 1. Connect to the device remotely (see: Section 8.5.1, “Finding the Device on a Network”). Status Indicator State of Visual Feedback Front Panel Dark Mode Global Metering Options Peak/Over Hold Reset 2. -
Page 37: Persistent Clipping Notifications And Peak Hold
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide To change the metering mode on the web remote: 1. Connect to the device remotely (see: Section 8.5.1, “Finding the Device on a Network”). 2. Locate the visual feedback tab in the STATE section. -
Page 38: Metering Of Digital Input Signals
8.5. Remote Control Overview The M-32 DA Pro can be remote controlled. Remote control is activated by default and is not affected by preset changes or device lock. The network controls over HTTP and AVDECC operate simultaneously. Two or more controller instances are synchronized. - Page 39 2. Ensure that the HTTP Remote setting is switched to When the device is connected with a USB 2.0 cable to a Apple macOS™ or Microsoft Windows™ computer, a network device is automatically installed in the background that assigns the M-32 DA Pro the following IP address: http://172.20.0.1...
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Page 40: Web Remote
8.5.2. Web Remote An integrated web server provides an easy-to-use remote control interface for the M-32 DA Pro. It requires a network connection from a desktop or tablet computer with a current browser version. - Page 41 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide Web Remote Overview Section 2.2, “Firmware Update” Section 5.1, “Identifying a Device Remotely” Section 8.1, “Power State” Section 8.2, “Presets” Section 8.4, “Front Panel Illumination” Section 10.1, “Routing Signals to the Outputs” Section 11, “CLOCK Section”...
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Page 42: Device Information
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 8.6. Device Information The information tab is located in the STATE section. It shows the current firmware version and gPTP Grandmaster ID. The information tab is only available on the device itself. 37 | 8.6. Device Information... -
Page 43: Input Section
9.1. MADI Input The M-32 DA Pro accepts up to two MADI signals, one electrical (BNC input) and one optical (SC input). To connect a MADI signal: 1. Ensure that you have set the correct sample rate and clock source in the CLOCK section. -
Page 44: Connecting Two Identical Madi Signals For Redundancy
MADI signal must be set in the device. Since the M-32 DA Pro has two independent MADI ports, all 32 analog outputs can be received at 192 kHz by using both ports, each carrying 16 audio channels. -
Page 45: Avb Input Streams
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 9.2. AVB Input Streams The AVB streams received by the M-32 DA Pro are referred to as "input streams". For these streams, the device acts as an AVB Listener. To establish a connection between a talker and a listener, an AVDECC Controller is required. The M-32 DA Pro does not include an AVDECC Controller. - Page 46 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide To change the amount of channels of the incoming AVB streams using the web remote: 1. Connect the device by USB or network cable and open the web remote. 2. Open an AVB port in the routing area and use the up and down arrows to adjust the stream size.
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Page 47: Output Section
Example: In the OUTPUT section, MADI Optical 1-12 is chosen as source for AVB Stream 2. The M-32 DA Pro is clock master, but the incoming MADI signal is not correctly synchronized. This causes a warning in the INPUT section. -
Page 48: Analog Outputs
5. Drag the handle onto the source channel strips to select a range of channels as signal source. 10.2. Analog Outputs The line level outputs of the M-32 DA Pro operate at +13 dBu, +19 dBu, or +24 dBu. Each individual channel has its own line level setting, which can be adjusted remotely. Additionally, channels can be muted globally or individually. -
Page 49: Adjusting The Output Line Level
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 10.2.1. Adjusting the Output Line Level To adjust the output line level: 1. Open the Analog Output Configuration tab in the OUTPUT section. 2. Initially, the cursor will highlight all output channels. To accept this, rotate the encoder to move the cursor to the current reference level. -
Page 50: Madi Outputs
10.3. MADI Outputs The MADI outputs of the M-32 DA Pro are always active. If no routing is configured, an empty stream is sent that can be used for clocking. The state without routing is represented with a light-green Status Indicator. -
Page 51: Madi Daisy Chains
(the preceding devices) to the MADI output (the following device). Otherwise, each device would create a new MADI signal and not pass on audio from the devices that are connected to it. While many RME devices pass on MADI signals automatically, the M-32 DA Pro must be ... -
Page 52: Madi Port Mirroring
This is set per default to 2 ms. See Section 5.4, “AVB Network Latency” for details on AVB latency. The output streams of the M-32 DA Pro are by default empty, containing a clock signal but no audio signal. To send audio with AVB, a routing must be created for each outgoing stream. -
Page 53: Change Avb Output Stream Size And Format
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 10.4.1. Change AVB Output Stream Size and Format Each of the eight outgoing AVB streams can have a size of 1-8, 12 or 16 channels in AM824 and AAF stream formats, or 0 channels in CRF Media Clock stream format. -
Page 54: Clock Section
Intelligent Clock Control (ICC) automatically changes the clock source when the chosen master clock fails. Using the feedback of SyncCheck™, the M-32 DA Pro will change to another source signal that is in sync, maintaining the slave mode and current sample rate. If no other source is available, the device will fall back to its internal clock until the chosen master has recovered. - Page 55 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide without losing a sample in the outgoing audio signal. ICC switches the clock source between word clock, MADI optical, MADI coaxial, and internal, seamlessly, when the MADI optical, coaxial or word clock inputs fail and the other ...
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Page 56: Selecting A Master Clock
2. Use the Master: dropdown menu to choose a clock source. The new clock source is applied immediately. 11.3. Sample Rates Overview The M-32 DA Pro supports the following sample rates: Supported sample rates Single speed 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Double speed 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz... - Page 57 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide MADI 44.1 48 with warning MADI MADI 88.2 96 with warning MADI MADI 176.4 192 with warning MADI MADI 96k 88.2 44.1 warning (no sync) MADI 96k 88.2 warning (no sync) MADI 96k 88.2 88.2...
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Page 58: Number Of Channels
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 11.3.2. Number of Channels The supported number of channels per port or stream at different sample rates is shown in the following table. Supported number of audio channels per stream/port and direction at different sample rates 44.1 kHz... -
Page 59: Effects Of Sample Rate Changes On Existing Routing
11.3.4. Effects of Sample Rate Changes on Existing Routing The M-32 DA Pro saves one routing table per preset, regardless of sample rate. A change of sample rate or MADI frame mode can reduce the number of input and output channels available for routing. This does not alter the routing table. -
Page 60: Annex
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 12. Annex Trademarks and Copyright All trademarks, registered or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. RME is a registered trademark of RME Intelligent Audio Solutions. SyncCheck, SteadyClock, ICC, Intelligent Clock Control and Digiface are trademarks of RME Intelligent Audio Solutions. -
Page 61: Message Types
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide 12.1.2. Message Types Value Name Request value Set value Value response Request Value Format: F0 00 20 0D 32 (bank no. / dev ID) 10 F7 This string triggers a complete dump of all value response data bytes including the level meter data. - Page 62 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide No. Name Val. Data bytes Val. Resp. level ch 17 (see below) level ch 18 (see below) level ch 19 (see below) level ch 20 (see below) level ch 21 ...
- Page 63 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide No. Name (Bit) Value settings byte 1 MSB / 7 madi input: 0 = BNC, 1 = opt madi frame: 0 = 48k, 1 = 96k ...
- Page 64 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide No. Name (Bit) Value info byte 2 MSB / 7 WCK lock WCK Input 192k WCK Input 96k ...
- Page 65 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide No. Name (Bit) Value MSB / processor temperature in °C, binary value 0..127 (temperature) (temperature) (temperature) (temperature) ...
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Page 66: Glossary
RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide Glossary 96k frame MADI sources with a sample rate of 88.2kHz or 96kHz can be configured to use the so-called 96k frame. If this frame is used, a sample rate of 88.2 or 96 kHz can be detected on the receiver side automatically. -
Page 67: Regulatory Compliance
Responsible Party in USA: Synthax United States, 6600 NW 16th Street, Suite 10, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33313 T.:754.206.4220 Trade Name: RME, Model Number: M-32 DA Pro 12.2.3. Note on Disposal According to the guide line RL2002/96/EG (WEEE – Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), valid for all european countries, this product has to be recycled at the end of its lifetime. - Page 68 RME M-32 DA Pro User’s Guide For this the device has to be sent free to the door to: Scheck Audio GmbH, 3. Industriestr. 5, 68804 Altlussheim, Germany. Shipments not prepaid will be rejected and returned on the original sender’s costs.