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- Page 1 AD/DA Converter M-1610 Pro 16-Channel A/D, 10-Channel D/A Converter with ADAT, AVB, MADI User´s Guide...
- Page 2 RME M-1610 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-1610 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. CAUTION General Safety Information Read read the following safety information thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for later reference. -
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-1610 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-1610 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-1610 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-1610 Pro User’s Guide 3. Hardware Section 3.4, “Standby Switch” Section 3.6, “Headphone Output” Section 3.7, “Control Section” Section 3.15, “Word Clock” Section 3.13, “ADAT Outputs” Section 3.12, “MADI Coaxial and SFP” Section 3.10, “Analog Line Output Connectors” Section 3.9, “Analog Line Input Connectors”... -
Page 11: Hardware Specifications
3.3. Power On The M-1610 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-1610 Pro: 1. Ensure either or both power inlets are properly connected to a power source. -
Page 12: Standby Switch
RME M-1610 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: Headphone Output
3.6. Headphone Output The M-1610 Pro features a stereo headphone output, 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS on the front panel. It can also function as a dual mono unbalanced output (13 dBu) and as a mono balanced line level output (19 dBu). -
Page 14: Power Supplies
Rotate the encoder to temporarily bypass this mode and show the display. 3.8. Power Supplies The M-1610 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. They are short-circuit-proof, have an integrated line-filter, are fully regulated against voltage fluctuations, and suppress mains interference. -
Page 15: Analog Line Output Connectors
(ground), to avoid noise from the unconnected pin 3 input. 3.10. Analog Line Output Connectors The rear of the M-1610 Pro features a 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: Ad Converter Specifications
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide When set to +24, analog inputs comply with RP 155:2014 - SMPTE Recommended Practice. 3.11.1. AD Converter Specifications Line In 1-16: • Resolution: 24 bit • Input level switchable per channel +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu @ 0 dBFS •... -
Page 17: Madi Coaxial And Sfp
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide 3.12. MADI Coaxial and SFP The rear of the M-1610 Pro features coaxial and SFP MADI (AES10-2003) I/O. Each input receives up to 64 audio channels. Auto Input (see Section 9.2.2, “Connecting Two Identical MADI Signals for Redundancy”) can be activated to treat both inputs as one. -
Page 18: Adat Outputs
The factory preset does not route any signal to ADAT outputs. 3.14. Network Connection On the rear of the M-1610 Pro, two RJ45 connectors labeled NET (PRI) and NET (SEC) provide ethernet connectivity. The supported link speed is 1 Gb/s for AVB. -
Page 19: Word Clock
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide • remote status/control with HTTP over IP routed networks. The current link state is also shown on the display of the M-1610 Pro. Two network port icons on the standby screen reveal the following states:... -
Page 20: Usb 2.0 Type B Jack
3.16. USB 2.0 Type B Jack The USB jack at the rear of the M-1610 Pro provides an alternative connection method for web remote control when a network connection is not available. When connecting the M-1610 Pro with a standard ("printer") USB 2.0 cable to a current Microsoft Windows™... -
Page 21: Mounting The Rack Adapter Brackets
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide 3.17. Mounting the Rack Adapter Brackets When the device should be mounted in a 19" rack, the rack adapter brackets must be mounted first. Mount each bracket with two screws using a Philips PH-1 screwdriver. -
Page 22: Accessories
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide 4. Accessories RME offers several optional components for the M-1610 Pro: Part Number Description Analog breakout cables AI25-8XPro3 Analog breakout cable 25-pin D-sub to 8 x XLR female, 3 m (9.9 ft) AI25-8XPro5 Analog breakout cable 25-pin D-sub to 8 x XLR female, 5 m (16.4 ft) -
Page 23: Avb Connectivity
To start device identification with the web remote: 1. Open the M-1610 Pro web remote in a browser (see Section 8.5.1, “Finding the Device on a Network”) 2. Press the identify icon. The display of the controlled device will show a notification. -
Page 24: Changing The Device Name
Audio Format (AAF). Additionally, they may support the Clock Reference Format (CRF), which contains only clock information, but no audio. The M-1610 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 25: Avb Network Latency
The M-1610 Pro offers a freely adjustable presentation time offset for each output stream. In AVB networks, the latency is always specified by the talker and guaranteed by the ... - Page 26 RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide To adjust the presentation time offset: 1. Connect the device by USB or network cable and open the web remote. 2. Open one of the outgoing AVB Ports. 3. Select the configuration within the AVB output port to open the outgoing stream settings.
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Page 27: Quick Start (Madi)
RME M-1610 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 28 RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide done! 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 29: 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-1610 Pro. The general terms of business drawn up by the distributor apply at all times. -
Page 30: Support Contacts
RME M-1610 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 31: State Section
RME M-1610 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 32: 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-1610 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 33: 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-1610 Pro. 8.2. Presets | 28... -
Page 34: Loading Factory Default Settings
STATE section. 8.3. Device Lock The M-1610 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 35 RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide In order to lock the device, proceed with the following steps: 1. Open the lock tab in the STATE section (see Section 2.3, “Use of the Display and Encoder”). 2. (optional) Set Code: enter a four to six digit code with the encoder.
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Page 36: Unlocking The Device
The device can only be locked and unlocked at the front panel. These controls are not accessible remotely. 8.4. Front Panel Illumination The M-1610 Pro front panel consistst of: • A ring illumination around the standby switch that shows the overall state of the device. • A display with standby screen that shows categorized warnings. - Page 37 RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide To turn off illumination on the device: 1. Open the visual feedback tab in the STATE section. 2. Change any of the following: a. Power to off to turn off the standby switch ring illumination.
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Page 38: Changing The Meters To Peak Or Rms Mode
RME M-1610 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 39: Persistent Clipping Notifications And Peak Hold
RME M-1610 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. 3. Push the Peak or RMS button in the global metering settings. -
Page 40: Metering Of Digital Input Signals
8.5. Remote Control Overview The M-1610 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 41: Web Remote
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide 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-1610 Pro the following IP address: http://172.20.0.1 Only one of the following products can be connected to the host computer via USB at a ... - Page 42 RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide Due to the amount of features, the web remote manual has been separated from this manual. A link to download the current manual can be found on the RME website and in the Settings section of the web remote.
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Page 43: Device Information
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide Section 9.1, “Analog Inputs” Section 10, “OUTPUT Section” 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. -
Page 44: Input Section
9.1. Analog Inputs The line level inputs of the M-1610 Pro accept levels of up to +24 dBu. Each individual channel has its own line level setting of +13/+19/+24 dBu which can also be adjusted remotely. Additionally, the AD converters can be globally set to standby (mute). -
Page 45: Madi Input
3. Press one of the buttons for +13 dBu, +19 dBu or +24 dBu below the selection. The selected value is shown within the level meter. 9.2. MADI Input The M-1610 Pro accepts up to two MADI signals, one electrical (BNC input) and one optical via SFP option (LC input). To connect a MADI signal: 1. -
Page 46: Connecting Two Identical Madi Signals For Redundancy
and LOCK states are evaluated to confirm the current input state. It is therefore possible to send two different signals to the M-1610 Pro as long as they are in sync. To create MADI redundancy: 1. Switch on "enable MADI redundancy" in the coaxial tab of the INPUT section. The port will be renamed to MADI Auto Input. -
Page 47: Avb Input Streams
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide 9.3. AVB Input Streams The AVB streams received by the M-1610 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-1610 Pro does not include an AVDECC Controller. - Page 48 RME M-1610 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 49: Output Section
Example: In the OUTPUT section, MADI Optical 1-12 is chosen as source for AVB Stream 2. The M-1610 Pro is clock master, but the incoming MADI signal is not correctly synchronized. This causes a warning in the INPUT section. -
Page 50: 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-1610 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 51: Adjusting The Output Line Level
RME M-1610 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 52: Mute Analog Outputs
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide 10.2.2. Mute Analog Outputs To mute an individual output channel on the device: 1. Open the Analog Output Configuration tab in the OUTPUT section 2. Initially, the cursor will highlight all output channels. Press the encoder, then rotate the encoder to move the cursor to the channel that should be muted. -
Page 53: Muting The Phones Output
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide To adjust the headphone volume on the device: 1. Press the PHONES Button above the headphone output. 2. Rotate the encoder to adjust the gain. To separate the left and right headphone channels: 1. Open the phones configuration by pressing the PHONES button above the headphone output. -
Page 54: Using Phones Out As A Balanced Line Output
10.3. MADI Outputs The MADI outputs of the M-1610 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 55: 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-1610 Pro must be ... -
Page 56: Madi Port Mirroring
10.4. AVB Output Streams The AVB streams leaving the M-1610 Pro are described as "output streams". In this case, the device acts as a talker. The talker defines the presentation time and therefore the latency across the network. This is set per default to 2 ms. -
Page 57: Change Avb Output Stream Size And Format
RME M-1610 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 58: Clock Section
11.2. Master Clock In its default state, the M-1610 Pro uses an internal clock signal (master). This means that any connected device must synchronize to it (slave). Alternatively, one of the digital inputs (word clock, MADI optical, MADI coaxial, and each of the four AVB streams) can be chosen as clock reference. - Page 59 RME M-1610 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 60: Selecting A Master Clock
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide 11.2.1. Selecting a Master Clock 11.3. Sample Rates Overview The M-1610 Pro supports the following sample rates: Supported sample rates Single speed 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Double speed 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Quad speed 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz If the device is clock master, these rates always correspond to the actual sample rate used. -
Page 61: Number Of Channels
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide MADI 96k 176.4 warning (no sync) MADI 96k warning (no sync) Word Clock 44.1 44.1 44.1 Word Clock 44.1 44.1 (with warning) Word Clock 44.1, 88.2 88.2 88.2 Word Clock 44.1, 88.2 88.2 with warning Word Clock 44.1, 88.2, 176.4... -
Page 62: Selecting A Sample Rate
11.3.4. Effects of Sample Rate Changes on Existing Routing The M-1610 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 63: Set Word Clock Output To Single Speed
RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide 11.4. Set Word Clock Output to Single Speed At sample rates > 48 kHz, it may be necessary to synchronize two devices with a fraction of the actual sample rate: Sample Rate Word Clock Full Speed (default) Word Clock Single Speed (option) 88.2 kHz... -
Page 64: Annex
RME M-1610 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 65: Glossary
RME M-1610 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 66 Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. 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-1610 Pro 61 | 12.1. Regulatory Compliance...
- Page 67 RME M-1610 Pro User’s Guide 12.1.3. 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. In case a disposal of electronic waste is not possible, the recycling can also be done by Scheck Audio GmbH, the manufacturer of this device.