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- Page 1 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...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 .......... - Page 4 23.2 Mapping ..............64 23.3 Setup ..............65 23.4 Operation .............. 65 23.5 MIDI Control ............66 23.6 Loopback Detection ..........67 23.7 OSC (Open Sound Control) ......... 67 DAW Mode..............68 TotalMix Remote............69 User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
- Page 5 27.4 DS – Double Speed ..........77 27.5 QS – Quad Speed ..........78 27.6 SteadyClock ............78 27.7 Terminology ............79 Miscellaneous Accessories ............. 82 Warranty ..............82 Appendix ..............83 Declaration of Conformity ........84 User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
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Page 7: General
User's Guide HDSPe MADI General User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 8: Introduction
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. -
Page 9: Hardware Installation
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. -
Page 10: Internal Connectors
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. -
Page 11: Driver Installation And Operation - Windows
User's Guide HDSPe MADI Driver Installation and Operation - Windows User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 12: Driver And Firmware Driver Installation
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). -
Page 13: Configuring The Hdspe Madi Settings Dialog
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: ... - Page 14 SyncCheck indicates whether there is a valid signal (Lock, No Lock) for each input (Word, MADI, TCO und Sync In), or if there is a valid and synchronous signal (Sync). The current clock source is displayed as Current. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
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Page 15: Settings Dialog - Pitch
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... -
Page 16: Option Wdm Devices
Windows, so it is impossible to find out which one is which. Multichannel devices can be addressed as 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel device. After leaving the dialog with OK the WDM devices are reloaded so Windows sees their new properties. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 17: Tab Global
Apply button. This feature comes in handy if different cards are installed and a spe- cific one of them should always be the first in the ASIO channel list. At the end of the card info line the current firmware version is shown (Revision). User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 18: Clock Modes - Synchronization
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 –... -
Page 19: Operation And Usage Playback
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. -
Page 20: Channel Count Under Wdm
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. -
Page 21: Digital Recording
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. -
Page 22: Operation Under Asio
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. -
Page 23: Known Problems
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. -
Page 24: Digicheck
DIGICheck is free but works only with RME interfaces. It is constantly improved and updated. The latest version is always available on our website www.rme-audio.com, section Downloads / Software. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 25: Driver Installation And Operation - Mac Os X
User's Guide HDSPe MADI Driver Installation and Operation – Mac OS X User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 26: Driver And Flash Update
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). -
Page 27: Configuring The Hdspe Madi
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. - Page 28 SyncCheck indicates whether there is a valid signal (Lock) for the inputs Word Clock, MADI, TCO and Sync In, or if there is a valid and synchronous signal (Sync). The AutoSync Reference display shows the input and frequency of the current sync source. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
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Page 29: Clock Modes - Synchronization
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). -
Page 30: Mac Os X Faq
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. -
Page 31: Various Information
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. -
Page 32: Digicheck
Completely multi-client. Open as many measurement windows as you like, on any chan- nels and inputs or outputs! DIGICheck is constantly updated. The latest version is always available on our website www.rme-audio.com, section Downloads / Software. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 33: Connections
User's Guide HDSPe MADI Connections User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 34: Headphone
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. -
Page 35: Midi
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. -
Page 36: Technical Description And Background
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 –... -
Page 37: Cables And Termination
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. - Page 38 User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
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Page 39: Totalmix Fx
User’s Guide HDSPe MADI TotalMix FX User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 40: Routing And Monitoring
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. - Page 41 User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
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Page 42: The User Interface
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). -
Page 43: The Channels
The arrow symbol at the bottom minimizes the channel width to that of the level meters. Anoth- er click maximizes it again. A mouse click with held Ctrl key causes all channels to the right to enlarge and minimize at once. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... - Page 44 Clear, Copy input and Paste the input mix. On a playback channel Copy, Paste and Clear the playback mix are available. On an output channel Copy and Mirror function- ality for the current submix is offered. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
- Page 45 Main Out, or any of the Phones outputs (option Assign – Cue/PFL to in the Control Room section). With this any hard- ware output can be controlled and listened to through the monitoring output very conveniently. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
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Page 46: Section Control Room
B, and up to four Phones outs. The output for the Cue signal, which is usually Main, can also be set to one of four Phones outputs. The setting Cue/PFL to also controls the PFL monitoring. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 47: The Control Strip
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. -
Page 48: View Options
Level Meters Post FX. Not available for the HDSPe MADI. RMS. The numerical level display in the channels displays peak or RMS. Show ... -
Page 49: Snapshots - Groups
Instead signals can be muted on specific submixes by the push of a button. A solo group operates exactly like the global solo, signals outside the current routing are not affected. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 50: Channel Layout - Layout Presets
Name (User) column. Editing channel names in this dialog is quick, Enter jumps to the next line. The names of the channels in the Control Room section can only be changed this way. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 51: Scroll Location Markers
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: ... -
Page 52: Preferences
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. -
Page 53: Store For Current User Or All Users
(right mouse click on the symbol in the notification area or Exit), then change the file at- tribute. Paths under macOS X Mac Current User: user/Library/Application Support/RME TotalMix FX Mac All Users: /Library/Application Support/RME TotalMix FX User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 54: Settings
Exclusive Solo/PFL Mode. Only a single Solo or PFL can be active at a time. Activating a different one automatically deactivates the previous one. 2-Row Mode with only Input in first row. The Software Playback channels are shifted to the lower row, beside the Hardware Outputs. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 55: Midi Page
TotalMix level meters in the preferences. Note: When MIDI Out is set to NONE then TotalMix FX can still be controlled by Mackie Control MIDI commands, but the 8-channel block is not marked as remote target. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 56: Osc Page
Number of faders per bank. Available choices are 8 (default), 12, 16, 24, 32 and 48. Note that when working in underperforming networks, especially wireless, a higher number of faders might not work as smooth as expected. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 57: Aux Devices
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,... -
Page 58: Hotkeys And Usage
DIGICheck). The dialog Preferences is opened with F3. Alt-F4 closes the current window. Alt and number keys 1 to 8 (not on the numeric keypad!) will load the corresponding Work- space from the Workspace Quick Select feature (hotkey W). User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 59: Menu Options
In most cases mono hardware outputs will break ADM. Mono inputs are in most cases compatible. If not wrong panning might occur. Total Reset. Playback routing 1:1 with mixdown to Main Out. Switches off all other func- tions. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 60: Menu Window
Green 0.0 dB field. Standard 1:1 routing Dark grey field with number. Shows the current gain value as dB Blue field. This routing is muted Red field. Phase 180° (inverted) Dark grey field. No routing. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 61: Operation
<name> will paste the whole submix and then synchronize it automatically to any future chang- es. The outputs now always send out the same signals, but their main volume (fader) and the EQ settings stay fully independent. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 62: Delete A Submix
TotalMix. Therefore TotalMix can be used to route this input signal to any hardware output. Using the subgroup recording, the input can still be recorded on a different channel. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 63: Ms Processing
Low Cut, Expander, Compressor or Delay. The most basic application is the manipulation of the stereo width: a change of the level of the side channel allows to manipulate the stereo width from mono to stereo up to extended. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 64: Midi Remote Control
Snapshot 1 - 8 select Main Out F10 - F12 select Cue Phones 1 - 3 *Tested with Behringer BCF2000 Firmware v1.07 in Mackie Control emulation for Steinberg mode and with Mackie Control under Mac OS X. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 65: Setup
Mackie compatible remote. Setting the main remote as number 2 and the extender as number 1 will cause the extender to be on the left side. Using this function the remotes will be shown as one fader block and navigate as one. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 66: Midi Control
16 Controller numbers are used: 102 up to 117 (= hex 66 to 75). With these 16 Controllers (= faders) and 4 MIDI channels each per row, up to 64 faders can be controlled per row. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 67: Loopback Detection
An OSC implementation chart can be downloaded from the RME website: http://www.rme-audio.de/downloads/osc_table_totalmix_new.zip RME offers an iPad template for the iOS app TouchOSC (by Hexler, available in the Apple App- Store): http://www.rme-audio.de/downloads/tosc_tm_ipad_template.zip The RME forum hosts further information, templates (iPhone…) and useful user feedback. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 68: Daw Mode
Several useful, advanced features are still available in TotalMix FX in DAW mode: Talkback, External Input Phones definition and handling with Talkback Speaker A / B Mute and Solo Cue / PFL User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 69: Totalmix Remote
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. - Page 70 • State. Is shown in the upper right corner (offline or connected), or the Mac/Windows title bar. Downloads Remote Windows http://www.rme-audio.de/downloads/tmfx_win_remote.zip Remote Mac http://www.rme-audio.de/downloads/tmfx_mac_remote.zip iPad From the Apple App Store, search for 'TotalMix Remote'. This app is free. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
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Page 71: Technical Reference
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Page 72: Technical Specifications
2 x BNC, separated driver stage Max. output voltage: 5 Vpp Output voltage @ 75 Ohm termination: 4.0 Vpp Output impedance: 10 Ohm Frequency range: 28 kHz – 200 kHz User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 73: Digital
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) User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 74: Technical Background
MADI. When connecting to newer SFP modules, opti- cal overloading can occur, as these are often much faster and therefore work with -8 dBm and higher light levels. SFP modules with 155 Mbps are usually FDDI compatible. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... -
Page 75: Lock And Synccheck
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). -
Page 76: Latency And Monitoring
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. -
Page 77: Ds - Double Speed
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. -
Page 78: Qs - Quad Speed
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. -
Page 79: Terminology
Note: All conversions of the described methods are lossless. The existing samples are just spread or re-united between the channels. 48K Frame Most often used MADI format. Supports up to 64 channels at up to 48 kHz. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME... - Page 80 Frame using S/MUX: the receiver can detect the real (double) sample rate on its own and im- mediately. With 48K Frame and S/MUX, the user has to set up the correct sample rate in all involved devices manually. User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME...
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Page 81: Miscellaneous
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Page 82: Accessories
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. -
Page 83: Appendix
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... -
Page 84: Declaration Of Conformity
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.