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.
The package contains drivers for Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10) and Mac OS X x86 (Intel).
RME's high-performance philosophy guarantees maximum system performance by executing as
many functions as possible not in the driver (i.e. the CPU), but directly within the audio hard-
ware.
2. Package Contents
Please check your HDSPe MADI's package contains each of the following:
HDSPe MADI PCI Express card
HDSPe MADI expansion board
Quick Info guide
MIDI breakout cable
Expansion Board ribbon cable (14-conductor)
3. System Requirements
Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X Intel (10.6 or higher)
PCI Express Interface: one free PCI Express slot, 1 Lane, version 1.1
4. Brief Description and Characteristics
All settings can be changed in real-time
Buffer sizes/latencies from 32 up to 8192 samples selectable
32 channels 96 kHz/24 bit record/playback
16 channels 192 kHz/24 bit record/playback
Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
Word clock input and output
TotalMix for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
SyncAlign guarantees sample aligned and never swapping channels
SyncCheck tests and reports the synchronization status of input signals
2 x MIDI I/O, 32 channels high-speed MIDI
DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation
TotalMix: 8192 channel mixer with 42 bit internal resolution
SteadyClock FS: Jitter-immune, super-stable digital clock
1 x stereo analog Line/Headphone Out
Optional Time Code module (TCO) for external Video-/SMPTE synchronization
User's Guide HDSPe MADI © RME
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