RME Audio MADIface XT II User Manual

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MADIface XT II

Channels Galore!

USB 3 / USB 2.0 Digital I/O System

24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio

192 Channels Triple MADI Interface

AES/EBU I/O

2 + 4 Channels Analog I/O

196 x 198 Matrix Router

3 x MIDI embedded in MADI

1 x MIDI I/O

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Page 1 User Guide MADIface XT II Channels Galore! USB 3 / USB 2.0 Digital I/O System 24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio 192 Channels Triple MADI Interface AES/EBU I/O 2 + 4 Channels Analog I/O 196 x 198 Matrix Router...
Page 2 (see warranty statement on page 118). Proper Use The MADIface XT II is a digital interface for professional audio applications for use with CE ap- proved class B computers. To comply with the European CE standard, the MADIface XT II must be used with CE approved Class B computers.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
15.3 Supported Sample Rates ........33 15.4 Channel Count under Core Audio ......33 15.5 Various Information ..........34 Using multiple MADIface XT ........34 DIGICheck NG Mac ..........35 Hotline – Troubleshooting ........36 User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 4 Examples 24.1 2/4-Channel AD/DA-Converter ......55 24.2 2-Channel Mic Preamp ........55 24.3 194-Channel Monitor Mixer ........55 24.4 Analog and Digital Inserter ........55 24.5 3-Port MADI Router with Monitoring ....56 User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 5 28.4 Operation ............. 91 28.5 Standard MIDI Control ......... 92 28.6 Stand-alone MIDI Control ........93 28.7 Loopback Detection ..........95 28.8 OSC (Open Sound Control) ......... 95 DAW Mode ............... 95 TotalMix Remote ............. 96 User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 6 30.5 DS – Double Speed ........... 113 30.6 QS – Quad Speed ..........114 30.7 SteadyClock ............115 30.8 Terminology ............116 Miscellaneous Accessories ............118 Warranty ..............118 Appendix ..............119 CE / FCC Compliance..........120 User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 8: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the MADIface XT II. This unique audio system is the premier solution to transfer analog and huge amonts of digital audio channels directly to a computer from practically any source. Numerous unique features, well thought-out configuration dialogs, an industry-lead-...
Page 9: First Usage - Quick Start
Watch the display for further information. The rear panel of the MADIface XT II has two balanced analog outputs, word clock I/O, MADI coaxial I/O, two MADI optical I/O, USB 3 port (compatible to USB 2), MIDI/AES I/O D-sub for breakout cable, the power socket and a power switch.
Page 10: Quick Start
The Settings dialog in Windows and Mac OS X includes a more detailed analysis of the input signal state. The digital outputs of the MADIface XT II provide AES/EBU (SPDIF compatible) and MADI signals at the corresponding ports. They can be set up in different ways in the menu SETUP/REV, Op- tions, MADI Settings, or the driver’s Settings dialog.
Page 11: Menu And Navigation
Hardware/Diagnosis, Interface Mode. 5.3 Menu and Navigation The MADIface XT II has a simple and clear menu structure, for fast and efficient operation directly at the device. In most cases, however, all settings will be done via the Settings dialog and TotalMix FX of the host computer.
Page 13: Driver Installation And Operation - Windows
User's Guide MADIface XT II Driver Installation and Operation - Windows User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 14: Hardware, Driver And Firmware
Start rmeinstaller.exe and follow the instructions of the installer. After installation connect com- puter and MADIface XT II using a USB 2 or USB 3.0 cable. Windows detects the new hardware as MADIface XT II and installs the drivers automatically.
Page 15: Configuring The Madiface Xt
DSP FX symbol in the Task Bar's system tray The hardware of the MADIface XT II offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions and options which affect how the card operates. The Settings dialog includes options for: ...
Page 16 3. The channel count is reduced to 2+4+64 channels (AES, 4 x analog, one MADI port). All the data routed and mixed to MADI port 1 is sent to MADI port 2/3 as well. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 17 RME’s exclusive SyncCheck technology provides an easy to use check and display of the current clock status. The clock state column indicates whether no signal (No Lock), a valid signal (Lock) or a valid and synchronous signal (Sync) is present at each of the digital inputs. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 18: Option Wdm Devices
Sound requires the device to have the Speaker property. See next page. Again the checkbox All to the right allows for a quick check/uncheck of all devices. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 19 After leaving the dialog with OK the WDM devices are reloaded so Windows sees their new properties. In the Sound - Playback - Configure control panel, a 2-channel device now appears for stereo and a 7.1 device for multichannel User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 20: Operation And Usage
8. Operation and Usage 8.1 Playback In the audio application being used, the MADIface XT II must be selected as output device. This can often be found in the Options, Preferences or Settings menus under Playback Device, Audio Devices, Audio etc.
Page 21: Multi-Client Operation
8.3 Multi-client Operation RME audio interfaces support multi-client operation. Several programs can be used at the same time. The formats ASIO and WDM can even be used on the same playback channels simultane- ously.
Page 22: Digital Recording
Word Clock input, but Win- dows audio had been set to 44100 Hz before. The red colour of the text label signals the error condition, and prompts the user to set 44.1 kHz manually as sample rate. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 23: Operation Under Asio
Start the ASIO software and select ASIO MADIface USB as the audio I/O device. MADIface XT supports ASIO Direct Monitoring (ADM). Its MIDI I/Os can be used with both MME MIDI and DirectMusic MIDI. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 24: Channel Count Under Asio
Cubase/Nuendo have to be changed. At the time of print the option 'Use System Timestamp' should be activated. The MADIface supports both MME MIDI and DirectMusic MIDI. It depends on the used application which one will work better. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 25: Using Multiple Madiface Xt
A newer version for more up-to-date hardware, called DigiCheck NG, is also available. 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 MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 26: Hotline - Troubleshooting
‘Internal’. Windows boot time became much worse since the MADIface XT has been added  Deactivate all WDM devices that are unused in the Settings dialog. If only ASIO is used disable all. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 27: Driver Installation And Operation - Mac Os X
User's Guide MADIface XT II Driver Installation and Operation – Mac OS X User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 28: Driver And Flash Update
13. Driver and Flash Update 13.1 Driver Installation After the MADIface XT II has been connected to the computer and switched on install the drivers matching your current macOS. RME is constantly improving the drivers. Please download the latest drivers from the RME website at http://rme.to/downloads.
Page 29: Configuring The Madiface Xt
The word clock output signal usually equals the current sample rate. Selecting Single Speed causes the output signal to always stay within the range of 32 kHz to 48 kHz. So at 96 kHz and 192 kHz sample rate, the output word clock is 48 kHz. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 30 (this behaviour is called AutoSync). If none is available then the internal clock is used. The current clock source is displayed as Current Clock. Shows the current USB transmission mode (USB2, USB3) and their transmission errors (CRC error). See chapter 40.3. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 31 32, 16 or 8. The change is performed in real-time, but many apps require a restart to correctly recognize the changed state and to record and play back flawless audio again. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 32: Clock Modes - Synchronization
In practice, SyncCheck provides the user with an easy way of checking whether all digital devices connected to the system are properly configured. With SyncCheck, finally anyone can master this common source of error, previously one of the most complex issues in the digital studio world. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 33: Mac Os X Faq
MADI3: 125 to 124 MADI3: 125 to 156 MADI3: 33 to 48 Analog 1/2: 193/194 Analog 1/2: 193/194 Analog 1/2: 193/194 AES: 195/196 AES: 195/196 AES: 195/196 Phones: 197/198 Phones: 197/198 Phones: 197/198 User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 34: Various Information
Drivers for older operating systems that support the original MADIface XT also recognize the MADIface XT II. However, the XT II requires a newer TotalMix FX, version 1.95 or higher. This app can be downloaded individually from the RME website and replaced manually after the driver installation.
Page 35: Digicheck Ng Mac
 Completely multi-client. Open as many measurement windows as you like, on any channels 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 MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 36: Hotline - Troubleshooting
The USB cable is not, or not correctly inserted into the socket  The E-PCIe cable is not genuine. We have seen (not Molex) cables with connectors having too long screws. This caused the connectors to become loose and subsequently fail. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 38: Front Panel Controls
By turning encoder 2 the pages Clock, MIDI Sources, General Settings and Digital Routing are shown. The arrow under the 2 indicates that pressing encoder 2 the corresponding page is entered, and settings can be changed then. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 39: Menu Keys Mic/Gain And Mix
Sets the level of the signal sent to the FX bus which feeds Echo and Reverb effect. M/S-Proc Activates M/S processing within the stereo channel. Monaural in- formation is sent to the left channel, stereo information to the right. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 40 Balance Adjustable from -1 (left) through 0 (middle) to +1 (right). Greyed out on mono channels FX Return Amount of Reverb/Echo mixed to the current output. Parameters are the same as with volume. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 41: Setup Menu
Word Clock Always Single Speed. Choices are On or Off. WCK Term. Word clock termination for the word clock input – On or Off. These options are explained in detail in chapter 19.6. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 42 TotalMix window (selection in the device: To- talMix. Selection in TotalMix FX: Toggle TotalMix Windows). Note: Some offline functions also control the display in TotalMix FX automatically, for example Mute and Dim. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 43 Activates Dim on the Main output. Recall Volume Stores a volume value which can be is called by the Recall button on the external remote (ARC). These options are explained in detail in chapter 25.4. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 44: Setups Menu
WCK Always Single Speed If this option is set to Off, the MADIface XT II follows the incoming word clock signal, from 32 kHz to 192 kHz. At the same time, the device outputs word clock in the range 32 kHz to 192 kHz, depending on the sample rate.
Page 46: Analog Inputs / Outputs
 Gain of all channels is set to a rather high value, e.g. 60 dB. Then a rehearsal with maximum acoustic level is performed. Thereafter AutoSet is switched off.  As above, with AutoSet permanently active. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 47: Balanced Line Outputs
When used unbalanced the maximum output level is 6 dB lower. 20.5 Line - Headphones MADIface XT II offers a hi-quality analog monitor output on the front, via 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS jack. Two discrete hardware output levels are available (setting in TotalMix Output Channel Settings, Level, High or Low).
Page 48: Digital Inputs And Outputs
 Audio use  No Copyright, Copy permitted  Format Professional or Consumer  Category General, Generation not indicated  2-Channel, No Emphasis  Aux Bits Audio use, 24 Bit  Origin: MAXT User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 49: Midi
Pin assignment of the 9-pin D-type connector, breakout cable MIDI / AES Name Name Name MIDI In (4) AES Out + MIDI Out (5) MIDI Out (4) AES In - AES In + MIDI In (5) AES Out - User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 50: Word Clock
Thanks to a low impedance, but short circuit proof output, the MADIface XT delivers 4 Vpp to 75 Ohms. For wrong termination with 2 x 75 Ohms (37.5 Ohms), there are still 3.2 Vpp fed into the network. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 51: Technical Description And Background
This is especially true when extracting the word clock out of a MADI signal. Caused by the MADI format itself, such a signal will have around 80 ns of jitter, which is reduced to about 1 ns by SteadyClock. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 52: Cables And Termination
BNC jack. This message has the same meaning as the green status display, but appears on the monitor, i.e. the user can check immediately whether a valid word clock signal is present and is currently being used. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 54: Operation And Usage
Additionally an internal memory allows for the permanent storage of six different states of the unit. Therefore the MADIface XT II is able to operate fully stand-alone, without any connected computer. In stand-alone operation it can transform into to- tally different devices by the simple click of a button.
Page 55: Arc Options
Standalone ARC Volume. Deactivates all keys. Only the encoder wheel works, with a fixed as- signment to Main Volume. This option is also a safety function in case the ARC USB is connected to the MADIface XT II, but operated online (with computer). When the system goes offline (computer removed, sleep state…) the functions on the keys change, because online mode changed to stand-alone mode.
Page 56: 3-Port Madi Router With Monitoring
The Matrix in TotalMix enables you to route and link all inputs and outputs completely freely. All the above functionalities are even available simultaneously, can be mixed and combined in many ways. Simply said: the MADIface XT is a perfect digital routing matrix! User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 58: Routing And Monitoring
 The level meter of inputs and playback channels are connected pre-fader, to be able to visually monitor where a signal is currently present. The level meters of the hardware’s outputs are connected post-fader, thus displaying the actual output level. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 60: The User Interface
The input (monitoring) and playback (DAW software) audio signals are now available at that very output, which can be verified immediately from the level meters reacting accordingly. The following chapters explain step by step all functions of the user interface. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 61: The Channel
The arrow symbol at the bottom minimizes the channel width to that of the level meters. Another click maximizes it again. A mouse click with held Ctrl key causes all channels to the right to en- large and minimize at once. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 62 FX. On a playback channel Copy, Paste and Clear the playback mix are available. On an output channel Copy and Mirror functionality for the current submix and copying of the FX settings is offered. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 63: Settings
Phase L. Inverts the phase of the left channel by 180°. Phase R. Inverts the phase of the right channel by 180°. Note: Width, MS Proc, Phase L and Phase R affect all routings of the respective channel. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 64: Equalizer
Lo Cut. Activated by the button Lo Cut. The slope of the high-pass filter is adjustable between 6, 12, 18 and 24 dB per octave. The cut-off point (-3 dB) is adjustable between 20 Hz and 500 Hz. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 65 Presets have special names. For example Telephone (LC+EQ) will sound much better when the LC has been activated additionally to the EQ, as the LC is set to an unusual high frequency of 500 Hz here. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 66: Room Eq
Vol.Cal changes the channel output level in the range +3 dB to -24 dB, in steps of 0.1 dB. Quick Configuration Tips Gain to 0 dB: Ctrl - left mouse button. Any parameter values: Double-click and type in the value. Quick adjustment via mouse or mouse wheel: Hold down Shift. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 67: Dynamics
Preset. Includes the same functions as described on the previous page for the Equalizer. The names of the Factory Presets make clear whether Com- pressor, Auto Level or both (C+A) have to be switched on. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 68: Section Control Room
(Speaker 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 out- puts. The setting Cue/PFL to also controls the PFL monitoring. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 69: The Control Strip
Fader. A Shift-click on a fader adds the fader to the temporary fader group. All faders now marked yellow are ganged, and move simultaneously in a relative way. The temporary fader group is deleted by a click on the F symbol. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 70: View Options
 2 Row. Switches the mixer view to 2 rows. Hardware Inputs and Software Playbacks are placed side by side. This view saves a lot of space, especially in height.  Names. Display of the original names of channels when they had been renamed by the user. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 71: 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 MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 72: Channel Layout - Layout Presets
A more complex setup would be to only show all channels of the drum section, the horn section or the violins. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 73: Scroll Location Markers
 2. Marker number 2. See 1 for details.  Arrow to the right. A left mouse click let the channels scroll the last one, or most right. Scroll location markers are stored in the Workspace. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 74: Reverb And Echo
TotalMix FX comes with factory presets and default values for all reverb types to ensure a fast setup time and quick results. Please take the time to experiment with them with different signals and different settings, to learn how different they can sound and can be used. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 75 High Damp. Sets the treble damping over time for the reverb signal. In principle, this is a low- pass filter like High Cut. Because of the operation principle of this reverb it shows a slightly differ- ent behaviour. Adjustable from 5 kHz up to 20 kHz. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 76 Reverb  Reset: Resets the Reverb or Echo  Rename: The Presets 1 to 16 can be re- named. The changes will be shown in both lists Recall and Save to. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 77: Preferences
This can lead to positive values, with the display limited to +6 dB. In case the option Compressor/Expander is deactivated this option is also not available, there- fore grayed out. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 78: Store Settings For All Users
TotalMix as desired and exit it (right mouse click on the symbol in the notification area), then change the file attribute. Mac Current User: user/Library/Application Support/RME TotalMix FX Mac All Users: /Library/Application Support/RME TotalMix FX User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 79: 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 MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 80: 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 MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 81: 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 fad- ers might not work as smooth as expected. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 82: Aux Devices
For the remote to work the XTC’s currently used MIDI I/Os have to be set to Control. More details are found in the manual of the OctaMic XTC. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 83: 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 Workspace from the Workspace Quick Select feature (hotkey W). User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 84: Menu Options
 Set inputs mono / outputs stereo (ADM). Preferred setup for best ASIO Direct Monitoring compatibility. In most cases mono hardware outputs will break ADM. Mono inputs are in most cases compatible. If not wrong panning might occur. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 85: Menu Window
Together with the 2 Row mode these options give a lot of different window sizes that suit all monitors and resolutions currently existing. Hide Control Strip. Shifts the Control Strip out of the visible area to gain more space for other elements. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 86: The Matrix
View options, as they don’t make sense here. Instead the button Mono Mode lets you decide whether all the actions performed in the Matrix are valid for two channels or just one. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 87: Tips And Tricks
Clear Submix. As TotalMix FX includes an unlimited undo the delete process can be undone without any prob- lem. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 88: Copy And Paste Everywhere
The block diagram shows how the software's input signal is played back, and fed back from the Hardware Output to the software input. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 89: Ms Processing
Under Windows TotalMix FX supports command line options. Appending the file name of a work- space loads it. Example: TotalMixFX.exe path\startworkspace.tmws. For automated loading, the parameter /nc can be used to suppress the confirmation dialog of loading the workspace. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 90: Midi Remote Control
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 MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 91: 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 MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 92: Standard 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 MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 93: Stand-Alone Midi Control
1 to 16, B3 0C nn for Echo preset 1 to 16 28.6 Stand-Alone MIDI Control When not connected to a computer, the MADIface XT II can be controlled directly via MIDI. The stand-alone MIDI control mode is activated in the unit’s menu Options - Hardware/Diagnosis, Standalone MIDI.
Page 94 Loading the Setups stored in the device enables a quick configuration change of the UFX. With this any possible operation state can be activated by the push of a button at any time. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 95: Loopback Detection
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  All FX (EQ, Dynamics, Echo, Reverb)  Mute and Solo  Cue / PFL User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 96: Totalmix Remote
TotalMix Remote is a remote control for TotalMix FX v1.50 and up, to control the hardware mixer 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 97 • 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/download/tmfx_win_remote.zip Remote Mac http://www.rme-audio.de/download/tmfx_mac_remote.zip iPad From the Apple App Store, search for 'TotalMix Remote'. This app is free. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 100: General
CC firmware is loaded. The natively available features will be limited in comparison to those provided by the RME driver for the MADIface XT II. For example there will be no hardware settings, no (Total) Mix and no settings for the effects.
Page 101: Operation
CC notification in the USB field of the display. Audio playback will automatically be performed by the MADIface XT II, using MADI channels 1/2. If the CC routing Aux All 1/2 is acti- vated, also on the analog outputs 1/2 and the headphone output.
Page 102: Class Compliant Under Windows And Macos
33.2 Class Compliant Mode under Windows and macOS The USB 2 Class Compliant mode of the MADIface XT II (22 channels playback) is compatible to Windows 11. The USB 3 Class Compliant mode of the MADIface XT II is currently not compatible to Windows.
Page 103: Supported Inputs And Outputs
(volume, EQ, dynamics, FX return). The MADIface XT II (and with it the iPad) will be synchronized to an external digital sample rate if there is a valid digital input signal. With a wrong sample rate heavy audio noise will occur.
Page 104: Setups
Further examples would be activating reverb/echo, or temporary monitoring of the input signal. Very comfortable is the use of the Advanced Remote USB, as its buttons can load the Setups 1 to 6 directly User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 106: Technical Specifications
 Output impedance: 150 Ohm DA, Phones 3/4 As DA Line Out, but:  Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced  Output impedance: 1 Ohm  Output level at 0 dBFS: +7 dBu User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 107: Digital Inputs
 Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz  S/MUX / 96k Frame: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz  S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 108: Digital
 Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F)  Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing  Included power supply: Internal switching PSU, 100 - 240 V AC, 2 A, 24 Watts User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 109: Technical Background
2 km. Single mode allows for much longer distances, but it uses a completely different fibre (8 µm). By the way, due to the wave-length of the light being used (1300 nm) the optical signal is invisible to the human eye. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 110: Lock And Synccheck
RME's digital receivers operate buffered, and together with TotalMix and the output via the transmitter cause a typical delay of 3 samples. At 44.1 kHz this equals about 68 µs (0.000068 s), and about 15µs at 192 kHz. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 111 2 ms. Low Latency! The MADIface XT II uses AD and DA converters with an innovative digital filter, causing a delay of only a few samples. With 5 samples AD and 6 samples DA the delay caused by the conversion is only about a quarter of previous generations.
Page 112: Usb Audio
Then, to make the XT work at all, isochronous mode must be used (but is still prone to clicks and drop-outs). To make the standard mode available as reference, firmware ver- sions higher than 160 enable the activation of the isochronous mode in the Settings dialog. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 113: Ds - Double Speed
MADI channels. This reduces the available channel count from 64 to 32. As the transmission of double rate signals with 48K Frame is done at standard sample rate (Single Speed), the MADI ports still operate at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 114: Qs - Quad Speed
MADI channels. This reduces the available channel count from 64 to 16. As the transmission of quad rate signals with 48K Frame is done at standard sample rate (Single Speed), the MADI ports still operate at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 115: Steadyclock
The cleaned and jitter-freed signal can be used as reference clock for any application, without any problem. The signal processed by SteadyClock is of course not only used internally, but also available at all outputs. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 116: Terminology
Frame using S/MUX: the receiver can detect the real (double) sample rate on its own and imme- diately. With 48K Frame and S/MUX, the user has to set up the correct sample rate in all involved devices manually. User's Guide MADIface XT II © RME...
Page 118: Accessories
40. Accessories RME offers several optional components. Additionally parts of the MADIface XT II, like the special breakout cable, are available separately. Part Number Description BOAESMIDI AES/MIDI breakout cable MADI0.5S MADI Optical Cable, Simplex, 0.5 m (1.6 ft) MADI1S MADI Optical Cable, Simplex, 1 m (3.3 ft) MADI3D MADI Optical Cable, Duplex, 3 m (9.9 ft)
Page 119: Appendix
In case a disposal of electronic waste is not possible, the recycling can also be done by IMM electronics GmbH, manufacturer of the MADIface XT II. For this the device has to be sent free to the door to: IMM electronics GmbH Leipziger Straße 32...
Page 120: Ce / Fcc Compliance
Synthax United States, 6600 NW 16th Street, Suite 10, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33313 T.:754.206.4220 Trade Name: RME, Model Number: MADIface XT II 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.

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