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- Page 1 User's Guide ADI-6432 Multichannel Audio Digital Interface SyncAlign SyncCheck Intelligent Clock Control SteadyClock Hi-Precision 24 Bit / 192 kHz 64-Channel Bidirectional Format Converter MADI - AES/EBU Interface MIDI embedded in MADI RS232 embedded in MADI MIDI Remote Control...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
12.2 Remote Controlling the ADI-6432 ......21 12.3 Remote Control Software........22 12.4 RS232 ..............23 Application Examples 13.1 Digital AES/EBU Multicore ........24 13.2 Digital AES/EBU Breakout box ......24 13.3 MADI to MADI Converter ........26 13.4 AES Inserter............26 13.5 MADI Merger............26 User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... - Page 3 15.4 MADI Basics ............37 15.5 SteadyClock............38 Block Diagram............39 MIDI Implementation Chart 17.1 Basic SysEx Format ..........40 17.2 Message Types ........... 40 17.3 MADI Input State – Redundancy Mode ....40 17.4 Table ..............41 User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME...
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
When mounting in a rack, leave some space between this device and others for ventilation. Unauthorized servicing/repair voids warranty. Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer. Read the manual completely. It includes all information necessary to use and operate this device. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 5: General
User's Guide ADI-6432 General User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 6: Introduction
The unique Intelligent Clock Control (ICC) allows for a flexible use with internal clock (44.1 up to 192 kHz), external word clock or the digital input signals. These options are intelligently coupled in a way typical for RME, and easy to apply thanks to a clear and easily understandable display of the Lock and Sync states. -
Page 7: First Usage - Quick Start
Speed. The big LED display, AES INPUT STATE, shows the presence of a valid input signal separately for each AES input. RME's exclusive SyncCheck indicates via flashing LEDs if one of these inputs is locked, but not synchronous to the chosen clock reference. - Page 8 ADI-6432 operate in the range of 100V to 240V AC. It is short- circuit-proof, has an integrated line filter, is fully regulated against voltage fluctuations, and sup- presses mains interference. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME...
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Page 9: Quick Start
LOCK KEYS allows to switch off all buttons. This way the ADI-6432 can be secured against accidental operating errors. The ADI-6432 remembers all settings before switching off, and sets them automatically when switching on the next time. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 10: Accessories
5. Accessories RME offers several optional components for the ADI-6432: Digital Breakout Cables, one side 25-pin D-sub, the other side split to 4 x XLR male + 4 x XLR female. For addressing all 32 AES I/Os eight cables are required. -
Page 11: Warranty
All entries in this User’s Guide have been thoroughly checked, however no guarantee for cor- rectness can be given. RME cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect informa- tion provided throughout this manual. Lending or copying any part or the complete manual or its contents as well as the software belonging to it is only possible with the written permission from RME. - Page 12 For this the device has to be sent free to the door to: IMM Elektronik GmbH Leipziger Straße 32 D-09648 Mittweida Germany Shipments not prepaid will be rejected and returned on the original sender's costs. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME...
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Page 13: Usage And Operation
User's Guide ADI-6432 Usage and Operation User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 14: Front Panel Controls Madi Input
The AUDIO LEDs light up as soon as the digital signal carries information other than digital zero. The channel doesn't matter. So there is only one channel of audio information necessary for the LED to light up. The amount of level is not indicated. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 15: Clock
The button REMOTE is used to select the source of the MIDI remote control commands, and also the destination for the ADI-6432's request replies. The standard MIDI ports or the MADI input and output can be chosen. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 16: Inputs
AES outputs! Pinout of the D-sub connector, Inputs Signal 1/2+ 1/2- 3/4+ 3/4- 5/6+ 5/6- 7/8+ 7/8- D-Sub GND is connected to pins 2, 5, 8, 11, 16, 19, 22, 25. Pin 13 is not connected. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 17: Outputs
AES – the CLOCK AES LED lights up. Deactivation: during power-on press and hold the button REMOTE – the REMOTE DIN LED lights up. The currently active mode is shown during display of the firmware version (after switching on the unit) by the LEDs mentioned above. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 18: Word Clock
As soon as a valid signal is detected, the WCK LED is constantly lit, otherwise it is flashing. Thanks to RME's Signal Adaptation Circuit, the word clock input still works correctly even with heavily mis-shaped, dc-prone, too small or overshoot-prone signals. Thanks to automatic signal centering, 300 mV (0.3V) input level is sufficient in principle. -
Page 19: Technical Description And Background
22 MHz from a slow word clock of 44.1 kHz is no problem anymore. Additionally, jitter on the input signal is highly rejected, so that even in real world usage the re-gained clock signal is of highest quality. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 20: Cables And Termination
T-adapter, but to use the ADI-6432's word clock output instead. Thanks to SteadyClock, the input signal will both be freed from jitter and - in case of loss or drop out – be held at the last valid frequency. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 21: Midi And Rs232
Technically every single MADI channel includes several additional bits, containing various in- formation (Channel Status). RME use the usually unused User Bit of channel 56 (channel 28 in 96k frame mode), to transmit MIDI data invisibly within MADI, ensuring full compatibility. -
Page 22: Remote Control Software
12.3 Remote Control Software A free remote software for Windows and Mac OS X can be downloaded from the RME website. It can use any existing MIDI port within the system to perform remote control and status re- quests of any number of supported RME units via a simple mouse click. Most appealing is the combination with a HDSP(e) MADI, offering a direct control of the ADI-6432 via MADI. -
Page 23: Rs232
115200 Bd F0 00 20 0D 63 7F 20 00 02 F7 Note: In case the transmission of serial data seems not to work the device might be configured for AES Transparent mode, see chapter 10.2. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 24: Application Examples
68 µs. 13.2 Digital AES/EBU Breakout Box As MADI from/to AES/EBU converter the ADI-6432 is an ideal breakout box for RME's HDSP MADI PCI card. The application breakout box/computer unveils a delay, the so called offset between playback and recording. If a signal is played back from the MADI PCI, and recorded again via MADI by performing an AES loopback, the record track will show a specific delay against the playback track. - Page 25 User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME...
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Page 26: Madi To Madi Converter
MADI data stream. Example: A mixing desk sends 48 channels via MADI. 16 more channels from two RME Oc- taMic-D (8-channel microphone preamp with AES outputs) shall be recorded by a HDSP MADI into a computer. - Page 27 MADI input signal directly to the MADI output. At the same time, the unit fills the unused MADI channels at its MADI output with the audio signals from the AES inputs. The diagram shows cabling and signal flow of such an application. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME...
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Page 29: Technical Reference
User's Guide ADI-6432 Technical Reference User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 30: Technical Specifications
• Generates 56 channel and 64 channel mode, and 96k frame • Single Wire: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz • Double Wire / 96k frame: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 31: Midi - Rs232
• Dimensions without rack ears/handles (WxHxD): 436 x 88 x 235 mm (17.2" x 3.46" x 9.3") • Weight: 2 kg ( 4.4 lbs) • Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F) • Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 32: Firmware
Yamaha: Signal 1/2+ 1/2- 3/4+ 3/4- 5/6+ 5/6- 7/8+ 7/8- D-Sub Signal 1/2+ 1/2- 3/4+ 3/4- 5/6+ 5/6- 7/8+ 7/8- D-Sub GND is connected to pins 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 22, 23, 24, 25. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 33: Madi User Bit Chart
Internally connected are pins 1 with 6 and 4, and pin 7 with 8. 1.8 MADI User Bit Chart • RS-232: channels 1 to 9 • ADC: channel 19 • MIDI: channel 56 (48k) / 28 (96k) User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 34: Technical Background
The Quad Wire method allows to transmit two channels at up to 192 kHz via ADAT. The method is referred to as S/MUX4. Note: All conversions of the described methods are lossless. The existing samples are just spread or re-united between the channels. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 35: Lock, Synccheck And Syncalign
PLLs and data buffers. Therefore a random error of ± 1 sample differ- ence between the stereo pairs can occur. The ADI-6432's exclusive SyncAlign technology avoids this effect and guarantees sample synchronicity among all four stereo channels. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 36: Aes/Ebu - Spdif
The table shows that a Professional-coded signal would lead to malfunctions for copy prohibi- tion and emphasis, if being read as Consumer-coded data. Nowadays many devices with SPDIF input can handle Professional subcode. Devices with AES3 input almost always accept Consumer SPDIF (passive cable adapter required). User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 37: Madi Basics
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 opti- cal signal is invisible to the human eye. User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 38: Steadyclock
Latest circuit designs like hi-speed digital synthesizer, digital PLL, 100 MHz sample rate and analog filtering allow RME to realize a completely newly developed clock technology, right within the FPGA at lowest costs. The clock's performance exceeds even professional expectations. -
Page 39: Block Diagram
16. Block Diagram User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 40: Midi Implementation Chart
MADI Input State Actual input in use 0 = BNC 0 = normal operation 1 = Optical 0 = normal operation Optical 0 = BNC 1 = Redundancy mode Optical 1 = Optical 1 = Redundancy mode User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... -
Page 41: Table
0..3 = audio 21..24, bit 4..7 = 0 AES audio 25..28 bit 0..3 = audio 25..28, bit 4..7 = 0 AES audio 29..32 bit 0..3 = audio 29..32, bit 4..7 = 0 set device id (request displays in header) User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME... - Page 42 MIDI Input State DIN MIDI Input State MADI COM State RX COM State TX MSB / 1 MIDI remote: 0 = off, 1 = DIN, 2 = MADI LSB / 0 LSB / 0 MIDI remote User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME...