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MA2CHBOX.XT Manual Version 1.2
Chapter 1: Overview
Applications
The MA2CHBOX.XT can be used for monitoring one
or two channels out of 258 channels (4 x 64 channels
MADI + 1 x 2 channels AES3).
Typical applications include:
•
external monitors - the selected channel pair for
monitoring is copied to the AES output feeding
e.g. external digital monitors.
•
recording with redundant systems - the incoming
MADI signal (main input) is mirrored to both Ex-
pressCard outputs feeding two RME MADIfaces.
•
playback from an ExpressCard to the MADI
chain, thus allowing a virtual soundcheck (EC
Mode).
•
signal control of MADI signals within a signal
chain; e.g. on stage for line check.
how it works
The input is selected in the menu. By turning the en-
coder knob, the desired channel pair is accessed or
the volume adjustment is done. Two modes (normal
mode / EC mode) allow different signal routing. The
USB port for RS 232 data transmission is switchable.
Thus allowing a transparent signalflow through the
MA2CHBOX.XT.
