RME Audio ADI-6432(r), User Manual

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User's Guide ADI-6432R BNC © RME
1. Introduction
With the ADI-6432R BNC you have an incredibly versatile digital interface to your supply. From
small project studios to broadcast and television, this
Advanced Digital Interface is the perfect
solution for many tasks.
As a consequent continuation of RME's world-wide successful ADI series, the 6432 also con-
tains elaborate technology and the latest integrated circuits. In a few words: The ADI-6432R
BNC is a uniquely powerful and high-quality device, which will excite you even after many years
of operation.
2. Package Contents
Please check that the package contains each of the following:
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ADI-6432R BNC
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Manual
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Power cord
3. Brief Description and Characteristics
The ADI-6432 consists of two digital format converters in reference quality, in a standard 19"
box with 2 unit height. The compact device has numerous extraordinary features like Intelligent
Clock Control (ICC), SyncCheck, SyncAlign, SteadyClock, MIDI over MADI, RS232 over MADI,
and remote control via MADI and MIDI.
All of the ADI-6432 I/Os support 192 kHz/24 bit. The format conversion between MADI and
AES/EBU operates in both directions at the same time. LEDs of different colours show the pre-
sent state of incoming and outgoing signals and of the internal processing in a clear way.
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.
The ADI-6432 transmits both MIDI and RS232 invisibly within the MADI data stream, maintain-
ing full compatibility. The unit can also be remote controlled via MIDI.
The ADI-6432R BNC has two separated, simultaneously operating power supplies. It can be
connected to two different power sources at the same time, enabling a redundancy mode of the
power supply. If one of the internal or external power sources fails the unit continues to work
without any interruption.
To activate this mode both IEC receptacles have to be connected to different power sources,
and both power supplies have to be switched on at the front of the unit, so that both POWER
LEDs light up.
The power consumption of the unit in redundancy mode is increased by only a few Watts,
caused by the limited efficiency (internal loss) of each single power supply.