MADI cable
Example:
analog multicore. 64 channels of analog inputs are converterd to MADI using two M-32 AD
analog to digital converters at the source, and two M-32 DA converters at the destination.
AES3 Router
AES3 Converter
16 Stereo channels both directions
8x ADAT lightpipe
(64 channels) in both directions
ADAT Converter
ADAT Router
EXAMPLES:
DIGITAL MULTICORE
3x OctaMic XTC on stage
24 channel backup
recording on iPad®
MADI to control room
Safe recording
In every recording situation, backups and redundancy are
crucial. Many RME devices therefore feature the capability
to split their output signal to two or more connectors.
Seamless MADI redundancy
On the receiver side, the identical signals are then
compared: the MADIface USB, MADIface XT and the
HDSPe MADI FX offer RME’s new seamless redundancy
which immediately switches the active input in case the
current input signal is lost.
Power supply safety and redundancy
The MADIface XT has an external power supply with a
locking connector to the device.
The new MADI Router, AES3 Router and ADAT Router each
feature two independent internal power supply units that
can be used with optional locking connector AC cables.
Backup recording
Thanks to the Class Compliant USB Audio connection
of the OctaMic XTC, a 24 channel backup recording can
easily be created close to the stagebox as a modern
alternative to an additional Windows/Mac OS DAW.
Offline configuration
Since each MADI device saves the routing assignments
for the outgoing MADI signal at its core, it can of course
also be configured without any input signal present.
In addition, devices such as the MADI Router, the
MADIface XT and the OctaMic XTC also have preset
storage on board - so all routings and settings can be
saved and recalled for different situations.
Simple digital multicores
The examples on the previous pages showed how to
connect computer audio interfaces and microphone
preamplifiers via MADI - but of course, it is also possible
to connect two MADI devices together directly, without
any computer interface involved.
This is very useful for multicores. A single MADI cable can
replace 64 balanced analog cables, eight ADAT lightpipe
cables or 32 balanced 110 ohms AES3 cables, reducing
weight and complexity while at the same time increasing
the signal quality.
The AES3 and ADAT Routers and Converters make this
type of setup simple and convenient - the twisted pair
cable not only carries a bidirectional MADI signal, but
also DC power on the same cable. Therefore, only the
Routers have to be connected to a power source - the
Converters receive their power via MADI TP.
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