RME Audio MADIface XT, User Manual

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User's Guide MADIface XT
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14. Configuring the MADIface XT
14.1 Settings Dialog
Configuring the MADIface XT is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings' can be
opened by clicking on the hammer or flame icon in the dock. The mixer of the MADIface XT,
TotalMix FX, can be opened by clicking on the DSP FX icon in the dock.
The MADIface hardware offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions and op-
tions which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different require-
ments. The following is available in the 'Settings' dialog:
•
Configuration of digital I/Os
•
Hardware Options
•
Synchronization behaviour
•
Current sample rate
•
State of inputs and outputs
Any changes performed in the Set-
tings dialog are applied immediately
- confirmation (e.g. by exiting the
dialog) is not required.
However, settings should not be
changed during playback or record
if it can be avoided, as this can
cause unwanted noises.
The status display at the bottom of
the dialog box gives the user
precise information about the
current status of the system, and
the status of all digital signals.
Use the drop down menu
Properties For
to select the card to
be configured. To the right the
current firmware and driver version
is shown.
Output Format
AES
The channel status of the AES output signal can be set to
Consumer
or
Professional
. For fur-
ther details please refer to chapter 21.2.
MADI 1/2/3
Defines the format of the MADI output signal. MADI can be a 56 or 64 channel signal.
96 kHz
Word
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.
MADI 1/2/3
Sample rates higher than 48 kHz can be transmitted using the normal 48K Frame, or using a
native 96K Frame at the card's output.