RME Audio MADIface XT, User Manual

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User's Guide MADIface XT
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the MADIface XT. This unique audio system is capable of transferring
digital audio data directly into a computer, from any device equipped with a MADI interface.
Analog sources can be connected to a stereo analog input, and 2 stereo analog outputs add full
monitoring connectivity. Installation is simple, even for the inexperienced user, thanks to the
latest Plug and Play technology. The numerous unique features and well thought-out configura-
tion dialogs put the MADIface XT at the very top of the range of digital audio interfaces.
The package contains drivers for Windows (Vista, 7, 8) and Mac OS X x86 (Intel).
Our high-performance philosophy guarantees maximum system performance by executing as
many functions as possible not in the driver (i.e. the CPU), but directly within the audio hard-
ware.
2. Package Contents
Please check that your MADIface XT package contains each of the following:
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MADIface XT
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AES/MIDI breakout cable
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Cable USB 3, 1.8 m (6 ft)
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External power supply with DC locking type connector
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RME Driver CD
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Manual
3. System Requirements
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Windows Vista or up, Mac OS X Intel (10.6 or up)
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External PCI Express port, or
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USB 3 port, or
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USB 2.0 port (requires computer with at least Pentium Core 2 Duo CPU)
4. Brief Description and Characteristics
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All settings can be changed in real-time
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8 available buffer sizes/latencies: 0.7 / 1.5 / 3 / 6 / 12 / 23 / 46 / 93 ms
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100/102 channels 96 kHz/24 bit record/playback
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52/54 channels 192 kHz/24 bit record/playback
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Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
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Word clock input and output
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DDS technology for free setting of the sample rate (E-PCIe)
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TotalMix for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
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SyncAlign guarantees sample aligned and never swapping channels
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SyncCheck tests and reports the synchronization status of input signals
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1 x MIDI I/O, 16 channels high-speed MIDI
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DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation
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TotalMix: 4096 channel mixer with 46 bit internal resolution
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TotalMix FX: 3-band EQ, Low Cut, Reverb, Echo, Compressor, Expander, Auto Level
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SteadyClock: Jitter-immune, super-stable digital clock
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Quick Boot technology for immediate loading of the hardware settings
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Full stand-alone operation including MIDI remote