RME presents the MADIface XT II a 394-channel 192 kHz USB 3.0 audio interface with comprehensive connectivity and control options for live and studio work. Compared to its predecessor MADIface XT, the MADIface XT II features updated digital and analog circuitry and surpasses the first generation with significantly improved analog and digital performance.
Specs
MADIface XT II
AD, Microphone/Line 1-2
Input: XLR, electronically balanced
Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 3.3 kOhm
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 116 dB (AES17), 118.5 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz – 20.8 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 3 Hz – 45.2 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 2 Hz - 89 kHz
Filter: Short Delay Sharp, 5 / 5 / 6 samples delay
THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
Channel separation: > 110 dB
Gain range: 75 dB
Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu
Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu
CLIP LED: 0 dBFS
SIG LED: -60 dBFS
AD, TRS
As Microphone/Line 1-2, but:
Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, balanced
Input impedance: 6.6 kOhm balanced, 3.3 kOhm unbalanced
Maximum input level TRS, Gain 0 dB: +24 dBu
Maximum input level TRS, Gain 60 dB: -51 dBu
DA, Line Out 1-2
Dynamic range (DR): 113.5 dB (AES17), 116 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 20.2 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 44.7 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz – 78 kHz kHz
Filter: Short Delay Sharp, 6 samples delay
THD+N @ -1 dBFS: -105 dB, 0.0005 %
Channel separation: > 110 dB
Output: XLR balanced
Output level switchable +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu
Output impedance: 150 Ohm
DA, Phones 3/4
As DA Line Out, but:
Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
Output impedance: 1 Ohm
Output level at 0 dBFS: +7 dBu
Digital Inputs
MADI
Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.2 Vpp)
Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector
62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
S/MUX: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
Lock range: 25 kHz – 54 kHz
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 315 Hz)
AES/EBU
1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.35 Vpp)
SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958)
Accepts Consumer and Professional format
Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 315 Hz)
Word Clock
BNC, not terminated (4 kOhm)
Switchable internal termination 75 Ohm
Automatic Double/Quad Speed detection and conversion to Single Speed
SteadyClock guarantees super low jitter synchronization even in varispeed operation
Not effected by DC-offsets within the network
Signal Adaptation Circuit: signal refresh through auto-center and hysteresis
Overvoltage protection
Level range: 1.2 Vss – 5.6 Vpp
Lock range: 28 kHz – 200 kHz
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 315 Hz)
Digital Outputs
MADI
Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
Output voltage 450 mVpp
Cable length: up to 100 m
Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector
62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
Cable length: up to 2000 m
Generates 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
S/MUX / 96k Frame: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
AES/EBU
XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
Output level Professional 4.0 Vpp
Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
Output level Consumer 2.0 Vpp
Format Consumer (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958
Single Wire mode, sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
Word Clock
BNC
Max. output voltage: 5 Vpp
Output voltage @ 75 Ohm termination: 4.0 Vpp
Output impedance: 22 Ohm
Frequency range: 28 kHz – 200 kHz
Digital
Clocks: Internal, MADI In, Word Clock In, AES In
Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (> 315 Hz)
Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion: near zero
Input PLL ensures zero dropout, even at more than 100 ns jitter
Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
MIDI
1 x MIDI I/O via breakout cable
3 x MIDI I/O via MADI
Separate 128 byte FIFO for input and output
MIDI state machine in hardware for reduced interrupt request load
Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 56 (up to 48 kHz)
Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 28 (up to 96 kHz)
General
Power supply: external power supply
Typical power consumption: 9 Watts
Current at 12 Volt operating voltage, idle: 750 mA (9 Watts)
Dimensions incl. rack ears, full depth (WxHxD): 265 x 44 x 159 mm (10.5" x 1.73" x 6.26")
Dimensions without rack ears, body depth (WxHxD): 215 x 44 x 130 mm (8.5" x 1.73" x 5.1")
Weight: 1.03 kg ( 2.2 lbs)
Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F)
Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing
Included power supply: Internal switching PSU, 100 - 240 V AC, 2 A, 24 Watts