RME HDSPe MADI FX PCIe Interface

RME HDSPe MADI FX PCIe Interface
Product no: 9000-0004-1156 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The RME HDSPe MADI FX PCIe interface has a forceful dose of digital muscle. This potent interface uses the MADI protocol - or Multichannel Audio Digital Interface protocol. With an overwhelming 390 audio channels, an incredibly fast Hammerfall Pro Audio Core and an included version of TotalMix FX, this interface has an immediate and dramatic effect on any audio projects. A good collection of inputs and outputs are fitted to the compact design of this card which will not only easily find a place in your computer, but deserves it.

HDSPe MADI FX: Hammerfall Pro Audio Core

RME have loaded the nothing-short-of-spectacular HDSPe MADI FX with 390 audio channels. And, just to assure you of agile and streamlined work, they've also added their newly introduced core. The heart of this interface is the Hammerfall Pro Audio Core and it outstrips any previous MADI based models by having three times more channels and a latency of a mere 32 samples.

TotalMix FX and RME Effects Engine

RME knows like no other that power is nothing without control. As such, they've thrown in a compatible copy of TotalMix FX complete with improved DSP technique. This fresh version gives an immediate and efficient overview of the enormous number of channels while the RME 192 kHz effects engine carries out the essential job of removing any chance of latency during monitoring, even when using effects like compression, reverbs and echos. Rendering is done directly by the hardware of the card and independently of your DAW software.

Tips or comments about this product

The latest firmware is necessary for installation and can be found here.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Number of analogue input channels	not applicable
Number of analogue output channels	2
Number of digital input channels	33 - 40
Number of digital output channels	129 - 256
AES/EBU I/O	yes
Breakout cable or box	no
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Input(s) with Hi-Z	no
Built-in preamplifier	no
MADI I/O	yes
Total microphone inputs	n/a
Type of expansion card	PCI-e (PCI Express)
Wordclock	yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	250 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	29,5 x 17,0 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

powerful and extensive PCI Express interface
MADI protocol (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface)
compact design
takes up 1 PCIe slot on a motherboard and 1 case slot
incredibly fast Hammerfall Pro Audio Core reduces latency to a minimum
special version of TotalMix FX is adjusted according to amount of audio channels
192 kHz RME-effects-engine processes effects independently of DAW software
all settings can be adjusted in real-time
390 audio channels (194 input + 196 output)
3x MADI I/O: 2x optical, 1x coaxial
1x AES/EBU I/O (breakout cable required)
1x stereo analogue output
1x Wordclock I/O
3x virtual MIDI I/O (via MADI)
1x MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN (breakout cable required)