RME MADIface XT II

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 rst generation with signicantly improved analog and digital performance.
The MADIface XT was the world's rst USB 3.0 audio interface at the time of its release - and impressed with its combination
of an extremely high channel count, comprehensive connectivity and a compact desktop housing. With two practical
mic/line preamps (XLR/TRS combo inputs), two balanced XLR line outputs, a stereo line headphone output, a variety of
digital signal options (MADI coaxial and optical, MIDI/AES, word clock), as well as an additional PCI Express connection, the
MADIface XT left nothing to be desired in terms of connectivity.

New Analog Records

The successor MADIface XT II maintains this successful formula and surpasses the signal values of its predecessor in
numerous areas. Among other things the MADIface XT II convinces with a higher signal-to-noise ratio and a lower THD value
during AD conversion. Furthermore the maximum balanced line output level of the XLR line outputs has been increased
from +15 dBu to +24 dBu. The stereo headphone output of the MADIface XT II also delivers a signicantly higher output level
of +19 dBu and with an output impedance of 1 Ohm signicantly more power than its predecessor. All outputs also have
several switchable level options.

New Digital Circuit Board

On the new digital board the previous analog mini-DIN socket for remote control of individual functions has been replaced
by an ARC USB remote port, which enables comprehensive control of the MADIface XT II with the optional ARC USB. The
MADIface XT II also oers the Room EQ known from the Fireface UFX III with nine parametric bands for use in surround
setups for up to 20 mono output channels.

Femtoseconds for Clocking

With the latest SteadyClock FS the MADIface XT II features RME's latest clock and jitter rejection technology. Based on a femto
clock, SteadyClock FS reduces the intrinsic jitter of the MADIface XT II to an absolute minimum and lters clock jitter
eciently from as low as 1 Hz.

New Hardware

The new MADIface XT II focuses on USB 3.0, as PCIExpress can no longer be used externally. The new device's Class
Compliant Mode has been signicantly upgraded, as all 394 channels can now be transmitted simultaneously without a
driver. In addition there are various formats and settings for the channel sequence in order to make optimum use
of Class Compliant.

SPECS

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 (> 1 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 (> 1 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 (> 1 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 (> 1 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