MADIface XT
394-Channel Triple MADI USB 3.0 Audio Interface
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Connectivity and Features
USB 3.0 for Maximum Channel Count
For highest usability and connectivity the XT can also be used with USB 2.0 (computer I/O limited to 70 channels). Its unique PCI Express port connects to External PCI Express cards as well as adapters to Thunderbolt, providing all the fastest interfacing technologies available for maximum channel count and lowest latency in one unit.
To bring together the most complete I/O set for live or studio usage, two digitally controlled high end mic/line preamps, two balanced line outputs and one stereo phones output are included. Full stand-alone operation with remote control over MADI plus TotalMix FX for unlimited mixing, routing and processing open an endless world of possible applications.
Features
The RME MADIface XT 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 configuration dialogs put the MADIface XT at the very top of the range of digital audio interfaces.
The front of the MADIface XT has 2 XLR/TRS line and microphone inputs, a stereo line/headphone output, two rotary encoders with push functionality, four menu keys, a graphical colour display, and six status LEDs.
Mic/Line Inputs
The Neutrik combo sockets of the two Mic/Line inputs provide XLR and 6.3 mm / 1/4" TRS connection. They have LEDs for Signal (SIG), Overload (Clip) and phantom power (48V).
Headphone Output
Channels 3/4 feed the headphone output, which also operates as high-quality unbalanced line output.
Display
The display main screen (Global Level Meters) shows the current state of interface mode (PCIe orange, USB 2 yellow, USB 3 blue), the sync state of MADI and AES inputs, and incoming and outgoing MIDI data.
The four keys, the two encoders 1 and 2, the high-resolution and clear colour display, and a well thought-out menu structure enable the user to quickly change and configure the device’s settings completely without a computer. Help notes and clear markers in the display guide the user through all functions. The rotary encoder 1 and 2 set the monitoring volume of the rear and front output directly at the device.
The rear panel of the MADIface XT has two balanced analog outputs, word clock I/O, MADI coaxial I/O, two MADI optical I/O, USB 3 port (compatible to USB 2), PCI Express connector, MIDI/AES I/O, the power socket and a power switch.
Balanced Line Level Outputs. 2 balanced analog outputs via XLR.
Word Clock I/O. BNC. In menu Options – Clock the input can be set to be terminated with 75 Ohms.
MADI I/O coaxial: Standard coaxial MADI ports.
MADI I/O optical: 2 x standard optical MADI ports.
Remote. Mini-DIN. Connector for the optional remote controls with Volume, Store, Dim and Recall functions.
MIDI I/O and AES/EBU I/O. D-sub connector for the included breakout cable with XLR for AES I/O and 5-pin DIN for MIDI I/O.
USB 3.0. USB socket for connection to the computer. USB bus power is not supported. Compatible to USB 2.0.
PCI Express. External PCI Express connector for Molex E-PCIe standard cables.
POWER (switch): Turns the MADIface XT on and off.
Socket for power connection. The locking type jack fits the locking type DC connector on the included power supply. After inserting the connector carefully turn it so that it locks.
The included hi-performance switch mode power supply operates in the range of 100V to 240V AC. It is short-circuit-proof, has an integrated line-filter, is fully regulated against voltage fluctuations, and suppresses mains interference.
TotalMix FX - Mixing/Routing with superior features for Studio and Live Work
Since 2001 TotalMix added unlimited routing and mixing to RME‘s audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.
DigiCheck - The Secret Weapon of High Resolution Audio Measurements
RME Audio interfaces not only provide you with a professional digital audio interface, but also with a free available software tool: DigiCheck, for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams.
Specs
MADIface XT
- Interface for External PCI Express, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
- Sample rates: 32 kHz up to 192 kHz, variable (Sync/word clock)
- Analog input gain range: 60 dB
- SNR input: 108 dB RMS unweighted, 111 dBA
- SNR output: 112 dB RMS unweigthed, 115 dBA
- 3 virtual MIDI over MADI I/Os, one external MIDI I/O
- TotalMix: 4096-channel mixer with 46-bit internal resolution
- SteadyClock™: super-stable digital clock, highest jitter suppression
- Full stand-alone operation, including MIDI remote control
- Comes with DIGICheck, RME's ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool
- Please note: MADIface XT is not compatible with RME Rackmount 'RM-19'
Notes on USB 3.0 Operation
The special features and possible problems of using USB 3 are described in more detail in the manual.
Current Compatibility Information:
- Fully compatible to Intel's USB 3 implementation, which - on current Windows and Mac computers - is part of the chipset. USB 3 sockets that are connected via an internal cable (not directly soldered onto the motherboard) can cause transmission errors. These are shown in the Settings dialog.
- Fully compatible to AMD's USB 3 implementation. USB 3 sockets that are connected via an internal cable (not directly soldered onto the motherboard) can cause transmission errors. These are shown in the Settings dialog.
- Fully compatible to Fresco USB 3. This rarely used chip can be found for example on the Sonnet Tango 3.0 PCIe card.
- Compatible to NEC / Renesas USB 3. Real-world performance and error-free operation depend on the firmware version, driver version and the PCB layout of the respective extension card/motherboard.
- ASMedia - not compatible.
- Etron EJ168A - not compatible.
- Texas TUSB7340 - not compatible.
- Via VL800/805 - not compatible.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Drivers
MADIface XT
Update to firmware: (* latest change)
MADIface XT: USB 191 PCIe 56 DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 57, CC 11*
MADIface USB: 25 (6), 102 (7)
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: 47/26
ADI-2 Pro series (6): FPGA 267, DSP 128
ADI-2 Pro series (7): FPGA 412, DSP 128
ADI-2 DAC series: FPGA 81, DSP 62
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 73, DSP 40
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 210, DSP 40
UFX II: USB 26 DSP 28 CC 15 (A), USB 115 DSP 28 CC 112 (E), USB 206 DSP 28 CC 208 (7)*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 23 CC 44
UFX+: USB 55 DSP 59 Thunderbolt 112 (A), USB 72 DSP 60 Thunderbolt 167 (E)*
Digiface USB: 18 (X), 35 (G)
Digiface AVB: 261*
Digiface Dante: 57
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47 MCU 17 CC 11
USB I/O: USB 6, CC 4*
Update to version: (*latest changes)
MADIface XT: USB 3/2 191, PCIe 56, DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 57, CC 11*
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 6: 25
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 7: 102
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: USB 47, DSP 26
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 72, DSP 40
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 210, DSP 40*
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 267, DSP 128
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 412, DSP 128
ADI-2 DAC: FPGA 81, DSP 62
Digiface USB, Hw Rev X: 18
Digiface USB, Hw Rev G: 35
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev A: USB 26, DSP 28, CC 15*
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev E: USB 115, DSP 28, CC 112*
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev 7: USB 206, DSP 28, CC 208*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 23 CC 44*
Digiface Dante: 57
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47, MCU 17, CC 11
USB I/O: USB 6, CC 4*
macOS 11 or up (Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura and up) Check OS Version USB series DriverKit driver, v. 4.16.
USB 2/3 Kernel Extension driver for macOS 11 ( Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura and up) Check OS Version. Version 3.33. Supports Intel and Mx.
Update to version: (*latest changes)
MADIface XT: USB 3/2 191, PCIe 56, DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 57, CC 11*
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 6: 25
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 7: 102
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: USB 47, DSP 26
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 72, DSP 40
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 210, DSP 40*
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 267, DSP 128
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 412, DSP 128
ADI-2 DAC: FPGA 81, DSP 62
Digiface USB, Hw Rev X: 18
Digiface USB, Hw Rev G: 35
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev A: USB 26, DSP 28, CC 15*
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev E: USB 115, DSP 28, CC 112*
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev 7: USB 206, DSP 28, CC 208*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 23 CC 44*
Digiface Dante: 57
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47, MCU 17, CC 11
USB I/O: USB 6, CC 4*
version 3.223. Compatible to 10.12 (macOS Sierra) up to 10.15 (macOS Catalina) Check OS Version. Mx users please download macOS 11 and up USB Series Driver.
Version 2.23. Compatible to 10.9 (OS X Mavericks) up to 10.13 (macOS High Sierra) Check OS Version. Legacy build, newer drivers are version 3.x. M1 user please download macOS 11 and up USB Series Driver.
Update to firmware: (* latest change)
MADIface XT: USB 191 PCIe 56 DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 57, CC 11*
MADIface USB: 25 (6), 102 (7)
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: 47/26
ADI-2 Pro series (6): FPGA 267, DSP 128
ADI-2 Pro series (7): FPGA 412, DSP 128
ADI-2 DAC series: FPGA 81, DSP 62
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 73, DSP 40
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 210, DSP 40
UFX II: USB 26 DSP 28 CC 15 (A), USB 115 DSP 28 CC 112 (E), USB 206 DSP 28 CC 208 (7)*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 23 CC 44
UFX+: USB 55 DSP 59 Thunderbolt 112 (A), USB 72 DSP 60 Thunderbolt 167 (E)*
Digiface USB: 18 (X), 35 (G)
Digiface AVB: 261*
Digiface Dante: 57
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47 MCU 17 CC 11
USB I/O: USB 6, CC 4*
Version 0.9843, Windows 8 and up.
Version 0.9843, Windows 8 and up.
Version 0.9827, last driver version for Windows 7.
Version 0.9843, Windows 8 and up.
TotalMix FX V 1.96. This zip includes only TotalMix FX, to update TotalMix when using older drivers that come with an older TotalMix FX version.
Installation: Exit TotalMix FX completely and copy the app into the Applications folder, overwriting the old file.
TotalMix Remote V 1.42 - App to remote control TotalMix FX via ethernet and WiFi from other devices with Mac OS 10.12 or up. Universal Binary, supports Intel and Mx. Please note: can not be run on the same computer where the host TotalMix FX is used. This download is not TotalMix FX, which is part of the driver installation.
TotalMix FX V 1.96. This zip includes only TotalMix FX, to update TotalMix when using older drivers that come with an older TotalMix FX version.
Installation: Exit TotalMix FX (right click systray icon) and copy the new version into Windows\System32, overwriting the old file.
TotalMix Remote V 1.42 - Program to remote control TotalMix FX via ethernet and WiFi from other devices with Windows OS (PC, Tablet). Please note: can not be run on the same computer where the host TotalMix FX is used. This download is not TotalMix FX, which is part of the driver installation.
Universal binary, runs natively on Intel and Mx machines. DigiCheck NG V 0.91 requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or up.
EBU R-128 Meter. Surround Audio Scope with ITU weighting. Stereo / Multichannel / Global Level Meter, Spectral Analyser, Vector Audio Scope, Correlation Meter, Bit Statistic & Noise. In this version a display of plaback data is not possible via Core Audio, only via hardware level. Supports all cards of the HDSPe, FireWire and USB series. (09/14/2018).
Differences to v 4.53: EBU R-128 Meter. Surround Audio Scope with ITU weighting. Simultaneous usage of multiple cards in all functions. Displays fully configurable (e.g. channel selection). Multichannel Level Meter freely configurable. MMCSS for Vista. Many improvements on surface and internal operation. Supports all current interfaces plus DIGI 9636/52. DIGI32 series and DIGI96 series are no longer supported. (10/05/2020).
V596 adds compatibilty for HDSPe MADI FX and XT with DK firmware.
DigiCheck NG V 0.91 requires a Direct3D 12 capable graphics card and Windows 10 or up.
DigiCheck NG V 0.91 requires a Direct3D 12 capable graphics card and Windows 10 or up.
Stereo Level Meter, Multichannel Level Meter, Global Level Meter, Spectral Analyser, Vector Audio Scope, Correlation Meter, Totalyser, Bit Statistic & Noise, Global Record. ASIO support, multi-client operation, display of +dBFS levels, display of playback data, K-system, free reference/scale, third colour. New: Hardware Level Meter. RMS Slow and RLB weighting filter. Optional Correlator. Level meters vertical/horizontal. Presets with hotkeys. Support for Fireface 400, newer Fireface 800 drivers, HDSP series WDM driver. Record functionality Global Record. Compatible to HDSPe PCI and HDSPe MADI/MADIface
Stereo Level Meter, Multichannel Level Meter, Global Level Meter, Spectral Analyser, Vector Audio Scope, Correlation Meter, Totalyser, Bit Statistic & Noise, Global Record. ASIO support, multi-client operation, display of +dBFS levels, display of playback data, K-system, free reference/scale, third colour. New: Hardware Level Meter. RMS Slow and RLB weighting filter. Optional Correlator. Level meters vertical/horizontal. Presets with hotkeys. Support for Fireface 400, newer Fireface 800 drivers, HDSP series WDM driver. Record functionality Global Record. Compatible to HDSPe PCI and HDSPe MADI/MADIface
Updates HDSPe MADI FX firmware to v 91/219 and DSP v26, Rev. 2.0 v32. MADIface XT firmware to 56 and DSP 42 (USB3 191). Also includes DriverKit compatible firmware versions.
Updates HDSPe MADI FX firmware to v 91/219 and DSP v 26, Rev. 2.0 v 32. MADIface XT firmware to 56 and DSP 42 (USB3 191). Flash Update Tool for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11. Also includes DriverKit compatible firmware versions.
Updates HDSPe MADI FX firmware to v 91/219 and DSP v26, Rev. 2.0 v32. MADIface XT firmware to 56 and DSP 42 (USB3 191). Also includes DriverKit compatible firmware versions.
Version 1.34. For macOS 11 and up. Supports Intel and Mx. See readme for installation notes.
Driver for 10.6 up to 10.15. See readme.txt! Does not support other audio interfaces Version 1.28
Updates HDSPe MADI FX firmware to v 91/219 and DSP v 26, Rev. 2.0 v 32. MADIface XT firmware to 56 and DSP 42 (USB3 191). Flash Update Tool for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11. Also includes DriverKit compatible firmware versions.
WDM, WDM-KS, ASIO. The driver does not support other audio interfaces! Version 2.25. PCIe driver for Windows 8/10/11.
WDM, WDM-KS, ASIO. The driver does not support other audio interfaces! Version 2.25. PCIe driver for Windows 8/10/11.
WDM, WDM-KS, ASIO. The driver does not support other audio interfaces! Version 2.16. PCIe driver for Windows 7/8/10, 32 and 64 Bit
WDM, WDM-KS, ASIO. The driver does not support other audio interfaces! Version 2.25. PCIe driver for Windows 8/10/11.