MADIface USB
128-Channel mobile MADI USB 2.0 Audio Interface
A perfect companion
Mixer, router, format converter, stream splitter, signal repeater - the MADIface USB is a perfect addition to any MADI system. Clock sources can be selected via MADI, AES or Word Clock. You can use it to create redundancy, for automatic failover, and even for creating mixes with extremely low latency between the optical, coaxial and USB 2.0 audio inputs altogether! The MADIface USB can be easily integrated into a broad range of applications.
Connectivity and Features
1 x MADI optical I/O
1 x MADI I/O coaxial
1 x Word Clock In
1 x AES In over BNC
1 x MIDI over MADI
1 x ARC USB
TotalMix FX
RME USB 2.0
MADI portability at its best!
The compact MADIface USB provides MADI I/O over USB 2.0 while supporting the format's full 64 channels for recording and playback, under Mac and Windows. Both inputs can be used for full redundancy operation. Optionally both MADI I/Os can be operated simultaneously for full 128 channel input and output access, mixed and routed by TotalMix. Even without computer the small box delivers extraordinary bi-directional format converter and active repeater functionality.
Its sturdy and bus-powered design makes it as easy to use as reliable in operation. MADIface USB is both MADI portability at its best as also a perfect desktop solution to connect MADI equipment to any Mac and PC. A real gem in flexibility, usefullness and trouble-free operation - as you expect it from RME.
Features and Operation Modes
MADIface USB offers several operation modes when used with a Mac or Windows computer: 64 Channel Mix, Redundancy mode, 128 Channel Mix and a straight routing mode.
The option Disable TotalMix completely disables TotalMix, the unit's flexible internal mixer and routing matrix. All input and output data is going straight to record/coming from playback, with no mixing or routing involved. In this mode the outputs are mirrored, carrying the same signal.
In 64 Channel Mix mode TotalMix shows 64 input, playback and output channels. All settings in TotalMix use the data from one MADI input port, and send identical data to both MADI output ports. The currently active MADI input port can be configured in the Settings dialog.
The option AutoSelect activates an automatic input selection. Using both inputs at the same time, AutoSelect puts the device into Seamless Redundancy mode. The MADIface USB will switch to the other input in real-time if the current one fails.
In 128 Channel Mix mode record and playback is still limited to 64 channels, with the current input selected in the Settings dialog. But the other input is also available through TotalMix, and the output signal is not mirrored, but separated, with TotalMix having 128 output channels. Applications like independent mix output, monitoring and serial pass-through of the second source are just a few clicks away.
SteadyClock as well as RME's well known MADI compatibility ensure hassle-free operation with other devices. MIDI over MADI technology may be used to remote-control other MADI devices. DIGICheck, an included complete audio analyzing suite, supports the user under Mac OS X and Windows.
DIGICheck - Test, Measurement and Analysis Tool for Mac & Windows
The Interface comes with RME's unique software tool box for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams. On Mac OS X provides unique functions and features of the spectral analysis of the data calculated in hardware level right through to sophisticated multi-channel level meter. On Windows, an additional multi-track recorder and the display of playback data from an audio software are also available.
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.
RME USB - Transport audio with lowest latency and industry leading stability
Use your RME audio interface on Mac and PC with reliable, stable, and regularly updated drivers for our products. RME Audio develops its own interface core, it’s not dependent on 3rd parties for upgrades, modifications or bug fixes, so customers can use latest operating systems without interruption or delay."
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.
- No external power supply required
- Stand-alone mode operation
- Seamless Redundancy Operation
Accessories
- MADI1S: MADI Optical Network Cable, 1 m
- MADI3D: MADI Optical Network Cable, 3 m
- MADI6D: MADI Optical Network Cable, 6 m
- MADI10D: MADI Optical Network Cable, 10 m
- MADI20D: MADI Optical Network Cable, 20 m
Specs
MADIface USB
- Inputs/Outputs:2 x MADI I/O, optical and coaxial (BNC)
- MIDI input and output: via virtual MIDI port
- Clock modes: master (internal) and slave (MADI input)
- Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz, variable (Sync/DDS)
- Jitter: < 1 ns, internal and all inputs
- Jitter sensitivity: PLL operates even at 100 ns Jitter
- Seamless Redundancy operation with both inputs
- TotalMix: 2048 channel mixer with 48-bit internal resolution
- TotalMix: latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
- Interface: USB 2.0, bus-powered
- Comes with DIGICheck, RME's ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Drivers
MADIface USB
Update to firmware: (* latest change)
MADIface XT: USB 191 PCIe 56 DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 59, 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 59, 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
Update to version: (*latest changes)
MADIface XT: USB 3/2 191, PCIe 56, DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 59, 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. 4.17.
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.
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 59, 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 0.9845, Windows 8 and up.
Version 0.9845, Windows 8 and up.
Version 0.9827, last driver version for Windows 7.
Version 0.9845, Windows 8 and up.
TotalMix FX V 1.97. 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 1.43 - 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 1.97. 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 1.43 - 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
Manuals
MADIface USB
MADIface USB manual
version 1.8, 09/2021