RME MADIface XT II USB 3 Audio Interface

MADI to DAWRME presents the MADIface XT II a 394-channel 192 kHz USB 3.0 audio interface with comprehensive connectivity and control options. Compared to its predecessor MADIface XT, the MADIface XT II features updated digital and analogue circuitry and surpasses the first generation with significantly improved analogue and digital performance. Packed with professional features, including SteadyClock FS, a powerful DSP, USB 3.0 (full 394 channel I/O Class Compliant ready), TotalMix FX with the latest Room EQ feature, and support for the Advanced Remote Control USB (available separately), the MADIface XT II is the professional’s preferred tool for live and studio work.

The MADIface XT was the world's first 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.

Amazing Features • Transport audio with lowest latency and industry leading stability
• Superior mixing/routing features for studio and live work
• Reference class digital clocking
• USB 3 class compliant audio
• New digital circuit board
• New analog records

higher functionalityThe 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. The maximum balanced line output level of the XLR line outputs have been increased from +15 dBu to +24 dBu. The stereo headphone output of the MADIface XT II also delivers a significantly higher output level of +19 dBu and, with an output impedance of 1 Ohm, significantly more power than its predecessor. All outputs also have several switchable level options. On the new digital board, the previous analogue mini-DIN socket for remote control of individual functions has been replaced by an ARC USB remote port, which enables comprehensive control of the MADIface XT II with the optional ARC USB.

comprehensive routing, monitoring and effects optionsThe MADIface XT II comes with the TotalMix FX DSP mixer offering comprehensive routing and monitoring options, as well as the DigiCheck Analyzer allowing to measure and analyze the digital data feed in both directions with maximum precision. TotalMix FX can completely replace an external mixer, enabling the creation of multiple latency-free monitor mixes with EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and Delay for any outputs, incl. main monitors and headphone mixes for musicians. The MADIface XT II also offers 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.

The additional TotalMix Remote is a remote control for TotalMix FX, to control the hardware mixer and effects in RME audio interfaces. TotalMix Remote mirrors the current state of the host system on the iPad and Windows/Mac computers - the entire mixing state, the complete routing, all FX settings, up to the level meters, and everything in real-time. Easily adjust all the mixer and FX settings from a distance, via Ethernet and WiFi.

Femtoseconds for ClockingWith 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 filters clock jitter efficiently from as low as 1 Hz.

USB 3 Class Compliant Audio The MADIface XT II operates in two different modes: driver-based USB 3 and Class Compliant. The Class Compliant mode is a standard that is natively supported by operating systems like Windows, Mac OSX and Linux distributions. No proprietary drivers are required, the device will be directly recognized when the CC firmware is loaded.

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 significantly 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.