RME The HDSP 9652 Description

HDSP 9652 offers 3 x ADAT optical I/O, ADAT-Sync In, SPDIF I/O and word clock I/O. On top, there are 2 MIDI I/Os and TotalMix, a DSP-based real-time mixer/router, with hardware-calculated level metering and complete MIDI remote capability.

The HDSP 9652 also supports Expansion Boards (EXB). Two internal ADAT inputs and two internal ADAT outputs allow you to realize up to 16 analog inputs, 16 analog outputs, or up to two TDIF ports directly inside the computer.

Thanks to its unique Zero CPU Load technology Hammerfall DSP guarantees highest performance and lowest latency together with full flexibility!

The HDSP 9652's Secure BIOS Technology allows to perform hardware updates via software/driver without any risk.

RME The HDSP 9652 Features

• The HDSP 9652 provides unique features:
• 3 x ADAT digital I/O, based on RME's reliable Bitclock PLL
• 1 x SPDIF digital I/O, based on RME's reliable DIGI96 technology
• 1 x Breakout cable for coaxial SPDIF operation
• 1 x Word clock I/O (BNC) on included expansion board
• 1 x ADAT Sync In (9-pin D-type) for sample accurate transfers
• 2 x MIDI I/O, 32 channels high-speed MIDI via breakout cable
• DIGICheck, RMEs unique metering- and analyse tool
• HDSP Meter Bridge: freely scalable level meters, peak- and RMS calculation directly in hardware
• TotalMix: 1352 channel Mixer with 40 Bit internal resolution
• S/MUX poured in hardware: 12 channels 24-Bit/96kHz for record and playback on ADAT optical

 ... and numerous other features found already in the Hammerfall series. And all this for an unbeatable price!

RME The HDSP 9652 Settings

Just click on the hammer symbol in the systray of the taskbar and the settings dialog of the HDSP 9652 comes up. The clear structured, easy to understand window plus the unique informative status windows for input signal, clock mode, sample rate and time code make your work with Hammerfall DSP to a real pleasure. With a simple mouse click you gain access to the full power of your card.

When working with several digital sources it is not only necessary to know if these are properly locked, but also if they are totally synchronized. RMEs exclusive SyncCheck checks all input signals and displays their actual state, and thanks to our new Intelligent Clock Control (ICC) concept you have all clocks and states under control - with ease.

A display of the time code at the ADAT Sync-In port offers a quick check of the communication between external device and Hammerfall.

RME The HDSP 9652 Tech Specifications

• Supported sample rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, variable
• 8 buffer sizes/latencies available: 1.5 ms, 3 ms, 6 ms, 12 ms, 23 ms, 46 ms, 93 ms, 186 ms
• ASIO zero CPU load technology: 0 (zero!)% CPU load when using ALL 52 channels!
• All settings changeable in real-time
• Clock modes slave and master
• Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
• Enhanced Mixed mode: All inputs and outputs simultaneously operational
• Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT mode
• Enhanced Zero Latency Monitoring for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
• DIGICheck, the ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool
• Input 3 x optical (TOSLINK), 1 x coaxial (RCA), 2 x MIDI, word clock (BNC)
• Input format SPDIF, AES/EBU (Consumer, Professional), ADAT® optical
• Output 3 x optical (TOSLINK), coaxial (RCA), 2 x MIDI, word clock (BNC)
• Format output SPDIF, AES/EBU (Consumer/Professional), ADAT® optical

RME The HDSP 9652 Connectivity

• 3 x ADAT I/O
• 1 x SPDIF I/O
• 2 x MIDI I/O
• Word Clock I/O
• 1x ADAT Sync In
• TotalMix
• optional: Expansion Boards

RME The HDSP 9652 Optional Add Ons

• Expansion Boards AEB 4-O/AEB 4-I 4 analog inputs or outputs with 48 kHz.
• Expansion Boards AEB 8-O/AEB 8-I 8 analog inputs or outputs with 48 kHz.

RME The HDSP 9652 Accessories

• Digital breakout cable, SPDIF (BOHDSP9652)
• MIDI breakout cable (BOHDSP9652MIDI)

RME Products Review / See All ZenPro Audio Reviews Here: Review Page   I have used RME PCI cards and breakout boxes and converters over the years, and have never seen an issue with reliability or stability. Overall I think the most stable PC drivers in the industry would have to have RME among them: I mean this stuff just works…and works…and works. As Vince from Sham-Wow says, “you know the Germans make good stuff”. In this case I would certainly say it is proven true.   Digital connectivity is never easier than choosing the right RME product, from ADAT to SPDIF to AES to TOSLINK to MADI to Wordclock, they really have it all. Latency is virtually non-existent thanks to ultra low latency drivers and on board DSP power that takes the load off your computer. “Totalmix”, RME’s internal routing matrix is INCREDIBLE. It took me a while to wrap my brain around it but once I did, I realized I can send anything anywhere at anytime with no noticeable latency at all. Multiple headphone mixes and splits? No problem, RME is on it with Totalmix.   The “Steadyclock” wordclock technology is also just awesome stuff. I have witnessed this clock snap those 1’s and 0’s in line on many a device and it always made an improvement when it was the master. Many RME devices have Steadyclock as standard, it can make a real difference. The A/D and D/A conversion of RME is clean and neutral for the most part, not huge or small or anywhere in between, but pretty true to the source overall. An RME converter will never get in the way of a good recording.   Conclusion: No matter the connection you need to make, RME has it covered. My personal experience has been glitch free and for that reason I am proud to be an authorized RME dealer.