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RME Micstasy I64 MADI Card
The I64
MADI Card provides the Micstasy with a 64-Channel MADI input and output.
Coaxial and optical output operate in parallel to the AES/EBU and ADAT output,
therefore deliver the same data.
The I64
MADI Card features an optical as well as a coaxial MADI input. The input is
switched automatically, according to where a valid input signal is detected.
Full redundancy is ensured by the automatic input switching, immediately
changing to the other input in case of loss of the input signal.
The MADI
input will operate as an optional clock source (Clock section, OPTN) as well as
a thru-input. Since each Micstasy uses only 8 channels, up to 56 channels can
be passed through. This technique is used to serially cascade several
Micstasys. Incoming MADI data is passed through unchanged, only one block of
eight channels is replaced. This allows up to 8 devices to be connected
serially. All 64 combined channels are available at the last device's MADI
output.
With an
installed I64 MADI Card the Micstasy can be remote controlled via MADI. At the
same time
MIDI data are transmitted via MADI.
When
multiple devices are connected serially, the MADI I/O of each Micstasy causes a
delay of 3 samples. Therefore at the MADI output of the last device, the data
of all upstreamed devices are delayed. The problem of this offset is solved by
the function Delay Compensation.
Using the
I64 MADI Card provides the ability of 8 channels being used as digital return
path, sending audio via MADI to the Micstasy's ADAT and AES outputs. For
example stage and studio monitors can be fed digitally from the Micstasy. On
stage the use of an additional D/A-converter (e.g. ADI-8 DS might be necessary.
The MADI output continues to carry the analog input signals and the fed-through
input data.
RME Micstasy Tech Specifications
- Frequency response
-0.1 dB: 20 Hz - 100 kHz
- EIN @ 30 dB Gain
@ 150 Ohm: 122.3 dBu
- EIN @ 40 dB Gain
@ 150 Ohm: 126.5 dBu
- EIN @ 50/60/70 dB
Gain @ 150 Ohm: 127.4 dBu
- THD+N @ 30 dB
Gain: < -100 dB, < 0.001 %
- Signal to Noise ratio AD (SNR) @ +30 dBu: 115.2 dB RMS unweighted, 118.5 dBA
- Signal to Noise ratio AD (SNR) @ +21 dBu: 112.7 dB RMS unweighted, 116 dBA
- Signal to Noise ratio AD (SNR) @ +13 dBu: 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA
- Sync sources:
Internal, AES, word, Option (MADI)
- Sample frequencies:
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, variable (external
clocks)
- Sample rate range:
MADI: 32 - 192 kHz, word clock: 27 kHz - 200 kHz, AES: 28 kHz - 200 kHz
- Jitter: Typical
< 1 ns for internal, word clock, AES and MADI input
- Jitter suppression: >30 dB (2.4 kHz)
- Jitter sensitivity:
all PLLs operate error-free even at 100 ns
- Power supply:
Internal switching mode PS, 100V - 240V AC, 60 Watt
- Dimensions:
(WxHxD) 483 x 88 x 200 mm
- Warranty: 2 years
RME Micstasy Connectivity
- 8 x Analog
Input Preamps (XLR/Line with 85 dB gain range)
- 8 x Analog
Output (XLR)
- 4 x AES/EBU
Out (8 channels @ 192 kHz)
- 2 x ADAT
Out (SMUX and SMUX4)
-
MIDI I/O
- Word clock
I/O
- Optional:
MADI I/O (I 64 MADI Card)
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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.
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