RME HDSPe Madi FX
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RME
HDSPe Madi FX
Product Info
Article Number:
280212
Brand:
RME
Model:
HDSPe Madi FX
Category:
PCIe Audio Interfaces
Price:
$1,483.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HDSPe Madi FX is a powerhouse for large, complex recording setups. It’s perfect for broadcast facilities, live sound engineers needing massive I/O, and studios dealing with a ton of outboard gear. The routing and processing capabilities are truly exceptional, but be prepared to invest time learning its intricacies.
Product Description
- RME HDSPe Madi FX
- PCI Express Sound Card
- MADI: 194 input and 194 output channels
- Analogue output: 2 channels (6.3 mm stereo jack
- monitoring or headphones)
- 4096-channel mono matrix router
- MADI optical <> coaxial converter functionality
- AES/EBU interface for direct integration of AD/DA devices
- Extremely low latencies
- Sample frequencies up to 192 kHz
- Including SteadyClock for maximum jitter suppression
- Includes DIGICheck analysis and metering tool (EBU R128 compatible)
- Includes TotalMix FX
- the variable real-time mixer and signal router with 42-bit internal resolution and integrated on-board DSP effects - latency-free monitoring (EQ
- dynamics
- AutoSet and reverb/echo)
- 2x MADI I/O optical
- 1x MADI I/O coaxial
- 1x AES/EBU I/O
- 1x Stereo Analog Out
- 1x Wordclock I / O
- 1x MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN
- 3x MIDI I/O via MADI
PROS
- • Unmatched channel count provides extreme routing flexibility.
- • SteadyClock minimizes jitter, resulting in pristine audio clarity.
- • TotalMix FX offers powerful, latency-free processing capabilities.
- • MADI optical/coax conversion simplifies complex studio setups.
CONS
- • PCIe interface limits portability and upgrade options.
- • Steep learning curve for TotalMix FX's advanced features.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment.
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Key Features
Inputs
194 (MADI) + AES/EBU
Outputs
194 (MADI) + AES/EBU + Stereo Analog
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Preamps
None (designed for AD/DA integration)
Weight
Approximately 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
While technically possible, its extensive features are overkill for a simple setup; consider a more streamlined interface.
DIGICheck offers a convenient, integrated solution for EBU R128 compliance and basic metering, but dedicated plugins provide more in-depth analysis.
RME’s implementation of MADI conversion is exceptionally clean; any potential degradation is negligible and imperceptible in most real-world scenarios.
