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.

New Analog Records

The 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.

Furthermore, the maximum balanced line output level of the XLR line outputs has 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.

The New MADIface XT II features updated digital and analog circuitry

New Digital Circuit Board

On the new digital board, the previous analog mini-DIN socket for remote control of individual functions has been replaced by an ARC USB remote port, which enables comprehensive control of the MADIface XT II with the optional ARC USB. 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.

Powerful Applications for Mixing, Monitoring and Measurement included

The 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 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 WiFTotalMix FX mixer with comprehensive routing, monitoring and effects options

Femtoseconds for Clocking

With 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.

ARC USB Remote Control - Plug’n Play Plus

The optional available ARC USB connects to your computer via USB, and talks to TotalMix FX directly. It has 15 freely assignable and illuminated buttons, one encoder wheel, and a TS jack to connect a foot switch.

The ARC USB is a USB 1.1 MIDI remote control for the MADIface XT II. Thanks to operating as a UAC 1 class device, it is natively compatible to Windows and Mac OS X. As soon as it is present in the operating system, TotaIMix FX will automatically detect the ARC USB, and communicate with it via simple MIDI remote commands to control the XT II.

MADIface XT II

AD, Microphone/Line 1-2

• Input: XLR, electronically balanced
• Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 3.3 kOhm
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 116 dB (AES17), 118.5 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz – 20.8 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 3 Hz – 45.2 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 2 Hz - 89 kHz
• Filter: Short Delay Sharp, 5 / 5 / 6 samples delay
• THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
• THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Gain range: 75 dB
• Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu
• Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu
• CLIP LED: 0 dBFS
• SIG LED: -60 dBFS

AD, TRS

As Microphone/Line 1-2, but:

• Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, balanced
• Input impedance: 6.6 kOhm balanced, 3.3 kOhm unbalanced
• Maximum input level TRS, Gain 0 dB: +24 dBu
• Maximum input level TRS, Gain 60 dB: -51 dBu

DA, Line Out 1-2

• Dynamic range (DR): 113.5 dB (AES17), 116 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 20.2 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 44.7 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz – 78 kHz kHz
• Filter: Short Delay Sharp, 6 samples delay
• THD+N @ -1 dBFS: -105 dB, 0.0005 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Output: XLR balanced
• Output level switchable +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu
• Output impedance: 150 Ohm

DA, Phones 3/4

As DA Line Out, but:

• Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
• Output impedance: 1 Ohm
• Output level at 0 dBFS: +7 dBu

Digital Inputs

MADI

• Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
• High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.2 Vpp)
• Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector
• 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
• Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
• Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
• S/MUX: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
• S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
• Lock range: 25 kHz – 54 kHz
• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)

AES/EBU

• 1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
• High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.35 Vpp)
• SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958)
• Accepts Consumer and Professional format
• Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)

Word Clock

• BNC, not terminated (4 kOhm)
• Switchable internal termination 75 Ohm
• Automatic Double/Quad Speed detection and conversion to Single Speed
• SteadyClock guarantees super low jitter synchronization even in varispeed operation
• Not effected by DC-offsets within the network
• Signal Adaptation Circuit: signal refresh through auto-center and hysteresis
• Overvoltage protection
• Level range: 1.2 Vss – 5.6 Vpp
• Lock range: 28 kHz – 200 kHz
• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)

Digital Outputs

MADI

• Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
• Output voltage 450 mVpp
• Cable length: up to 100 m
• Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector
• 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
• Cable length: up to 2000 m
• Generates 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
• Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
• S/MUX / 96k Frame: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
• S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

AES/EBU

• XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
• Output level Professional 4.0 Vpp
• Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
• Output level Consumer 2.0 Vpp
• Format Consumer (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958
• Single Wire mode, sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

Word Clock

• BNC
• Max. output voltage: 5 Vpp
• Output voltage @ 75 Ohm termination: 4.0 Vpp
• Output impedance: 22 Ohm
• Frequency range: 28 kHz – 200 kHz

Digital

• Clocks: Internal, MADI In, Word Clock In, AES In
• Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)
• Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion: near zero
• Input PLL ensures zero dropout, even at more than 100 ns jitter
• Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

MIDI

• 1 x MIDI I/O via breakout cable
• 3 x MIDI I/O via MADI
• Separate 128 byte FIFO for input and output
• MIDI state machine in hardware for reduced interrupt request load
• Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 56 (up to 48 kHz)
• Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 28 (up to 96 kHz)

General

• Power supply: external power supply
• Typical power consumption: 9 Watts
• Current at 12 Volt operating voltage, idle: 750 mA (9 Watts)
• Dimensions incl. rack ears, full depth (WxHxD): 265 x 44 x 159 mm (10.5" x 1.73" x 6.26")
• Dimensions without rack ears, body depth (WxHxD): 215 x 44 x 130 mm (8.5" x 1.73" x 5.1")
• Weight: 1.03 kg ( 2.2 lbs)
• Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F)
• Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing
• Included power supply: Internal switching PSU, 100 - 240 V AC, 2 A, 24 Watts