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RME MADIface USB

Audio Interface · RME · unverified extraction · manufacturer page

ManufacturerRME
TypeAudio Interface
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
MADI (optical, SC or LC)MADI (AES10) multichannel digital audioin/out
BNCWord clockinput
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audioinput
USB (unspecified type)USB Audio Class 2.0 (class-compliant, driverless)in/out

What the RME MADIface USB can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

Recorder 29
AD/DA Converter 28
Audio Interface 22
Studio Monitor 16
Analog Mixer 14
Monitor Controller 10
Power Amplifier 10
Digital Mixing Console 9
Wireless System 8
Install Processor 7
Stagebox / Expander 6
Headphone Amp / Distribution 5
Hardware Effects 3
Subwoofer 3
Microphone 2
Recording Console 2
Preamp 2
Mobile Device 1
Cable 1
Clock 1
Headphones 1
PA Loudspeaker 1
Personal Monitoring 1

What can feed the RME MADIface USB

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Audio Interface 48
AD/DA Converter 41
Digital Mixing Console 31
Microphone 23
Analog Mixer 17
Recorder 16
Install Processor 12
Wireless System 10
Preamp 8
Stagebox / Expander 7
Hardware Effects 5
Monitor Controller 4
Studio Monitor 4
PA Loudspeaker 4
Channel Strip 3
Power Amplifier 3
Recording Console 2
Subwoofer 2
Clock 2
Compressor / Limiter 1
Mobile Device 1
Cable 1
Equalizer 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.