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RME MADIface XT II

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ManufacturerRME
TypeAudio Interface
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
MADI (optical, SC or LC)MADI (AES10) multichannel digital audioin/out
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audioinput
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audiooutput
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput
BNCWord clockoutput

What the RME MADIface XT II can feed

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

AD/DA Converter 34
Power Amplifier 13
Digital Mixing Console 12
Studio Monitor 12
Install Processor 11
Audio Interface 10
Monitor Controller 7
Recorder 6
Stagebox / Expander 5
Recording Console 2
Hardware Effects 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Wireless System 2
Headphone Amp / Distribution 2
Compressor / Limiter 1
Channel Strip 1
Summing Mixer 1
Subwoofer 1
Preamp 1
Equalizer 1

What can feed the RME MADIface XT II

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

AD/DA Converter 34
Digital Mixing Console 15
Audio Interface 12
Install Processor 11
Stagebox / Expander 6
Preamp 6
Recorder 4
Studio Monitor 3
Recording Console 2
Channel Strip 2
Monitor Controller 2
Hardware Effects 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Wireless System 2
Compressor / Limiter 1
Analog Mixer 1
Subwoofer 1
Clock 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.