RME M-32 AD [24/57] Madi output

User’s Guide M-32 AD © RME

11.3 MADI Output

At the rear side of the M-32 AD there are two MADI outputs.

The BNC output is built according to AES10-1991. The output's impedance is 75 Ohm. The

output voltage will be 600 mVpp when terminated with 75 Ohm.

The optical output uses a FDDI (ISO/IEC 9413-3) compatible optical module, according to

AES10-1991. More information can be found in chapter 16.6, MADI Basics.

Coaxial and optical outputs operate simultaneously and deliver the same data.

The max. channel count when using MADI depends on the Sample Rate Range. Up to 48 kHz

64 channels can be transmitted, up to 96 kHz 32, and up to 192 kHz 16 channels. That means:

• Up to 48 kHz two M-32 AD or four M-16 AD can be cascaded

• Up to 96 kHz one M-32 AD or two M-16 AD already use all available channels

• Up to 192 kHz one M-16 AD uses all available channels. Channels 17 to 32 of the M-32 AD

can not be used.