RME ADI-6432 [6/42] Introduction

User's Guide ADI-6432 © RME

1. Introduction

With the ADI-6432 you have an incredibly versatile digital interface to your supply. From small

project studios to broadcast and television, this Advanced Digital Interface is the perfect solu-

tion for many tasks.

As a consequent continuation of RME's world-wide successful ADI series, the 6432 also con-

tains elaborate technology and the latest integrated circuits. In a few words: The ADI-6432 is a

uniquely powerful and high-quality device, which will excite you even after many years of opera-

tion.

2. Package Contents

Please check that your ADI-6432 package contains each of the following:

• ADI-6432

• Manual

• Power cord

3. Brief Description and Characteristics

The ADI-6432 consists of two digital format converters in reference quality, in a standard 19"

box with 2 unit height. The compact device has numerous extraordinary features like Intelligent

Clock Control (ICC), SyncCheck, SyncAlign, SteadyClock, MIDI over MADI, RS232 over MADI,

and remote control via MADI and MIDI.

All of the ADI-6432 I/Os support 192 kHz/24 bit. The format conversion between MADI and

AES/EBU operates in both directions at the same time. LEDs of different colours show the pre-

sent state of incoming and outgoing signals and of the internal processing in a clear way.

The unique Intelligent Clock Control (ICC) allows for a flexible use with internal clock (44.1 up to

192 kHz), external word clock or the digital input signals. These options are intelligently coupled

in a way typical for RME, and easy to apply thanks to a clear and easily understandable display

of the Lock and Sync states.

The ADI-6432 transmits both MIDI and RS232 invisibly within the MADI data stream, maintain-

ing full compatibility. The unit can also be remote controlled via MIDI.

Notes on the ADI-6432R

The ADI-6432R has two separated, simultaneously operating power supplies. It can be con-

nected to two different power sources at the same time, enabling a redundancy mode of the

power supply. If one of the internal or external power sources fails the unit continues to work

without any interruption.

To activate this mode both IEC receptacles have to be connected to different power sources,

and both power supplies have to be switched on at the front of the unit, so that both POWER

LEDs light up.

The power consumption of the unit in redundancy mode is increased by only a few Watts,

caused by the limited efficiency (internal loss) of each single power supply.