RME M-16 DA [14/57] Front panel controls

User’s Guide M-32 DA © RME

8. Front Panel Controls

8.1 Analog Input

In the OUPUT area, the select key causes a change of the

analog output level, referenced to digital full scale level (0

dBFS) of the DA-converters. The choices are: +13 dBu, +19

dBu and +24 dBu.

As the adaptation is performed in the analog domain, the M-32

DA achieves the highest possible values for Signal to Noise

ratio and distortion in any setting.

8.2 MADI In

M-32 DA: The key MADI IN routes the channels 1 to 32 or 33 to 64 of

the MADI input to the analog converters.

M-16 DA: The key MADI OUT routes the channels 1 to 16, 17 to 32,

33 to 48 or 49 to 64 of the MADI input to the analog converters.

8.3 MADI Input

The key INPUT sets the input to optical or coaxial.

The STATE display helps to avoid errors, and makes handling

the digital MADI format easier.

The SYNC LED lights up as soon as a valid signal is present at

the input. An un-synchronous input signal will be signalled by

flashing of the SYNC LED.

64-channel and 96k frame format are displayed by one LED

each. With those LEDs off, the input signal is 56-channel and

48k frame format.

8.4 MADI Output

The keys FRAME and FORMAT configure the MADI output

signal as follows:

FRAME: 48k or 96k frame. 48k frame can be used with

Single, Double and Quad Speed. 96k frame is limited to the

range 64 kHz to 96 kHz (Double Speed).

FORMAT: 56-channel or 64-channel format.