RME MADIface USB [11/72] Configuring the madiface usb

User's Guide MADIface USB © RME

7. Configuring the MADIface USB

7.1 Settings Dialog - General

Configuration of the MADIface USB is done via its own settings dialog. The panel Settings can

be opened:

• by clicking on the fire symbol in the Task Bar's notification area

The mixer of the MADIface USB, TotalMix FX, can be opened:

• by clicking on the mixer icon in the Task Bar's notification area

The hardware of the MADIface USB offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical func-

tions and options which affect how the unit operates - it can be configured to suit many different

requirements. The following is available in the Settings dialog:

• Latency

• Configuration of digital I/Os

• Current sample rate

• Synchronization behaviour

• State of input and output

Any changes made in the

Settings dialog are applied

immediately - confirmation (e.g.

by clicking on OK or exiting the

dialog) is not required.

However, settings should not be

changed during playback or

record if it can be avoided, as

this can cause unwanted noises.

Also, please note that even in

'Stop' mode, several programs

keep the recording and playback

devices open, which means that

any new settings might not be

applied immediately.

The status display at the bottom

of the dialog box gives precise

information about the current

status of the system, and the

status of all digital signals.

Buffer Size

The setting Buffer Size determines the latency between incoming and outgoing ASIO and WDM

data, as well as affecting system stability (see chapter 8/9).

USB Diagnosis shows specific USB transmission errors (CRC5, usually 0) and general errors.

If the unit detects a record or playback error the number shown will no longer be 0. An audio

reset is performed automatically. The counter is reset on start of playback/record. More informa-

tion can be found in chapter 26.4.