RME MADIface XT II

RME presents the MADIface XT II, a 394-channel 192 kHz USB 3.0 audio interface with comprehensive connection and control options for live and studio use. Compared to its predecessor MADIface XT, the MADIface XT II features updated digital and analogue circuitry and surpasses the first generation with significantly improved analogue and digital performance.

At the time of its release, the MADIface XT was the world's first USB 3.0 audio interface - and impressed with its combination of an extremely high channel count, comprehensive connections and a compact desktop housing. With two practical mic/line preamps (XLR/TRS combo inputs), two balanced XLR line outputs, a stereo line headphone output, a variety of digital signal options (MADI coaxial and optical, MIDI/AES, word clock) and an additional PCI Express connection, the MADIface XT left nothing to be desired in terms of connectivity.

New analogue best values:

The successor MADIface XT II maintains this successful formula and surpasses the signal values of its predecessor in numerous areas. Among other things, the MADIface XT II impresses with a higher signal-to-noise ratio and a lower THD value during AD conversion. Furthermore, the maximum balanced line output level of the XLR line outputs has been increased from +15 dBu to +24 dBu. At +19 dBu, the stereo headphone output of the MADIface XT II also delivers significantly

output level and, with an output impedance of 1 ohm, significantly more power than its predecessor. All outputs also have several switchable level options.

New digital board:

On the new digital board, the previous analogue mini-DIN socket for remote control of individual functions has been replaced by an ARC USB remote port, which enables comprehensive control of the MADIface XT II with the optional ARC USB. The MADIface XT II also offers the Room EQ known from the Fireface UFX III with nine parametric bands for use in surround setups for up to 20 mono output channels.

Clocking in the femto range:

With the latest SteadyClock FS, the MADIface XT II features RME's latest clock and jitter suppression technology. Based on a femto clock, SteadyClock FS reduces the inherent jitter of the MADIface XT II to an absolute minimum and efficiently filters clock jitter as low as 1 Hz.

New hardware:

The new MADIface XT II focusses on USB 3.0, as PCIExpress can no longer be used externally. Among other things, the Class Compliant mode has been significantly upgraded in the new device, as all 394 channels can now be transmitted simultaneously without a driver. In addition, there are various formats and settings for the channel sequence to optimise the use of Class Compliant.