RME HDSP MADI digital interface card

RME HDSP MADI Digital Interface Card

The RME HDSP MADI is a high-performance professional digital audio interface card designed for multi-channel recording, mixing, and broadcast applications. Based on the MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) standard, it enables the transmission of large numbers of audio channels over a single cable with extremely low latency and high reliability.

Widely used in studios, live sound, and broadcast environments, the HDSP MADI provides powerful routing, stable drivers, and industry-leading audio performance.

Key Features

• Supports up to 64 input and 64 output channels
• MADI optical (fiber) and coaxial (BNC) interfaces
• Ultra-low latency PCI / PCIe audio interface
• 24-bit digital audio resolution
• Includes TotalMix real-time DSP mixer
• SteadyClock technology for low jitter and stable synchronization
• Suitable for long-distance transmission (100m+ via fiber/coax)

Technical Specifications

• Model: HDSP MADI (PCI / PCIe variants available)
• Type: Digital audio interface card
• Audio Resolution: 24-bit

Channel Capacity:

• 64 channels @ 48 kHz
• 32 channels @ 96 kHz
• 16 channels @ 192 kHz

Connectivity:

• 1 × MADI optical I/O (fiber)
• 1 × MADI coaxial I/O (BNC)
• 2 × MIDI I/O
• Word Clock I/O (BNC)
• Stereo analog monitor output

Interface:

• PCI (HDSP MADI) or PCI Express (HDSPe MADI)
• High-speed data transfer (PCIe up to ~500 MB/s)

Sample Rates:

• 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz

Software & Features

• TotalMix DSP mixer (routing & monitoring)
• DIGICheck analysis and measurement tools
• Real-time configuration without reboot
• Flexible clocking (internal, MADI, word clock)

Applications

• Professional recording studios
• Live sound and multitrack recording
• Broadcast and TV production
• Large-scale audio routing systems
• Integration with digital consoles and converters

Advantages for Buyers

• Extremely stable drivers and low latency
• Handles high channel counts over a single cable
• Professional-grade audio quality
• Flexible routing and monitoring (TotalMix)
• Reliable solution for demanding audio environments