New RME drivers ensure no problems with MacOS Catalina
RME MADIface USB MADI Interface The RME MADIface USB MADI Interface is a unique audio interface capable of transferring digital MADI audio to a Mac or PC. The MADIface USB provides MADI I/O over USB 2.0 while supporting the format's full 64 channels for recording and playback. Both inputs can be used for full redundancy operation. It’s RME’s ability to deliver professional performance over USB 2.0 that allows the MADIface Pro to record and playback 68 simultaneous channels, all with buffer sizes as low as 32 samples (lowest value depends on computer used).
The latest Mac OS (Catalina 10.15) has arrived, and we’re pleased to announce that as with previous updates to operating systems, this latest edition presents no problem for owners of RME audio interfaces.
With RME having a long-standing reputation for producing no-nonsense, rock-solid drivers, it comes as no surprise that Catalina is to be supported from the outset. All RME drivers are written in-house, and therefore not reliant on third–party developers. As such, RME Mac users are able to update immediately and continue working without interruption.
Several pro audio and interface manufacturers have issued warnings to customers advising not to upgrade however – for that reason, we’d still recommend (as always!) holding off from upgrading straight away, as it’s highly likely you’ll have other software or tools that aren’t yet supported.
Whilst OS Catalina is primarily a technology update (with only a few new user features), users of some legacy software may find themselves caught out – for example, 32-Bit applications will no longer be supported, and iTunes will be replaced primarily by the Apple Music App.
RME Driver v3.18
RME’s latest driver (v3.18) provides compatibility between OS Catalina and all RME USB audio interfaces, as well as supporting Apple’s “Notarization” requirement. Beta drivers are also available for RME’s non-USB interfaces (PCle, Thunderbolt and FireWire), so other RME users won’t experience any interruption or delay in their projects either.
The following RME interfaces are immediately compatible with macOS 10.15:
Fireface UFX / UFX+ / UFX II / 802 / UCX / UC
Babyface
Babyface Pro
MADIface USB
MADIface XT
MADIface Pro
Digiface USB
Digiface Dante
Digiface AVB
Babyface
Babyface Pro
MADIface USB
MADIface XT
MADIface Pro
Digiface USB
Digiface Dante
Digiface AVB
No Third-Party Drivers
With all drivers created by the in-house team, RME is consistently able to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to new operating systems and updates.
“One of the cornerstones of our company has always been customer support and dependability,” says Derek Badala of Synthax USA. “We are proud to say that all of our drivers are written in-house — unlike many of our competition. Further, updates are automatically handled by FPGA technology, which is present in all our interfaces. The combination of these things — along with our known product dependability — means that our customers will continue to experience superior performance without interruption.”
Download the latest drivers here.
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Up for sale is my RME MadiFace USB unit in excellent condition. I will ship via Fed Ex!Here is info from their website:
Overview
• Record/Playback channels: 64 in / 64 out
• 2 x MADI I/O (optical and coaxial)
• TotalMix
• No external power supply required
• Stand-alone mode operation
• Seamless Redundancy Operation
• 2 x MADI I/O (optical and coaxial)
• TotalMix
• No external power supply required
• Stand-alone mode operation
• Seamless Redundancy Operation
MADI portability at its best!
The compact MADIface USB provides MADI I/O over USB 2.0 while supporting the format's full 64 channels for recording and playback, under Mac and Windows. Both inputs can be used for full redundancy operation. Optionally both MADI I/Os can be operated simultaneously for full 128 channel input and output access, mixed and routed by TotalMix. Even without computer the small box delivers extraordinary bi-directional format converter and active repeater functionality.
Its sturdy and bus-powered design makes it as easy to use as reliable in operation. MADIface USB is both MADI portability at its best as also a perfect desktop solution to connect MADI equipment to any Mac and PC. A real gem in flexibility, usefullness and trouble-free operation - as you expect it from RME.
Features and Operation Modes
MADIface USB offers several operation modes when used with a Mac or Windows computer: 64 Channel Mix, Redundancy mode, 128 Channel Mix and a straight routing mode.
The option Disable TotalMix completely disables TotalMix, the unit's flexible internal mixer and routing matrix. All input and output data is going straight to record/coming from playback, with no mixing or routing involved. In this mode the outputs are mirrored, carrying the same signal.
In 64 Channel Mix mode TotalMix shows 64 input, playback and output channels. All settings in TotalMix use the data from one MADI input port, and send identical data to both MADI output ports. The currently active MADI input port can be configured in the Settings dialog.
The option AutoSelect activates an automatic input selection. Using both inputs at the same time, AutoSelect puts the device into Seamless Redundancy mode. The MADIface USB will switch to the other input in real-time if the current one fails.
In 128 Channel Mix mode record and playback is still limited to 64 channels, with the current input selected in the Settings dialog. But the other input is also available through TotalMix, and the output signal is not mirrored, but separated, with TotalMix having 128 output channels. Applications like independent mix output, monitoring and serial pass-through of the second source are just a few clicks away.
SteadyClock as well as RME's well known MADI compatibility ensure hassle-free operation with other devices. MIDI over MADItechnology may be used to remote-control other MADI devices. DIGICheck, an included complete audio analyzing suite, supports the user under Mac OS X and Windows.
TotalMix Like all the latest RME interfaces, the MADIface USB also includes the powerful digital real-time mixer TotalMix FX. It allows for practically unlimited mixing and routing operations, with all inputs and playback channels simultaneously, to any hardware outputs. The MADIface does not have a DSP, so there are no FX available. Still it includes a dedicated Control Room section with Talkback, Main/Phones, fader groups, mute groups, complete remote controllability via Mackie or OSC protocol, and much more.
Here are some typical applications for TotalMix:
- Setting up delay-free submixes (headphone mixes). The MADIface allows for up to 32 fully independent stereo submixes. On an analog mixing desk, this would equal 64 Aux sends.
- Unlimited routing of inputs and outputs (free utilisation, patchbay functionality).
- Distributing signals to several outputs at a time. TotalMix offers state-of-the-art splitter and distributor functions.
- Simultaneous playback of different programs via a single stereo output. The ASIO multiclient driver supports the usage of several programs at the same time. When done on different playback channels TotalMix provides the means to mix and monitor these on a single stereo output.
- Mixing of the input signal to the playback signal (complete ASIO Direct Monitoring). RME not only is the pioneer of ADM, but also offers the most complete implementation of the ADM functions.
- Integration of external devices. Use TotalMix to insert external effects devices, be it in the playback or in the record path. Depending on the current application, the functionality equals insert or effects send and effects return, for example as used during real-time monitoring when adding some reverb to the vocals.
Every single input channel, playback channel and hardware output features a Peak and RMS level meter, calculated in hardware. These level displays are very useful to determine the presence and routing destinations of the audio signals.
For stand-alone operation the MADIface USB can be powered by any USB power wall wart or USB battery, like those for mobile phones and MP3 players. Without a computer host the device enters a pre-configured mode. Using one input the MADIface USB is clock slave, using the sample rate found at the input. AutoSelect is active, so either input can be used. The input's audio data is transferred to the outputs unchanged. The output format follows the input format (56/64 channel mode, 48k/96k Frame). Using two inputs Double Processing Mode becomes active, for two independent paths, including two SteadyClocks. The internal routing changes from parallel output to cross-coupled.
Therefore in stand-alone mode the unit automatically operates as active repeater, effectively doubling the maximum cable length of 100 m coaxial and 2,000 m optical. With two inputs connected the unit works as bi-directional format converter, converting coaxial to optical and vice versa simultaneously. This is even possible when the connected device uses sample rate converters for independent clocking - the sample rate can be different in both paths.
Thanks to a completely newly generated signal, jitter suppression by SteadyClock, and reclocking of the MADI output, the MADIface USB provides not simple but sophisticated format conversion.
Tech Specs Inputs/Outputs:2 x MADI I/O, optical and coaxial (BNC)
MIDI input and output: via virtual MIDI port
Clock modes: master (internal) and slave (MADI input)
Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz, variable (Sync/DDS)
Jitter: < 1 ns, internal and all inputs
Jitter sensitivity: PLL operates even at 100 ns Jitter
Seamless Redundancy operation with both inputs
TotalMix: 2048 channel mixer with 48-bit internal resolution
TotalMix: latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
Interface: USB 2.0, bus-powered
Comes with DIGICheck, RME's ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool
Drivers:
Windows Vista/7/8 (Multi-Client operation of ASIO 2.3 and WDM)
Mac OS X (10.6 or up, Core Audio, Core MIDI)
Windows Vista/7/8 (Multi-Client operation of ASIO 2.3 and WDM)
Mac OS X (10.6 or up, Core Audio, Core MIDI)
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This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Product Specs
Condition | Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.learn more |
Brand | RME |
Model | Madiface USB |
Categories | Interfaces |
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