The ADI-642, an 8-Channel format converter from MADI to AES and vice versa, is the latest addition to RMEs successful MADI series. Amongst other applications, the unit can serve as ideal AES/EBU frontend for the Hammerfall DSP MADI PCI card. Up to 192 kHz at 24-Bit are supported. Its most outstanding feature is an easy-to-use 72 x 74 routing matrix, which can assign an individual input channel to every single output channel, allowing free configuration of all 64 MADI channels and the 8 AES channels. Additional features include:
- direct support for MADI Double and Quad Wire
- Automatic Delay Compensation when using more than one unit
- Analog stereo monitor output, up to 192 kHz
- Detailed status display for MADI and AES
- Completely remote controlable via MIDI
- Transfer of MIDI data via MADI
- SteadyClock for maximum jitter reduction and clock regeneration
The compact unit with 19" width and 1 unit height serves as format converter MADI to/from AES. MADI handles 64 channels of 24-Bit audio at sampling frequencies up to 48kHz, 32 channels up to 96kHz, and 16 channels up to 192kHz. All channels are transferred across a single cable, either coaxial (BNC) or optical network cable. In both cases, cable lengths of more than 100 meters can be achieved. The AES/EBU channels are provided via 4 XLR inputs and outputs, respectively. The ADI-642 accepts 56 channels and 64 channels as well as 96k frame at its input, and can be set to generate those formats at its output. This way the ADI-642 even serves as perfect interface between otherwise incompatible MADI devices.
Buying from us, we want you to have total peace of mind. All our stock is sourced from official UK suppliers. We do not sell grey imports. This means that you are fully covered by the manufacturers warranties. We're also members of the MIA which means that if anything happens to us, your equipment is stilll covered by a special 24 month warranty on supported brands.
We're here to answer any technical or creative questions about what you're buying. We'll be honest. Some manufacturers let you believe their product will bring around world peace and end hunger if you buy it- but then don't even include the right cables to hook it up with! That's why you buy from us- if you want to check anything you can call, email or message us on social media. We'll get back as fast as we can.
If you're buying for business or education, email us to check your best quote. We always try to be as competitive as we can.
Some stock is ready to go but not everything- we're here to chat to and can check stock and get better lead times from our suppliers by picking up the phone or dropping us a message on social media or email. We're talking to our suppliers daily and most will ship out if its really urgent.
DPD have been our primary courier service for the last few years. They're fast and have been very reliable and we've found them the best at getting things to you in working order and giving all the information you need to plan your day around a delivery. In some instances we use other couriers. If you've a question on that or a preferred courier, please speak to us and we'll see what we can do to use them for you.
© Giraffe Audio Limited. All Rights Reserved.
