Musikmesse 08: RME unveils first portable MADI audio system
MADIface delivers 128 channels of 192kHz audio
It´s not going to appeal to those who simply require a couple of analogue inputs and outputs in their recording setup, but RME´s new MADIface certainly looks like an impressive technical achievement.
This is billed as the first portable solution to support the high-end MADI standard (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface), and supports - get this - 128 channels of audio at up to 192kHz.
The new Mac- and PC-compatible system comprises the ExpressCard MADI and the MADIface breakout box. This combination provides 64 input and 64 output channels. Power for the breakout box comes courtesy of the ExpressCard, so no external supply is required.
MADIface is undoubtedly a high-end audio system that´s designed for professional use, but if you feel like it´s for you, you can read the full specs on the RME website.
Get the MusicRadar Newsletter
Want all the hottest music and gear news, reviews, deals, features and more, direct to your inbox? Sign up here.
MusicRadar is the number 1 website for music makers of all kinds, be they guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, djs or producers...
- GEAR: We help musicians find the best gear with top-ranking gear round-ups and high- quality, authoritative reviews by a wide team of highly experienced experts.
- TIPS: We also provide tuition, from bite-sized tips to advanced work-outs and guidance from recognised musicians and stars.
- STARS: We talk to musicians and stars about their creative processes, and the nuts and bolts of their gear and technique. We give fans an insight into the actual craft of music making that no other music website can.
“I think we're about to have a big resurgence now in kids picking up guitars, and I think we've got the Gallagher brothers to thank for it”: Should we be hopeful about the future of guitar music?
“I’ve always wondered why there isn’t more support in this industry - not just for the artists, or the band, but for the crew, the people working their asses off from 7 in the morning to 2 in the morning": Backline demand mental health action