RME Audio M-32 AD Pro AVB

With the M-32 AD and M-32 DA, RME presented two independent32-channel converters in 2010, which quickly became the industry standardthanks to their high quality, reliability and number of channels. Since then,not only the converter technology but also the requirements of pro audio usershave evolved in all kinds of areas - professional studios, immersive soundinstallations, live sound systems and even applications in the industrialsector requiring high analog channel counts.

Connectivity and Features

·       32 x Analog I/O

·       1 x MADI optical I/O

·       1 x MADI I/O coaxial

·       1 x Word Clock I/O

·       1 x Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant)

·       RME USB 2.0

·       1 x MIDI I/O

·       Redundant power supplies

·       SteadyClock FS

·       DC-coupled Outputs

Solutions for modern productions

Redundant power supplies, more compact housings, networkfunctionality - these and other wishes were brought to us by our customers fora revised 32-channel converter series. With the new M-32 DA Pro and M-32 ADPro, RME meets the diverse requirements of current productions andinstallations.

Reference in analog and digital

Based on state-of-the-art, high-resolution convertercomponents and a fully balanced analog circuit design, the new M series offersa signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB(A) with extremely low THD values, whichplaces the converters in the reference class.

Linear and transparent

Each of the 32 channels enables AD/DA conversion with up to192 kHz sampling frequency. The internal filters are based on the recentlyintroduced ADI-2 Pro reference converter and allow a completely linearfrequency response (up to 0 Hz at the output).

AVB - The future of network signal transmission

In addition to the two fully equipped MADI I/Os includingseparate signal routing, the new M-32 DA Pro and M-32 AD Pro feature an AVBinterface based on the open network standards IEEE 802.1 and 1722.1, enablingtransmission of the 32 analog channels at a maximum 192 kHz sampling rate via asingle Ethernet cable. Combined with external AVB switches, the new M-Seriesconverters can be quickly, easily and reliably integrated into more complexnetwork structures thanks to the comprehensive time-synchronous signalprocessing of the AVB protocol.

Seamless integration

The open AVDECC 1722.1 control protocol as part of AVBallows users to use external controllers from different manufacturers tocontrol almost all device functions. In addition, a web interface and a JSON APIare available - both via the network connection and the integrated USB port.

Worldwide compatibility

For maximum compatibility with a variety of analog hardware,the individual channels of the M-32 AD Pro and M-32 DA Pro can be operated withdifferent line levels - each with full resolution of the converters. Besides+19 dBu and +13 dBu, the new M-Series is one of the few solutions available onthe market that also allows working with the SMPTE® recommendation of +24 dBuat 0 dBFS.

Everything at a glance

The combination of level displays and channel labellingfields conveys a familiar analogue feeling but proves to be an almostindispensable advantage in daily practice. Using the supplied transparentpapers, users can create individual channel labels and securely affix thembehind a magnetic cover. This always gives a comprehensive overview of analogchannel assignments.

SteadyClock FS

In digital audio, the clock frequency is an essentialfactor, as it creates the correlation between the audio bits and the timereference. Unfortunately, the clock frequency is not always as stable asdesired. The M-32 Pro offers full SteadyClock FS performance for lowest jitterand highest jitter immunity. Excellent performance in all clock modes and HighQuality Analog Conversion to hear your mix as it is. Digital format conversionin RME products are done without any loss or degredation,and SteadyClock FSensures your sonic image will never experience degredation. This helps tooptimize recordings and mixes because the soundstage has more depth andclarity.