RME Multiface II

The Multiface is not only multi because of the many different interface formats supported, but also multi-channel! The small box using half the space of a 19" rack includes outstanding power and extensive features. Based on RME's award-winning Hammerfall technology the Multiface offers ADAT optical I/O, ADAT-Sync In, SPDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, word clock I/O and a separate analog line output. On top we provide 8 analog inputs and outputs, balanced and 96 kHz/24 bit, of course. All this can be used on laptops as well as on desktop computers with 'zero cpu load' and low latency!

8 x analog line I/O, 96 kHz/24 bit, SNR 105 dBA, 1/4" TRS jacks

1 x ADAT digital I/O, based on RME's reliable Bitclock PLL

1 x SPDIF digital I/O, based on RME's reliable DIGI96 technology

1 x ADAT Sync In (9-pin D-type) for sample accurate transfers

1 x Word clock I/O (BNC)

1 x analog line/headphone output, separate output for independent submix

1 x MIDI I/O, 16 channels high-speed MIDI

HDSP Meter Bridge: freely scalable level meters, peak and RMS calculation directly in hardware

TotalMix: 720 channel mixer with 40 bit internal resolution

S/MUX poured in hardware: 4 channels 96 kHz/24 bit for record and playback via ADAT optical

...and numerous other features found already in the Hammerfall series. And all this for an unbeatable price!

The Hammerfall® DSP System comes with drivers for Windows 98/ME (MME with multi-client operation, ASIO 2.0, GSIF), Windows 2000/XP (fully multi-client operation of MME, GSIF and ASIO 2.0 plus ASIO multi-client), Mac OS 9.x (ASIO 2.0, OMS MIDI) and Mac OS X (Core Audio, Core MIDI).

The front panel hosts some useful status LEDs, like MIDI state, lock state of the digital inputs and error state of the host-bus. Additionally there's a high-quality 24 bit/96 kHz analog line output, also usable with headphones, and one MIDI I/O.

 

The rear of the Multiface shows unrivalled connectivity: 8 analog line I/Os on 1/4" TRS jacks (balanced, 24 bit/96 kHz), ADAT optical I/O (switchable to SPDIF optical), ADAT-Sync In, SPDIF I/O coaxial, word clock I/O and MIDI I/O. Don't settle for less!

The Multiface can be used with laptops as well as desktop computers. The connection to notebooks is achieved via a CardBus card, the connection to desktops via a PCI card. These interfaces are sold separately.

 

 

Just click on the hammer symbol in the systray of the taskbar and the settings dialog of the Multiface comes up. The clear structured, easy to understand window plus the unique informative status windows for input signal, clock mode, sample rate and time code make your work with Hammerfall DSP System to a real pleasure. With a simple mouse click you gain access to the full power of your system.

When working with several digital sources it is not only necessary to know if these are properly locked, but also if they are totally synchronized. RME's exclusive SyncCheck checks all input signals and displays their actual state, and thanks to our new Intelligent Clock Control concept you have all clocks and states under control - with ease.

Regular firmware updates ensure the Multiface to stay at the top of today's audio interfaces. The latest addition, Disconnect mode, lets you use the unit as stand-alone AD/DA-converter, digital format converter, analog/digital mixer or submixer, and much more. 

 

 

Supported sample rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, variable

8 buffer sizes/latencies available: 1.5 ms, 3 ms, 6 ms, 12 ms, 23 ms, 46 ms, 93 ms, 186 ms

ASIO zero CPU load technology: 0 (zero!)% CPU load when using ALL 36 channels!

All settings changeable in realtime

Clock modes slave and master

Automatic, intelligent master/slave clock control

Enhanced Mixed mode: All inputs and outputs simultaneously operational

Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT mode

Enhanced Zero Latency Monitoring for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring

Comes with DIGICheck: the ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool

Dynamic ratio analog AD: 105 dBA, DA: 112 dBA

THD+N AD: -96 dB (0.0016%), DA: -91 dB (0.002%)

Analog level @ 0 dBFS (set by internal jumpers): +2 dBV, +13 dBu, +19 dBu

Input 8 x line (1/4" TRS jacks), 1 x optical (TOSLINK), 1 x coaxial (Cinch), 1 x MIDI, word clock (BNC), ADAT Sync

Input format SPDIF, AES/EBU (Consumer, Professional), ADAT optical 

8 x line (1/4" TRS jacks), 1 x optical (TOSLINK), stereo analog line (TRS), 1 x coaxial (phono), 1 x MIDI, word clock (BNC)

Format output SPDIF, AES/EBU (Consumer/Professional), ADAT optical

Specs:

• Type: Audio Interface
• Theme: Recording and Studio

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