RME HDSPe RayDAT 72-Channel PCI Express Card

For the first time, even SPDIF (phono) and AES/EBU (XLR) are simultaneously operational due to separated hardware and record/playback devices. RayDAT offers no less than 4 x ADAT optical I/O, SPDIF I/O and AES/EBU I/O. That's a whopping 36 channels of inputs and outputs. On top, there are 2 MIDI I/Os and TotalMix, RME's unsurpassed DSP-based real-time mixer/router, with hardware-calculated level metering and complete MIDI remote capability. HDSPe RayDAT also supports the optional TCO for synchronization to timecode (LTC/video).

Internal ADAT inputs and outputs allow to add up to two TDIF ports directly inside the computer via RME's optional expansion boards.

HDSPe RayDAT is the newly developed PCI Express version of the HDSP 9652. A genuine PCI Express core consequently takes full advantage of the new format, achieving significant performance gains in multitrack audio. Thanks to RME's secure flash update technology, firmware improvements, adjustments, and bugfixes can be installed easily at any time.

The HDSPe RayDAT provides unique features:

4 x ADAT digital I/O, supporting 192 kHz via S/MUX4 operation

1 x SPDIF digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable

1 x AES/EBU digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable

2 x MIDI I/O, 32 channels high-speed MIDI via breakout cable

Up to 36 inputs and 36 outputs can be used simultaneously!

DIGICheck, RME's unique metering- and analysing tool

TotalMix: 2592 channel mixer with 42 bit internal resolution

Native PCI Express - no PCI to PCI Express bridge used

S/MUX poured in hardware: 16 channels 24-bit/96kHz for record and playback on ADAT optical

HDSPe RayDAT includes SteadyClockTM, RME's own clock technology, combining professional features like maximum

jitter suppression at full varipitch capabilities and software controlled sample rates.

TotalMix FX - Mixing/Routing with superior features for Studio and Live Work

Since 2001 TotalMix added unlimited routing and mixing to RME‘s audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.

DigiCheck - The Secret Weapon of High Resolution Audio Measurements

RME Audio interfaces not only provide you with a professional digital audio interface, but also with a free available software tool: DigiCheck, for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams.

Accessories

Word Clock Module (WCM)

WORKS WITH: HDSPE RAYDAT, HDSPE AIO, HDSP 9632

The Word Clock Module (WCM) provides a galvanically isolated word clock input and two word clock outputs (BNC connectors). Both outputs have their own driver stages, providing an extremely low jitter signal. A push switch activates 75 Ohms termination for the hi-impedance input. SteadyClock, part of the PCI card, guarantees an excellent performance in all clock modes. Its highly efficient jitter suppression refreshes and cleans up any clock signal, and provides it as reference clock at the two outputs.

Installation is done in a convenient manner using the supplied bracket. No PCI slot on the motherboard is required. The module is internally connected via a 10-pin connector and a flat ribbon cable to the PCI card. Thanks to several LEDs (power, termination, LOCK) and the highly integrated concept of installation, first operation and usage are simple even for the inexperienced user.

More information could be found in the HDSP 9632 WCM manual.

TDIF Expansion: HDSPe RayDAT can provide up to two TDIF interfaces when using the TEB module (no longer available).

HDSP TCO Timecode Option Module adding further sync options:

1 x word clock I/O, 1 x video sync input (alternative to wc input), 1 x LTC I/O. HDSPe RayDAT

Supported sample frequencies: Internally 32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz. Externally 28 kHz - 200 kHz.

8 buffer sizes/latencies available: 0.7 ms, 1.5 ms, 3 ms, 6 ms, 12 ms, 23 ms, 46 ms, 93 ms

All settings changeable in realtime

Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control

Enhanced Mixed mode: All inputs and outputs simultaneously operational

Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT mode

TMS (Track Marker Support): Supports CD/DAT start-IDs and the read out of CD subcode

DIGICheck, RME's ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool

Unique status windows for record and playback, showing mode and sample

Super low jitter design: < 1 ns in all clock modes