RME M16AD: The Ultimate 16-Channel High-End Analog to MADI/ADAT Converter
Upgrade your audio setup with the RME M16AD! This high-end converter offers pristine audio quality, advanced technology, and incredible features. • Experience crystal-clear sound with 16-channel D/A conversion. • Enjoy seamless audio transmission with MADI technology, allowing up to 64 channels to flow freely. • Benefit from long cable runs of over 1 mile (2000 meters) with the MADI protocol. Don't miss out on this must-have audio device!
Features:
- 16-channel D/A converter, symmetrically designed in a 2 rack-space enclosure
- Utilizes MADI (Multi-channel Audio Digital Interface) technology which allows up to 64 channels of audio to flow freely without the shortcomings of multi-core cable-based digital audio technology
- Digital audio protocol enables cable runs of up 1.25 miles (2000 meters)
- Fully MIDI controllable by sending MIDI messages over the MADI connection
- During power on and power off, all noise is suppressed in the analog section
- Zero delay compensation is necessary when stacking multiple units
- 16 6-segment LED meters
Specifications:
- RME M-16 DA Specs:
- Converter Type: D/A Converter
- Number of Channels: 16
- Connectivity:
- Analog Audio I/O:
- 16 x 1/4' TRS Output
- 2 x DB-25 Balanced Output
- Digital Audio I/O:
- 4 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
- 1 x BNC Coaxial MADI Input
- 1 x SC-Plug Optical MADI Input
- Host Connection / USB: None
- USB (Non-Host): None
- Sync I/O:
- 1 x BNC Word Clock Input
- 1 x BNC Word Clock Output
- Network I/O: None
- MIDI I/O: None
- Performance:
- Frequency Response:
- 5 Hz to 22 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (at 48 kHz)
- 10 Hz to 23.2 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 48 kHz)
- 5 Hz to 80 kHz +0/-1 dB (at 192 kHz)
- SNR:
- 114 dB RMS (Unweighted)
- 118 dBA (A-Weighted)
- THD: < -104 dB / < 0.00063%
- THD+N: < -100 dB / < 0.001%
- Crosstalk: > 110 dB
- Digital Audio:
- Sample Rates 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
- Clocking Jitter: < 1 ns
- Power:
- AC Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 40 W
- Physical:
- Rackmount Size: 2 RU
- Dimensions: 19 x 7.8 x 3.5' / 483 x 200 x 88 mm


The RME M16AD is perfect for audio professionals and enthusiasts looking to enhance their audio setups. It's designed for use in recording studios, live sound venues, and other audio applications. With a 2RU rackmount size and dimensions of 19 x 7.8 x 3.5' / 483 x 200 x 88 mm, it's easy to install and integrate into your existing setup. The M16AD offers 16-channel D/A conversion, allowing you to convert analog audio signals to digital with pristine quality. It utilizes MADI technology for seamless audio transmission, enabling up to 64 channels to flow freely. This also allows for long cable runs of over 1 mile (2000 meters). The converter is fully MIDI controllable via the MADI connection, giving you greater control over your audio setup.