RME HDSP 9632

Overview

RME presents the world's most versatile PCI Audio Interface - the Hammerfall DSP 9632. This card makes the dream of an All-In-One solution for every possible application come true. As usual, RME has not made any compromises: Latest 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters with more than 110 dB signal to noise ratio, all inputs and outputs simultaneously operational, easy-to-install optional hi-quality analog expansion boards, the famous TotalMix, a newly developed sensational clock section with maximum jitter suppression of external clock signals - all this combines into a 'soundcard' that the world has been waiting for so long.

For the PCI Express version, see the RME HDSPe AIO.

Features

• Balanced stereo analogue in- and output, 24-Bit/192kHz, > 110 dB SNR#
• Optional analogue expansion boards with 4 balanced in- or outputs
• All analogue I/Os capable of 192 kHz, constant number of available channels
• 1 ADAT digital I/O, supporting 96 kHz S/MUX operation
• 1 SPDIF digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable
• 1 Breakout cable for coaxial SPDIF*
• Up to 16 I/Os can be used simultaneously!
• 1 Stereo headphone output, parallel to the analogue out, additional level settings
• 1 MIDI I/O with 16 channels of hi-speed MIDI via breakout cable
• DIGICheck, RMEs unique metering- and analysing tool
• HDSP Meter Bridge: freely scalable level meters, peak- and RMS calculation directly in hardware
• TotalMix: 512 channel Mixer with 40 Bit internal resolution

* The HDSP 9632 ships as a basic version including two RCA/phono breakout cables (headphone: TRS jack). Therefore all analogue I/Os and the SPDIF I/O are unbalanced. XLR breakout cables are available as an option (headphone: Neutrik TRS locking jack), turning analogue and AES/EBU into balanced mode.

HDSP 9632 debuts SteadyClock(TM), a newly developed clock technology, combining professional features like maximum jitter suppression at full varipitch capabilities and software controlled sample rates.

Compared to the well-known DIGI96/8 series, the HDSP 9632 not only offers a further improved analogue interface, but also all the features of the award-winning Hammerfall DSP series: All inputs and outputs simultaneously available, MIDI I/O and TotalMix, the DSP-based real-time mixer/router. Hardware updates through software and driver updates are risk-free thanks to the Secure BIOS Technology.

In short: The HDSP 9632 is the ultimate audio interface for PC or Mac, digital or analogue.

Settings

Just click on the hammer symbol in the systray of the taskbar and the settings dialog of the HDSP 9632 comes up. The clear structured, easy to understand window plus the unique informative status windows for input signal, clock mode and sample rate make your work with Hammerfall DSP to a real pleasure.

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. RMEs exclusive SyncCheck® checks all input signals and displays their actual state, and thanks to our Intelligent Clock Control (ICC) concept you have all clocks and states under control - with ease.

TotalMix - Real-Time Digital Mixer

TotalMix is RME’s real-time software controller, included free with all RME audio interfaces and sound cards. Providing complete control over RME devices, with TotalMix you can;

◦ Control all inputs and outputs on your interface (levels, routing etc)
◦ Route any input or software playback channel to any output
◦ Easily create submixes for monitoring, and routing out to other hardware in your studio
◦ Toggle mixer functions like Talkback
◦ Cue any output at the touch of a button
◦ Mute all of your inputs simultanouesly
◦ Recall volume levels, switch between speakers, switch between Mono and Stereo
◦ Save and load previous mixer states and routing setups

Please Note: the RME HDSPe RayDAT features the standard version of TotalMix only, and does not have any of the ‘FX’ found on the majority of RME devices.

If you require an RME card with the DSP-based effects of TotalMix FX (EQ, Compression, Reverb, Delay), please see the RME MADI FX, or an RME Audio Interface.

TotalMix Remote - Remote Control Over Any Network

TotalMix Remote is a free companion app for TotalMix and TotalMix FX that enables network remote control over any supported RME device*, including wirelessly over Wi-Fi.

*Supported devices include any RME audio interface or sound card that features TotalMix or TotalMix FX. This includes devices dating all the way back to 2001!

When enabled on a secondary Mac, PC or Apple iPad, the app displays a mirror of the Host computer’s TotalMix software window, allowing for complete control over RME Audio Interfaces and Sound Cards via any standard network.

For more information and a Quickstart Guide for TotalMix Remote, click on the TotalMix Remote tab on the RME Technologies page.

• 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: 1.5 ms, 3 ms, 6 ms, 12 ms, 23 ms, 46 ms, 93 ms, 186 ms
• All settings changeable in real-time
• Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
• Enhanced Mixed mode: All inputs and outputs simultaneously operational
• TMS (Track Marker Support): Supports CD/DAT start-IDs and the read out of CD subcode
• Unique status windows for record and playback, showing mode and sample rate
• DIGICheck, RMEs unique metering and analysing tool

• Digital inputs and outputs ground-free transformer coupled
• 3-stage hardware level control for analog inputs and outputs
• Balanced analog input and output, DC-coupled signal path
• 192 kHz / 24-Bit converters. SNR 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA
• Maximum input and output level (0 dBFS @ HiGain): +19 dBu
• Low impedance headphone output (75 ohm), stepless output level through software faders
• Headphone Speaker Protection minimizes noise during power on/off
• All inputs and outputs simultaneously operational
• Super low jitter design: < 1 ns in all clock modes