{"id":38119,"date":"2022-02-04T14:20:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T14:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=38119"},"modified":"2022-02-04T14:20:45","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T14:20:45","slug":"rme-m-32-pro-analogue-summing-ad-da-madi-avb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2022\/02\/04\/rme-m-32-pro-analogue-summing-ad-da-madi-avb\/","title":{"rendered":"RME M-32 Pro &#8211; Analogue Summing with AD\/DA converters and MADI I\/O"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-Studio-1024x577.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-Studio-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"RME M-32 Pro AD and DA in the studio\" class=\"wp-image-38189 alignright\" width=\"375\" height=\"211.25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-Studio-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-Studio-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-Studio-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-Studio.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h3>RME Audio\u2019s Adrian Lehmann showcases how to use an analogue summing mixer with RME\u2019s M-32 Pro AD and DA and TotalMix FX<\/h3>\n<p>The RME M-32 Pro AD and DA are a set of cutting-edge, multi-channel AD and DA converters designed for high-end studio, live audio, and location sound and music recording.<\/p>\n<p>Part of <a title=\"RME AoIP Devices at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/audio-networking\/\">RME\u2019s audio networking<\/a> range, both devices offer the highest level of performance for recording and playback, with digital connectivity via MADI and AVB to support a wide variety of setups.<\/p>\n<p>Sonically the M-32 Pros present the best sound quality currently available from an RME multi-channel converter &#8211; and have been <a title=\"First experience with new RME M32 AD pro - Gearspace.com\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gearspace.com\/board\/music-computers\/1260546-first-experience-new-rme-m32-ad-pro.html\">well-received by high-end recording enthusiasts<\/a> &#8211; with a sound quality said to rival that of RME\u2019s highly-acclaimed ADI-2 Series mastering converters.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside their sibling product &#8211; the RME M-1610 Pro &#8211; the M-32 Pros are ideal for capturing analogue consoles or other studio outboard to the finest of detail.<\/p>\n<p>In this video from our colleagues in Germany, RME\u2019s Adrian Lehmann showcases how a pair of M-32 Pros (and an <a title=\"RME MADI devices at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/madi-aes\/\">RME MADI sound card<\/a>) can be used in tandem with an analogue summing mixer, for enhancing the sonic character of multi-track recordings when mixing with a DAW.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; text-align: center; margin: 0 auto;   justify-content: center;\">\n<div>\n<h4>Connecting the RME M-32 Pro AD and DA to a Summing Mixer Tutorial<\/h4>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MfulnmNYalo\" title=\"Analog Summing with the M-32 Pro\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See more videos at <a title=\"Subscribe to the SynthaxTV YouTube channel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/subscription_center?add_user=synthaxtv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Analogue Summing<\/h4>\n<p>Digital audio has also come along leaps and bounds since its early days, and the power of modern DAWs offers almost unlimited mixing and processing capabilities. Despite this, many mix engineers continue to have a fondness for analogue equipment, particularly those coming from a more traditional console or hardware-based recording studio.<\/p>\n<p>And whilst modern tracks mixed solely \u2018in the box\u2019 can absolutely sound fantastic with the right producer or engineer at the helm, some pieces of analogue gear simply excel at adding additional character to any audio passed through them &#8211; a certain \u201cje ne ce quois\u201d if you will.<\/p>\n<p>This can be hard to replicate with plugins &#8211; although arguably not impossible &#8211; and for certain genres of music at least, tracks mixed solely in the virtual realm can be perceived as sounding a bit \u2018flat\u2019 or \u2018lifeless\u2019 by comparison.<\/p>\n<p>The main reason for this phenomena, is the effect that analogue components can have on sound &#8211; circuitry, valves, transistors etc &#8211; which will often add harmonics, or even saturation when the signal is overdriven. Whilst <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Distortion, saturation and bitcrushing explained | MusicRadar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musicradar.com\/tuition\/tech\/distortion-saturation-and-bitcrushing-explained-549516\">digital distortion tends to sound \u2018harsh\u2019<\/a>, analogue equipment is generally much more forgiving, and overdriving the signal is known to have an aurally pleasing effect.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly true for some of the well-known mixing consoles found in usually found in larger commercial studios, such as an API, Neve or SSL, many of which are highly regarded for their incredible sound.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, a hybrid recording setup with an analogue summing mixer remains a popular choice in many studios.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SPL-Mix-Dream-Summing-Mixer-1024x236.jpg\" alt=\"The SPL MixDream analogue summing mixer\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-38205\" width=\"394\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SPL-Mix-Dream-Summing-Mixer-1024x236.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SPL-Mix-Dream-Summing-Mixer-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SPL-Mix-Dream-Summing-Mixer-768x177.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SPL-Mix-Dream-Summing-Mixer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h4>What is an analogue summing mixer?<\/h4>\n<p>An analogue summing mixer (or analog if you\u2019re from across the pond) is a studio device that&#8217;s essentially been designed to add some &#8216;analogue magic&#8217; to music mixed with a digital mixing console or DAW. As the name suggests, multiple tracks are usually &#8216;summed&#8217; together into a single 2-channel \/ stereo output.<\/p>\n<p>Audio is routed out of your Mac or PC to the summing mixer, where it is processed via its internal hardware. You then send this processed audio signal back from the summing mixer (via its analogue outputs) and into your computer again for recording, either as a stereo file, or as submixes \/ stems if the mixer allows for it.<\/p>\n<p>At its most basic, an analogue summing mixer will have analogue inputs for connecting an audio source (e.g. from your DAW), as well as a pair of analogue outputs (e.g for routing back into your DAW for recording).<\/p>\n<p>Some summing mixers also have other additional features or I\/O, such as the SPL Mix Dream featured in the above video, which has options for monitoring and insert FX, as well as a stereo widener and an on-board peak limiter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Connecting a Summing Mixer<\/h4>\n<p>Implementing a summing mixer into your recording setup is fairly straight-forward \u2013 just connect a set of your interface\u2019s analogue outputs to the summing mixer\u2019s analogue inputs, then connect the summing mixer\u2019s outputs back into some available analogue inputs on your interface. Tracks can then be recorded back into your DAW.<\/p>\n<p>This is easily achieved via an <a title=\"See the full range of RME devices\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/\">RME audio interface or Sound Card<\/a>, with RME\u2019s included TotalMix FX software making it simple to route channels from your DAW to any output on your RME device.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively if you don\u2019t have enough spare analogue ins or outs on your interface, you can <a title=\"How to add more inputs and outputs to an audio interface (with RME &#038; Ferrofish)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2020\/07\/31\/more-inputs-outputs-audio-interface-rme-ferrofish\/\">expand your recording options via ADAT or MADI<\/a> with a standalone AD\/DA converter.<\/p>\n<p>This is the method used by Adrian in the above video, with the M-32 Pro AD and Pro DA used alongside an RME HDSPe MADI FX card, a dedicated PCIe MADI I\/O sound card designed for interfacing with other MADI equipment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-front-back-1024x432.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-front-back-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"RME M-32 Pro AD\/DA with MADI and AVB\" class=\"alignright wp-image-38227\" width=\"375\" height=\"158.125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-front-back-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-front-back-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-front-back-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-M-32-Pro-MADI-AVB-front-back.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/figure>\n<h4>RME M-32 Pro AD and DA<\/h4>\n<p>Since the MADI FX lacks any analogue I\/O (other than a headphone output), the M-32 Pros provide a high number of analogue inputs and outputs for recording, routing or playback in extremely high quality &#8211; perfect for capturing the SPL MixDream in all of its glory.<\/p>\n<p>For those who require slightly less channels, a 16 input \/ 10 output version is also available in the form of the <a title=\"RME M-1610 Pro - Product Page - Synthax Audio UK\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/converters\/rme-m-1610-pro\/\">RME M-1610 Pro<\/a>, which features the same exquisite conversion quality as the M-32 Pros.<\/p>\n<p>Audio from Adrian\u2019s DAW (Logic Pro) is then routed out on separate or group tracks. Setting this up will be slightly different depending on your DAW, but most recording software should allow you to set the output of each individual channel (or group\/submix) to its own output, via the DAW&#8217;s channel I\/O settings.<\/p>\n<p>Once out of the DAW, each track appears in the software playback channels of RME&#8217;s TotalMix FX (middle row). These tracks can then be routed to an output, either separately or combined into a submix (bottom row of TotalMix), providing an additional level of control before being sent to the summing mixer.<\/p>\n<p>Once routed to the SPL MixDream, the settings are tweaked to let the summing mixer work its magic, before being sent back to the M-32 Pro AD, whose inputs will now be lighting up.<\/p>\n<p>These return channels can now be recorded to a new track in the DAW. Adrian also has a neat trick for <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Analog Summing with the M-32 Pro - 10:08 - YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MfulnmNYalo&#038;t=608s\">A\/Bing the dry and wet versions<\/a> inside TotalMix, at near zero latency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-TotalMix-FX-Layouts-Snapshots-573x1024.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: -25px !important; \"src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/RME-TotalMix-FX-Layouts-Snapshots-573x1024.jpg\" alt=\"RME-TotalMix-FX-Layouts-Snapshots\" class=\"alignleft\" width=\"152\" height=\"272\"\/><\/a><\/figure><h4>Saving your settings with TotalMix\u2019s Layouts and Snapshots<\/h4>\n<p>This setup and routing can also be saved via the layout and snapshot options in TotalMix FX, making it easy to recall the settings any time you want to use your summing mixer for your next recording or mixdown.<\/p>\n<p>Layouts allow you to save the number of channels you have viewable within your currently selected layout, and can be stored via the Layout Presets section (found in the bottom-right of TotalMix). To show or hide channels in TotalMix, simply go to \u201cOptions &gt; Channel Layout\u2026\u201d in the TotalMix file menu, and select or deselect which channels you want to be visible.<\/p>\n<p>Snapshots, also found on the right-hand side of TotalMix, allow you to save the current channel routing settings (i.e. the levels for each fader). When you\u2019re ready to store a snapshot, simply click on the Store button in the Snapshots menu pane, and select one of the 8 available slots.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that snapshots can also be renamed, making it easier to differentiate between them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"clear: both;\"><\/p>\n<figure><a title=\"How to add more inputs and outputs to an audio interface (with RME &#038; Ferrofish)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2020\/07\/31\/more-inputs-outputs-audio-interface-rme-ferrofish\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-to-add-more-inputs-outputs-audio-interface-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"Link to article on expanding an audio interface via ADAT and MADI\" width=\"325.8\" height=\"183.6\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h3>Want to know more?<\/h3>\n<p>For more information about recording with AD\/DA converters, <a title=\"How to add more inputs and outputs to an audio interface (with RME &#038; Ferrofish)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2020\/07\/31\/more-inputs-outputs-audio-interface-rme-ferrofish\/\">check out our article on expanding your audio interface<\/a>, where we look at how to add more analogue I\/O via ADAT, MADI or Dante.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME Audio Networking range at Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/audio-networking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the full range of RME Audio Networking Devices<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"clear: both;\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"footer-image\" title=\"RME Audio Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Logo.png\" alt=\"RME-Logo - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"150\" height=\"29\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"logo-small\" title=\"RME Audio Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Logo.png\" alt=\"RME-Logo - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"150\" height=\"29\">\n<p>If you\u2019d like to know more about any of RME\u2019s audio interfaces, soundcards, AD\/DA Converters or microphone preamps, give us a call on <a>01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team or to arrange a demo.<br>You can also <a title=\"Get in contact with Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n\n\n\n<style>\n \n p {font-size: 110%;}\n hr {margin: 5px;}\n\n@media (max-width: 480px) {\n.roundup-container img {\n  max-width: 100%;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto !important;\n  margin: 10px 0px 16px !important;\n  }\n\n.roundup-container h4 {\n  font-size: 1.5em !important;\n  line-height: 1.2em !important;\n  }\n\n.bas-header {\n  text-align: center;\n  }\n\n.link-large {\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n.logo-small {\n  display: block !important;\n  width: 80%;\n  margin: 0 auto !important;\n  padding: 10px 0px;\n\n}\n\n.logo-footer {display: none !important;}\n\n}\n\n.roundup-container {\n  margin: 0px 0px;\n  padding: 10px;\n  float: left;\n  clear: both;\n}\n\n.roundup-container img {\n  padding: 5px;\n  float: left;\n}\n\n.roundup-container h4 {\n  font-size: 27px;\n  line-height: 30px;\n}\n\n.clearfix:after {\n   content: \" \";\n   visibility: hidden;\n   display: block;\n   height: 0;\n   clear: both;\n}\n\n.bas-header {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 33px;\n}\n\n.link-large {\n    display: block;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    margin: 8px 0px;\n}\n\n.logo-small {display: none !important;}\n\n.footer-image {\n  display: block;\n  margin: 10px;\n  float: left;\n}\n\n\n\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RME Audio\u2019s Adrian Lehmann showcases how to use an analogue summing mixer with RME\u2019s M-32 Pro AD and DA and TotalMix FX The RME M-32 Pro AD and DA are a set of cutting-edge, multi-channel AD and DA converters designed for high-end studio, live audio, and location sound and music recording. 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