Performance and Flexibility in One Device

The RME M-1620 Pro D is an advanced converter that transforms 16 analog line-level signals (switchable up to +24 dBu per channel) to MADI, ADAT, and Dante technologies and vice versa. This innovative unit features a newly designed front panel combining LED level meters with a display and includes two separate headphone outputs for monitoring—all in a single-height 19-inch rack device. State-of-the-art converters and flexible internal routing make the M-1620 Pro D the ideal solution for any audio network.

Connectivity and Features

• 16 x Line Input
• 16 x Line Output
• 2 x Headphone Output
• 4 x ADAT I/O
• 1 x MADI Optical SFP (optional)
• 1 x Redundant Power Supply (optional)
• 1 x Word Clock I/O
• 1 x MADI I/O coaxial
• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant)
• SteadyClock FS
• DC-coupled Outputs
• USB for firmware & remote control

Simplicity and Reliability

RME prioritizes reliability by equipping the M-1620 Pro with built-in redundancy. This includes dual network and MADI connections, along with a monitored DC input in addition to the internal AC power supply. A unique system clearly signals any issues, ensuring seamless operation. With full stand-alone capability, users can adjust settings directly on the unit and recall user-defined presets.

Integration with Dante Technology

Responding to frequent requests, the M-1620 Pro D integrates 64-channel Dante connectivity, providing direct links to other audio devices via standard ethernet switches. If redundancy is not required, the device can act as a switch itself, allowing daisy-chaining of multiple Dante devices. Users can record and playback up to 64 channels of the M-1620’s analog and digital I/O on their computer using Audinate’s Dante Virtual Soundcard™ (license not included).

Redundancy and Flexibility

Multiple layers of redundancy make the M-1620 Pro Series perfect for any live sound application. Add analog and Dante I/O to existing MADI devices. The M-1620 Pro allows manual configuration of the converter’s aliasing filters for optimal impulse and frequency response. Jitter on digital input signals is effectively reduced with SteadyClock FS. Separate Word Clock BNC and coaxial MADI connectors, with optional optical MADI via an SFP module, allow easy integration into existing infrastructure.

Plug & Play – Rapid User Interaction

Control all device states directly from the front panel for convenient access to all features. RME network audio devices can be reached over the network (including wirelessly over Wi-Fi) and USB for remote access, allowing quick setup of gain groups, phantom power switching, and clock configuration. Additionally, a JSON-based API and SysEx MIDI commands can integrate each model virtually anywhere. The integrated routing matrix allows single-channel routing across all analog and digital I/O, simplifying troubleshooting of signals, clocking, connectivity, or other issues.

RME AVB Network Audio Devices

Direct access to all features via the web interface on any network.

More Outstanding Features

About MADI - Multi-Channel Digital Audio Protocol

SteadyClock FS - Reference-Class Digital Clocking