Roland S-MADI User manual

Bridging REAC with MADI
S-MADI is bi-directional format converter between REAC and MADI. Up to 40x40 channels of digital audio
transmission is possible between MADI equipment and REAC products such as the Digital Snake series,
V-Mixers, and M-48 Live Personal Mixers. Both BNC and Optical I/O ports are included along with support for
56/64Ch mode. Clock source can be selected from REAC, MADI or Word Clock.
REAC SPLIT OUT
The REAC SPLIT OUT port provides audio signal from REAC or MADI enabling a separate monitoring or
recording audio signal from the main stream. The SPLIT OUT supports REAC Embedded Power which supplies
both the audio stream as well as power to a M-48 Live Personal Mixer or S-0808 Digital Snake.
Remote Control
A connected Digital Snake can be controlled using the S-4000R Remote Controller. Using the S-4000RCS
dedicated software also enables control of Digital Snake and M-48 Personal Mixing setup and monitoring
parameters.
Expand audio system possibilities
with REAC and MADI
Up to 40x40 channels of digital audio transfer between REAC and MADI devices
Bi-directional format conversion between REAC and MADI
BNC and Optical MADI ports
REAC SPLIT OUT for connecting to additional devices

Digital Console
(MADI)
WORD CLOCK
S-MADI
32ch XLR
8ch XLR
S-4000S-3208
S-4000D
M-48 M-48 M-48 M-48
Stage Front of House
Front of House
Stage
Stage Front of House
Digital Console
(MADI)
RS-232C
WORD CLOCK
S-MADI
32ch XLR
8ch XLR
8ch XLR Digital Console
(MADI)
Remote Controller
S-4000R
MADI 32ch
MADI 8ch
MADI 40ch
MADI 32ch
MADI 8ch
RS-232C
WORD CLOCK
S-MADI
Remote Controller
S-4000R
RS-232C
S-4000S-3208
Monitor Console
Control
Software
S-4000RCS
←100m→
←100m→
←100m→
←100m→
MAIN
SPLIT
OUT
MAIN
MAIN
8ch
32ch
32ch
40ch
Power Power Power Power
Power
8ch
32ch
System configuration examples using the REAC MADI Bridge
Digital Snake
This is an example of a live stage system using a Digital Snake with a MADI equipped digital console.
Phantom power and preamp gain can be controlled from the S-4000R Remote Controller connected to the S-MADI.
Personal Mixing
Connect several M-48 Live Personal Mixers to a MADI equipped digital console.
An additional M-48 can be connected to the SPLIT OUT port on the S-MADI that also supplies power - all over one Cat5e cable.
Monitor/Broadcast Position with Digital Snake
Here is an example of using a V-Mixer as a monitor or broadcast console along with a digital snake.
The V-Mixer connects to the SPLIT OUT on the S-MADI bridge enabling a 32 channel split from the S-4000S separate from the FOH mix.
M-48
SPLIT
OUT
Printed in Japan. SEP. 2010 RAM-20014 M-PD
S-MADI SPECIFICATIONS
MADI Channel Mode 64 Ch/56 Ch
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz/44.1 kHz
Current Drew 0.7 A (REAC Embedded Power: Maximum)
Power Supply AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Weight 3.5 kg/7 lbs 12 oz
Dimensions 482.0(W) x 302.7 (D) x 44.0 (H) mm
19 (W) x 11-15/16 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches
Connectors
Front Panel: REMOTE (D-sub 9-pin type, RS-232C)
Rear Panel: REAC MAIN (RJ-45 EtherCon type),
REAC SPLIT OUT(REAC EMBEDDED POWER, RJ-45 EtherCon type),
WORD CLOCK IN (BNC type), WORD CLOCK OUT (BNC type),
Coaxial MADI IN (BNC type), Coaxial MADI OUT (BNC type),
Optical MADI IN/OUT (SC duplex type)
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