Expand Your MADI Infrastructure with the RME OPTO-X Extension Board

Unlock the full potential of your HDSPe MADI FX card with the RME OPTO-X Extension Board — a dedicated optical MADI expansion for professionals who demand maximum channel count, clocking precision, and flexible routing. Whether in broadcast facilities, large-scale studios, or complex live environments, OPTO-X delivers uncompromising signal integrity and future-proof connectivity.

Triple Optical MADI I/O

When paired with the HDSPe MADI FX, the OPTO-X activates the third optical MADI port, giving you 3 × 64-channel MADI I/O for a total of up to 192 channels at 48 kHz. This expanded capacity is ideal for high-density audio workflows, large console setups, and full optical redundancy in mission-critical environments.

RME HDSPe OPTO-X extension board front view

Word Clock and Digital Expansion

The OPTO-X adds a dedicated Word Clock input and output (BNC) to keep your system locked to precise timing. A rear-panel D-sub connector provides MIDI and AES I/O support, giving you the flexibility to integrate a wider range of digital audio gear.

RME HDSPe OPTO-X specs

🔧 Key Features	Description
Full Triple MADI I/O	Activates the third optical MADI port on the HDSPe MADI FX card, enabling full 3 × 64-channel MADI operation (up to 192 channels) for high-density audio workflows.
Word Clock I/O for Tight Sync	Dedicated Word Clock input and output (BNC) for accurate digital clock distribution across your system.
Future-Ready Connectivity	Includes a D-sub connector for potential future digital format expansion and system upgrades.
Seamless Integration	Instantly recognized by the HDSPe MADI FX — no drivers or software required.
Ideal For	• Live and broadcast engineers needing full optical redundancy • Studios requiring massive multichannel MADI routing • Professionals integrating multiple digital desks, converters, or DAWs

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RME HDSPe OPTO-X Extension Board