TrueMatch RMC Characteristics

The outstanding TrueMatch converters made by Stage Tec are also available in a stand-alone unit: The TrueMatch RMC. This device allows the utilization of 24/28-bit processing capabilities wherever heaviest demands are made on analog signals:

› Live Recording - There is always enough space for a TrueMatch RMC unit because it consumes only an incredible 3 U for its 24 channels. Thus, the susceptible analog microphone signals need to be transferred to the converter unit only via short cables while the digital outputs are directly connected to a hires recording device – there is no need for more equipment. If AES/EBU is used as digital output format, spanning distances of 100 meters (330 ft) can be achieved. With MADI, fibre-optic lines can even span 2 kilometers (1¼ miles). Thanks to the high dynamic range of the recording, level-setting procedures are postponed to the post-processing stages

› Re-Mastering – The TrueMatch RMC converts the analog output signals of a multi-track machine. This high-quality digital signal can then be stored to a modern small and cost-efficient digital medium with a resolution of 24/28 bits.

› Music production - The low-cost converters incorporated in many digital consoles are bypassed using a Reference Mastering A/D unit inserted into the signal path.

Utilization

Using the TrueMatch RMC is simple. An external sync signal applied to the wordclock input is recognized immediately, and all microphone-input settings are made using encoder/indicator sets.
More configuration options are available when using the supplied computer software.

Formats

The TrueMatch RMC is shipped in a variety of versions in order to cover a large range of individual applications. Line and microphone inputs are as well available as digital outputs for all prevailing audio format such as AES/EBU (S/PDIF), ADAT, TDIF, Y2, SDIF, or MADI.

A/D Converters

At the moment, a multitude of low-budget digital desks and recorders is available on the market that promise professional features such as audio-signal processing and storage with 24-bit quality. However, if present at all, the implemented analog interfaces cannot handle the analog signals in an adequate way in terms of dynamics.
However, thanks to its exceptional audio-processing capabilities, Stage Tec‘s TrueMatch RMC constitutes an analog 28/24-bit front-end device that will meet even the heaviest demands put on audio quality.

D/A Converters

Expand your TrueMatch RMC with optional D/A-converter boards and use the digital inputs for converting ADAT/TDIF/Y2/MADI-format signals to feed analog devices (such as talkback units), or as high-quality outputs of a digital workstation.
The TrueMatch RMC AES/EBU version, too, may be equipped with D/A converters. The required AES/EBU digital inputs are provided using separate XER boards.