Soundcraft MADI/USB - Expansion Card

Soundcraft MADI-USB Combo Card – MADI/USB Expansion Card

The Soundcraft MADI-USB Combo Card (5046678.v) is a D21m expansion card that provides a bi-directional 32-channel MADI and 32-channel USB audio connection at 48 kHz/24-bit, integrating into Soundcraft Si consoles and stageboxes via a single Cat5 Ethernet connector and a USB Type-B port. Compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10, as well as Mac OS 10.7.x–10.11.x, it offers plug-and-play recognition in the console’s patch panel for immediate multi-channel recording.

Main features

• 32×32 MADI and 32×32 USB at 48 kHz/24-bit for simultaneous streaming and recording.
• Connectors: 1× Ethercon Cat5e for MADI, 1× USB Type-B for DAW interface.
• D21m format: plug-in module for ViSi Connect™ slots on Si consoles.
• PC Compatibility: Windows 7, 8, 10; Mac: OS 10.7.x–10.11.x.
• Plug-and-play: automatic detection during patching without additional configuration.
• LED indicator: shows the MADI locked connection status.

User benefits

• Integrated multi-channel recording: 32 USB tracks direct to DAW without external hardware.
• Reduced cabling: A single Cat5 cable for MADI replaces multiple BNC or fiber cables.
• Streamlined workflow: immediate recognition and patching in console.
• Network flexibility: combine stagebox and USB inputs in the same interface.
• Professional audio quality: high-resolution, low-latency digital conversion.

Use cases

• Live recording of tours and concerts with integrated DAW.
• Digital links between Si consoles and remote stageboxes.
• Fixed AV installations in theaters, auditoriums and hospitals.
• OB vans and broadcast that require redundant USB and MADI multitrack.
• Mobile studios that combine live mixing and simultaneous recording.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many USB channels does it support? 32 inputs and 32 outputs at 48 kHz/24-bit.
• Does it work with Mac? Yes, from OS 10.7.x (Lion) to 10.11.x (El Capitan).
• Does it need drivers? The console detects the card; on a PC, you can install the Soundcraft USB Control Panel.
• How do I patch? From the “Patching” section of the console. No additional steps.
• Does it have a link indicator? Yes, an LED that displays “MADI Lock.”

Description for projects

D21m Soundcraft MADI-USB Combo Card Module 5046678.v: 32×32 MADI/USB at 48 kHz/24 bit, 1× Ethercon Cat5e, 1× USB Type-B, ViSi Connect™ format, Windows 7–10 and Mac OS 10.7.x–10.11.x compatibility, plug-and-play, MADI Lock LED.