Solid State Logic UMD192: High-Capacity MADI, Dante & USB 3.0 Audio Interface with Dolby Atmos Capabilities

The Solid State Logic UMD192 is a high-capacity, portable digital audio interface and format bridge designed for the most demanding live sound, broadcast, and studio environments. Housed in a compact 1/2 RU form factor, it provides a powerful solution for recording, playback, and bridging up to 192 channels across MADI, Dante, and USB 3.0.

The Professional Format Bridge

The UMD192 acts as a bidirectional bridge between three major audio formats, allowing for complex routing and signal splitting:

• Format Flexibility: Supports bidirectional audio between any two formats—MADI, Dante, or USB—while the third format can receive a simultaneous split feed.
• High Channel Counts: Delivers 192 channels at both 48 kHz and 96 kHz, or 128 channels at 192 kHz.
• Dante AoIP Excellence: Fully interoperable with AES67 and ST 2110 (with DDM support), featuring ultra-low Dante latency as low as 0.25 ms.
• MADI Redundancy: Features six MADI BNC pairs that can be configured for three dual-redundant connections, ensuring mission-critical stability for live and broadcast workflows.

Dolby Atmos & Immersive Audio Ready

With its massive channel capacity and low-latency bridging, the UMD192 is an ideal backbone for immersive audio environments:

• High-Channel Atmos Bed & Objects: The ability to handle 128 channels at 192 kHz or 192 channels at 96 kHz makes it perfect for managing complex Dolby Atmos beds and objects in a single interface.
• Renderer Integration: It serves as a seamless bridge between a DAW-based Atmos Renderer and a Dante or MADI-equipped monitoring system, ensuring precise timing and high-fidelity signal distribution.
• System T & Immersive Mixing: When paired with SSL System T, the UMD192 provides the necessary high-capacity I/O for 7.1.4, 9.1.6, and larger immersive monitoring arrays and object-based mixing.

Secure and Intuitive Control

Designed for high-pressure environments, the UMD192 provides clear visual feedback and physical security features:

• Front Panel Lockout: Controls are locked by default to prevent accidental setting changes during a performance. Users can hold the padlock button to temporarily unlock and adjust modes, clock sources, or redundancy settings.
• Real-Time Monitoring: High-visibility indicators provide instant feedback on signal flow, sample-rate sync, power status, and network connectivity.
• Flexible Power Options: Supports three power sources—AC mains, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and USB. PoE can be combined with an external PSU for a fully redundant power setup.

Seamless Integration & Compatibility

Whether used as a standalone format converter or a DAW interface, the UMD192 integrates effortlessly into any professional setup:

• Mac & Windows Support: Class-compliant for macOS (Core Audio native) for immediate "plug-and-play" use. Windows systems utilize a multi-client SSL ASIO driver to allow multiple applications to access the interface simultaneously.
• System Synergy: An ideal companion for SSL System T, Harrison 32Classic systems, or SSL Origin consoles requiring high-channel MADI or Dante conversion.
• Portable Design: Lightweight and ruggedized for desktop use, console-side placement, or rack-mounting (rack kit available separately).

Key Features

• 192 channels at 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz; 128 channels at 176.4/192 kHz.
• USB 3.0 class-compliant interface for Mac and Windows.
• 6x MADI BNC pairs with support for 3x dual-redundant MADI connections.
• Fully interoperable Dante AoIP with AES67 and ST 2110 support.
• Ultra-low latency performance down to 0.25 ms.
• Redundant power capabilities via AC, PoE, or USB.
• Ruggedized Ethernet ports (2x Primary, 2x Secondary) with activity LEDs.
• Intuitive front-panel controls with a dedicated lockout safety feature.
• Includes USB-C to C cable, USB-A to C adapter, and IEC power cable.