I don't know if this has been mentioned in RAP yet, but this may be of
interest to some of you (I am just posting a message someone sent to me):

ME updates information on G5 compatibility
As already announced during the AES show in New York, all currently
sold RME interface cards are fully compatible to Apple's new G5 computers.
Meanwhile updated information is available on compatibility of older
RME cards.
- Hammerfall (DIGI9636 and DIGI9652) revision 1.1: These cards,
manufactured from 1999 to April 2001, are not Mac compatible at all, and
can't
be updated by an exchange of their EPROM.
- Hammerfall (DIGI9636 and DIGI9652) revision 1.5/1.6: These cards have
been shipped since June 2000. Until the end of 2002, cards have been
shipped, which included a PCB error, making them incompatible to PCI-X
slot computers. Unfortunately it is not possible to define the time frame
more accurately, nor to list the affected manufacturing dates. Also
within this time frame, cards were shipped that have been modified or did
not have the error at all.
- DIGI96 series: The PCB error also affects all cards of the DIGI96
series until the end of 2002. Unfortunately it is again not possible to
define the time frame more accurately, nor to list the affected
manufacturing dates. Also within this time frame, cards were shipped that
have
been modified or did not have the error at all.
Note: the revision is printed on the PCB. The date time of
manufacturing is coded as week/year on the back of the cards, within a
copper area
(for example 17/01 for week 17 in 2001).
Using one of the above cards in an Apple G5 computer can cause serious
damage to both DIGI96 and Hammerfall series of cards, as well as damage
the G5. Therefore RME strongly advises to have all cards meeting the
above criteria to be checked by RME before using them in a G5. Checking
and - if neccessary - modification is done for free by RME's
representatives.
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RME release Mac OS X driver with Core MIDI support
A new Mac OS X driver, version 1.2, is now available for download on
RME's website. The driver adds support for Core MIDI. With this,
Hammerfall DSP 9632, Multiface, Digiface and Hammerfall DSP 9652 can now be
used as MIDI interface under Mac OS X.
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RME updates information on OctaMic
After the QuadMic's successful introduction to the market, RME updates
the feature list for the shortly to be released OctaMic, an extended
and enhanced 8-channel version of the 4-channel QuadMic.
The OctaMic will be available in two versions, both having 8 balanced
XLR mic/line inputs. The OctaMic D includes the optional OctaMic ADC
module, which can also be added to the OctaMic basic version later on. The
ADC Module adds 8 channels of prestine 192 kHz AD-conversion, available
as double ADAT output (S/MUX, up to 96 kHz), and simultaneously via
DB-25 connector as 4 AES outputs (up to 192 kHz). The ADC can be clocked
internally (master), and externally via word clock and AES sync. RME's
outstanding SteadyClock (tm) ensures perfect AD-conversion, as jitter on
the external sync-souces is nearly completely removed. All settings are
done via DIP-switches on the back of the OctaMic D. Analog outputs and
both digital outputs operate fully simultaneously. The choice of
reference level affects the analog outputs only, the signal/clip indication
and the AD-conversion will react only to the Gain-pots.
Furthermore, the OctaMic is RME's first unit to come in a completely
re-designed housing. A new front panel construction and design not only
gives a much better look, but also higher stability. Detachable rack
mount holders and soft edges all around the unit are some of the new and
useful details.
Manufacturer's suggested retail pricing: t.b.a. Expected to ship
November 2003.