RME Digiface AES

The latest Digiface AES is a professional, bus powered 14 input and 16 output channel USB 2.0 interface with 2 Mic/Line universal analog input channels and 4 analog output channels (2 XLR, one TRS phones) complementing its digital I/O section. With an excellent set of digital connectivity, SteadyClock FS, full stand-alone operation and built-in parametric EQ, the Digiface AES shines as the perfect all-in-one solution for recording and playback of digital and analog sources, as well as flexible playback/monitoring via TotalMix FX.

Buspower compatibility meets flexible Analog I/O Performance For the main inputs RME uses the proven mic/line preamps in XLR combo configuration of the Babyface Pro FS. Two digitally controlled preamps provide individually switchable 48V phantom power. These circuits feature a gain range of 75 dB, adjustable in steps of 1 dB, including a relay-driven PAD, resulting in exceptional EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) performance as well as line overload protection, and enough gain for even the lowest level microphones.

On the back of the Digiface AES there are 2 balanced analog outputs via XLR male to drive power amps, active monitor speakers, or recordings. The headphone output allows additional and independent high quality monitoring, providing sufficient output power and volume on high and low impedance headphones.

Versatile Digital Input and Output Connectivity The comprehensive set of digital I/Os, centered around an AES/EBU input and output via XLR, also includes SPDIF coax, SPDIF optical or 8-channel ADAT. All I/Os can be used simultaneously, turning the unit into a swiss army knife interface that receives and sends all common digital audio formats. An integrated SRC (Sample Rate Converter) can be switched to one of the three inputs to solve clocking issues and to adapt to other sample rates. This allows, for example, the device to be AES clock-synchronized from the main source and to listen to SPDIF independently at the same time. MIDI I/O via an included breakout cable completes the package.

Full Stand-alone Functionality Convenient, direct access and control of all features and the device is available directly from the front panel. Four keys and the encoder, the high-resolution and clear color display, and a well thought-out menu structure allow for quick changes and configuration of the device.

Six different device setups can be stored into internal memory. With these the interface transforms into totally different devices by the simple click of a button, which is especially useful in stand-alone mode. Furthermore TotalMix FX can also be controlled externally via MIDI.

Flexible mixing and monitoring with TotalMix FX & TotalMix Remote The Digiface AES also includes the powerful digital real-time mixer TotalMix FX. It allows fully independent routing and mixing of input and playback channels to all physical outputs. Independent stereo submixes plus a comprehensive Control Room section offer unrivalled monitoring capabilities and unsurpassed routing flexibility.

TotalMix Remote, enhances the power of RME interfaces by enabling remote control via iOS, PC or Mac. With a straightforward set up process " simply enter the IP address of the computer you would like to control with TotalMix Remote and get going " users can quickly adjust any aspect of TotalMix FX on a host system while walking around the studio with their tablet, or from a control room located elsewhere in the facility.

More Outstanding Features

SteadyClock FS - Reference class Digital Clocking Excellent performance in all clock modes and High Quality Analog Conversion to hear your mix as it is, with lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity.

TotalMix FX - Mixing/Routing with superior features for Studio and Live Work Since 2001 TotalMix added unlimited routing and mixing to RME‘s audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.

DigiCheck - The Secret Weapon of High Resolution Audio Measurements RME Audio interfaces not only provide you with a professional digital audio interface, but also with a free available software tool: DigiCheck, for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams.

RME USB - Transport audio with lowest latency and industry leading stability Use your RME audio interface on Mac and PC with reliable, stable, and regularly updated drivers for our products. RME Audio develops its own interface core, it's not dependent on 3rd parties for upgrades, modifications or bug fixes, so customers can use latest operating systems without interruption or delay."

• 2 x Mic/Line Input

• 2 x XLR Out

• 1 x Phones Output

• 1 x AES I/O via XLR

• 1 x SPDIF I/O Coax

• 1 x SPDIF I/O

• 1 x ADAT I/O

• 1 x MIDI I/O

• Sample Rate Converter

• SteadyClock FS

• TotalMix FX

• USB bus-powered

• ARC USB

• Class Compliant Mode

ANALOG:

MICROPHONE/LINE IN 1-2, XLR:

Input: XLR, electronically balanced

Input impedance balanced @ 1 kHz: 2 kOhm, PAD 5,3 kOhm

Input impedance unbalanced @ 1 kHz: 1 kOhm, PAD 2,6 kOhm

Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +8 dBu

Maximum input level, Gain 65 dB: -57 dBu

Gain range: 65 dB

EIN: -129 dBu A-weighted, 60 dB gain,150 Ohm, 20 Hz " 20 kHz

Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 113 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA

Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0,1 dB: 16 Hz " 20,4 kHz

Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0,5 dB: 7 Hz " 45,8 kHz

Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz " 88 kHz

Frequency response PAD @ 44.1 kHz, -0,1 dB: 5 Hz " 20,4 kHz

Frequency response PAD @ 96 kHz, -0,5 dB: 2,5 Hz " 45,8 kHz

Frequency response PAD @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 2 Hz " 88 kHz

THD: < -110 dB, < 0,0003 %

THD+N: < -106 dB, < 0,0005 %

Channel separation: > 110 dB

TRS IN 1-2:

AS XLR, BUT:

Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, electronically balanced

Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 12 kOhm balanced, 6 kOhm unbalanced

Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +24 dBu

Maximum input level, Gain 65 dB: -41 dBu

Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0,1 dB: 2 Hz " 20,3 kHz

Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0,5 dB: 1,5 Hz " 44,3 kHz

Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 1 Hz " 70 kHz

DA, LINE OUT 1-2:

Output: XLR, electronically balanced

Output level switchable +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu

Dynamic range (DR) @ +19 dBu: 120 dB (AES17), 123 dBA

Dynamic range (DR) @ +13 dBu: 114 dB (AES17), 116,5 dBA

Dynamic range (DR) @ +4 dBu: 114 dB (AES17), 116,5 dBA

Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0,5 dB: 0 Hz " 20,7 kHz

Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0,5 dB: 0 Hz " 45 kHz

Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz " 90,8 kHz

THD: < -110 dB, < 0,0003 %

THD+N: -110 dB, 0,0003 %

Channel separation: > 110 dB

Output impedance: 300 Ohm

DA - STEREO MONITOR OUTPUT PHONES (7-8):

as DA, but:

Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack,unbalanced

Output level at 0 dBFS, High: +13 dBu

Output level at 0 dBFS, Low: +7 dBu

Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ High: 120 dB (AES17), 122 dBA

Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ Low: 114 dB (AES17), 116,5 dBA

Output impedance: 5 Ohm

Max power per channel, 32 Ohm load, 0,1% THD: 80 mW

THD+N @ 32 Ohm load: -105 dB, 0,0005 %

MIDI:

1 x MIDI I/O via breakout cable with 2 x 5-pin DIN jacks

Galvanically isolated by optocoupled input

Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms

Separate 128 byte FIFOs for input and output

DIGITAL:

Clocks: Internal, AES, SPDIF, ADAT

Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)

Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion: near zero

Digital Bitclock PLL for trouble-free varispeed ADAT operation

Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

DIGITAL INPUTS:

AES/EBU:

1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992

High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.3 Vpp)

SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958)

Accepts Consumer and Professional format

Lock range: 27 kHz " 200 kHz

Jitter suppression: > 30 dB (2.4 kHz)

SPDIF coaxial

1 x RCA,according to IEC 60958

High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.3 Vpp)

Accepts Consumer and Professional format

Lock range: 27 kHz " 200 kHz

Jitter suppression: > 30 dB (2.4 kHz)

ADAT OPTICAL:

2 x TOSLINK, Format according to Alesis specification

Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz

Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz

Quad Speed (S/MUX4) : 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

Bitclock PLL ensures perfect synchronisation even in varispeed operation

Lock Range: 31.5 kHz " 50 kHz

Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)

SRC:

The inputs AES, SPDIF coaxial or SPDIF optical switchable

2 channels, 32 up to 192 kHz

Max. conversion ratio. 1:7 and 7:1

THD+N: -139 dB

Dynamic range (DR): 139 dB (AES17), 142 dBA

Latency: 109 Samples, 2,47 ms @ 44,1 kHz, 1,14 ms @ 96 kHz, 0,57 ms @ 192 kHz

DIGITAL OUTPUTS:

AES/EBU:

XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992

Output impedance 5 Vss

Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4

Single Wire Mode, Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

SPDIF COAXIAL:

1 x Cinch, according to IEC 60958

Output impedance 0,7 Vss

Format Consumer (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958

Single Wire Mode, Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

ADAT:

1 x TOSLINK

Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz

Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz

Quad Speed (S/MUX4) : 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

GENERAL:

Power supply: USB bus power or external power supply

Typical power consumption: 3 Watt

Current at 12 V external power: 250 mA (3 Watt)

Dimensions (BxHxT): 215 x 44 x 130 mm (8.46" x 1.73" x 5.1")

Weight: 880 g (1.94 lbs)

Temperature range: +5 up to +50 Celsius (41 F up to 122F)

Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing

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