Name: RME DIGIFACE-AES 24 Bit/192 kiloHertz USB Interface with AES/EBU/SPDIF/ADAT/Analog I/O
Brand: RME Audio
SKU: DIGIFACE-AES

RME DIGIFACE-AES 24 Bit/192 kiloHertz USB Interface with AES/EBU/SPDIF/ADAT/Analog I/O

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.

Features:

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

Specifications:

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, PAD +19 dBu
  - Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -67 dBu, PAD -56 dBu
  - Gain range: 75 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 75 dB: -51 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 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: 160 mW
  - THD+N @ 32 Ohm Last: -108 dB, 0,0004 %
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 (> 1 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: > 50 dB (> 1 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: > 50 dB (> 1 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 (> 1 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 122°F)
- Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing