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

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