Digiface Dante

256-Channel 192 kHz USB Audio Interface

  • USB 3.0 Digital I/O System
  • 64 Channels Dante / AES67 Interface
  • 64 Channels MADI Interface
  • 2 Channel Analog Stereo Monitor
  • 24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio
  • 128 x 128 Matrix Router
  • Stand-Alone Operation

The Digiface Dante is a lightweight, portable audio interface, combining Dante network connectivity and features with everything that RME is famous for: USB 3, MADI, TotalMix FX and outstanding options in both USB and stand-alone operation.

Audinate’s Dante protocol combines with the industry-renowned reliability of RME Audio devices

Dante is an audio over IP protocol by Audinate. The Digiface Dante is a USB 3.0 from/to Dante interface, adding an external and fully mobile option to the internally used Dante PCIe card. Digiface Dante uses RME’s matured MADIface Series driver for Windows and macOS, with lowest latency and industry leading stability. Equipped with the latest TotalMix FX it can not only route, but also mix as many independent submixes as outputs are available. The included high quality phones output offers a quick listen to any audio channel, but can also be used as line output to provide an additional analog stereo mixdown. Equipped with the largest Dante module 64 channel can be sent and received via network.

RME made the two BNC sockets for word clock I/O switchable to MADI I/O, with up to 64 channels. The total sum of Dante and MADI, 128 channels, are transferred via USB 3.0 and handled via both Dante control software and RME’s TotalMix FX, for full and struggle-free control of all audio.

Explore new Ways to transport Audio

Equipped with two banks of redundant network ports, the Digiface Dante is more than just an audio interface. It also offers the functionality of a switch, connecting up to 4 network lines, removing the need for further switches to distribute and collect network lines, or offers redundancy operation with 2-port connectivity for both the primary and secondary network.

Used without USB the Digiface Dante automatically turns into a 64-channel Dante / MADI converter. The analog stereo output can be preconfigured to send out a mix of exactly those channels that are needed. Full network redundancy and switch functionality are also available. With USB bus power operation and an external power supply connection a stable and redundant power supply is ensured. As Dante has become AES67 compatible, the Digiface Dante supports another format on the network side for even greater flexibility and more applications.

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TotalMix FX

An unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.

TotalMix FX includes a complete effects system, which not only adds flexibility to the recording chain, but also makes latency saddled software solutions obsolete.

It can completely replace an external mixer, enabling the creation of multiple latency-free monitor mixes with EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and Delay for any outputs incl. main monitors and headphone mixes for musicians.

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The Digiface Series includes a dedicated Control Room section with Talkback, Main/Phones, fader groups, mute groups, complete remote controllability via Mackie or OSC protocol, and much more. The Digiface Series does not support DSP based effects (FX) like EQ or reverb.

TotalMix FX for iPad™ App

TotalMix FX for iPad™ adds full control over hardware mixer and DSP effects for Fireface UFX+, UFX, UCX, 802, Babyface, Babyface Pro and MADIface Pro when in Class Compliant Mode, and lets you create, store and load complete mixes directly from the iPad™.

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Additionally RME’s latest software, 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.

Features

  • All settings can be changed in real-time
  • Buffer sizes/latencies from 32 up to 8192 samples selectable
  • 64 channels Dante (AES67), 64 channels MADI
  • 32 channels 96 kHz/24 bit record/playback Dante & MADI each
  • 16 channels 192 kHz/24 bit record/playback Dante & MADI each
  • Clock modes slave and master
  • Clock sources MADI, internal or Dante
  • 4 x Gigabit ethernet port, 100 Mbit/s compatible
  • TotalMix for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
  • TotalMix: 4096 channel mixer with 46 bit internal resolution
  • Analog/Line headphone output, separate output for independent submix
  • DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation
  • Stand-alone mode with Dante to MADI and vice versa converter functionality
  • USB error analysis, displayed in the Settings dialog

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Gigabit Ethernet Port
  • RJ45
  • 100 Mbit/s, 1 Gbit/s
  • Standard port LEDs: yellow connected, green data transmission
  • Supports straight and crossover cables (Auto MDI-X)
  • Network-based remote control of the unit (TotalMix Remote)
MADI Input
  • Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
  • High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.2 Vpp)
  • Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
  • Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
  • S/MUX: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
  • S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
  • Lock range: 25 kHz – 54 kHz
MADI Input
  • Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
  • Output voltage 400 mVpp
  • Cable length: up to 50 m
  • Generates 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
  • Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
  • S/MUX / 96k Frame: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
  • S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
Word Clock In
  • BNC, not terminated (10 kOhm)
  • Switchable internal termination 75 Ohm
  • Automatic Double/Quad Speed detection and conversion to Single Speed
Word Clock Out
  • BNC
  • Max level: 5 Vss
  • Level with termination 75 Ohm: 4.0 Vss
  • Internal impedance: 10 Ohm
Output Analog Phones 129/130
  • Dynamic range (DR): 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA
  • Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 20.8 kHz
  • Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 45 kHz
  • Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz - 89 kHz
  • THD @ -1 dBFS: - 96 dB, 0.0016 %
  • THD+N @ -1 dBFS: -95 dB, 0.0017 %
  • Channel separation: > 100 dB
  • Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
  • Output impedance: 2 Ohm
  • Output level at 0 dBFS, 1 kOhm load: +9.5 dBu
  • Max power @ 0.1% THD: 50 mW

Digital

  • Clocks: Internal, Dante, Word, MADI
  • Supported sample rates: 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz

General

  • Power supply: USB bus power or external power supply
  • Typical power consumption: 3 Watts
  • Current at 5 V bus power operation: 600 mA
  • Max power consumption: 6 Watts (1.2 A)
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 170 x 26 x 84 mm (6.69" x 1.02" x 3.3")
  • Weight: 500 g (1.1 lbs)
  • Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F)
  • Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing

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