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RME Digiface AES

30-Channel, 192 kHz USB Bus-Powered Interface With SRC

The RME Digiface AES is a professional 14 input and 16 output channel USB 2.0 interface with 2 x Mic/Line analogue input channels and 4 x analogue output channels (2 XLR, one TRS phones) to complement its digital I/O section.

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RME-DIGIFACE-AES

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Description

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 analogue sources, as well as flexible playback/monitoring via TotalMix FX.

Bus-power compatibility meets flexible Analogue I/O Performance
The Digiface AES can be bus-powered over USB, doing away with the need for an external power supply. At the same time, the Digiface AES also ships with an included external DC-power supply for use in stand-alone operation, or as a secondary fail-safe against any potential computer failures.

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 analogue 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.

Features

USB Bus-Powered Audio Interface for PC, Mac and iPadOS
Integrated SRC (Sample Rate Converter)
Full stand-alone operation
SteadyClock FS
Optional: RME ARC USB (Advanced Remote Control)
5 Year Warranty (UK Only)

Connections:

14 Input / 16 Output channels
2 x Mic/ Line Preamps, digitally controlled
2 x Line Outputs (XLR)
1 x Headphone Output / Unbalanced line out
1 x AES/EBU I/O
1 x SPDIF I/O (Coaxial)
1 x ADAT I/O (or SPDIF Optical)
Word clock I/O (switchable)
1 x MIDI I/O (via MIDI Breakout Cable)
USB 2.0 (USB 3 and USB-C compatible)

Specification

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Specification	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 Analogue 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: 0 mW THD+N @ 32 Ohm load: -105 dB, 0,0005 % Midi 1 x MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN jacks on breakout cable 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: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz) SPDIF coaxial 1 x RCA,according to IEC 60958 High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.3 Vpp) Accepts Consumer and Professional format, copy protection will be ignored Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz) ADAT Optical 1 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 Hz) SRC Assignable to inputs AES, SPDIF coaxial or SPDIF optical 2 channels, 32 kHz 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 level Professional 4.5 Vpp, Consumer 2.6 Vpp Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4 Single Wire Mode, Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz SPDIF coaxial 1 x RCA, according to IEC 60958 Output level Professional 1.2 Vpp, Consumer 0.6 Vpp 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