RME Digiface AES, 192 kHz Digital USB Interface with AES/SPDIF/ADAT/Analog I/O

RME Digiface AES, 192 kHz Digital USB Interface with AES/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.

• USB 2.0 Digital I/O System
• USB Bus Powered
• 6 Channel AES / SPDIF Interface
• 8 Channel ADAT Interface
• 2 + 4 Channel Analog Interface
• 24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio
• High Quality SRC
• 30 x 16 Matrix Router
• MIDI Input / Output
• Full Stand-Alone Operation
• Class Compliant Operation

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
• 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
• nput 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

DA, Line Out 1-2

• Output: XLR, electronically balanced
• Output level switchable +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu
• THD: < -110 dB, < 0,0003 %
• THD+N: -110 dB, 0,0003 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Output impedance: 300 Ohm

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

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)

For complete specifications, see attached manual