Product Overview
The Digiface AES is the perfect all-in-one solution for professional recording and playback of digital and analog sources. With 14 inputs, 16 outputs, two Mic/Line universal analog input channels, 4 analog output channels (2 XLR, one TRS phone), SteadyClock FS, and built-in parametric EQ it provides a comprehensive set of features to meet the needs of any studio. The mic/line preamps in an XLR combo configuration feature a gain range of 75 dB with individually switchable 48V phantom power to capture everything from a whisper to a scream. Two balanced analog monitor outputs and one headphone output with enough dedicated power to drive any set of headphones provide monitoring capabilities.
Digital connectivity includes an AES/EBU input & output via XLR plus SPDIF coax, SPDIF optical, and 8-channel ADAT. All I/Os can be used simultaneously, making the Digiface AES a digital swiss army knife that receives and sends all standard digital audio formats. An integrated SRC (Sample Rate Converter) allows you to adapt to other sample rates while MIDI I/O adds even more flexibility. TotalMix FX offers fully independent routing and mixing of input & playback channels to all physical outputs and independent stereo sub-mixes. The control room section features unrivaled monitoring capabilities with unsurpassed routing flexibility and it's controllable remotely via iOS, PC, or Mac (sold separately) using TotalMix Remote. All these features make the Digiface AES an essential addition to any studio setup!
RME DIGIFACE-AES Features:
- 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
RME DIGIFACE-AES Specifications:
- 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: 80 mW
- THD+N @ 32 Ohm load: -105 dB, 0,0005 %
- 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 (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: > 30 dB (2.4 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: > 30 dB (2.4 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 (2.4 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
