Name: RME Digiface AES
Brand: RME
Price: 1999 USD

High-End

$1,999

RME Digiface AES is an audio interface with USB 2.0 connectivity. Inputs include 2 mic preamps and 2 combo inputs. Outputs include 2 main outputs and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, 48V phantom power, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 115 dB dynamic range (input) and 123 dB dynamic range (output). Reference price: $1,999.

Audio interface specs: RME Digiface AES
Spec	RME Digiface AES
General
Category	High-End
Reference Price (USD)	$1,999
Supported OS	macOS/Windows
Connection	USB 2.0
Inputs
Mic Preamps	2
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	2
Line Inputs	—
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	—
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	16
Optical Ports (Input)	2
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	1
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	1
AES/EBU Input	1
Outputs
Analog Main Output	2
Analog Line Output	—
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	1
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	8
Optical Ports (Output)	1
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	1
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	1
AES/EBU Output	1
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	Yes
Loopback	—
DSP Effects	Yes (Built-in Parametric EQ)
Direct Monitoring	Yes (TotalMix FX, ASIO Direct Monitoring)
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	192
Max Bit Depth (bit)	24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	75
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	115
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	123
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	-106.0dB (0.0005%)
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	-110.0dB (0.0003%)
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	—
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	-129
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	Manufacturer (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	TotalMix FX, DigiCheck NG, TotalMix Remote
Notes	14 input / 16 output total channels (analog+digital). 2 XLR combo mic/line inputs (75dB gain, individually switchable 48V phantom + PAD). 2 balanced XLR line outputs + 1 TRS phones output. ADAT is asymmetric: 2x TOSLINK input ports (16ch@48kHz) but only 1x TOSLINK output port (8ch@48kHz). SteadyClock FS, built-in sample rate converter, full standalone operation, bus-powered or external 12V supply.

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