RME Digiface Dante USB Audio Interface
- 64 channels of Dante and 64 of MADI over USB 3
- Four Gigabit Ethernet ports with switch and redundancy modes
- Works stand-alone as a Dante to MADI converter
$1,749.00 USD
RME Digiface Dante USB Audio Interface
The RME Digiface Dante, a portable USB audio interface, carries 64 channels of Dante and 64 channels of MADI over USB 3, 128 channels in each direction.
Dante, MADI, and Network Ports
Four Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front work as a built-in network switch, connecting up to four network lines with no extra switch, or as two pairs for redundant primary and secondary networks. Dante is AES67 compatible, so the Digiface Dante also works on AES67 networks.
Two BNC sockets serve as word clock in and out, or switch to coaxial MADI with up to 64 channels. Channel counts halve at 96 kHz and again at 192 kHz, where 16 channels of Dante and 16 of MADI remain.
Stand-Alone Converter
Without a computer, the Digiface Dante becomes a 64-channel Dante to MADI converter in both directions. It runs from the included power supply, a USB wall adapter, or a USB battery, and a headphone mix set up beforehand can be stored in the unit for stand-alone use.
Headphone Output, Power, and Mixing
The headphone output gives a quick listen to any channel and also works as a line output for an extra analog stereo mix. On USB 3 the interface usually runs on bus power, and the included 12 V supply keeps it stable with all four network ports and the headphones in use.
TotalMix FX routes and mixes every input and playback channel to any output, with as many independent submixes as there are outputs. Its Control Room section adds talkback, and the mixer can be controlled remotely over the Mackie or OSC protocol. TotalMix FX offers no DSP effects such as EQ or reverb on this interface. TotalMix Remote controls the mixer from an iPad or another computer. In Class Compliant mode the Digiface Dante runs on macOS’s own audio driver.
Features
- 64 channels of Dante and 64 channels of MADI over USB 3
- Four Gigabit Ethernet ports with switch and redundancy modes
- AES67 compatible
- Coaxial MADI and word clock on switchable BNC sockets
- Stand-alone Dante to MADI converter
- Headphone output that doubles as a line output
- USB bus power or the included 12 V supply
- TotalMix FX mixer and TotalMix Remote
- Class Compliant mode
- MIDI over MADI
What's Included
- Digiface Dante
- USB 3.0 cable, 1.8 m (6 ft)
- Switched power supply, 12 V DC, 24 W, lockable connector
- Power cord
Specifications
| Network Ports | 4 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (100 Mbit/s and 1 Gbit/s), switched (4 ports) or redundant (primary and secondary) mode; Auto MDI-X |
|---|---|
| Dante | 64 channels in and out at 48 kHz, 32 at 96 kHz, 16 at 192 kHz; AES67 compatible |
| MADI | 1 x coaxial BNC in and out (shared with word clock), 75 Ohm, AES10; 64 channels at 48 kHz, 32 at 96 kHz, 16 at 192 kHz; cable length up to 50 m |
| Word Clock | BNC in and out (switchable to MADI), switchable 75 Ohm termination |
| Headphone Output | 1 × 6.3 mm TRS, unbalanced; 2 Ohm output impedance; +9.5 dBu at 0 dBFS into 1 kOhm; 50 mW at 0.1% THD; usable as line output |
| Headphone Output Dynamic Range | 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA |
| Headphone Output THD+N | −95 dB, 0.0017 % at −1 dBFS |
| Clock Sources | Internal, Dante, word clock, MADI |
| Sample Rates | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz |
| Computer Connection | USB 3.0 (on USB 2, 64 channels, Dante only); Class Compliant mode |
| MIDI | Virtual MIDI port embedded in MADI |
| Power | USB bus power or external 12 V power supply; 3 W typical, 6 W maximum |
| Dimensions | 170 × 26 × 84 mm (6.69 × 1.02 × 3.3 in), W x H x D |
| Weight | 500 g (1.1 lb) |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 50 °C (41 to 122 °F), relative humidity under 75%, non-condensing |
