RME Digiface USB Audio Interface

The RME Digiface USB is a compact, portable, and lightweight digital audio interface designed for seamless transfer of SPDIF and ADAT digital audio data to both Windows and Mac computers. Built on RME’s legacy of high-performance audio solutions, the Digiface USB combines user-friendly operation with advanced functionality, making it ideal for professionals and hobbyists alike. Its Plug-and-Play technology ensures an effortless setup, while RME’s renowned robust drivers deliver unmatched reliability.

This versatile interface features 4 optical ADAT/SPDIF I/Os and a high-quality analog line/headphone output via a 6.3 mm TRS jack, providing up to 32 input and output channels over ADAT optical. With its compact form factor, USB bus-powered operation, and support for TotalMix FX, the Digiface USB is an excellent choice for studio, live, and mobile audio workflows.

Key Features:

• Compact and Portable: Lightweight design with USB power eliminates the need for an external power supply, perfect for mobile setups.
• 32 Channels I/O: Four optical ports support up to 32 channels of ADAT (8 channels per port) or SPDIF audio.
• Flexible Outputs: Switchable between ADAT and SPDIF formats, with SMUX and SMUX4 support for high-resolution audio up to 192 kHz.
• High-Quality Analog Output: Features a dedicated stereo line/headphone output on channels 33/34.
• TotalMix FX: RME’s powerful real-time digital mixer enables nearly unlimited routing and mixing capabilities.
• Peak and RMS Meters: Hardware-calculated level meters for every input, playback channel, and output.
• Versatile Applications:
  • Delay-free submixes and multiple stereo monitoring setups.
  • Integration of external effects for real-time monitoring or recording.
  • Flexible signal distribution with splitter and patchbay functionality.
• ASIO Multiclient Driver: Allows simultaneous playback from multiple programs and precise monitoring.

Specifications:

• Digital Inputs: 32 (via 4 optical ports, ADAT/SPDIF)
• Digital Outputs: 32 (via 4 optical ports, ADAT/SPDIF)
• Analog Outputs: 2 (via 6.3 mm TRS jack)
• Digital Formats: ADAT, SPDIF, SMUX, SMUX4
• Computer Connection: USB 2.0
• Chassis: Desktop design
• Bus-Powered: Yes

TotalMix FX Integration

The TotalMix FX mixer enhances the Digiface USB’s versatility, enabling advanced routing, monitoring, and mixing without additional software. Applications include:

• Creating up to 17 independent stereo submixes.
• Combining multiple input and playback signals for real-time monitoring.
• Integrating external effects devices seamlessly.
• Precise monitoring with peak and RMS level meters on all channels.

Ideal Applications:

• Studio recording and mixing
• Live sound setups
• High-quality monitoring and playback
• Signal distribution and testing
• Mobile recording setups