RME Digiface Dante 256-Channel 192 kHz USB Audio Interface
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Equipped with two banks of redundant network ports, the Digiface Dante is more than just an audio interface. It also offers the functionality of a switch, connecting up to 4 network lines, removing the need for further switches to distribute and collect network lines, or offers redundancy operation with 2-port connectivity for both the primary and secondary network.
Used without USB the Digiface Dante automatically turns into a 64-channel Dante / MADI converter. The analog stereo output can be preconfigured to send out a mix of exactly those channels that are needed. Full network redundancy and switch functionality are also available. With USB bus power operation and an external power supply connection a stable and redundant power supply is ensured. As Dante has become AES67 compatible, the Digiface Dante supports another format on the network side for even greater flexibility and more applications.
Connectivity and Features
• 1 x USB 3.0
• 1 x Phones Output
• TotalMix FX
• ARC USB
• Word Clock I/O
• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant)
• 1 x MADI I/O coaxial
Audinate's Dante protocol combines with the industry-renowned reliability of RME Audio devices
Dante is an audio over IP protocol by Audinate. The Digiface Dante is a USB 3.0 from/to Dante interface, adding an external and fully mobile option to the internally used Dante PCIe card. Digiface Dante uses RME's matured MADIface Series driver for Windows and macOS, with lowest latency and industry leading stability. Equipped with the latest TotalMix FX it can not only route, but also mix as many independent submixes as outputs are available. The included high quality phones output offers a quick listen to any audio channel, but can also be used as line output to provide an additional analog stereo mixdown. Equipped with the largest Dante module 64 channel can be send and received via network.
Included FREE with all RME Audio interfaces
• TotalMix FX - Comprehensive Mixing and Monitor Control Software for Mac, PC & iOS
• TotalMix Remote - Control your RME Audio Interface over network
• DIGICheck - Ultimate Test, Measurement and Analysis Tool for Mac & Windows
• Driver Support - Constant updates and Improvements
Digiface Dante Specifications
• 256 Channels: 128 in / 128 out
• 64 Channels Dante / 64 Channels MADI
• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant)
• 1 x MADI I/O coaxial I/0
• Headphone Output
• Wordclock I/0
• TotalMix FX
• USB 3
• USB Bus-powered or external power supply
• Typical power consumption: 3 Watts
• Current at 5 V bus power operation: 600 mA
• Max power consumption: 6 Watts (1.2 A)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 170 x 26 x 84 mm (6.69" x 1.02" x 3.3")
• Weight: 500 g (1.1 lbs)
In the Box:
- Digiface Dante
- Cable USB 3.0, 1.8 m (6 ft)
- RME Driver CD with manual in PDF format
- Switched power supply, lockable connector, DC 12 V 24 W
- Power cord
System Requirements
• Windows 7 or up, Intel Mac OS X (10.11 or up)
• USB 3 port, or
• USB 2.0 port (requires computer with at least Intel Core i3 CPU, reduced channel count)
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Digiface Dante 256-Channel 192 kHz USB Audio Interface | 697466 |
