Digiface Dante
256-Channel 192 kHz USB Audio Interface
The Digiface Dante is a lightweight, portable audio interface, combining Dante network connectivity and features with everything that RME is famous for: USB 3, MADI, TotalMix FX and outstanding options in both USB and stand-alone operation.
Connectivity and Features
RME USB 3.0
1 x Phones Output
TotalMix FX
ARC USB
Word Clock I/O
4 x Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant)
1 x MADI I/O coaxial
DC-coupled Outputs (Phones)
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 sent and received via network.
AVB & Dante Network Solutions by RME Audio
RME made the two BNC sockets for word clock I/O switchable to MADI I/O, with up to 64 channels. The total sum of Dante and MADI, 128 channels, are transferred via USB 3.0 and handled via both Dante control software and RME's TotalMix FX, for full and struggle-free control of all audio.
Explore new Ways to transport Audio
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.
TotalMix FX and TotalMix Remote
Like all the latest RME interfaces, the Digiface Series also includes the powerful digital real-time mixer TotalMix FX. It allows for practically unlimited mixing and routing operations, with all inputs and playback channels simultaneously, to any hardware outputs.
The Digiface Series includes a dedicated Control Room section with Talkback, Main/Phones, fader groups, mute groups, complete remote controllability via Mackie or OSC protocol, and much more. The Digiface Series does not support DSP based effects (FX) like EQ or reverb.
Additionally RME’s latest software, TotalMix Remote, enhances the power of RME interfaces by enabling remote control via iOS, PC or Mac. With a straightforward set up process — simply enter the IP address of the computer you would like to control with TotalMix Remote and get going — users can quickly adjust any aspect of TotalMix FX on a host system while walking around the studio with their tablet, or from a control room located elsewhere in the facility.
DigiCheck - Test, Measurement and Analysis Tool for Mac & Windows
The Interface comes with RME's unique software tool box for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams. On Mac OS X provides unique functions and features of the spectral analysis of the data calculated in hardware level right through to sophisticated multi-channel level meter. On Windows, an additional multi-track recorder and the display of playback data from an audio software are also available.
TotalMix FX - Mixing/Routing with superior features for Studio and Live Work
Since 2001 TotalMix added unlimited routing and mixing to RME‘s audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.
RME USB - Transport audio with lowest latency and industry leading stability
Use your RME audio interface on Mac and PC with reliable, stable, and regularly updated drivers for our products. RME Audio develops its own interface core, it’s not dependent on 3rd parties for upgrades, modifications or bug fixes, so customers can use latest operating systems without interruption or delay."
DigiCheck - The Secret Weapon of High Resolution Audio Measurements
RME Audio interfaces not only provide you with a professional digital audio interface, but also with a free available software tool: DigiCheck, for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams.
Specs
Digiface Dante
Gigabit Ethernet Port
- RJ45
- 100 Mbit/s, 1 Gbit/s
- Standard port LEDs: yellow connected, green data transmission
- Supports straight and crossover cables (Auto MDI-X)
- Network-based remote control of the unit (TotalMix Remote)
MADI Input
- Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
- High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.2 Vpp)
- Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
- Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
- S/MUX: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
- S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
- Lock range: 25 kHz – 54 kHz
MADI Output
- Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
- Output voltage 400 mVpp
- Cable length: up to 50 m
- Generates 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
- Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
- S/MUX / 96k Frame: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
- S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
Word Clock In
- BNC, not terminated (10 kOhm)
- Switchable internal termination 75 Ohm
- Automatic Double/Quad Speed detection and conversion to Single Speed
Word Clock Out
- BNC
- Max level: 5 Vss
- Level with termination 75 Ohm: 4.0 Vss
- Internal impedance: 10 Ohm
Digital
- Clocks: Internal, Dante, Word, MADI
- Supported sample rates: 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Drivers
Digiface Dante
Update to firmware: (* latest change)
MADIface XT: USB 191 PCIe 56 DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 57, CC 11*
MADIface USB: 25 (6), 102 (7)
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: 47/26
ADI-2 Pro series (6): FPGA 267, DSP 128
ADI-2 Pro series (7): FPGA 412, DSP 128
ADI-2 DAC series: FPGA 81, DSP 62
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 73, DSP 40
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 210, DSP 40
UFX II: USB 26 DSP 28 CC 15 (A), USB 115 DSP 28 CC 112 (E), USB 206 DSP 28 CC 208 (7)*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 23 CC 44
UFX+: USB 55 DSP 59 Thunderbolt 112 (A), USB 72 DSP 60 Thunderbolt 167 (E)*
Digiface USB: 18 (X), 35 (G)
Digiface AVB: 261*
Digiface Dante: 57
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47 MCU 17 CC 11
USB I/O: USB 6, CC 4*
Update to version: (*latest changes)
MADIface XT: USB 3/2 191, PCIe 56, DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 57, CC 11*
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 6: 25
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 7: 102
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: USB 47, DSP 26
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 72, DSP 40
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 210, DSP 40*
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 267, DSP 128
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 412, DSP 128
ADI-2 DAC: FPGA 81, DSP 62
Digiface USB, Hw Rev X: 18
Digiface USB, Hw Rev G: 35
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev A: USB 26, DSP 28, CC 15*
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev E: USB 115, DSP 28, CC 112*
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev 7: USB 206, DSP 28, CC 208*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 23 CC 44*
Digiface Dante: 57
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47, MCU 17, CC 11
USB I/O: USB 6, CC 4*
Update to firmware revision UFX+: TB 110, DSP 46, USB 54 (AKM), TB 164, USB 68 (ESS). Digiface AVB: 244. Digiface Dante: 45.
macOS 11 or up (Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura and up) Check OS Version USB series DriverKit driver, v. 4.17.
USB 2/3 Kernel Extension driver for macOS 11 ( Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura and up) Check OS Version. Version 3.33. Supports Intel and Mx.
version 3.223 with added USB-Ethernet (network) driver. Compatible to 10.12 up to 10.15.x. Please also install the RME AVB Controller for Digiface AVB.
version 3.223. Compatible to 10.12 (macOS Sierra) up to 10.15 (macOS Catalina) Check OS Version. Mx users please download macOS 11 and up USB Series Driver.
Update to version: (*latest changes)
MADIface XT: USB 3/2 191, PCIe 56, DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 57, CC 11*
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 6: 25
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 7: 102
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: USB 47, DSP 26
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 72, DSP 40
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 210, DSP 40*
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 267, DSP 128
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 412, DSP 128
ADI-2 DAC: FPGA 81, DSP 62
Digiface USB, Hw Rev X: 18
Digiface USB, Hw Rev G: 35
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev A: USB 26, DSP 28, CC 15*
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev E: USB 115, DSP 28, CC 112*
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev 7: USB 206, DSP 28, CC 208*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 23 CC 44*
Digiface Dante: 57
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47, MCU 17, CC 11
USB I/O: USB 6, CC 4*
RME Network interface for Digiface AVB and Digiface Dante, for Mac OS X 10.14 and up, Intel/Mx compatible. See readme for important notes and usage.
Update to firmware: (* latest change)
MADIface XT: USB 191 PCIe 56 DSP 42
MADIface XT II: USB 3/2 321, DSP 57, CC 11*
MADIface USB: 25 (6), 102 (7)
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: 47/26
ADI-2 Pro series (6): FPGA 267, DSP 128
ADI-2 Pro series (7): FPGA 412, DSP 128
ADI-2 DAC series: FPGA 81, DSP 62
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 73, DSP 40
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 210, DSP 40
UFX II: USB 26 DSP 28 CC 15 (A), USB 115 DSP 28 CC 112 (E), USB 206 DSP 28 CC 208 (7)*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 23 CC 44
UFX+: USB 55 DSP 59 Thunderbolt 112 (A), USB 72 DSP 60 Thunderbolt 167 (E)*
Digiface USB: 18 (X), 35 (G)
Digiface AVB: 261*
Digiface Dante: 57
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47 MCU 17 CC 11
USB I/O: USB 6, CC 4*
Update to firmware revision UFX+: TB 110, DSP 46, USB 54 (AKM), TB 164, USB 68 (ESS). Digiface AVB: 244. Digiface Dante: 45.
Version 0.9845 (2). Package includes network driver and AVB Controller 0.9598. Windows 8 and up.
Version 0.9845, Windows 8 and up.
Version 0.9845 (2). Package includes network driver and AVB Controller 0.9598. Windows 8 and up.
Version 0.9845, Windows 8 and up.
Version 0.9827, last driver version for Windows 7.
Version 0.9845 (2). Package includes network driver and AVB Controller 0.9598. Windows 8 and up.
Version 0.9845, Windows 8 and up.
TotalMix FX V 1.97. This zip includes only TotalMix FX, to update TotalMix when using older drivers that come with an older TotalMix FX version.
Installation: Exit TotalMix FX completely and copy the app into the Applications folder, overwriting the old file.
TotalMix Remote V 1.43 - App to remote control TotalMix FX via ethernet and WiFi from other devices with Mac OS 10.12 or up. Universal Binary, supports Intel and Mx. Please note: can not be run on the same computer where the host TotalMix FX is used. This download is not TotalMix FX, which is part of the driver installation.
TotalMix FX V 1.97. This zip includes only TotalMix FX, to update TotalMix when using older drivers that come with an older TotalMix FX version.
Installation: Exit TotalMix FX (right click systray icon) and copy the new version into Windows\System32, overwriting the old file.
TotalMix Remote V 1.43 - Program to remote control TotalMix FX via ethernet and WiFi from other devices with Windows OS (PC, Tablet). Please note: can not be run on the same computer where the host TotalMix FX is used. This download is not TotalMix FX, which is part of the driver installation.
Universal binary, runs natively on Intel and Mx machines. DigiCheck NG V 0.91 requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or up.
EBU R-128 Meter. Surround Audio Scope with ITU weighting. Stereo / Multichannel / Global Level Meter, Spectral Analyser, Vector Audio Scope, Correlation Meter, Bit Statistic & Noise. In this version a display of plaback data is not possible via Core Audio, only via hardware level. Supports all cards of the HDSPe, FireWire and USB series. (09/14/2018).
Differences to v 4.53: EBU R-128 Meter. Surround Audio Scope with ITU weighting. Simultaneous usage of multiple cards in all functions. Displays fully configurable (e.g. channel selection). Multichannel Level Meter freely configurable. MMCSS for Vista. Many improvements on surface and internal operation. Supports all current interfaces plus DIGI 9636/52. DIGI32 series and DIGI96 series are no longer supported. (10/05/2020).
V596 adds compatibilty for HDSPe MADI FX and XT with DK firmware.
DigiCheck NG V 0.91 requires a Direct3D 12 capable graphics card and Windows 10 or up.
DigiCheck NG V 0.91 requires a Direct3D 12 capable graphics card and Windows 10 or up.
Manuals
Digiface Dante
Manual for Digiface Dante, version 1.0a, 01/2019