Tags: Professional audio interface

Notes: One of the most trustworthy brands in the industry delivers another winner. Proper high-end business, with 12 analogue inputs and 12 outputs, plus an extensive array of digital connections. Great value at this price point.

Supplier's Notes:
Next-gen 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface - Builds on 22 years of proven success as an industry-leading audio interface brand.

New 3.9-inch TFT display - The bright, 24-bit RGB LCD provides 480 x 128 pixel high-resolution metering for all analogue and digital I/O, plus detailed status info and access to hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.

Superb analogue audio quality and high-end converters - Renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 125 dB dynamic range. Support for all standard sample rates up to 192 kHz.

Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers - Round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 2 ms at 96kHz with high-performance DAW hosts.

Universal connectivity - Connects to your computer with 5 Gbps USB3 (compatible with USB2) for up to 60 audio channels. Class-compliant firmware and industry standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connects to an iPad™ with USB-C or a Lightning adapter kit (sold separately).

60 simultaneous audio channels - 28 inputs and 32 outputs, including two combo XLR/TRS mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs with send/return inserts, 8 TRS analogue (line-level) in/out, separate main outs on XLR jacks, two banks of 8-channel optical I/O, stereo RCA S/PDIF digital I/O, and two front-panel headphone outputs.

Advanced mic channels - Cutting-edge components deliver ultra-transparent sound with -114 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN. Each mic channel provides individual controls for +74 dB of preamp gain, -20 dB pad, 48V phantom power, and phase invert. All settings can be controlled remotely from a computer or iOS device. Each mic channel includes a dedicated send/return insert for outboard gear processing.

Flexible insert returns - When nothing is connected to the front-panel mic inputs, the two rear-panel returns function as additional line inputs with identical signal path characteristics as the other eight line inputs.

DSP mixing and effects processing - Flexible 24-input digital mixer with 8 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression.

Wi-Fi control - If the 828 is connected to a computer on your Wi-Fi network, you can control everything wirelessly from the CueMix 5 app running on mobile devices or other computers on the same network - even multiple devices at the same time. Manage access to the 828 with network discovery and password protection.

Precision boost/trim for analogue I/O - Calibrate analogue input and output signals in precise 1 dB increments. Apply phase invert individually to analogue inputs.

Control room features - Control your sessions with front-panel "talk" button and "A/B" speaker select buttons to quickly compare your mixes on two sets of studio monitors.

Two flexible headphone outputs - With independent volume control, each headphone output can mirror each other, the Main Outs, any other analogue output pair, any CueMix bus, or any USB output channels. Or you can create a completely customized mix for each headphone that includes live 828 inputs and built-in reverb.

Two banks of optical I/O - Connect outboard digital processors, digital mixers or other gear with 16 channels of ADAT at 44.1/48 kHz or 8 channels of SMUX at 88.2/96 kHz. Bank A can optionally provide stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) I/O up to 96 kHz.

Foot switch input - Connect a standard foot pedal switch (sold separately) for hands-free punch-in and punch-out while recording. Or map the pedal to any keystroke function in your host software.

MIDI in/out/thru - connect MIDI gear without the need for a separate MIDI interface.

Word clock in/out/thru - Supports all sample rates up to 192 kHz.

DC-coupled TRS outputs - Use the 828 to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW.

Loopback for live streaming and podcasting - Easily route computer output back to the computer, where you can mix it with live mics and/or guitar inputs from the 828 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting.

Guitar re-amping - Connect your guitar to the front-panel input, use CueMix's near-zero latency to loop to any output (with a re-amp adapter, if needed), and record both the dry signal and your mic'd up amp simultaneously. Then re-amp the dry signal later with different amps and cabs - or amp modelling plug-ins - to experiment with different tones.

CueMix 5 app - Control mixing and settings from your Mac, PC or iOS device.

Performer Lite - Workstation software with over 100 included instruments, dozens of effects and 6 GB of included loops to make music right away. Also includes Ableton Live Lite.

Next-gen 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface with DSP, mixing and effects
New 3.9-inch 24-bit RGB LCD with precision metering for all I/O
Superb analogue audio performance driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers (~2 ms RTL with a 32 sample buffer @ 96 kHz)
Universal connectivity with 5 Gbps USB

Technical Specifications
Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

Mic/line/instr inputs
2 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks
Individual -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power
Preamp gain: +74 dB in 1 dB increments
1 MO impedance on the line/instr inputs
Independent balanced send/return inserts

Analogue inputs
8 x 1/4-inch TRS line in (balanced/unbalanced)
2 x 1/4-inch insert returns function as balanced TRS line inputs (with no mic inputs connected)
Max level: +21 dBu
+20 dB digital gain on each input

Analogue outputs
8 x 1/4-inch TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
2 x male XLR out
Max level: +21 dBu
2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone
2 x 1/4-inch TRS sends (balanced, pre-converter)

Digital I/O
2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical I/O at 1x sample rates
2 banks (8 ch) of S/MUX optical I/O at 2x sample rates
Bank A switchable to stereo TOSLink I/O (optical S/PDIF)
1 x stereo S/PDIF I/O on RCA (up to 96 kHz)

Computer I/O
1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type C - USB2 compatible USB audio class compliant (no driver needed)
1 x IF-certified USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C-to-C cable included
Compatible with USB Type A (with a C-to-A cable, sold separately)
Total USB audio channels: see "Total Audio I/O" below
Round Trip Latency (RTL): ~2 ms (32 sample buffer at 96K)

Total audio I/O
28 in / 32 out (60 total channels) at 1x sample rates
20 in / 24 out (44 total channels) at 2x sample rates
10 in / 14 out (24 total channels) at 4x sample rates

MIDI I/O
1 x MIDI In
1 x MIDI Out/Thru
16 MIDI channels to/from computer host

Headphone
2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphones
Output impedance: <1O
Max output: 14.4 dBu

Phantom power: 2 x individual +48V

Foot Switch
1 x 1/4-inch foot switch input
Mapping: pedal up/down to any host keystrokes

Sync I/O
1 x BNC Word Clock In
1 x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru
Sample rates: all (from 44.1 to 192 kHz)

Front panel
2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
2 x 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
2 x potentiometer - headphone volume
2 x potentiometer - mic/instr input gain
1 x potentiometer - menu navigation
1 x large potentiometer - main volume
12 x switches - (2) 48V, (2) pad, (6) control room, (2) nav
1 x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT display
1 x latching power button

Power
Internal 100-240V autoswitching supply
50-60 Hz - 0.5A max

Dimensions and weight
(width x depth x height, enclosure only)
19 x 12.25 x 1.75 inches / 48.26 x 31.1 x 4.44 cm
11 lbs / 5 kgs

Notes: Based on the Digiface Dante but with the added benefit of low-latency Ravenna audio-over-IP, the Digiface Ravenna offers 128 Ravenna channels and 64 MADI channels.

*** Complimentary warranty on this product for 5 years if purchased from Juno- UK warranty only***

Supplier's Notes:
The Digiface Ravenna is a lightweight, portable audio interface, based on the proven Digiface Dante equipped with a RAVENNA module developed by DirectOut and features with everything that RME is famous for: USB 3, MADI, TotalMix FX and outstanding options in both USB and stand-alone operation.

Mobile RAVENNA Solution via USB

The combination of RME's renowned drivers (Mac/Windows) and DirectOut's RAVENNA implementation offer a reliable and flexible networked computer audio interface. 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.

RAVENNA & MADI

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 Ravenna and MADI, 128 channels, are transferred via USB 3.0 and handled via the included RAVENNA web server or RME's TotalMix FX, for full and struggle-free control of all audio.

On the network side, the interface features a full-fledged RAVENNA stack with AES67 and ST2110-30/31 support and redundant audio-over-IP streaming as per ST2022-7. In addition, the interface can also be used as a mobile 64-channel RAVENNA/MADI converter without a USB connection to a computer. The coaxial MADI I/O connectors may also be configured to work as word clock sync I/O.

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.

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 RME 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 Ravenna
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)

RAVENNA Modul

Supports RAVENNA, AES67, ST 2110-30 / -31, ST 2022-7
Network Layer 3
Modes: Switched and Redundancy according to ST 2022-7
32 streams
128 channels Single Speed, 64 channels Double Speed, 32 channels Quad Speed
Clock sources: PTP, Internal
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz, +/-12.5 %
Routing: Channel-based routing matrix
Configuration: Browser GUI, globcon control, NMOS IS-04 / IS-05

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

Output Analog Phones 129/130

Dynamic range (DR): 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz - 20.8 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz - 45 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz - 89 kHz
THD @ -1 dBFS: - 96 dB, 0.0016 %
THD+N @ -1 dBFS: -95 dB, 0.0017 %
Channel separation: > 100 dB
Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
Output impedance: 2 Ohm
Output level at 0 dBFS, 1 kOhm load: +9.5 dBu
Max power @ 0.1% THD: 50 mW

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
Output Analog Phones 129/130
Dynamic range (DR): 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz - 20.8 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz - 45 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz - 89 kHz
THD@-1dBFS:-96dB,0.0016%
THD+N @ -1 dBFS: -95 dB, 0.0017 %
Channel separation: > 100 dB
Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
Output impedance: 2 Ohm
Output level at 0 dBFS, 1 kOhm load: +9.5 dBu
Max power @ 0.1% THD: 50 mW

Digital

Clocks: Internal, RAVENNA (PTP), word, MADI
Supported sample rates: 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz