AudioFu

Best Digital Converters for Digital Routing 2025

Perfect digital converters for digital-routing - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Format Conversion For Clock Distribution For Digital Routing For Sample Rate Conversion
BRANDS: RME Ferrofish Dante Tascam Mutec DirectOut
Lynx Studio Hilo 2 TB3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Lynx Studio Hilo 2 TB3

by Lynx Studio
Format Conversion Sample Rate Conversion Digital Routing
Key Feature:
• Professional clocking options
✓ PROS
  • • Digital routing capabilities
  • • High-quality digital conversion
✗ CONS
  • • May introduce additional latency
  • • Specialized technical knowledge required

Lynx Studio Hilo 2 TB32 Channel AD/DA converterUp to 24-Bit/192 kHz480 x 272 LCD colour touchscreen display for...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597240
$5,829
Buy at Thomann View Details
Black Lion Audio Revolution EXP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Black Lion Audio Revolution EXP

by Black Lion Audio
Format Conversion Digital Routing Sample Rate Conversion
Key Feature:
• High-quality digital conversion
✓ PROS
  • • Format compatibility solutions
  • • High-quality digital conversion
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market and support
  • • Complex setup and configuration

Black Lion Audio Revolution EXPAD/DA Converter8-Channel AD/DA converter 24-bit at 44.1 / 192kHzPrecise Macro-MMC...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581286
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lynx Studio Hilo 2 USB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Lynx Studio Hilo 2 USB

by Lynx Studio
Sample Rate Conversion Digital Routing Clock Distribution
Key Feature:
• Essential for complex digital systems
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for complex digital systems
  • • Digital routing capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market and support
  • • May introduce additional latency

Lynx Studio Hilo 2 USB2 Channel AD/DA converterUp to 24-Bit/192 kHz480 x 272 LCD colour touchscreen display for...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 597236
$5,059
Buy at Thomann View Details
Focusrite RedNet D16R MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Focusrite RedNet D16R MKII

by Focusrite
Clock Distribution Sample Rate Conversion Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Essential for complex digital systems
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for complex digital systems
  • • Digital routing capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Complex setup and configuration
  • • May introduce additional latency

Focusrite RedNet D16R MKII16-Channel AES3 I / O for Dante Audio-over-IP networksBi-directionalUp to 24 bit / 192...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 505159
$2,749
Buy at Thomann View Details
SSL Alpha 8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

SSL Alpha 8

by SSL
Clock Distribution Format Conversion Digital Routing
Key Feature:
• High-quality digital conversion
✓ PROS
  • • High-quality digital conversion
  • • Digital routing capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive professional units
  • • Specialized technical knowledge required

SSL Alpha 8AD/DA Converter / USB Audio Interface32 bit / 192 kHzConfigurable levels for each input and output:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 614088
$855
Buy at Thomann View Details
DirectOut EXBOX.MD Rev, 2.0 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

DirectOut EXBOX.MD Rev, 2.0

by DirectOut
Sample Rate Conversion Format Conversion Digital Routing
Key Feature:
• Digital routing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • High-quality digital conversion
  • • Essential for complex digital systems
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market and support
  • • Expensive professional units

DirectOut EXBOX.MD 2.0Dante-MADI converterThree MADI Ports (SCSFP) with Fast-SRC4x RJ45 Dante Ports (1x PoE)Direct...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569906
$2,397
Buy at Thomann View Details
DirectOut EXBOX.SG Rev. 2.0 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

DirectOut EXBOX.SG Rev. 2.0

by DirectOut
Format Conversion Digital Routing Sample Rate Conversion
Key Feature:
• Format compatibility solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Digital routing capabilities
  • • Essential for complex digital systems
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market and support
  • • Complex setup and configuration

DirectOut EXBOX.SG Rev. 2.0MADI Sound Grid ConverterThree MADI ports (SCSFP) and four network portsUp to 128 audio...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570065
$2,199
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tascam MM-2D-X - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Tascam MM-2D-X

by Tascam
Digital Routing Format Conversion Sample Rate Conversion
Key Feature:
• Format compatibility solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Format compatibility solutions
  • • Professional clocking options
✗ CONS
  • • May introduce additional latency
  • • Expensive professional units

Tascam MM-2D-X2-Channel Analogue/Dante/Analogue Converter With DSP MixerIt enables the transmission of audio signals...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 538983
$802
Buy at Thomann View Details
DirectOut Andiamo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

DirectOut Andiamo

by DirectOut
Clock Distribution Format Conversion Sample Rate Conversion
Key Feature:
• Format compatibility solutions
✓ PROS
  • • High-quality digital conversion
  • • Format compatibility solutions
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market and support
  • • Specialized technical knowledge required

DirectOut AndiamoAD/DA ConverterHigh-quality AD/DA converter with redundancy management for professional...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594897
$4,729
Buy at Thomann View Details
RME M-32 AD Pro II-D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

RME M-32 AD Pro II-D

by RME
Digital Routing Sample Rate Conversion Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Digital routing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Format compatibility solutions
  • • High-quality digital conversion
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized technical knowledge required
  • • Narrow market and support

RME M-32 DA Pro II32-Channel high-end AD converter DANTE24 Bit / 192 KHzFully balanced circuit designSignal-to-noise...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570193
$4,719
Buy at Thomann View Details
RME M-1620 Pro - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

RME M-1620 Pro

by RME
Digital Routing Sample Rate Conversion Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Digital routing capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • High-quality digital conversion
  • • Format compatibility solutions
✗ CONS
  • • Complex setup and configuration
  • • Narrow market and support

RME M-1620 ProAD/DA Converter36-channel AD/DA converter with ADATMADI and Milan-compatible AVBTransmits and receives up...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 593954
$3,179
Buy at Thomann View Details
RME M-32 AD Pro II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

RME M-32 AD Pro II

by RME
Digital Routing Clock Distribution Sample Rate Conversion
Key Feature:
• Format compatibility solutions
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for complex digital systems
  • • Professional clocking options
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market and support
  • • Expensive professional units

RME M-32 AD Pro II32-Channel High-End AD Converter DANTE24 bit / 192 KHzFully balanced circuit designSignal-to-noise...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570171
$4,068
Buy at Thomann View Details
RME M-32 DA Pro II-D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

RME M-32 DA Pro II-D

by RME
Sample Rate Conversion Format Conversion Clock Distribution
Key Feature:
• Professional clocking options
✓ PROS
  • • High-quality digital conversion
  • • Essential for complex digital systems
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market and support
  • • Expensive professional units

RME M-32 DA Pro II-D32-Channel high-end AD converter DANTE24 Bit / 192 KHzFully balanced circuit designSignal-to-noise...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570194
$4,168
Buy at Thomann View Details
Palmer River Lahn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Palmer River Lahn

by Palmer
Sample Rate Conversion Clock Distribution Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Professional clocking options
✓ PROS
  • • Digital routing capabilities
  • • High-quality digital conversion
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized technical knowledge required
  • • Expensive professional units

Palmer River Lahn2 × 2 I/O Dante InterfaceSolid aluminium-steel housingFor feeding two analogue microphone or line...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 618584
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
Appsys Multiverter MVR MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Appsys Multiverter MVR MKII

by Appsys
Format Conversion Clock Distribution Sample Rate Conversion
Key Feature:
• Essential for complex digital systems
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for complex digital systems
  • • High-quality digital conversion
✗ CONS
  • • May introduce additional latency
  • • Specialized technical knowledge required

Appsys Multiverter MVR MKIIMuti-Format Converter and SplitterRecording of any signal sourceUniversal interface in the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 567955
$3,497
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Digital Converters

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced digital converters typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Related Best Lists

RELATED

Best Active Nearfield Monitors

TOP

Best USB Audio Interfaces

TOP

Best Broadband Acoustic Absorbers

RELATED

Best Preamps

POPULAR

Best Headphone Amps

TOP

Best Portable Recorders

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more