Best RME USB Audio Interfaces 2026
Premium RME usb audio interfaces - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
5.0/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
RME Fireface 802 FS AE
by
RME
Project Studio
Content Creation
Podcasting
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners to professionals
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
RME Fireface 802 FS AEUSB Audio InterfaceSpecial edition60 Channel USB 2.024 Bit / 192 kHzBuilt-in DSP mixer with...
⭐
5.0/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 601644
$2,034
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
RME Fireface 802 FS
by
RME
Content Creation
Home Studio
Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
- • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
- • Computer USB performance dependent
RME Fireface 802 FS60-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface24-bit / 192 kHzBuilt-in DSP mixer with effects section...
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 568731
$1,913
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
RME Digiface Dante
by
RME
Project Studio
Mobile Recording
Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners to professionals
✓ PROS
- • Portable and bus-powered options
- • Wide range of prices and features
✗ CONS
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
- • Computer USB performance dependent
RME Digiface DanteUSB 3.0 Audio Interface128 Input channels / 128 output channels64 Channels Dante I / O64 Channels...
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4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 447044
$1,418
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
RME Digiface USB
by
RME
Podcasting
Project Studio
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
- • Portable and bus-powered options
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
- • Computer USB performance dependent
RME Digiface USBUsb Audio Interface32 Input/34 output channels4 ADAT/SPDIF inputs4 ADAT/SPDIF outputs1 Headphone access...
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4.4/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 409723
$482
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
RME Fireface UFX III
by
RME
Mobile Recording
Podcasting
Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Universal USB compatibility
✓ PROS
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
- • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
- • Computer USB performance dependent
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
RME Fireface UFX IIIUSB 3.0 Audio Interface188-Channel24-bit / 192kHz AD/DA converterDURec (Direct USB...
⭐
4.5/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 563014
$2,639
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
RME Digiface AES
by
RME
Project Studio
Podcasting
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Computer USB performance dependent
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
RME Digiface AESUSB 2.0 Audio Interface192 kHz14 Inputs and 16 outputsBuilt-in sample rate converter can be switched to...
⭐
4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 558957
$2,034
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
RME Digiface Ravenna
by
RME
Mobile Recording
Home Studio
Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Universal USB compatibility
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
- • USB port dependency
RME Digiface RavennaUSB 3.0 Audio InterfaceRouting via TotalMix FX or TotalMix Remote allows remote control via iOSPC...
⭐
4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 553561
$2,199
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
RME Madiface USB
by
RME
Podcasting
Home Studio
Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners to professionals
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
RME Madiface USBMADI/USB Interface128 Channels at 48 kHz64 Channels at 96 kHZ32 Channels at 192 kHzWith two inputs...
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4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 317468
$926
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
RME Madiface XT II
by
RME
Project Studio
Mobile Recording
Podcasting
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners to professionals
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
- • Computer USB performance dependent
- • USB port dependency
RME Madiface XT IIMADI/USB3 Audio interface394 Channels at 192 kHzMax. +24 dBu output level of the XLR line...
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595661
$2,309
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
RME Digiface AVB
by
RME
Podcasting
Content Creation
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners to professionals
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
- • Computer USB performance dependent
RME Digiface AVB3.0 Audio Interface128 Input channels / 128 output channelsThe channels are organized in streamseach of...
⭐
5.0/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 447045
$919
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
RME Fireface UFX II
by
RME
Mobile Recording
Project Studio
Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners to professionals
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners to professionals
- • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
- • Computer USB performance dependent
- • USB bandwidth limitations
RME Fireface UFX II60-channel USB audio interfaceAD/DA conversion: 24 bit / 192 kHz30 Input and 30 output...
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 409662
$2,309
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
RME Fireface UCX II
by
RME
Project Studio
Mobile Recording
Podcasting
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
- • USB bandwidth limitations
- • Computer USB performance dependent
RME Fireface UCX IIUSB 2.0 Audio Interface24 Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converter20 Input and output channelsSteadyClock...
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 521302
$1,429
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
RME Babyface Pro FS
by
RME
Content Creation
Home Studio
Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
- • Portable and bus-powered options
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
RME Babyface Pro FS24 Channel USB Audio Interface24 bit / 192 kHz12 Inputs and outputs in totalAll inputs digitally...
⭐
5.0/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 476426
$820
How to Choose the Best USB Audio Interfaces
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 usb audio interfaces 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.
