RME Digiface AES

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RME Digiface AES

RME

Digiface AES

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 558957
Brand: RME
Model: Digiface AES
Price: $2,033.90

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The Digiface AES is a seriously capable interface – RME’s reputation for rock-solid reliability shines through. It’s ideal for engineers and producers needing flexible routing and pristine audio quality in a portable package, particularly those working in post-production or needing external preamps. It's a premium-priced solution, but the build and features justify the cost for serious users.

Product Description

  • RME Digiface AES
  • USB 2.0 Audio Interface
  • 192 kHz
  • 14 Inputs and 16 outputs
  • Built-in sample rate converter can be switched to one of the 3 inputs
  • SteadyClock FS
  • Stand-alone operation possible
  • Up to 6 unit configurations can be saved
  • Built-in parametric EQ
  • Flexible playback/monitoring via TotalMix FX
  • Colour display
  • Bus-powered
  • +48 V phantom power switchable
  • Remote controllable via ARC USB (not included)

*Connectors:*

  • 2 XLR / 6.3 mm jack combo mic/line inputs
  • 2 XLR line outputs
  • XLR AES input and output
  • Coaxial SPDIF input and output
  • Optical ADAT / SPDIF input and output
  • MIDI input and output
  • USB 2.0
PROS
  • • Rock-solid RME build quality; feels exceptionally durable.
  • • Flexible I/O routing via TotalMix FX is genuinely powerful.
  • • SteadyClock FS provides clean clocking, crucial for critical recordings.
  • • Compact, bus-powered design offers exceptional portability and convenience.
CONS
  • • USB 2.0 limits bandwidth for high channel counts at higher sample rates.
  • • AES only – lacks Thunderbolt, a potential workflow bottleneck for some.
  • • Price point puts it in a premium category, a significant investment.

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Key Features

Inputs 14 (2 XLR/TRS combo, 2 XLR, 1 AES, 1 SPDIF, 1 ADAT)
Outputs 16 (2 XLR, 1 AES, 1 SPDIF, 1 ADAT, 1 MIDI)
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24-bit
Preamps None (line level only)
Weight 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Digiface AES has stand-alone operation capabilities, allowing for monitoring and routing audio signals independently.
ARC USB allows remote control of parameters like gain, routing, and metering via a dedicated software interface – it’s a convenient way to manage the interface from a distance.
Absolutely; it’s a surprisingly versatile tool for subtle correction, creative shaping, and even basic mixing tasks, offering a level of flexibility beyond simple trim adjustments.

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