Digiface AVB
256-Channel 192 kHz USB Audio Interface
Developed by RME, Digiface AVB is a glance into the future of audio network technology. The device uses AVB, an open protocol developed by the IEEE, to transfer up to 256 channels of audio between PC and audio network. An additional headphone output allows high quality monitoring.
Connectivity and Features
RME USB 3.0
1 x Phones Output
TotalMix FX
ARC USB
Word Clock I/O
Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant)
DC-coupled Outputs (Phones)
Exploring new Ways to transport Audio
RME’s Digiface AVB showcases how audio can be transferred from a Mac or PC into the network and back using the AVB protocol stack. It allows to send up to 128 audio channels for record and playback at 48 kHz / 24 bit sampling frequency and 64 channels at 96 kHz (128 channels I/O AVB) or 32 channels at 192 kHz with quad speed (64 channels I/O AVB).
Channels are organized in streams of configurable size from 2 to 32 channels, which enables connections to all available AVB audio devices on the market (comprehensive compatibility tests pending). The accompanying software package comprises an AVDECC controller, which provides essential functions to discover all AVB devices in a network and manage connections of incoming and outgoing streams. Basic monitoring capabilities are built in. TotalMix FX enables comprehensive routing and monitoring options.
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 AVB
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)
- Up to 16 AVB audio streams
- AVDECC based exchange of status and control data
- Network-based remote control of the unit (TotalMix Remote)
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 33/34
- 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
Digital
- Clocks: Internal, AVB, Word
- Supported sample rates: 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz
General
- Power supply: USB bus power
- Typical power consumption: 1.5 Watts
- Current at 5 V bus power operation: 300 mA
- Max power consumption: 2 Watts (400 mA)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 112 x 26 x 83 mm (4.41" x 1.02" x 3.27")
- Weight: 300 g (0.49 lbs)
- Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F)
- Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing
Drivers
Digiface AVB
Update to firmware: (* latest change)
MADIface XT: USB 191 PCIe 56 DSP 42
MADIface USB: 25 (6), 101 (7)
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: 47/26
ADI-2 Pro series: FPGA 265, DSP 117*
ADI-2 DAC series: FPGA 78, DSP 51
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 70, DSP 32*
UFX II: USB 23 DSP 14 CC 11 (A), USB 111 DSP 14 CC 108 (E), USB 202 DSP 14 CC 204 (7)*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 7 CC 43*
UFX+: USB 54 DSP 46 Thunderbolt 111 (A), USB 70 DSP 46 Thunderbolt 165 (E)*
Digiface USB: 18 (X), 35 (G)*
Digiface AVB: 254
Digiface Dante: 56
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47 MCU 17 CC 11*
Mac Firmware Update Tool for Digiface AVB, v 254.
Update to firmware revision UFX+: TB 110, DSP 46, USB 54 (AKM), TB 164, USB 68 (ESS). Digiface AVB: 244. Digiface Dante: 45.
version 3.222b (2) 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.
macOS 11/12 USB series DriverKit driver, v. 4.08 (2).
USB 2/3 Kernel Extension driver for macOS 11 and up. Version 3.28B (2). Supports Intel and M1/2.
version 3.222b (2). Compatible to 10.12 up to 10.15. M1 user please download macOS 11 and up USB Series Driver.
Mac Firmware Update Tool for Digiface AVB, v 254.
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.
Version 0.9821. Package includes network driver and AVB Controller 0.9570.
Update to firmware: (* latest change)
MADIface XT: USB 191 PCIe 56 DSP 42
MADIface USB: 25 (6), 101 (7)
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: 47/26
ADI-2 Pro series: FPGA 265, DSP 117*
ADI-2 DAC series: FPGA 78, DSP 51
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 70, DSP 32*
UFX II: USB 23 DSP 14 CC 11 (A), USB 111 DSP 14 CC 108 (E), USB 202 DSP 14 CC 204 (7)*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 7 CC 43*
UFX+: USB 54 DSP 46 Thunderbolt 111 (A), USB 70 DSP 46 Thunderbolt 165 (E)*
Digiface USB: 18 (X), 35 (G)*
Digiface AVB: 254
Digiface Dante: 56
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47 MCU 17 CC 11*
Update to firmware revision UFX+: TB 110, DSP 46, USB 54 (AKM), TB 164, USB 68 (ESS). Digiface AVB: 244. Digiface Dante: 45.
TotalMix Remote V 1.30 - 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.
Version: 09570.
TotalMix Remote V 1.30 - 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 M1 machines. DigiCheck NG V 0.891 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.
Manuals
Digiface AVB
Manual for Digiface AVB, version 1.41, 01/2021