RME Digiface Ravenna 256 Channel 192 kHz USB Audio Interface

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 RMEs 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.

Key Features

• USB 3.0
• 1 x Phones Output
• TotalMix FX
• ARC USB
• Word Clock I/O
• 4 x Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant)
• 1 x MADI I/O coaxial
• DC-coupled Outputs (Phones)

Technical Specifications

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