RME Digiface Dante Audio Interface
- 128-in/128-out Dante/MADI/USB 3.0
- Up to 192 KHz sample rate
- Bus power, Mac and PC
- Headphone output
- TotalMix FX software
- 2.6 pounds, 1 year manufacturer warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A portable, bus-powered bridge between Dante networks, MADI gear and a laptop, built for broadcast and live recording. It is a network and digital hub with no mic preamps, so it needs other gear to capture sound.
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ASIN: B07KRWFJ6GCategory: Audio Interfaces
Overview
Recording a Dante network or MADI stream straight to a laptop is its job, carrying a very high channel count over USB from a small bus-powered box. RME's TotalMix FX handles routing, and the unit can also run stand-alone.
Engineers who multitrack live shows get massive channel counts in a lightweight interface that runs off the laptop. RME's routing software adds deep control. There are no analog inputs listed, so the network and MADI devices must supply the audio.
Who it's for
Broadcast techs, touring engineers and venue staff running Dante or MADI get a pocketable recorder link. Home studio users without networked gear will find no way to plug in a mic.
Pros and cons
- Very high channel count over USB
- Runs on bus power
- Dante and MADI in one unit
- Stand-alone operation option
- No mic or instrument inputs listed
- Needs Dante or MADI gear
- Channel count conflicts in specs
Performance notes
Throughput depends on the USB link, which carries the large channel count between network and computer. Dante runs over standard network cabling while MADI connects existing digital gear. Routing and monitoring run in TotalMix FX, so setup quality depends on that software.
Specifications
| Brand | RME |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 2.6 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Inputs outputs | 128-in/128-out |
| Audio output | Headphone output |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Bus power |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | Dante, MADI, USB 3.0 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Software | TotalMix FX |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Operating System | Mac, PC |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
Frequently asked questions
Does the RME Digiface Dante work with both Mac and PC?
Yes. The listing names bus power on Mac and PC.
Can I plug a microphone into the RME Digiface Dante?
No mic inputs are listed. It connects Dante, MADI and USB 3.0 audio, plus a headphone output.
Does the RME Digiface Dante need a power supply?
It runs on bus power from the computer.
Can the Digiface Dante work without a computer?
RME says it offers stand-alone operation as well as USB operation.