RME Audio Digiface AES Manuel utilisateur

User's Guide

Digiface AES

USB 2.0 Digital I/O System

USB Bus Powered

6 Channel AES / SPDIF Interface

8 Channel ADAT Interface

2 + 4 Channel Analog Interface

24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio

High Quality SRC

30 x 16 Matrix Router

MIDI Input / Output

Full Stand-Alone Operation

Class Compliant Operation

TotalMix FX™

24 Bit / 192 kHz

SyncCheck™

SteadyClock

FS ™

User's Guide Digiface AES © RME

Safety Instructions and Proper use

Read the manual carefully and completely before using the device. Pay attention to the

following information on how to use and operate the Digiface AES safely. Improper use

can lead to loss of warranty claims (see warranty statement on page 102).

Proper Use

The Digiface AES is a digital interface for professional audio applications for use with CE ap-

proved class B computers.

To comply with the European CE standard, the Digiface AES must be used with

CE approved Class B computers. All connecting cables must be shielded. The

computer and all cables connected to the Digiface AES must be properly

grounded. Operation with non-certified computers and cables may cause inter-

ference to other devices as well as the Digiface AES.

Do not open chassis

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this device to rain or

moisture. Prevent moisture and water from entering the device. Never leave a

pot with liquid on top of the device. Do not use this product near water, i. e.

swimming pool, bathtub or wet basement. Danger of condensation inside –

don't turn on before the device has reached room temperature.

Installation

Surface may become hot during operation –ensure sufficient ventilation.

Avoid direct sun light and do not place it near other sources of heat, like radi-

ators or stoves. When mounting in a rack, leave some space between this

device and others for ventilation.

Unauthorized servicing/repair voids warranty. Only use accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

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Safety Instructions and Proper Use .......................2

General

1 Introduction ...............................................................8

2 Package Contents.....................................................8

3 System Requirements ..............................................8

4 Brief Description and Characteristics ....................8

5 First Usage - Quick Start

5.1 Connectors –Controls - Display.............................9

5.2 Quick Start............................................................11

5.3 Menu and Navigation............................................11

5.4 Overview Menu Structure .....................................13

5.5 Special Options.....................................................14

Installation and Operation - Windows

6 Hardware, Driver and Firmware Installation

6.1 Hardware and Driver Installation.............................16

6.2 De-installing the Drivers.......................................16

6.3 Firmware Update .................................................16

7 Configuring the Digiface –Settings Dialog

7.1 General ................................................................17

7.2 Option WDM Devices ..........................................19

8 Operation and Usage

8.1 Playback ..............................................................21

8.2 DVD Playback (AC-3 / DTS)................................21

8.3 Channel Count under WDM.................................22

8.4 Multi-client Operation...........................................22

8.5 Analog Recording ................................................23

8.6 Digital Recording..................................................23

8.7 Clock Modes - Synchronization...........................24

9 Operation under ASIO

9.1 General ................................................................25

9.2 Channel Count under ASIO.................................25

9.3 Known Problems..................................................26

10 Using more than one Digiface AES.......................26

11 DIGICheck Windows...............................................27

12 Hotline –Troubleshooting .....................................28

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Installation and Operation - Mac OS X

13 Hardware, Driver and Firmware Installation

13.1 Hardware and Driver Installation..........................30

13.2 De-installing the Drivers.......................................30

13.3 Firmware Update..................................................30

14 Configuring the Digiface

14.1 Settings Dialog.....................................................31

14.2 Clock Modes - Synchronization ...........................32

15 Mac OS X FAQ

15.1 MIDI doesn't work.................................................33

15.2 Repairing Disk Permissions.................................33

15.3 Supported Sample Rates.....................................33

15.4 Channel Count under Core Audio........................33

15.5 Various Information..............................................34

16 Using more than one Digiface ...............................34

17 DIGICheck Mac ........................................................35

18 Hotline –Troubleshooting......................................36

Inputs and Outputs

19 Analog Inputs ..........................................................38

20 Analog Outputs

20.1 Line, XLR .............................................................38

20.2 Headphones / Line Out ........................................38

21 Digital Connections

21.1 AES/EBU..............................................................39

21.2 SPDIF (Coaxial, Optical)......................................39

21.3 ADAT....................................................................40

21.4 MIDI......................................................................40

21.5 Sample rate Converter (SRC)..............................41

Stand-Alone Operation

22 Operation and Usage

22.1 General.................................................................44

22.2 Settings at the Unit...............................................44

22.3 Store / Load Setups at the Unit............................44

22.4 Storing Setups from the Computer ......................44

23 Examples

23.1 8-Channel AD/DA-Converter ...............................45

23.2 2-Channel Mic Preamp ........................................45

23.3 Monitor Mixer .......................................................45

23.4 Digital Format Converter......................................45

23.5 Analog/Digital Routing Matrix...............................45

23.6 Jitter Remover......................................................45

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TotalMix FX

24 Routing and Monitoring

24.1 Overview..............................................................48

24.2 The User Interface...............................................50

24.3 The Channels.......................................................51

24.3.1 Settings........................................................53

24.3.2 Equalizer......................................................54

24.4 Section Control Room..........................................56

24.5 The Control Strip..................................................57

24.5.1 View Options................................................58

24.5.2 Snapshots - Groups.....................................59

24.5.3 Channel Layout –Layout Presets................60

24.5.4 Scroll Location Markers ...............................61

24.6 Preferences..........................................................62

24.6.1 Store for Current or All Users ......................63

24.7 Settings................................................................64

24.7.1 Mixer Page...................................................64

24.7.2 MIDI Page....................................................65

24.7.3 OSC Page....................................................66

24.7.4 Aux Devices.................................................67

24.8 Hotkeys and Usage..............................................68

24.9 Menu Options.......................................................69

24.10 Menu Window......................................................70

25 The Matrix

25.1 Overview..............................................................70

25.2 Elements of the Matrix View................................70

25.3 Operation .............................................................71

26 Tips and Tricks

26.1 ASIO Direct Monitoring (Windows)......................71

26.2 Copy a Submix.....................................................71

26.3 Doubling the Output Signal (Mirror).....................71

26.4 Delete a Submix...................................................72

26.5 Copy and Paste everywhere................................72

26.6 Recording a Submix - Loopback..........................72

26.7 MS Processing.....................................................73

27 MIDI Remote Control

27.1 Overview..............................................................74

27.2 Mapping ...............................................................74

27.3 Setup....................................................................75

27.4 Operation .............................................................75

27.5 MIDI Control.........................................................76

27.6 Stand-Alone MIDI Control....................................77

27.7 Loopback Detection.............................................79

27.8 OSC (Open Sound Control).................................79

28 DAW Mode...............................................................79

29 TotalMix Remote .....................................................80

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Class Compliant Mode

30 General.....................................................................84

31 System Requirements.............................................84

32 Operation .................................................................85

32.1 Useful Hints..........................................................85

32.2 Class Compliant under Windows/Mac OS X........86

33 Supported Inputs and Outputs ..............................86

34 Front panel Operation.............................................87

35 Audio Routing and Processing..............................87

36 Setups ......................................................................88

Technical Reference

37 Technical Specifications

37.1 Analog..................................................................90

37.2 MIDI......................................................................91

37.3 Digital ...................................................................91

37.4 Digital Inputs ........................................................91

37.5 Digital Outputs......................................................92

37.6 General.................................................................92

38 Technical Background

38.1 Lock and SyncCheck ...........................................93

38.2 Latency and Monitoring........................................94

38.3 USB Audio............................................................95

38.4 DS –Double Speed .............................................96

38.5 QS –Quad Speed................................................96

38.6 SteadyClock FS ...................................................97

39 Diagrams

39.1 Block Diagram Digiface AES ...............................98

39.2 Connector Pinouts................................................99

Miscellaneous

40 Accessories ...........................................................102

41 Warranty.................................................................102

42 Appendix................................................................102

43 Declaration of Conformity....................................104

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User's Guide

Digiface AES

General

User's Guide Digiface AES © RME

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Digiface AES. This compact audio interface is capable of transferring

analog and digital audio data from any source directly to Windows and Mac computers. Numerous

unique features include flexible clocking, well thought-out Settings dialogs, Sample Rate Conver-

sion and supreme analog circuitry. All this realizes a quick, comfortable and efficient operation of

the Digiface AES.

The package contains drivers for Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 and macOS (11 or higher, Intel / M1 /

M2).

2. Package Contents

Please check your Digiface AES package contains each of the following:

Digiface AES

Cable USB 2.0, 1.8 m (6 ft)

MIDI breakout cable

External switched power supply, lockable connector, DC 12 V 24 W

Power cord

3. System Requirements

Windows 7 or up, Intel macOS (11 or up)

1 x USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port

Computer with at least Intel Core i5 CPU

4. Brief Description and Characteristics

All settings can be changed in real-time

Buffer sizes/latencies from 48 up to 8192 samples selectable

Intuitive and efficient operation via LC-display

2 digitally controlled microphone/Line inputs in studio quality

2 balanced Line outputs, level switchable +19 dBu / +13 dBu / +4 dBu

2 channels 192 kHz Record/Playback via AES (XLR)

2 channels 192 kHz Record/Playback via SPDIF coaxial (RCA)

2 channels 192 kHz Record/Playback via SPDIF optical

SRC einem dieser Eingänge frei zuweisbar

8 channels 48 kHz Record/Playback via ADAT optical

Clock modes slave and master

Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control

Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT mode

SteadyClock FS: Jitter-immune, super-stable digital clock

SyncAlign guarantees sample aligned and never swapping channels

SyncCheck tests and reports the synchronization status of input signals

TotalMix for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring

TotalMix: 480 channel mixer with 46 bit internal resolution

TotalMix FX: 3-band EQ and Low Cut

1 x MIDI I/O, 16 channels high-speed Low-Jitter MIDI

1 x low impedance headphone output

DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation

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5. First Usage –Quick Start

5.1 Connectors –Controls –Display

The front of the Digiface AES features two line and microphone inputs, a stereo headphone out-

put, a rotary encoder with push functionality, four buttons, a graphical colour display and two

status LEDs.

The Neutrik combo sockets of the two Mic/Line inputs

provide XLR and 6.3 mm / 1/4" TRS connection. They

have LEDs for phantom power (48V) indication.

The analog outputs 7 and 8 feed the headphones out-

put Phones. This low impedance output of highest

quality is able to drive headphones at higher levels un-

distorted, no matter if low or high impedance head-

phones are used.

The four keys and the encoder,

the high-resolution and clear col-

our display, and a well thought-

out menu structure enable the

user to quickly change and config-

ure the device’s settings com-

pletely without a computer. Help

notes and clear markers in the

display guide the user through all

functions.

When the Global Level Meter screen is shown, the rotary encoder sets the monitoring volume of

Main Out directly at the device. Pushing the button will change to Phones volume control, as

indicated in the right lower corner of the screen.

Digital State. On the right side the main screen shows the current sample rate and the state of

all digital input signals. AES, SPDIF and ADAT indicate a valid input signal separately for each

digital input. Additionally, RME's exclusive SyncCheck indicates if one of these inputs is locked,

but not synchronous to the others, in which case the corresponding field will flash. See also chap-

ter 8.7 / 14.2, Clock Modes - Synchronization. The field USB will change to CC when in Class

Compliant mode.

State MIDI. Between the fields ADAT and USB two yellow lines indicate incoming and outgoing

MIDI data.

The rear panel of the Digiface AES features 2 analog outputs, AES I/O, SPDIF I/O coaxial and

optical, a connector for the included MIDI breakout cable, USB and the power socket.

Balanced Line Level Outputs. 2 balanced analog outputs via XLR male.

AES/EBU. Digital input and output via

XLR male/female.

SPDIF coaxial. Cinch-Buchse für

SPDIF I/O, kompatibel zu AES/EBU.

ADAT/SPDIF I/O. TOSLINK. Standard

ADAT optical port, 8 channels. Can also

be used as optical SPDIF input and out-

put, if set up accordingly in the Settings

dialog.

MIDI I/O. Two 5-pin DIN connectors provide MIDI input and output.

USB 2.0. USB socket for connection to the computer. Compatible to

USB 3.0.

Kensington Lock. For securing the device via Kensington-compat-

ible solutions.

Power. Serves to unload the computer’s power supply or to ensure

power delivery in case it is not sufficient or fails on the computer side.

In principle, the device also works without a power supply (USB bus-

powered).

The included hi-performance switch mode power supply operates in the range of 100V to 240V

AC at highest power efficiency. It is short-circuit-proof, has an integrated line filter, is fully regu-

lated against voltage fluctuations, suppresses mains interference, and offers hum-free operation.

It supplies 12 V DC at up to 2 A with the center pin + and outer pin GND.

The connector at the power supply and the socket at the unit come with a turn to lock feature.

When inserting the connector make sure the little wings are aligned correctly so that the

connector is fully inserted. Then turn the connector so that it is locked and can no longer be

removed. If not fully inserted the connection will be loose and cause power loss when the cable

is moved.

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