Digiface Ravenna
256-Channel 192 kHz USB Audio Interface
The Digiface Ravenna is a lightweight, portable audio interface, based on the proven Digiface Dante featuring 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.
Connectivity and Features
RME USB 3.0
1 x Phones Output
TotalMix FX
ARC USB
Word Clock I/O
2 x Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant)
1 x MADI I/O coaxial
DC-coupled Outputs (Phones)
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.
More Outstanding Features
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 Ravenna
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
Drivers
Digiface Ravenna
Update to version: (*latest changes)
MADIface XT: USB 3/2 191, PCIe 56, DSP 42
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 6: 25
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 7: 101
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: USB 47, DSP 26
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 70, DSP 32*
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 265, DSP 117*
ADI-2 DAC: FPGA 78, DSP 51
Digiface USB, Hw Rev X: 18
Digiface USB, Hw Rev G: 35
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev A: USB 23, DSP 14, CC 12
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev E: USB 111, DSP 14, CC 108
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev 7: USB 202, DSP 14, CC 204*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 7 CC 43*
Digiface Dante: 56
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47, MCU 17, CC 11*
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*
macOS 11/12 USB series DriverKit driver, v. 4.08.
USB 2/3 Kernel Extension driver for macOS 11 and up. Version 3.28B. Supports Intel and M1/2.
Update to version: (*latest changes)
MADIface XT: USB 3/2 191, PCIe 56, DSP 42
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 6: 25
MADIface USB, Hw Rev 7: 101
MADIface Pro: 73
OctaMic XTC: USB 47, DSP 26
ADI-2/4 Pro SE: FPGA 70, DSP 32*
ADI-2 Pro Series: FPGA 265, DSP 117*
ADI-2 DAC: FPGA 78, DSP 51
Digiface USB, Hw Rev X: 18
Digiface USB, Hw Rev G: 35
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev A: USB 23, DSP 14, CC 12
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev E: USB 111, DSP 14, CC 108
Fireface UFX II, Hw Rev 7: USB 202, DSP 14, CC 204*
Fireface UFX III: USB 20 DSP 7 CC 43*
Digiface Dante: 56
Digiface Ravenna: 55
Digiface AES: USB 47, MCU 17, CC 11*
USB 2/3 driver for macOS 11 and up. Version 3.28. Supports Intel and M1.
Version 0.9819
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*
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.
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 Ravenna
Manual for Digiface Ravenna, version 1.0, 01/2023