RME Digiface Ravenna 256-Channel 192 kHz USB Audio Interface

The Digiface Ravenna represents a breakthrough in portable audio networking, combining RME's legendary interface technology with DirectOut's advanced RAVENNA module to create a lightweight yet powerful solution for professional audio applications. Built upon the proven Digiface Dante platform, this interface brings together USB 3.0 connectivity, MADI capabilities, and TotalMix FX in a compact unit that excels in both computer-connected and standalone operation modes.

At its core, the interface handles an impressive 128 channels through the combination of RAVENNA and MADI connections, all transferred seamlessly via USB 3.0. The dual BNC sockets cleverly switch between word clock I/O and MADI I/O functionality, supporting up to 64 MADI channels, while the network side features a comprehensive RAVENNA stack with AES67 and ST2110-30/31 support plus redundant audio-over-IP streaming per ST2022-7 standards. This versatility allows the unit to function as a mobile 64-channel RAVENNA/MADI converter even without computer connection.

TotalMix FX provides the mixing backbone, offering unlimited routing and mixing operations across all inputs, playback channels, and hardware outputs simultaneously. The Control Room section includes talkback functionality, main/phones routing, fader groups, mute groups, and full remote control via Mackie or OSC protocols. The high-quality headphone output doubles as a line output for additional analogue stereo mixdown capabilities, though the interface doesn't include DSP-based effects processing.

Remote control capabilities extend through TotalMix Remote software, allowing iOS, PC, or Mac devices to control any aspect of TotalMix FX remotely. The straightforward setup requires only entering the host computer's IP address, enabling engineers to adjust mix parameters while moving around the studio or operating from separate control rooms throughout the facility.