{"product_id":"rme-hdspe-aio-pro-30-channel-192khz-pcie-audio-interface-card","title":"RME HDSPe AIO Pro - 30-Channel 192kHz PCIe Audio Interface Card","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRME HDSPe AIO Pro - 30-Channel 192kHz PCIe Audio Interface Card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HDSPe AIO Pro is RME's fully reworked successor to the popular HDSPe AIO, a single PCI Express card that brings ADI-2 Pro-grade analog conversion, comprehensive multi-format digital I\/O, and a powerful headphone output directly inside your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for studio and broadcast professionals who want the lowest possible latency and the tightest system integration, it eliminates the need for an external interface entirely while delivering performance that rivals standalone units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem; padding: 2rem; background: #ededf4; border: 1px solid #30A2DC;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"color: #30a2dc; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 2rem;\"\u003eWHY BUY THE HDSPe AIO PRO OVER A USB INTERFACE? CLICK TO FIND OUT.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; height: 1px; background: grey;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe HDSPe AIO Pro addresses a specific need: maximum performance and minimum latency for a studio built around a desktop computer, without the compromises of an external USB or Thunderbolt connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo USB overhead, no cable, no external PSU.\u003c\/strong\u003e The card communicates directly with the CPU over PCIe, the fastest, most direct path available on a desktop PC. There's no USB protocol stack, no driver negotiation over a cable, and no external power supply to manage. In a fixed studio setup, this simplicity translates to rock-solid reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADI-2 Pro converters for the price of an interface.\u003c\/strong\u003e The AK5572 and AK4490 processors used here are flagship-grade chips. Getting them in a PCIe card format with SNR figures of 117 dB and THD at -114 dB represents exceptional value compared to what you'd pay for equivalent conversion quality in a standalone unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput flexibility that covers any monitoring setup.\u003c\/strong\u003e The switchable output levels up to +24 dBu balanced are unusual even among high-end interfaces. Studios running mastering monitors at +24 dBu reference levels, or broadcast facilities with specific line level requirements, can configure the AIO Pro to match their signal chain exactly without padding or level matching in the analogue domain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA headphone output that's actually a separate device.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dedicated DA converter for the headphone output means monitoring through headphones doesn't compete with the main outputs for converter resources. The 730 mW output power at 32 Ω is a serious headphone amplifier built into the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything works at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e ADAT, AES\/EBU, and SPDIF are all simultaneously active - no switching between digital formats. For post-production or broadcast setups with multiple digital devices connected, this removes a significant workflow limitation found on many competing cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRME's long-term driver support.\u003c\/strong\u003e As with all RME products, the HDSPe AIO Pro benefits from in-house driver development that follows OS updates promptly. PCIe cards in fixed studio installations particularly benefit from this as the card can remain in service across multiple Windows and macOS generations without compatibility concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eADI-2 Pro converter chips (AK5572\/AK4490) - flagship-grade AD\/DA in a PCIe card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNative PCIe with no bridge chip, lowest possible latency and maximum stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll digital formats (ADAT, AES\/EBU, SPDIF) active simultaneously, no switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBalanced output levels up to +24 dBu - covers any professional monitoring setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDedicated headphone DA converter with 730 mW output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMute relay prevents power-on noise on all analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTotalMix FX runs on the card's own FPGA - zero CPU load for routing and mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOptional TCO module adds LTC\/video timecode sync for post-production and broadcast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRME's in-house drivers ensure long-term OS compatibility\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eADI-2 Pro Converters Inside a PCIe Card\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIO Pro is built around the same AK5572 AD and AK4490 DA reference processors used in RME's flagship ADI-2 Pro converter. This isn't a budget-grade chip implementation, the analogue input circuit design is taken directly from the ADI-2 Pro, with four switchable input sensitivity settings (+24\/+19\/+13\/+4 dBu). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAnalogue I\/O \u0026amp; Output Levels\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIO Pro offers a stereo balanced analogue input and output at up to 192 kHz. A key upgrade over the standard AIO is the extended output level range. It covers everything from consumer gear to professional mastering monitors operating at +24 dBu reference levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated hardware attenuator in the output section improves SNR at lower reference levels and reduces output impedance, meaning the card actively optimises its analogue performance based on the chosen output level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mute relay on all analogue outputs prevents crackling noise when the computer powers on or off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The AIO Pro ships with RCA\/phono breakout cables as standard, which are unbalanced. The optional XLR breakout cable (sold separately) enables fully balanced operation with XLR connectors and a Neutrik locking TRS jack for the headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIO Pro includes a dedicated high-power headphone output with its own separate DA converter and playback device, independent from the main analogue outputs. It delivers up to 730 mW per channel into 32 Ω with just 0.1 Ω output impedance, making it capable of driving virtually any headphone directly from the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo output levels are available: Hi-Power (+19 dBu, SNR 117 dB) and Lo-Power (+7 dBu, SNR 113 dB), with the mute relay ensuring clean switching between states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDigital I\/O\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll digital formats operate simultaneously, there is no trade-off between connections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADAT optical (TOSLINK):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 channels at 48 kHz, 4 channels at 96 kHz, 2 channels at 192 kHz via S\/MUX4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAES\/EBU (XLR, transformer-balanced):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 192 kHz, Consumer and Professional format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPDIF (RCA, transformer-balanced):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 192 kHz, Consumer and Professional format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving AES\/EBU and SPDIF operational simultaneously is a notable advantage for broadcast and studio setups where both formats may be in use at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSteadyClock FS\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIO Pro incorporates RME's full SteadyClock FS circuit, with jitter suppression exceeding 50 dB at 2.4 kHz across all clock modes - internal, ADAT, SPDIF, and the optional word clock\/LTC input via the TCO module. In a computer environment where clock signals can be noisy and unstable, SteadyClock FS ensures the converters always receive a clean, stable time reference regardless of what's happening elsewhere in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTotalMix FX\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIO Pro runs TotalMix FX with a 760-channel mixer at 42-bit internal resolution, entirely on the card's own FPGA hardware. Every input and playback channel can be routed to any output independently, with per-channel EQ, dynamics, reverb, and delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card also supports the optional ARC USB hardware remote for hands-on physical control of TotalMix FX without touching a keyboard or mouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eNative PCIe - No Bridge Chip\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIO Pro uses a native PCI Express implementation with no PCIe-to-PCI bridge chip. This is significant as bridge chips introduce latency and can cause stability issues. By going direct to the PCIe bus, RME achieves the lowest possible latency and the most stable data transfer, with the full bandwidth of the PCIe lane available to the card at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eKEY FEATURES: RME HDSPe AIO Pro\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e30-channel, 24-bit\/192 kHz native PCIe audio interface card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAD\/DA converters from the ADI-2 Pro (AK5572 \/ AK4490)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAnalog input SNR: 117 dB (120 dBA) at +19\/+24 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBalanced output levels: switchable +24\/+19\/+13\/+4 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUnbalanced output levels: switchable +19\/+13\/+4\/-2 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDedicated high-power headphone output -730 mW @ 32 Ω, separate DA converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll digital formats (ADAT, AES\/EBU, SPDIF) simultaneously operational\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMute relay on all outputs - no power-on noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSteadyClock FS -jitter suppression \u0026gt; 50 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTotalMix FX - 760-channel mixer, 42-bit internal resolution, runs on FPGA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMIDI I\/O via breakout cable (16 channels, hi-speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible with optional TCO timecode module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible with optional Word Clock Module (BNC I\/O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible with ARC USB hardware remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShips with RCA breakout cables; optional XLR breakout cable available separately\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RME","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57362161172815,"sku":"RME-HDSPE-AIO-PRO","price":644.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/3344\/9551\/files\/RME_HDSPe_AIOpro_Perspective.jpg?v=1779036732","url":"https:\/\/www.audiodirect.co.uk\/products\/rme-hdspe-aio-pro-30-channel-192khz-pcie-audio-interface-card","provider":"Audio Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}