MTRX Studio using Dante only

[SomeOtherGuy]

The RME looks interesting, thanks.

In order not to connect it to the Mac via USB, would the connectivity be Mac Ethernet > RME > MRTX Dante, all via Cat 6 cables?

[uptheoctave]

Originally Posted by Marsdy

I’ve not used it but there’s this:
https://rme-audio.com/digiface-dante.html

I reviewed that too, but not with the MTRX.
It would be an excellent external option.

https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/pro...terface-tested

[SomeOtherGuy]

Thanks, great review--

[MarkH]

On the topic of Dante, would love to hear thoughts on Analog-Dante dynamic range. For example Ferrofish, Tascam, Focusrite Dante-Analog dynamic range is anywhere from 109-119dB. Avid MTRX Prestine 8 Channel DA is 128dB. If your ingesting on MTRX Prestine 8 then later routing audio out Dante > Analog through one of the other units and bringing it back in Analog > Dante, the audio would lose some of the dynamic range, correct?

[uptheoctave]

Originally Posted by SomeOtherGuy

The RME looks interesting, thanks.

In order not to connect it to the Mac via USB, would the connectivity be Mac Ethernet > RME > MRTX Dante, all via Cat 6 cables?

FWIW you need to connect the RME to the host computer via USB.
It will not work via Ethernet.
That was something that had me puzzled when I first tested it.
The manual explains it but RME manuals are written for techs, by techs- so it isn't always apparent what is the right approach to take,
I think I mention this in the review.

[uptheoctave]

Originally Posted by MarkH

On the topic of Dante, would love to hear thoughts on Analog-Dante dynamic range. For example Ferrofish, Tascam, Focusrite Dante-Analog dynamic range is anywhere from 109-119dB. Avid MTRX Prestine 8 Channel DA is 128dB. If your ingesting on MTRX Prestine 8 then later routing audio out Dante > Analog through one of the other units and bringing it back in Analog > Dante, the audio would lose some of the dynamic range, correct?

I do this a lot- it isn't an issue.
Given I am slamming it through hardware compressors and trying to squash them down I don't think dynamic range is a major issue.
The average rock song probably has a max of 10dB dynamic range anyway.