Detail 01
0.7 ms lowest buffer setting
Low enough that software monitoring feels immediate, so you can track through plugins without a hardware monitor path.
Product detailSKU #1274228072932
RMEHDSPe RayDAT
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
RME's internal audio card for a desktop DAW rig. For people who need rock-solid low-latency driver performance and high sample rates over digital I/O.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Desktop studio machines with a free internal slot
- Tracking sessions where monitoring latency has to stay under 1ms
- Sessions running at 176.4 or 192 kHz
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Laptop-only setups — this is an internal card
- Players who want mic preamps and knobs in one box
- Anyone under $949 who only records one or two tracks
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Eight selectable buffer sizes up to 93 ms
You drop latency for tracking and raise it for mixing when the plugin count climbs. One card covers both.
Detail 03
Internal rates to 192 kHz
Covers standard 44.1/48 sessions plus high-rate work. The 64 kHz option is unusual and useful for odd sync situations.
Detail 04
External clock range 28 kHz to 200 kHz
It will lock to sloppy or off-spec clock sources from other gear instead of dropping out at the edges.
Detail 05
Internal card, not a box
No desk space, no bus power question, no cable to knock loose. But you open the computer to install or move it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You need a free internal slot and physical clearance inside the case
- 02No preamps, no analog inputs on the card itself — plan converters
- 03Confirm your OS and machine are supported before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this with a laptop?
No. It installs in a desktop computer's internal slot. Laptop users need an external interface instead.
02Do I still need an audio interface?
You need something to convert analog to digital — preamps and converters — and feed it to this card digitally. The card handles the computer side.
03How low does the latency actually go?
The smallest buffer setting is 0.7 ms. Whether your machine holds that without clicks depends on the computer and your plugin load.
04Will it run at 192 kHz?
Yes, internal rates go up to 192 kHz. It also clocks externally anywhere from 28 kHz to 200 kHz.
Reference
Full specifications
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3 detailsOther
- 8 Buffer Sizes Latencies Available
- 0.7 ms, 1.5 ms, 3 ms, 6 ms, 12 ms, 23 ms, 46 ms, 93 ms
- Internally
- 32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
- Externally
- 28kHz - 200kHz
