RME Fireface 800

Name: RME Fireface 800
Brand: RME
SKU: 0020107397
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Product description RME Fireface 800

When several microphones, line signals and digital devices need to be integrated into the studio at the same time, a large number of independently routable channels is essential. The RME Fireface 800 is a FireWire audio interface for recording and playback with up to 28 channels in each direction and sample rates of up to 192 kHz. It combines analogue inputs and outputs with ADAT, S/PDIF and MIDI.

Four microphone preamps with XLR inputs are located on the front panel; their associated line inputs and an adjustable instrument input complement them. There are also eight balanced line inputs and eight balanced line outputs. The analogue inputs and outputs can be used simultaneously, and their reference levels can be switched via software. However, the two ADAT I/Os are not active at 176,4 and 192 kHz.

The DSP-based TotalMix mixer freely routes inputs and playback channels and provides up to 14 independent stereo submixes. Settings are stored in the internal flash memory and loaded when the unit is switched on. Once configured, the device can also operate without a computer as a mixer or converter, for example as a headphone mixer, monitoring mixer or microphone and instrument preamp.

Wordclock I/O, coaxial S/PDIF and optical ADAT or S/PDIF connections are available for digital synchronisation. SteadyClock processes incoming clock signals and reduces jitter; the sample rate can also be changed in real time by up to ±4 per cent. The optional TCO module can be retrofitted via the rear slot and is used for synchronisation to LTC and video.

Two FireWire 800 ports and a FireWire 400 connection allow multiple devices to be connected and linked; the second 800 port can also serve as a hub. Bi-Lingual Mode supports compatibility with FireWire 400. Several Fireface 800 units can be operated in parallel via a FireWire connection. Up to three devices simultaneously are supported according to the documented driver specifications.

The driver specifications cover Windows 2000 SP4, XP, Vista and Windows 7 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions, as well as Mac OS X from version 10.3 for PPC and Intel. Windows supports ASIO 2.0, GSIF 2.0, MME and WDM; WDM offers stereo and multi-channel operation. Core Audio and Core MIDI are listed for Mac. Both platforms support hot-plugging. This makes the interface suitable for existing FireWire studios and setups where many analogue and digital channels and flexible hardware routing are required.

Features RME Fireface 800

FireWire audio interface for multi-channel recording and playback
Up to 28 input and 28 output channels
Four microphone preamps with XLR inputs
Eight balanced line inputs and eight balanced line outputs
Adjustable instrument input
Stereo headphone output with high output power
Optical ADAT I/Os, alternatively optical S/PDIF, as well as coaxial S/PDIF
Wordclock I/O and MIDI I/O for 16 channels via 5-pin DIN sockets
DSP-based TotalMix mixer with up to 14 independent stereo submixes
Standalone operation with stored settings loaded from the internal flash memory
SteadyClock for processing clock signals and reducing jitter
Sample rate adjustable in real time by up to ±4 per cent
Optional TCO module for synchronisation with LTC and video
Two FireWire 800 ports and one FireWire 400 connection; multiple devices can be operated in parallel
Bi-Lingual Mode for FireWire 400 compatibility
Quad-Speed mode at 176,4 and 192 kHz without active ADAT I/Os
Driver specifications for Windows 2000 SP4, XP, Vista and 7, as well as Mac OS X from 10.3
Windows support for ASIO 2.0, GSIF 2.0, MME and WDM; Mac support for Core Audio and Core MIDI
Hot-plugging and operation of up to three devices simultaneously according to the documented driver specifications

Technical specifications

Maximum resolution24 Bit / 192 kHz
Analogue inputs and outputs10
Headphone output1 x Stereo
Analogue inputs8 x 6,3-mm TRS, 4 x XLR microphone, 4 x 6,3-mm TRS line, 1 x 6,3-mm TS instrument input
Analogue outputs8 x 6,3-mm TRS, servo-balanced and DC-coupled; 1 x 6,3-mm TRS unbalanced
Digital inputs2 x optical ADAT or S/PDIF; 1 x coaxial S/PDIF, AES/EBU-compatible
Digital outputs2 x optical ADAT or S/PDIF; 1 x coaxial S/PDIF, AES/EBU-compatible
Wordclock1 x Wordclock I/O
MIDI1 x MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN sockets, 16 channels
FireWire2 x FireWire 800 | 1 x FireWire 400
AD dynamic range109 dB RMS unweighted | 112 dB(A)
AD THD< -110 dB (< 0,00032 %)
AD THD+N< -104 dB (< 0,00063 %)
AD crosstalk attenuation> 110 dB
DA dynamic range116 dB RMS unweighted | 119 dB(A), unmuted
DA THD< -103 dB (< 0,0007 %)
DA THD+N< -100 dB (< 0,001 %)
DA crosstalk attenuation> 110 dB
Input and output level at 0 dBFS+19 dBu at Hi Gain | +13 dBu at +4 dBu | +2 dBV at -10 dBV
Internal sample rates32 | 44,1 | 48 | 64 | 88,2 | 96 | 128 | 176,4 | 192 kHz
External sample rate28–200 kHz
AD/DA frequency response at 48 kHz5 Hz–21,5 kHz (-0,1 dB)
AD/DA frequency response at 96 kHz< 5 Hz–43,5 kHz (-0,5 dB)
AD/DA frequency response at 192 kHz< 5 Hz–70 kHz (-1 dB)