RME Fireface 802

The RME Fireface 802 builds on the success of one of the most popular audio interfaces ever made – the RME Fireface 800. With 60 channels of audio, high quality mic preamps, reference class converters, a built-in effects section and up to 192 KHz operation, the Fireface 802 brings the series to the next level of quality.

Featuring ultra-low latency over USB or firewire, the 802 features RME’s trademark rock-solid drivers, active jitter suppression, independent reference levels for all i/o and full stand-alone functionality. The unit utilises the RME TotalMix software to provide control over every function and signal routing in a simple and workflow-conscious way. TotalMix also gives you access to DSP-powered EQ, Dynamics and Reverb/Echo effects at up to 192KHz, giving you multiple tools to shape your audio.

In Class Compliant mode, the Fireface 802 is compatible with iOS and can be controlled via TotalMix FX iPad app for maximum portability. With access to complete control of all functions plus metering for all channels, the app is perfect for recording live music in standalone mode.

This powerful combination of features and stellar audio quality make the RME Fireface 802 a truly inspiring recording solution – an entire full-blown studio in a 19” rack enclosure. Just plug in your sources and monitoring and be prepared to be blown away.

The main features of the RME Fireface 802 include:

AD, Line In 1-8, rear

• Resolution AD: 24 bit
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 113 dB RMS unweighted, 116 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 20.8 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 45.8 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 92 kHz
• THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
• THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, electronically balanced
• Input sensitivity: 8 kOhm unbalanced, 12 kOhm balanced
• Input sensitivity switchable to Lo Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV
• Input level for 0 dBFS @ Lo Gain: +19 dBu
• Input level for 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu

Microphone In 9-12, front

As AD, but:

• Input: XLR, electronically balanced
• Input impedance: 3.4 kOhm
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 112 dB RMS unweighted, 116 dBA
• Gain range: 54 dB
• Maximum input level, Gain +6 dB: +10 dBu

Instrument In 9-12, front

As AD, but:

• Input: 6.3 mm TS jack, unbalanced
• Input impedance: 800 kOhm
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA
• Maximum input level, Gain +6 dB: +21 dBu

DA, Line Out 1-8, rear

• Dynamic range (DR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 20.8 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 45 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 89 kHz
• THD: -104 dB, < 0.00032 %
• THD+N: -100 dB, < 0.00063 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, servo-balanced
• Output impedance: 75 Ohm
• Output level switchable Hi Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV
• Output level at 0 dBFS @ Hi Gain: +19 dBu
• Output level at 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu
• Output level at 0 dBFS @ -10 dBV: +2 dBV

DA - Stereo Monitor Output Phones (9-12)

As DA, but:

• Output: 6.3 mm TRS stereo jack, unbalanced
• Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, High: +16.8 dBu
• Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, Low: +2 dBV
• Output impedance: 30 Ohm

AES/EBU

• 2 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992

ADAT Optical

• 2 x TOSLINK I/O, format according to Alesis specification
• Standard: 2 x 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
• Double Speed (S/MUX): 2 x 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
• Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 x 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
• Quad Speed Windows USB: 1 x 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

SPDIF optical (via ADAT2)

• 1 x optical, according to IEC 60958

Word Clock

• BNC, switchable termination