RME Fireface 802 FS
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RME
Fireface 802 FS
Product Info
Article Number:
568731
Brand:
RME
Model:
Fireface 802 FS
Category:
USB Audio Interfaces
Price:
$1,912.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Fireface 802 FS is a powerhouse for serious recording and mixing. It's a workhorse interface, incredibly reliable and flexible, perfect for composers, sound designers, and anyone needing robust routing capabilities and rock-solid clocking. Its built-in DSP is a real bonus for complex projects.
Product Description
- RME Fireface 802 FS
- 60-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface
- 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Built-in DSP mixer with effects section (EQ
- dynamics and reverb)
- 4 Analogue microphone preamps with gain control
- Inputs remote controllable via software
- TotalMix Remote
- TotalMix FX mixing / routing
- DigiCheck software
- DC-coupled outputs - CV/Gate Voltage Control
- Stand-alone operation with setup recall
- ICC - Intelligent Clock Control
- SteadyClock FS
- +48V phantom power
- Class compliant
- Internal switching power supply
- 100 - 240 V AC
- 30 Watts
- Construction: 19" / 1U
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 438 x 44 x 242 mm
- Weight: 2.8 kg
*Connections:*
- 4 Mic/instrument / line inputs: XLR / jack 6.3 mm combo
- 8 Line inputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
- 8 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
- AES / EBU input and output: XLR
- Word clock input and output: BNC
- 2 ADAT / S/PDIF optical inputs and outputs
- 2 Stereo headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI input and output
- Remote connection for optional ARC USB (not included)
PROS
- • Rock-solid build quality; feels like a tank with its 19” rackmount design.
- • TotalMix FX is incredibly powerful, a true game-changer for routing.
- • DC-coupled outputs enable CV/Gate control for modular synth integration.
- • SteadyClock FS virtually eliminates clocking issues, ensuring pristine audio.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for smaller studios.
- • The USB 2.0 interface feels dated compared to newer USB-C options.
- • Can be complex to fully master all of its routing and DSP capabilities.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
4 Mic/Instrument/Line (XLR/Jack) + 8 Line
Outputs
8 Line (Balanced Jack) + AES/EBU
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Preamps
4 (Analogue)
Weight
2.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
TotalMix FX offers low-latency processing directly on the interface, reducing CPU load – great for tracking, but less flexible than a full DAW plugin suite.
While USB 2.0 limits bandwidth compared to newer standards, it’s generally sufficient for most recording tasks, especially with RME's efficient driver design.
Yes, the Fireface 802 FS can operate as a standalone mixer with recallable setups, making it useful for live sound or basic routing needs.
