RME Fireface 802 FS AE
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RME
Fireface 802 FS AE
Product Info
Article Number:
601644
Brand:
RME
Model:
Fireface 802 FS AE
Category:
USB Audio Interfaces
Price:
$2,033.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Fireface 802 FS AE is a powerhouse for serious recording and production. Its rock-solid drivers, pristine preamps, and TotalMix FX routing are a game-changer for engineers and musicians needing ultimate control and flexibility. This is perfect for professional studios or advanced home setups where pristine audio quality and complex routing are paramount.
Product Description
- RME Fireface 802 FS AE
- USB Audio Interface
- Special edition
- 60 Channel USB 2.0
- 24 Bit / 192 kHz
- Built-in DSP mixer with effects section: EQ
- dynamics and reverb
- 4 Analogue microphone preamps with gain control
- Inputs can be controlled remotely 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
- +48 V phantom power
- Class compliant
- Built-in switched-mode power supply: 100 - 240 V AC
- 30 Watts
- Format: 19"/ 1U
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 438 x 44 x 242 mm
- Weight: 2.8 kg
- Includes rack brackets
- *Connections: *
- 4 x Mic / Instrument / Line input XLR / jack 6.3 mm combo
- 8 x Line input 6.3 mm jack balanced
- 8 x Line output 6.3 mm jack balanced
- AES / EBU input and output XLR
- Word Clock input and output BNC
- 2 ADAT / S/PDIF optical input and output
- 2 Stereo headphone outputs 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI input and output
- Remote connection for optional ARC USB (not included)
PROS
- • Rock-solid RME build quality; feels incredibly durable and professional.
- • Exceptional preamps deliver clean, low-noise performance across a wide range of sources.
- • TotalMix FX offers unparalleled routing flexibility and real-time processing capabilities.
- • DC-coupled outputs unlock exciting possibilities for CV/Gate control and modular synthesis.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for smaller studios or hobbyists.
- • The 1U rack height might be restrictive in some setups, requiring careful planning.
- • The extensive feature set can be initially overwhelming for less experienced users.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
4 x XLR/TRS Combo, 8 x TRS
Outputs
8 x TRS
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24 Bit
Preamps
4
Weight
2.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
ICC automatically resolves clocking conflicts with other devices, simplifying your signal chain and ensuring pristine timing, even in complex environments.
While powerful, TotalMix FX does have a learning curve; however, RME provides excellent documentation and tutorials to help users master its capabilities.
The 'AE' revision includes enhancements to the DSP processing power and a refined user interface, resulting in improved performance and workflow compared to previous iterations.
