RME Fireface 802 FS Audio Interface

The RME Fireface 802 FS Audio Interface is a highly integrated pro audio solution for live and studio use, all within a 19” enclosure.

An interface designed for users who don’t want to make compromises in sound, stability and ultra-low latency operation, and who long for an unrivaled professional feature set. Once again a milestone interface from RME, including the best of the best and even a bit more. 60 channels of audio, high-end microphone preamps, reference class converters, a complete effects section and operation at up to 192 kHz are the base for many more features.

Enhance Your Recording Setup - Discover Unmatched Flexibility
Ultra-low latency operation with RME USB 2 technology, combined with the legendary RME driver stability and maintenance. SteadyClock FS jitter suppression, individually switchable reference levels for all inputs and outputs, full stand-alone functionality and identical operation on Windows PC and Mac completes the package. The Fireface 802 FS is based on a newly developed analog and digital board. While the analog board offers, for example, DC-coupled analog outputs as well as new AD and DA converters, the digital board also enables interesting new features thanks to updated high-tech components. The front panel of the Fireface 802 FS provides four high-performance XLR/TRS combo inputs for microphone, instrument and line signals and two stereo headphone jacks with +17 dBu output level, to provide high volumes even with hi-impedance headphones. The rear panel reveals the full connectivity of the Fireface 802 FS. Besides MIDI and Word Clock I/O, the two optical ADAT I/Os, an AES/EBU I/O, and eight balanced analog inputs and outputs with line level are available. With the new Multi-Mode, the two ADAT I/Os can be used as separate optical SPDIF inputs and outputs in addition to the AES I/O. Users will also find a USB A port for connecting directly the optional available ARC USB.

Powerful Applications for Mixing, Monitoring and Measurement included
The Fireface 802 FS comes with the TotalMix FX DSP mixer offering comprehensive routing and monitoring options, as well as the DigiCheck Analyzer allowing to measure and analyze the digital data feed in both directions with maximum precision. TotalMix FX can completely replace an external mixer, enabling the creation of multiple latency-free monitor mixes with EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and Delay for any outputs, incl. main monitors and headphone mixes for musicians. The additional TotalMix Remote is a remote control for TotalMix FX, to control the hardware mixer and effects in RME audio interfaces. TotalMix Remote mirrors the current state of the host system on the iPad and Windows/Mac computers - the entire mixing state, the complete routing, all FX settings, up to the level meters, and everything in real-time. Easily adjust all the mixer and FX settings from a distance, via Ethernet and WiFi.

USB 2 Class Compliant Audio
The Fireface 802 FS operates in two different modes: driver-based USB 2 and Class Compliant. The Class Compliant mode is a standard that is natively supported by operating systems like Windows, Mac OSX and Linux distributions. No proprietary drivers are required, the device will be directly recognized when the CC firmware is loaded. The alternative CC mode can be activated via a recessed pushbutton switch directly at the back of the interface. The Fireface 802 FS offers full USB 2.0 support in Class Compliant Mode. This makes all channels available in driverless operation for Linux, Mac and iPadOS. An iPad Pro with USB C can manage up to 60 channels for recording and playback in TotalMix FX for iPad and on system level.

Experience Uncompromising Audio Quality
Like other RME products before the Fireface 802 FS combines excellent analog circuit design with latest digital conversion technology. All balanced TRS & XLR I/Os as well as the two phones outputs offer outstanding low noise and distortion values. In best RME tradition and product philosophy converters and preamps don’t produce “sound”, they do not add or remove anything from the source signal, just capture it as it is. Equipped with the latest low latency A/D and D/A converter chips, all I/Os operate at up to 192 kHz and reach high dynamic range on playback - even both headphone outputs. Their high power technology delivers high volume no matter if high or low impedance phones are used. Due to its efficient jitter reduction, RME’s superior SteadyClock FS guarantees state-of-the-art AD/DA conversion, even when clocking to an external clock source. Every input and output is individually switchable to these common professional studio levels: -10 dBV, +4 dBu, HiGain (equivalent to +2 dBV, +13 dBu and +19 dBu for digital full scale). All outputs can be used for ASIO Direct Monitoring (ADM) purposes.

Professional high-transparency Preamps
For Microphones and Instruments with Low Latency Conversion. The 802 FS has four high-transparency preamps, also with low latency converters. Microphone and instrument preamps of the 802 FS use the classic technology of the OctaMic II, a high-end preamp for supreme sonic demands and critical applications, like the professional recording of classical concerts. The symmetrical preamp design impresses with extremely low distortion, excellent signal to noise ratio and a perfect linear frequency response. A premium solution for transmitting and amplifying any audio input truly unchanged, be it high-level stage or typical studio signals, lower level and high-impedance instruments, or dynamic, condenser and ribbon microphones. The four inputs on the front use balanced XLR/TS combo sockets and operate alternatively as Hi-Z inputs. Directly plug in up to four guitars or other instruments - no other hardware required. Each channel can be individually switched to 48V phantom power or instrument mode. LEDs for signal, clip, TS operation and activated phantom power provide overview on the unit's status. The Fireface 802 FS follows RME's tradition of providing flexible and expandable audio systems. Adding additional preamplifiers or more analog inputs is easily done via the dual ADAT optical I/Os on the rear.

Sonarworks and RME Colaboration
Thanks to the DSP in certain RME audio interfaces, a unique and powerful colaboration between RME and Sonarworks, brings new possibilities in monitoring calibration and audio reproduction. Certain RME interfaces are now compatible with the SoundID Reference calibration profile, allowing you to export it directly onto the DSP and eliminating the need to run the software in the background.

Compatible Interfaces include:
UFX III
UFX II
UFX+
UCX II
Fireface 802 FS
HDSPe MADI FX
MADIface XT II

If you own a perpetual license for Sonarworks’ SoundID Reference you can load your exported profile directly to these interfaces to run them via the interface's built in DSP - no longer needing to run the software in the background.

How does it works:
Step 1: Measure your set up
Measure and calibrate your studio speakers using the microphone provided by following the steps in the set-up guide.

Step 2: Choose your target mode
Choose your calibration Profile and correct for the Dolby Atmos Music curve, flat frequency response or create custom profiles.

Step 3: Export your Profile
Export up to 32 unique Profiles directly to RME interface’s internal memory, watch as your settings are automatically adjusted.

Step 4: You’re Now Ready to Mix
Sit back and enjoy a consistent translation of your audio no matter what format you are working in.

This gives you benefits in room correction, once only available with the likes of Genelec's GLM profiles being able to be stored on the Genelec SAM series monitors, but with this colaboration - you get the functionality with any monitoring system. Further this works for stereo and ATMOS (immersive audio) systems.

RME Fireface 802 FS Audio Interface Features

• TotalMix FX - Mixing/Routing with superior features for Studio and Live Work
• DigiCheck - The Secret Weapon of High Resolution Audio Measurements
• SteadyClock FS - Reference class Digital Clocking
• RME USB - Transport audio with lowest latency and industry leading stability

RME Fireface 802 FS Audio Interface Connections

• 12x Analog I/O
• 4x XLR/TRS Mic/Inst/Line
• 2x Phones Output
• 1x AES/EBU I/O
• 2x ADAT I/O
• 2x SPDIF I/O
• 1x Word Clock I/O
• 1x MIDI I/O
• 1x RME USB 2.0