[NEW] RME Fireface 802

[jipchen]

Detailled info here: http://www.rme-audio.de/en_products_fireface_802.php

03/2014 The Fireface 802 renews RME's reputation built on the legendary Fireface 800

The brand new Fireface 802

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:

Ultra-low latency operation with USB or FireWire, combined with the legendary RME driver stability and maintenance. Active jitter suppression, individually switchable reference levels for all inputs and outputs, full stand-alone functionality, RME’s unique DIGICheck metering and analysis toolbox, and identical operation on Windows PC and Mac.

 

[JeffTD]

I like the new look and the Totalmix FX bit, as well as the actual volume knob. I won't be upgrading from my FF800 but this is a cool alternative to the super-robust UFX.

 

[AD Chaos]

I kind of like the simplicity in the 800's TotalMix, but I guess more options are always nice.

Would have been better if they included USB3, like with the XT..

 

[PhilTheBeard]

Damn that thing looks cool.

 

[AudioGeekZine]

inputs 9-12 on the front. I'll never understand that. Also, FW400 device again. Come on!

 

[JeffTD]

inputs 9-12 on the front. I'll never understand that. Also, FW400 device again. Come on!

I'm with you on the inputs but with a 28ch unit you really aren't going to see a huge difference between 400 and 800 or even USB for that matter. The drivers RME have written are as efficient and robust as the protocols will allow; that's why they have the best latency and stability of any FW/USB interface out there, with the exception of maybe Apogee who is on-par but has the benefit of not having to develop for Windows.