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RME Fireface 802 FS USB 2.0 Audio Interface

30-in/30-out USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24-bit/192kHz, with 4 Mic/Line Preamp, ADAT and S/PDIF I/O, AES/EBU I/O, MIDI I/O, 2 Headphone Outputs, and DSP Effects - Mac/PC/Linux/iPad
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A USB Audio Interface with Much More

The RME Fireface 802 FS is a pro-level audio interface with no-compromise sound, rock-solid stability, and ultra-low latency. This 30-input/30-output unit boasts a generous amount of connectivity, which includes four high-end microphone/line preamps, 12 channels of analog I/O, plus ADAT, S/PDIF, AES/EBU, word clock, and MIDI. You'll appreciate the Fireface 802 FS's reference-class AD/DA conversion, which operates at up to 24-bit/192kHz and is bolstered by RME's renowned active SteadyClock FS jitter suppression. Moreover, this interface's DC-coupled outputs permit you to send control voltages and gate information to modular synthesizers — a must-have feature for Eurorack enthusiasts. The Fireface 802 FS includes a complete selection of built-in DSP effects, DigiCheck metering and analysis, and standalone functionality. You get a complete selection of built-in DSP effects, DigiCheck metering and analysis, and standalone functionality. The 802 FS also features a class-compliant mode and remote control via TotalMix Remote for iPad or the company's ARC USB. For recording, mixing, mastering — or all of the above — you'll find the RME Fireface 802 FS to be a remarkably capable studio tool.

Uncompromising audio quality

When reference-quality sound is mandatory, you can count on the Fireface 802 FS to meet your exacting standards. Its balanced TRS and XLR analog I/O, as well as its two headphone outputs, yield industry-leading noise and distortion specs. Its four built-in mic preamps boast plenty of gain, with an ultra-transparent sound that offers a picture-perfect representation of any sound source. The Fireface 802 FS is armed with state-of-the-art AD/DA conversion, providing unprecedented sonic clarity, and its SteadyClock FS guarantees jitter-free operation, even when you clock the unit to an external clock source. Every one of the Fireface 802 FS's analog inputs and outputs is individually switchable between -10dBv, +4dBu, and HiGain (equivalent to +2dBV, +13dBu, and +19dBu for digital full scale). To top it off, all this audio interface's outputs accommodate ASIO Direct Monitoring (ADM).

Loads of I/O

If you're working on massive-sized projects, you'll appreciate the RME Fireface 802 FS's generous complement of I/O. Four super-transparent mic/line preamps and eight TRS line inputs provide ample analog connectivity, bolstered by eight TRS outputs. Optical ADAT (switchable to S/PDIF) and AES/EBU digital I/O supply plenty of room for expansion. Dual headphone outputs, word clock I/O, and MIDI I/O round out the Fireface 802 FS's abundant connections. The recording engineers here at Sweetwater are impressed with how much I/O RME has packed into a convenient 1U rackmount housing.

USB 2.0 class-compliant audio

The Fireface 802 FS operates in both a driver-based USB 2.0 mode and a class-compliant mode. The driver-based mode provides functionality that most DAW-based studio owners will find intuitive and familiar. The class-compliant mode operates natively on Windows, MacOS, Linux, and iPadOS — no proprietary drivers required. In class-compliant mode, all channels are available for driverless operation. What's more, an iPad Pro with USB-C can manage up to 60 channels of recording or playback via TotalMix Remote for iPad.

RME Fireface 802 FS USB 2.0 Audio Interface Features:

  • 30-in/30-out USB 2.0 audio interface with loads of I/O
  • Reference-quality AD/DA yields crystal-clear audio quality
  • State-of-the-art SteadyClock FS technology ensures jitter-free sound reproduction
  • Low-latency hardware and driver design for flawless operation in every application
  • 4 super-transparent mic/line preamps offer ample gain and hyper-accurate audio capture
  • 8 TRS line inputs provide ample analog connectivity
  • Optical ADAT (switchable to S/PDIF) and AES/EBU digital I/O supply plenty of room for expansion
  • Word clock and MIDI I/O make integrating external hardware a breeze
  • Dual headphone outputs for dead-simple monitoring
  • DC-coupled outputs can be used to send control voltages and gate information to modular synthesizers
  • TotalMix FX provides independent routing and mixing of all input and playback channels to all physical outputs
  • Internal DSP provides EQ, dynamics processing, reverb, and delay for any outputs
  • Standalone functionality and class-compliant mode for driverless operation with Windows, MacOS, Linux, and iPadOS
  • Remote control using TotalMix Remote software on a Mac, PC, or iPad
  • RME's DigiCheck tool measures and analyzes digital data in both directions with maximum precision

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Tech Specs

  • Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
  • Form Factor: Rackmount
  • Simultaneous I/O: 30 x 30
  • Number of Preamps: 4
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
  • Effects: RME TotalMix FX, DigiCheck
  • Analog Inputs: 4 x XLR-1/4" combo, 8 x 1/4" TRS
  • Analog Outputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS
  • Digital Inputs: 2 x Optical (ADAT), 1 x XLR (AES/EBU)
  • Digital Outputs: 2 x Optical (ADAT), 1 x XLR (AES/EBU)
  • Headphones: 2 x 1/4"
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
  • USB: 1 x Type B, 1 x Type A (remote)
  • Clock I/O: In, Out
  • Rack Spaces: 1U
  • Power Supply: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 1.73"
  • Width: 19"
  • Depth: 9.5"
  • Weight: 6.2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: Fireface 802 FS

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Rated 5/5

A substantial upgrade from my previous interface.

I have heard nothing but good things about RME so when it came time to upgrade from my Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 I knew just where to start looking. Recording with the 802 FS has been a blast. The interface was simple to setup how I would want it and with a few tutorials on TotalMix I was able to dial in my own layout and presets for direct monitoring. When recording my eurorack modular synth on the Focusrite the audio always felt mushy and undefined, lacking in clarity. I use an Expert Sleepers ES9 as the audio interface for my Eurorack so I know what it sounds like going straight into that but I had to plug it into the focusrite for recording with my setup. There was always a substantial decrease in the quality of the sound I was getting with the focusrite. Now with the 802 FS, my recordings of the Eurorack sound substantially better. I am very impressed with the clarity and definition, and the low end doesn't sound mushy anymore, it sounds more full bodied. I have also recorded a melodica through an Aston Origin which ended up having a really great texture on it. I also have been recording my two guitar amps through a Golden Age Project R1 ribbon mics and I am very pleased with the clarity. Recently started recording drums again, haven't figured out a great mic placement with the WA47 on my kit yet but the recordings I have now with the 802 FS sound much nicer than the focusrite ever did. I have been recording a few synthesizers that my friend has brought over and they sound great going in the line ins on the back. Anyway. The Fireface 802 FS is a substantial improvement in every way from the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 and is very easy to use.
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Rated 5/5

Absolutely wonderful!

I bought this to replace a Babyface Pro FS interface, I needed more ports, and I was not disappointed. The interface works flawlessly with my windows 11 machine and their TotalMix software. TotalMix is a little hard to set up if you don't understand its concepts, but once you understand how it works it's rock solid. I'd highly recommend if you buy this interface you have some hardware controller too, I bought the RME ARC USB controller to go with it which is fabulous too. I am totally impressed with RME after struggles with another big name audio interface vendor.
Rated 5/5

Love it

Picked this up to replace my fireface 800. The extra headphone, plus the increased fidelity from the headphone amp is great! The converters give me a clearer sound stage to mix from. Using mostly external preamps and compressor, all the io are necessary for me. I kept with rme because their support for legacy equipment is absolutely stunning, and appreciated. I plan on having this for years.
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