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RME Fireface 802 FS

Audio Interface · RME · unverified extraction · manufacturer page

ManufacturerRME
TypeAudio Interface
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
XLR 3-pin femaleAnalog audio, microphone levelinput
XLR 3-pin female48V phantom poweroutput (switchable)
RCA / phonoS/PDIF digital audioinput
RCA / phonoS/PDIF digital audiooutput
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput
BNCWord clockoutput

What the RME Fireface 802 FS can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

Audio Interface 24
Power Amplifier 22
AD/DA Converter 12
Monitor Controller 10
Studio Monitor 3
Clock 3
Headphone Amp / Distribution 2
Install Processor 2
Recorder 2
Channel Strip 1
Hardware Effects 1

What can feed the RME Fireface 802 FS

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Microphone 322
Audio Interface 26
Power Amplifier 22
AD/DA Converter 8
Preamp 5
DI / Reamp 5
Clock 5
Channel Strip 2
Cable 1
Hardware Effects 1
Inline Preamp 1
Studio Monitor 1
Recorder 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.