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RME Fireface 802 FS AE

Audio Interface · RME · unverified extraction · manufacturer page

ManufacturerRME
TypeAudio Interface
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audioinput
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audiooutput
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput
BNCWord clockoutput

What the RME Fireface 802 FS AE can feed

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

AD/DA Converter 26
Power Amplifier 13
Studio Monitor 12
Digital Mixing Console 11
Install Processor 9
Audio Interface 9
Monitor Controller 7
Recorder 3
Hardware Effects 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Headphone Amp / Distribution 2
Compressor / Limiter 1
Channel Strip 1
Summing Mixer 1
Subwoofer 1
Stagebox / Expander 1
Preamp 1
Wireless System 1
Equalizer 1

What can feed the RME Fireface 802 FS AE

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

AD/DA Converter 22
Digital Mixing Console 15
Audio Interface 10
Install Processor 9
Preamp 5
Stagebox / Expander 3
Studio Monitor 3
Channel Strip 2
Monitor Controller 2
Hardware Effects 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Recorder 2
Compressor / Limiter 1
Analog Mixer 1
Subwoofer 1
Clock 1
Wireless System 1
Equalizer 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.