The Fireface 400 from RME is a multi-channel FireWire audio interface for use both the Mac and Windows. The eight analogue inputs and outputs (balanced, output 7/8 unbalanced) are equipped with software controlled switching of reference levels. Channels 1 and 2 provide two microphone inputs with a digitally controlled input stage, individually switchable 48V phantom power and Neutrik Combo connectors for XLR and TRS.
Digital connectivity is provided by ADAT Lightpipe I/O along with coaxial S/PDIF which is AES/EBU compatible. BNC connectors allow for inputting and outputting Wordclock. The Fireface 400 is equipped with SteadyClock, RME's sync and clock technology that allows the unit to function as a sync reference for a whole studio. SteadyClock refreshes clock signals, removes jitter and provides optimal conversion quality, irrespective of the quality of the reference clock.
With the inclusion of internal flash memory, all settings are recalled during boot. This allows the unit to be configured and used as a stand-alone device, without being connected to a computer. Active jitter suppression, stand-alone functionality, complete controllability from the front panel, highly flexible professional quality I/Os and a 648-channel matrix router at sample rates up to 192kHz, make the Fireface a complete solution for digital audio.
General Specifications
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| Interface Type | Firewire |
| Integrated Control Surface | No |
| Converters | 24-bit |
| Maximum Supported Sample Rate | 192kHz |
| THD + N (%) | < -98dB (< 0.0012%) |
| Dynamic Range | ADC: 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA
DAC: 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA |
| Frequency Response | -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 20.4 kHz (sf 44.1 kHz)
-0.5 dB: 1 Hz - 43.3 kHz (sf 96 kHz)
-1 dB: 1 Hz - 80 kHz (sf 192 kHz) |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
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| Total Simultaneous Inputs | 18 |
| Total Simultaneous Outputs | 18 |
| Total Analogue Inputs | 8 |
| Total Analogue Outputs | 6 |
| Microphone Inputs | 2 analogue inputs on XLR/TRS Combo |
| Line Inputs | 4 analogue inputs on Balanced 1/4" Jack (TRS) |
| Instrument/DI Inputs | 2 analogue inputs on Balanced 1/4" Jack (TRS) |
| Line Outputs | 6 analogue outputs on Balanced 1/4" Jack (TRS) |
| ADAT | 8 |
| S/PDIF | 2 |
| MIDI | Yes |
| Sync In/Out | Wordclock |
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Mac:
G4 Dual 867MHz or better
OS X 10.3 or higher
OHCI compatible FireWire Port 400 (1394a) or 800 (1394b)
PC:
Pentium III 866MHz or better
Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP/XP 64
OHCI compatible FireWire Port 400 (1394a) or 800 (1394b) | |
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External Power Supply
13ft FW400 Cable (IEEE 1394a)
6.6ft TOSLink Optical Cable
MIDI Breakout Cable
Driver CD-ROM | |
