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RE-FF400
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The Fireface 400 excells as portable all-in-one solution when it comes to power supply. The included switching power supply accepts voltages from 100 to 240 V, thus can be
operated all over the world. A rear panel switch enables Bus Powered operation, taking the power directly from the FireWire connector. To avoid potential problems, both the unit’s
internal power supply and the protective circuits at the FireWire port were specially designed and thoroughly tested.
operated all over the world. A rear panel switch enables Bus Powered operation, taking the power directly from the FireWire connector. To avoid potential problems, both the unit’s
internal power supply and the protective circuits at the FireWire port were specially designed and thoroughly tested.
Inputs and Outputs
Analog I/Os: Eight inputs and outputs (balanced, output 7/8 unbalanced) with software controlled switching of the reference levels (-10 dBV, +4 dBu, Lo/HiGain), of course realized
discretely in the analog domain, guarantee highest dynamic range and highest fidelity.
discretely in the analog domain, guarantee highest dynamic range and highest fidelity.
The Fireface 400’s front panel features 2 balanced microphone inputs with a digitally controlled input stage, individually switchable 48 V phantom power, and Neutrik Combo
connectors for XLR and TRS. These can also be used as additional Line inputs. A gain of up to 65 dB, adjustable in steps of 1 dB over a range of 55 dB, exceptional EIN performance
even at low amplification settings, and extremely low THD+N let these preamps surpass those of other devices that cost several times the price of the Fireface 400. All level settings
are 100% reproducible and can also be adjusted by software comfortably.
connectors for XLR and TRS. These can also be used as additional Line inputs. A gain of up to 65 dB, adjustable in steps of 1 dB over a range of 55 dB, exceptional EIN performance
even at low amplification settings, and extremely low THD+N let these preamps surpass those of other devices that cost several times the price of the Fireface 400. All level settings
are 100% reproducible and can also be adjusted by software comfortably.
Inputs 3 and 4 are stunningly flexible balanced universal inputs. Firstly, they operate exactly as inputs 5 to 8 on the rear and can be adjusted to accept standard studio input levels
(+4 dBu, LoGain). Furthermore, the input impedance can be switched from Line (10 kOhm) to Instrument (470 kOhm). An additional analog input amplification of up to 18 dB (in
steps of 0.5 dB) is also available. In short: There’s no signal that these inputs can’t deal with perfectly!
(+4 dBu, LoGain). Furthermore, the input impedance can be switched from Line (10 kOhm) to Instrument (470 kOhm). An additional analog input amplification of up to 18 dB (in
steps of 0.5 dB) is also available. In short: There’s no signal that these inputs can’t deal with perfectly!
Inputs 5 to 8 on the rear feature RME’s proven level references. -10 dBV, +4 dBu und LoGain can be selected in the settings dialog, equivalent to +2 dBV, +13 dBu und +19 dBu for
digital full scale. The same applies to the balanced rear analog outputs 1 to 6.
digital full scale. The same applies to the balanced rear analog outputs 1 to 6.
The high power phones output offers high volumes even with low-impedance headphones, and represents playback channels 7/8. All outputs can be used for ASIO Direct Monitoring
purposes.
purposes.
Digital I/Os: An ADAT optical I/O* allows for a connection and insertion of effects devices, mixing consoles or external converters. Of course, these 8 channels are available
simultaneously with the analog channels. Using an additional ADI-8 DS or OctaMic D, you’ll get 16 analog inputs and outputs, which remain still 12 at 96 kHz. The coaxial SPDIF I/O,
which is fully AES/EBU compatible (as is common for RME), also works up to 192 kHz, which means that at the highest sample rate, 8 analog and two digital inputs and outputs are
directly available. SPDIF optical can also be accessed through the optical I/O.
simultaneously with the analog channels. Using an additional ADI-8 DS or OctaMic D, you’ll get 16 analog inputs and outputs, which remain still 12 at 96 kHz. The coaxial SPDIF I/O,
which is fully AES/EBU compatible (as is common for RME), also works up to 192 kHz, which means that at the highest sample rate, 8 analog and two digital inputs and outputs are
directly available. SPDIF optical can also be accessed through the optical I/O.
Features
Thanks to an internal flash memory, all settings including TotalMix are recalled during boot. The device can thus be configured and used as a stand-alone device, without being
connected to a computer, e.g. as a submixer, A/D and D/A-converter, headphone mixer, format converter, instrument or microphone pre-amplifier, monitoring mixer and much
more.
connected to a computer, e.g. as a submixer, A/D and D/A-converter, headphone mixer, format converter, instrument or microphone pre-amplifier, monitoring mixer and much
more.
The Fireface 400 is equipped with SteadyClock(TM), RME’s unique sync and clock technology. With this, the device becomes a sync reference for the whole studio. SteadyClock
refreshes clock signals, removes jitter, and takes care of optimal AD/DA conversion quality, thus guarantees a sensational sound quality, completely independent from the reference
clock’s quality. SteadyClock allows the unit to control the sample rate freely on its own. The Settings dialog includes a direct choice of the video and audio world’s most often used
sample rates. Additionally, two faders can be used to set the sample rate freely and in real-time, within the range of +/- 4% and +/- 0.4%.
refreshes clock signals, removes jitter, and takes care of optimal AD/DA conversion quality, thus guarantees a sensational sound quality, completely independent from the reference
clock’s quality. SteadyClock allows the unit to control the sample rate freely on its own. The Settings dialog includes a direct choice of the video and audio world’s most often used
sample rates. Additionally, two faders can be used to set the sample rate freely and in real-time, within the range of +/- 4% and +/- 0.4%.
Of course the Fireface 400 offers a second FireWire port for hub functionality. Up to three devices can be connected to one FireWire interface and operated in parallel. The renowned
Fireface 800 shares the same driver, allowing mixed setups.
Fireface 800 shares the same driver, allowing mixed setups.