RME Fireface 802 FS AE (Black) – 60-Channel USB Audio/MIDI Interface

Meticulously crafted for both live performance and studio precision, the RME Fireface 802 FS AE (Black Edition) delivers uncompromising sound quality, rock-solid stability, and ultra-low latency across up to 60 channels of audio and MIDI. Encased in a sleek 1 RU, 19″ rackmount chassis, this next-generation interface combines four high-performance mic/instrument preamps, reference-grade converters, and powerful onboard DSP with TotalMix FX and SteadyClock FS jitter suppression for pristine 24-bit / 192 kHz performance.

Professional Connectivity

On the front panel, four XLR/TRS combo inputs accommodate microphones, instruments, or line-level sources with studio-grade transparency, while two high-power headphone outputs deliver up to +17 dBu for detailed monitoring, even with high-impedance cans.

The rear panel provides:

• 8 × balanced analog line inputs & outputs
• 2 × ADAT I/O (switchable to optical S/PDIF I/O)
• 1 × AES/EBU I/O
• Word Clock and MIDI I/OTogether, these offer 30 inputs and 30 outputs, all individually switchable for reference level and fully DC-coupled for CV/Gate control of modular synthesizers.

Studio-Class Features

• SteadyClock FS ensures jitter-free conversion and rock-solid digital synchronization.
• TotalMix FX provides latency-free mixing, routing, and effects including EQ, compression, reverb, and delay.
• Room EQ and Binaural Crossfeed add immersive monitoring and Dolby Atmos-ready calibration.
• Class Compliant Mode enables driver-free operation with macOS, Windows, Linux, and iPad Pro, perfect for portable rigs.
• Standalone operation allows preset recall and full mixing without a computer.
• ARC USB remote (optional) offers instant tactile control.

Performance and Precision

The Fireface 802 FS AE represents a major evolution from the original 802, featuring redesigned analog and digital boards, improved THD and SNR performance, and newly integrated Multi-Mode AES/SPDIF functionality, just like RME’s flagship UFX III. With DIGICheck metering, worldwide-compatible power supply, and legendary RME reliability, it’s the perfect heart of any modern recording or live-sound system.

Key Specifications

• 60 channels (30 in / 30 out) up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
• 4 × mic/line/instrument preamps with +48 V
• 2 × ADAT I/O, 1 × AES/EBU I/O
• 8 × balanced TRS line I/O
• 2 × high-power headphone outs
• USB 2.0 (Type B) with Class Compliant Mode
• SteadyClock FS ultra-low jitter clock
• TotalMix FX DSP mixer with EQ/Dynamics/Reverb/Delay
• Room EQ & Binaural Crossfeed for immersive audio
• DIGICheck DSP metering suite
• Worldwide auto-switching power supply

Your Studio, Elevated

Whether you’re capturing a live performance, producing a record, or building an immersive Dolby Atmos suite, the Fireface 802 FS AE delivers the accuracy, power, and reliability demanded by professionals worldwide, making it a truly future-ready centerpiece for any studio or stage.