36-Channel 24 Bit/192 kHz FireWire Audio Interface
At this year's Frankfurt Musikmesse, RME
will introduce the little brother of its Fireface 800 - a device that
has revolutionized 
the world of FireWire audio interfaces. Rather than
simply being a compact version of its illustrious relative, the
portable, fiery little Fireface 400 is a newly designed product whose
flexibility, functionality and performance sets it apart from other
devices. With a unique feature set and unparalleled capability, the
Fireface 400 sets new standards among 19-inch half-rack products in
much the same way as its bigger brother has in the full 19-inch
category.
With RME's extensive FireWire performance and analog/digital circuitry
expertise invested in its design the Fireface 400 is the only device
in its category to offer active jitter suppression, stand-alone MIDI
functionality, direct device operation, professional quality I/Os, and
an unsurpassed 648-channel matrix router! And, everything is
operational up to 192 kHz!
RME's recording interface technology is renowned for some
distinguishing characteristics and features. Included in the Fireface
400:
- Support for up to 192 kHz
- Two digitally controlled high-quality mic preamps
- Two balanced universal line/instrument inputs
- SteadyClock for maximum jitter suppression and clock refresh
- Simple stand-alone operation via display and rotary encoders
- TotalMix: 648-channel mixer with 42 bit internal resolution
- 54 level meters displaying peak and RMS, calculated in hardware
- Full mobility with reliable bus power support
- Fully identical feature set on Windows and Mac
Thanks to the DSP-based TotalMix mixers, all 18 input and playback
channels can be routed and mixed to any of the 18 physical outputs.
This makes the Fireface 400 an indispensable tool for monitoring, with
up to 9 completely independent stereo sub-mixes possible. Copy/paste
of routings, fader grouping and the unique matrix window represent
just some of the other outstanding features. All mix functions can be
remotely controlled via MIDI using any Mackie-compatible controller.
The 8 channels from the ADAT optical I/O can be used simultaneously
with the analog channels. The coaxial SPDIF I/O is fully AES/EBU
compatible (as always with RME) and can operate up to 192 kHz. The
optical SPDIF, alternatively provided via the ADAT I/O, also operates
up to 192kHz. Rounding off the Fireface 400's feature set is a word
clock in- and output (BNC), plus two low jitter, high-speed MIDI
in/outs (using 5-pin DINs), culminating in a versatile, user-friendly
product of the highest quality.
Available during May, the Fireface 400 will retail at a price below €900,-
Further information: www.rme-audio.de
