RME Fireface 802

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There's a lot to say about this but if you're looking into RME you probably know it's the real deal. I should say that the TotalMix is the cherry on top that somehow makes RME interfaces really have an advantage, the routing capabilities are simply unparalleled. In all other regards, this is just a top notch interface.

Great interface

I have it for almost two months now and I love it. I have it on a small studio for electronic music production. It does everything as expected, works flawlessly, with beautifull functional included bundled software. It is a joy to work with, specially those almost endless audio routing possibilities which are so useful for electronic music production when needed. Through software you will have access to lots and lots of useful functions and different settings, this interface is quite vast in configurability.

The only thing that could be better out of the box is that you have to set the main volume via software, or buy the ARC remote to do it, there simply are no phisical knobs/faders or buttons that can do this directly on the interface, which is somewhat to expect in this kind of products, even though I do not use it in a rack mount.

The two independent headphone jacks on the front are quite useful for A/B stuff, and they can drive high impedance headphones (DT 880 Pro 250 Ohms for example)

The Ipad Ios integration is perfect in the remote version or the paid version (4.99 euros at the time). You get full access to the board inside your Ios device just like in the desktop version of TotalMix and much more configurable settings in a separate menu . I tested with some apps like Cubasis and all channels become available just as expected.

I would say I would buy it again, and the truth is that I had :) I had the Fireface 800 more than a decade ago, and yes, this new model is even better. 5 Stars

Marco

Very satisfied. I think Rme makes the most stable audio drivers in the business! Don't need digital control for the preamps etc. so no need to get the pricier ufx

I've used the 802 for about a month now. Bedroom studio with some analogue synths. This is my second audio interface, so I can't really comment much on the sound (coming from Focusrite) as I haven't done any AB testing.

My main gripe with the 802 is that there's no knob for the output level and that TotalMix has some weird MIDI bindings.

I came around these issues by using my Maschine Mk3 as a MIDI controller to trigger different TotalMix "snapshots", output, Mid/Side/L/C/R, Dim. Now I'm happy. Without a controller to control TotalMix you're in for a lesser experience. They do offer the remote but I think I'd rather use my Maschine actually.

TotalMix appears to be great and unparalleled since it can be midi controlled.

If all audio products where this quality...

I use this unit in a semi-pro recording studio. Main work is actually with analog synthesizers and drum machines, but vocals and live instruments can be recorded at time as well.

RME is known for rock solid stability. This unit works well with Windows (PC or laptop) and Mac units as well. No hickups.

Pre-amps and controls are great. PC to unit communication is clear and easy. Fx are a solid and useful feature.

I've used other brands in the past, but this is by far the most stable and usable.

One of the best manufacturers if you're on Windows platform

RME needs no introduction, they make one of the most stable and solid audio interfaces. And especially for users on the Windows platform, the drivers are rock solid and the hardware is equally impressive. You get what you pay for, and RME delivers exceptional quality. Very happy with my FF802, probably the best purchase for my studio.

Just awesome!!!

After switching to windows I had some issues with my previous interface. After some deliberation I decided to bite the bullet and go with what all my colleagues were saying!

I have no regret what so ever.

The quality is superb, the drivers a treat and the routing possibilities are sheer nuts.

The software has a little bit of a steep learning curve but once you are used to that it is like putty in your hands.

I never have driver or audio issues anymore.

There :)

Amazing

I have it for 3 years now and haven't had any issues on Windows. Excellent sound accompanied by excellent rock solid drivers.

Very good sound

I use my new RME in home studio so it's cool to have many inputs and outputs for my synths and samplers. The user interface powered by RME TotalMix is very nice and eazy to use. Also the instalation of stabil drivers is very fast without any problems. The most important is a sound quality. Before I was using quite old interface MOTU 828 mk2, so in this case RME Fireface 802 is matchless better. The very low latency is also important thing. In my opinion RME is a very good choice for everybody who need reliable audio interface witch perfect quality of sound.

Really good interface

Easy to use with Totalmix FX,Great quality