RME Audio Fireface 400, User Manual

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User's Guide Fireface 400
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5.2 Quick Start
After the driver installation (chapter 10 / 20) connect the TRS jacks or the XLR jacks with the
analog signal source. The input sensitivity of the rear inputs can be changed in the Settings
dialog (Input Level), assuring the highest signal to noise ratio will be achieved. Try to achieve
an optimum input level by adjusting the source itself. Raise the source’s output level until the
peak level meters in TotalMix reach about –3 dB.
The analog line inputs of the Fireface 400 can be used with +4 dBu and -10 dBV signals. The
electronic input stage can handle balanced (XLR, TRS jacks) and unbalanced (TS jacks) input
signals correctly.
The front's inputs signal level can be optimized using the Fireface's rotary encoder. A Signal
LED and a Clip LED help to find the correct level adjustment.
The Fireface's digital outputs provide SPDIF (AES/EBU compatible) and ADAT optical signals
at the corresponding ports.
On the analog playback side (the DA side), a coarse adjustment of the analog output level at
the rear jacks is available in the Settings dialog (Output Level).
The output signal of channels 7/8 is available on the front. Their output level can be set using
the rotary encoder. This output is a very low impedance type, which can also be used to con-
nect headphones.
The function
Store in Flash Memory (Settings dialog) and Flash current mixer state (TotalMix)
allow to store the current settings into the Fireface 400. The unit then remembers all settings,
and loads these automatically when switched on. With this, the Fireface 400 can be used stand-
alone after setting it up accordingly, replacing lots of dedicated devices (see chapter 26).
6. Accessories
RME offers several optional components for the Fireface 400:
Part Number Description
Standard FireWire 400 cable, both sides 6-pin male:
FWK660100BL
FireWire cable IEEE1394a 6M/6M, 1 m (3.3 ft)
FWK660300BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 6M/6M, 3 m (9.9 ft)
FWK660400BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 6M/6M, 4 m (13 ft)
FireWire 400 cable, 4-pin male to 6-pin male (4-pin sockets are found on most laptops):
FWK460100BL
FireWire cable IEEE1394a 4M/6M, 1 m (3.3 ft)
FWK460300BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 4M/6M, 3 m (9.9 ft)
FWK460400BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 4M/6M, 4 m (13 ft)
Note: Cable longer than 15 ft (4.5m) is not specified for FireWire.
Optical cable for SPDIF and ADAT operation:
OK0050
Optical cable, TOSLINK, 0.5 m (1.6 ft)
OK0100 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 1 m (3.3 ft)
OK0200 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 2 m (6.6 ft)
OK0300 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 3 m (9.9 ft)
OK0500 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 5 m (16.4 ft)
OK1000 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 10 m (33 ft)