RME Audio Fireface 802, User Manual

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User's Guide Fireface 802 © RME 11
5.2 Quick Start
After the driver installation (chapter 6 / 13) connect the TRS jacks or the XLR inputs with the
analog signal source. The input sensitivity of the rear inputs can be changed in TotalMix (Input
Channel Settings, Level), assuring the highest signal to noise ratio will be achieved. Also 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 802 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 signal level of the front inputs can also be optimized directly at the Fireface. A two-colour
LED beside the sockets signals overload by a colour change from green to red.
The digital outputs of the Fireface 802 provide AES/EBU (SPDIF 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 TotalMix (Output Channel Settings, Level) or the Channel Settings
directly at the device.
The output signal of channels 9/10 and 11/12 is available on the front. Their output level can be
set using the VOLUME encoder. This output is a very low impedance type, which can also be
used to connect headphones.
The Fireface 802 can store and load its current state in 6 different memory slots, called Setups.
With this, the Fireface 802 can be used stand-alone after setting it up accordingly, replacing lots
of dedicated devices (see chapter 24).