Main differences of 802 vs 802 FS Briefly summarized:
• Newly developed analog and digital board
• CC mode can be activated via a recessed push button directly at the back of the interface
• USB-A socket for ARC USB
• SteadyClock FS
• Full 30 channels in USB 2 Class Compliant mode up to 192 kHz
• Triple AES/SPDIF I/O, like the UFX III with the new Multi-Mode
• DC Coupled Outputs for all 8 analog output channels

Features

• 12 x Analog I/O
• 4 x XLR/TRS Mic/Line/Inst
• 2 x Phones Output
• 1 x AES/EBU I/O
• 2 x ADAT I/O
• 1 x MIDI I/O
• 1 x Word Clock I/O
• FireWire or USB operation
• Class Compliant Mode
• TotalMix FX
  Since 2001 TotalMix added unlimited routing and mixing to RME‘s audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.
• ARC USB
• RME USB 2.0
  Use your RME audio interface on Mac and PC with reliable, stable, and regularly updated drivers for our products. RME Audio develops its own interface core, it’s not dependent on 3rd parties for upgrades, modifications or bug fixes, so customers can use latest operating systems without interruption or delay.
• Including FX

Ultra-low latency operation with USB or FireWire, combined with the legendary RME driver stability and maintenance. Active jitter suppression, individually switchable reference levels for all inputs and outputs, full stand-alone functionality, RME’s unique DIGICheck metering and analysis toolbox, and identical operation on Windows PC and Mac.

TotalMix FX, RME’s digital high-end mixer and signal router, driven by two powerful DSPs, with integrated EQ, Dynamics and Reverb/Echo effects at up to 192 kHz, plus a built-in monitoring controller.

The full-blown feature set also includes optional Class Compliant mode and operation with TotalMix FX for iPad, RME’s app to fully control the 802 from the iPad, without any computer. The easy to use app includes metering for all 90 channels plus effects bus, different setup screens, and complete control of all features.

The Fireface 802 is a highly integrated pro audio solution, a full-blown studio, all within a 19” enclosure. An interface designed for users who don’t want to make compromises in sound, stability and ultra-low latency operation, and who long for an unrivaled professional feature set. Once again a milestone interface from RME, including the best of the best and even a bit more.

Sound Quality

Like other RME products before the Fireface 802 combines excellent analog circuit design with latest digital conversion technology. All balanced TRS & XLR I/Os as well as the two phones outputs offer outstanding low noise and distortion values. In best RME tradition and product philosophy converters and preamps don’t produce “sound”, they do not add or remove anything from the source signal, just capture it as it is.

Equipped with the latest low latency A/D and D/A converter chips, all I/Os operate at up to 192 kHz and reach 118 dBA dynamic range on playback - even both headphone outputs. Their high power technology delivers high volume no matter if high or low impedance phones are used.

Due to its efficient jitter reduction, RME’s superior SteadyClock guarantees state-of-the-art AD/DA conversion, even when clocking to an external clock source.

Every input and output is individually switchable to these common professional studio levels: -10 dBV, +4 dBu, HiGain (equivalent to +2 dBV, +13 dBu and +19 dBu for digital full scale).

All outputs can be used for ASIO Direct Monitoring (ADM) purposes.


Includes RME Premium Plug-In Bundle:

• RME Digicheck Software
• RME TotalMix FX (Compression/Dynamics, Reverb, Delay)
• True Sound RME Drum Sample Pack
• Antares Auto-Tune Unlimited
• Scuffham Amps S-Gear Amp Simulation Software
• Brainworx BX Opto Compressor
• Brainworx BX MasterDesk