User`s guide

User's Guide Fireface 400 © RME

The rear panel of the Fireface 400 features four analog inputs, six analog outputs, the power

socket, and all digital inputs and outputs.

SPDIF I/O coaxial

(RCA): Fully AES/EBU

compatible by trans-

former-coupling and

level adjustment. The

Fireface 400 accepts

the commonly used

digital audio formats,

SPDIF as well as

AES/EBU.

ADAT I/O (TOSLINK): Can also be used as optical SPDIF input and output, if set up accord-

ingly in the Settings dialog. The Settings dialog is started by clicking on the fire symbol in the

Task Bar's system tray.

Word Clock I/O (BNC): A push switch allows to activate internal termination (75 Ohms). When

termination is activated the yellow LED besides the switch lights up.

MIDI I/O: Provides two MIDI inputs

and outputs via the included break-

out cable.

FW 400: 6-pin FireWire sockets for

connection to the computer. The

second socket provides hub func-

tionality, to connect another Fire-

Wire device.

POWER (switch): The Fireface 400 can be powered by an external power supply (EXT.) or via

FireWire (BUS).

Note

: 4-pin FireWire sockets as found in laptops do not provide power!

Socket for power connection. The included hi-performance switch mode power supply makes

the Fireface operate in the range of 100V to 240V AC. It is short-circuit-proof, has an integrated

line-filter, is fully regulated against voltage fluctuations, and suppresses mains interference.