User Manual
User's Guide Fireface 800 © RME
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Buffer Size 
The setting Buffer Size determines the 
latency between incoming and outgo-
ing ASIO and GSIF data, as well as 
affecting system stability (see chapter 
11). Under Windows MME this setting 
determines the DMA buffer size (see 
chapter 9.4). 
Inputs 
Input selection for the channels 1, 7 
and 8. Channel 1 can be the front In-
strument input, or the rear TRS jack, or 
both simultaneously. Channel 7/8 can 
be the front microphone input, or the 
rear TRS jack, or both simultaneously. 
Word Clock Out 
The word clock output signal usually 
equals the current sample rate. Select-
ing Single Speed causes the output 
signal to always stay within the range 
of 32 kHz to 48 kHz. So at 96 kHz and 
192 kHz sample rate, the output word 
clock is 48 kHz. 
SPDIF In 
Defines the input for the SPDIF signal. 'Coaxial' relates to the RCA socket, 'ADAT2' to the sec-
ond optical TOSLINK input. 
SPDIF Out 
The SPDIF output signal is constantly available at the phono plug. After selecting 'ADAT2' it is 
also routed to the second optical TOSLINK output. For further details about the settings ‘Pro-
fessional’, ‘Emphasis’ and ‘Non-Audio’, please refer to chapter 16.2. 
SPDIF Freq. 
Displays the sample rate of the SPDIF (or AES) input signal. 
Input Level 
Defines the reference level for the rear analog inputs 1-8. 
Output Level 
Defines the reference level for the rear analog outputs 1-8. 
Phantom Power 
Phantom power (48V) can be selected for each microphone input seperately. 
Instrument Options 
Drive activates 25 dB additional gain for maximum sustain and brute distortion. 
Speaker Emulation removes low frequency noise and cuts off higher frequencies. 










