The RME Fireface 800 is one of the most highly regarded firewire interfaces available. The company has just announced the Fireface 400. It checks in with 8 inputs and outputs, including 2 high quality digitally controled mic preamps and digital I/O. Stand-alone operation is available using Total Mix, the PC routing application. Other unique features include BNC word clock I/O and DigiCheck, RME’s meter and analysis software tool. Keep in mind this is a firewire 400 device. Price to be announced.

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