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  • zykosszykoss

    serious

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 08/18/14 at 09:13
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    I work as midi (with virtual instruments) that audio recording.
    So I needed a card that does not have large latency and whose converters are quality.

    For a long time now that I have, and I do not feel the need to change. She may be out of date compared to current cards, but I am very satisfied to use my home semi pro studio (film music).

    It runs on a Windows XP with cubase and full of VST instruments.

    UTILIZATION

    The stability of drivers is not excellent, they can plant. But maybe it just happens to my windows that is not stable? how to know ....

    The drivers are not updated because the card is old (over the catalog)

    I am not limited divisible by reading the number o…
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    I work as midi (with virtual instruments) that audio recording.
    So I needed a card that does not have large latency and whose converters are quality.

    For a long time now that I have, and I do not feel the need to change. She may be out of date compared to current cards, but I am very satisfied to use my home semi pro studio (film music).

    It runs on a Windows XP with cubase and full of VST instruments.

    UTILIZATION

    The stability of drivers is not excellent, they can plant. But maybe it just happens to my windows that is not stable? how to know ....

    The drivers are not updated because the card is old (over the catalog)

    I am not limited divisible by reading the number of tracks. My processor withdraws before the sound card

    GETTING STARTED

    easy installation. Configuration asked me some trial and error.
    no inconsistency.
    Management and routing of input / thru (output has its own routing interface that requires little grip bus

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for ... a long time. Maybe 8 years.
    The quality of audio converters is impeccable and latency steering VSYi is nonexistent

    I remake that choice without hesitate in an optical sound creation semi pro.
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  • PatPat

    The best of the best

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 01/10/13 at 10:50
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    I will not repeat you ...

    UTILIZATION

    Pcmcia used on a laptop, pc pci express.
    Octopre Focuswrite in ADAT preamp, 8 microphones for drums.
    Pre amp lamp insert (the rms converters)
    Essentially Cubase, it solves the problem of latency (with 60 tracks, plugins everywhere, this is normal!) In record mode "compensation plugin" and it rolls.

    GETTING STARTED

    RME do as told, and it is running.
    Console mix Total Mix is ​​limitless for routing, but each use must be concentrated, we quickly made anything!

    OVERALL OPINION

    To be honest, this is my first card (and my last), I remember very well, but it's been almost 20 years since I!
    I used to catch mobile (RME …
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    I will not repeat you ...

    UTILIZATION

    Pcmcia used on a laptop, pc pci express.
    Octopre Focuswrite in ADAT preamp, 8 microphones for drums.
    Pre amp lamp insert (the rms converters)
    Essentially Cubase, it solves the problem of latency (with 60 tracks, plugins everywhere, this is normal!) In record mode "compensation plugin" and it rolls.

    GETTING STARTED

    RME do as told, and it is running.
    Console mix Total Mix is ​​limitless for routing, but each use must be concentrated, we quickly made anything!

    OVERALL OPINION

    To be honest, this is my first card (and my last), I remember very well, but it's been almost 20 years since I!
    I used to catch mobile (RME gave era plus a cable to connect the card to a cigarette lighter and connect it to another on a 12v battery, class ...)
    I have logged thousands of hours in studios hyper smoking, she took flight, it is placed on top I think all beer brands that may exist, and never a single crash or anything.
    The quality of converters is not a legend.
    I saw my friends with super pretty expensive cards, motus, etc ... yeah, they are very pretty, but ... I keep mine!

    To predict pre amps, not necessarily ADAT, given the quality of the convertion, and also a headphone amplifier for lives taken.

    In short, RME has made me somewhat forgotten the bitterness France / Germany 1982!
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  • dogfacedgremelindogfacedgremelin

    Compete if you want good sound

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 10/08/12 at 22:57
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    Sound card and remote quality converters have motivated my choice and also the opportunity to have a good price.

    use it on a Windows PC and PCI Host.

    use to record and mix with 18 In sending out to external elements then return in IN (delays, comp, etc ... equ)

    map detail 1/2 Rack RME PCI card. No external power required Host card is supported.

    Latency <5 ms A / D converter: 24bit/96kHz D / A converter: 24bit/96kHz.

    Analog I / O: 8 input (s) and 8 output Jack 6.35 (s) 6.35 Jack.
    Headphone volume control without (damage).

    Digital I / O: S / PDIF Coaxial: 1 hall (s) and 1 output (s).
    ADAT: 1 input and 8-channel ADAT: 1 output (s) 8 channels
    WordClock sync.

    MIDI I / …
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    Sound card and remote quality converters have motivated my choice and also the opportunity to have a good price.

    use it on a Windows PC and PCI Host.

    use to record and mix with 18 In sending out to external elements then return in IN (delays, comp, etc ... equ)

    map detail 1/2 Rack RME PCI card. No external power required Host card is supported.

    Latency <5 ms A / D converter: 24bit/96kHz D / A converter: 24bit/96kHz.

    Analog I / O: 8 input (s) and 8 output Jack 6.35 (s) 6.35 Jack.
    Headphone volume control without (damage).

    Digital I / O: S / PDIF Coaxial: 1 hall (s) and 1 output (s).
    ADAT: 1 input and 8-channel ADAT: 1 output (s) 8 channels
    WordClock sync.

    MIDI I / O 1 input (s) and 1 output (s) MIDI.
    compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux

    UTILIZATION

    RME drivers are among those that are most heavies have found that work even when the cards are no longer supported.
    A running win 7 DIGI ASIO mode perfectly (any music software that uses ASIO this respect).
    They are often a day (This is the strength of RME compared to competition)
    3ms latency and frankly there is not careful and I do not have a machine gammeur.

    GETTING STARTED

    Installation without reading the manual so super easy.
    Two to three minutes to address the TotalMix and left my kiki!
    No conflict on the horizon, as if it was made for me!
    For manual I have not read I'll do it one day-it :-)

    OVERALL OPINION

    I tested many soundcards (yamaha, echo, pinnacle, maya, EgoSys, alesis) And I must say that the future for me is RME.
    Converters his transparent reproduction is faithful with a good dynamic short what it takes to put on a good foot production.

    For the price as a lot of people will never see the treasure it in their hands and will sell cheap to stay tuned this is how it's done a pretty good deal. So this is a value for money unbeatable.

    We thank buyers who resell because he did not hear the difference with their old sound card with two bullets.

    This is a sound card to top
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  • ytsexavytsexav

    Full-reliable-Transparent

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 03/06/12 at 00:19
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    I was looking for an interface allowing me to have eight analog outputs for mixing (I use external hardware peripherals) and other complementary inputs RME interfaces of my colleagues, so you can record 24 tracks eg. Not at all disappointed! especially at this price!

    I use it on a PC running XP64bits, with an i5 560, 8 GB RAM and Samplitude 11. No worries, no crash, perfectly integrated with Samplitude, and excellent opportunities for latency-free monitoring for recording.


    Frequent use: live recording, mixing.

    10/10

    UTILIZATION

    Stable drivers, updates impeccable. No complaints. The site is full EMR.


    I'm running 80 tracks easily with plugins and external routing.
    I…
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    I was looking for an interface allowing me to have eight analog outputs for mixing (I use external hardware peripherals) and other complementary inputs RME interfaces of my colleagues, so you can record 24 tracks eg. Not at all disappointed! especially at this price!

    I use it on a PC running XP64bits, with an i5 560, 8 GB RAM and Samplitude 11. No worries, no crash, perfectly integrated with Samplitude, and excellent opportunities for latency-free monitoring for recording.


    Frequent use: live recording, mixing.

    10/10

    UTILIZATION

    Stable drivers, updates impeccable. No complaints. The site is full EMR.


    I'm running 80 tracks easily with plugins and external routing.
    In record 24 tracks with a Fireface 800 synced to the multifaceted.
    Latency insignificant.

    10/10

    GETTING STARTED

    Easy installation.
    Dedicated DSP card.
    No incompatibilities.
    Manual clear.

    10/10

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had two years and if I had to redo a choice, it would be anyway RME.
    The converters are of very high end, nothing to do with Avid ...
    I also have an Apogee DUET on Mac which I am extremely satisfied, except that the RME offers possibilities far superior.

    I also had many other cards before .. Motu, Digidesign, M-Audio, Steinberg, and none has ever brought me as much satisfaction as the RME: we forget and that's the gist ... ears are calm to work ...

    10/10
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  • ouindelouindel

    RME is the

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 12/20/11 at 14:08
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    18 IN / OUT, RME converters, used with a motu 2408 mk3 in ADAT recordings to mobile

    UTILIZATION

    drivers are stable, no need to run updates derrires days all the time
    used with Nuendo 3 and Samplitude 11 and reaper towards the end
    16 tracks in rec and max read 48 (because the old toshiba satellite p35)
    7 ms latency

    GETTING STARTED

    not need to "exe" for drivers just to decompress and then specify the machine where they are not needed to guide any time and no known incompatibilities

    OVERALL OPINION

    used from November 2006 until dcs result of old age in my toshiba the last year. I tried Hercules 16/12 FW (cot a joke the motu (2408 and 2408 mk2 mk 3), fire …
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    18 IN / OUT, RME converters, used with a motu 2408 mk3 in ADAT recordings to mobile

    UTILIZATION

    drivers are stable, no need to run updates derrires days all the time
    used with Nuendo 3 and Samplitude 11 and reaper towards the end
    16 tracks in rec and max read 48 (because the old toshiba satellite p35)
    7 ms latency

    GETTING STARTED

    not need to "exe" for drivers just to decompress and then specify the machine where they are not needed to guide any time and no known incompatibilities

    OVERALL OPINION

    used from November 2006 until dcs result of old age in my toshiba the last year. I tried Hercules 16/12 FW (cot a joke the motu (2408 and 2408 mk2 mk 3), fire pro MAUDIO 2626 ....
    report quality price is good trs
    the BMOL is no longer the PMCI Submitted on computer rcents (o anticipates retiring) and also the lack of volume knob for gnral and also for the headphone
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  • dédé de treuchdédé de treuch

    trs happy

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 12/09/11 at 05:54
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    I bought it with all of OCCAZ a home studio ...
    It is connected to my 03D and works perfectly ...
    The product is super stable, with whom I had no crash.
    The quality of sound is excellent ...

    It is connected to the console via the ADAT SPDIF.
    To install it, no. Exe ... Drout is a bit but when I install it must be said that j'tais sucks, so I probably galr more than enough ...
    At home, it runs on XP, but I would be curious to know if it also runs on 64 Seven Bits ... if anyone knows ...

    In short, trs good product!

    UTILIZATION

    No crash of the driver since I ... I use it mainly with Cubase SX3, really no problem, it works perfectly!

    GETTING STARTED

    To insta…
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    I bought it with all of OCCAZ a home studio ...
    It is connected to my 03D and works perfectly ...
    The product is super stable, with whom I had no crash.
    The quality of sound is excellent ...

    It is connected to the console via the ADAT SPDIF.
    To install it, no. Exe ... Drout is a bit but when I install it must be said that j'tais sucks, so I probably galr more than enough ...
    At home, it runs on XP, but I would be curious to know if it also runs on 64 Seven Bits ... if anyone knows ...

    In short, trs good product!

    UTILIZATION

    No crash of the driver since I ... I use it mainly with Cubase SX3, really no problem, it works perfectly!

    GETTING STARTED

    To install it, no. Exe ... Drout is a bit but when I install it must be said that j'tais sucks, so I probably galr more than enough ...
    Level configuration ... hum ... joker ... she walks I seek no further ... lol!

    OVERALL OPINION

    The only catch sight of its size, can not the rack ... damage.
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  • EarlEarl

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 12/26/02 at 10:17
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    The Multiface, which Submitted the form of a half-1U is a sound card with 8 analog I / O connectors jacks 1 / 4 "(96kHz 24-bit), an I / O ADAT, 1 I / O SPDIF, 1 x ADAT Sync and an I / O word clock, all the rear.

    In facade, there are a couple of MIDI and a headphone jack 1 / 4 ". Tmoins Six are also Submitted, two for MIDI activity, to monitor the three DIGITAL IN America and possibly a final showing of error.

    I bought the Multiface because I wanted a good sound card for my laptop W2K, with more than two or four analog inputs, while being able to use it later on a desktop PC.
    It is indeed one of the great strengths of this card: it can be connected as well a laptop via the PCMCIA Car…
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    The Multiface, which Submitted the form of a half-1U is a sound card with 8 analog I / O connectors jacks 1 / 4 "(96kHz 24-bit), an I / O ADAT, 1 I / O SPDIF, 1 x ADAT Sync and an I / O word clock, all the rear.

    In facade, there are a couple of MIDI and a headphone jack 1 / 4 ". Tmoins Six are also Submitted, two for MIDI activity, to monitor the three DIGITAL IN America and possibly a final showing of error.

    I bought the Multiface because I wanted a good sound card for my laptop W2K, with more than two or four analog inputs, while being able to use it later on a desktop PC.
    It is indeed one of the great strengths of this card: it can be connected as well a laptop via the PCMCIA CardBus, or on a standard PC via a PCI interface (remember this point when the purchase of the Multiface: one, nothing can make it!). In both cases, communication between the PC and the Multiface is done via a Firewire cable.

    UTILIZATION

    The cardboard box like a shoe with a look "alien". Note that this is the same as for the packaging Digiface, the PCI or Cardbus, only a red dot on the cot prcise the contents of the box.

    In indoor, we immediately find the box Multiface, a CDROM, a TOSLINK optical cable of 2 meters and a document entitled "Brief Description of Hammerfall DSP System".
    No need to look for a manual, there is none. The paper book (one-sided A4 page in German, English back) Describes the contents of the CD-ROM (drivers, apps and ... the manual! Are above) and the installation process for Windows 98 / ME and 2000/XP. The Multiface is supported under Mac OS 9.x and Linux (ALSA driver) but not a word on their installation (no more in the manual, but I did not look elsewhere). Note that the drivers are multi-clients (especially Windows 2K/XP).

    Well, the install bte. In fact, there is nothing to install (from the four feet stickers delivered in cardboard) because everything is done at the Cardbus or PCI interface. Brive, with the Cardbus, simply plug it (PC complexion), connect the FireWire cable that came with the card on the CardBus and Multiface, plug the power supply (book but connect with the Cardbus e on the Multiface! Useless with the PCI card) and Get You Started it all.
    The card is normally DTECT is prcisant the right directory on the CDROM, the installation is done without problem.

    A tour on the website of RME (www.rme-audio.de) allows rcuprer the latest drivers. To install them, however, requires Flash Card (Cardbus or PCI) with the latest firmware.
    Indeed, it is possible to update the code in it via software tlchargeable the RME web wite. In the first test, my card n&#39;tait not seen the flash, but a reboot APRS, it was DTECT. Clicking on a button and was gone. Fingers crossed in the process because if it does not work, the card can be good for a return to customer service ... For me, everything went well. APRS a reboot, reinstall the OS offers the drivers, allowing just installed the latest ones.

    APRS installation, two icons appear in supplmentaires bar tasks. THE FIRST ACCS provides the control panel of the card (you can yrgler buffer size and hence the latency), the second allows you to run a blender. Opening the config panel of the card, one is more aware of its operation.

    I took my first test by connecting on an expander between 1 and 2 and by monitoring via the headphone output. This has not concluded at t trs beginners but fiddling with the mixer provided, you end up getting a sound! Indeed, another big intrt of this card is TotalMix its software, which allows you to route the inputs of a mouse click (see below).

    The manual included on the CDROM is relatively clear. Describes how well he sr install the card, but also how to use it via a type squenceur Cubase, the main features of TotalMix, etc..

    GETTING STARTED

    APRS one week of use, the card s&#39;avre particulirement stable: no crash dplorer. Only problem, after installation of the Cardbus, it becomes impossible to use the features of hibernation in Windows 2000: the map is no longer available APRS environmental restoration, or the PC plant on opening the port associated with the modem Intgr ... But nothing major.

    There, on the RME site, the drivers are trs frquemment given day, which is a good point. In case of problem, RME has a Newsgroup on which technicians Socit rpondent technical issues, it seems fast and with comptence.

    So back to TotalMix software. This is a program that does not look powerful but is trs. One can indeed route any input to any output, even from a distribution to multiple outputs or more inputs to a single output, mix inputs with channels playback and so on.
    Submitted it in the form of three rows of faders corresponding to 18 inputs (8 analog, 8 ADAT and 2 SPDIF), 18 channels of playback and 20 outputs (18 "corresponding" inputs and two outputs for decision-monitoring). In each fader, it has a level indicator. The inputs and playback channels have also the Mute and Solo buttons and a CONTRL pan. Finally, it may indicate, via a list Droulez, the routing configuration for each input or playback channel.
    This is where the power of RSID soft. To beginners, it is not empty to get what you want but reading the manual helps things well. Nevertheless, the behavior of the software is difficult to explain, the interface from a menu Droulez n&#39;tant not always comprhensible trs.
    Finally, there are a SERIES of buttons to hide or show lines diffrent Systm faders and a preset, editable, very practical. Finally, note that we can drive multiple cards through this program ...
    In short, you can do anything with TotalMix but the interface is not so obvious that was, especially beginners.

    Concerning the operation with audio software, I have successfully tested the card in Cubase VST 5 and SX, CoolEdit and Kontakt. I stayed latency "default" of 12 ms which was not possible to problem. But you could stay until 1.5 ms ...
    I did not, however, Exceeds two audio tracks for recording, playback a little more.

    One note: the box Multiface has no button to rgler levels of or exit. However, we can change the jumpers on opening the box (not test ...).

    OVERALL OPINION

    In conclusion, it is a good map trs, in terms complte Connectiva volute (both in terms of functionality as expandable via the addition of a deuxime Multiface or Digiface - 100% numrique cousin -) trs efficient and stable. The media also seems effective, frquentes updates.

    The software is provided TotalMix trs powerful, even if its use is sometimes a little obscure.

    May be we can regret the absence of pre-amp mic / XLR / phantom power supply but we can not have everything ...

    There is not much competition in the market for pro card that can run on a laptop (without the limitations of the USB) from the Echo Layla / Mona. These dernires however seem a little more Chres. In addition, comments on the Multiface are almost 100% positive in the forums DIFFERENT ...

    In conclusion, I think Multiface is essential for owners of portable or even for other ...
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  • iTekiTek

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 05/22/03 at 18:01
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    My choice CRITERIA: sound quality (I have to trust and read reviews because I could not run the acouter before buying), ADAT connection (to work with my 01V mixer ), the analog outputs (I thought buy powered speakers connect directly above and maybe more ... but other priorities in the budget), to a lesser extent audio inputs (which I'll probably SOON t need it) and certainly the quality of manufacturing that product DGIG when you see it.
    I also found trs well the principle of PCI or laptop from which a Firewire cable to the box which is therefore the collection's outdoor of the computer (in fact does not supllmentaire heat and all the inputs and outputs and a space in the box. So I use j…
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    My choice CRITERIA: sound quality (I have to trust and read reviews because I could not run the acouter before buying), ADAT connection (to work with my 01V mixer ), the analog outputs (I thought buy powered speakers connect directly above and maybe more ... but other priorities in the budget), to a lesser extent audio inputs (which I'll probably SOON t need it) and certainly the quality of manufacturing that product DGIG when you see it.
    I also found trs well the principle of PCI or laptop from which a Firewire cable to the box which is therefore the collection's outdoor of the computer (in fact does not supllmentaire heat and all the inputs and outputs and a space in the box. So I use just for the moment the ADAT and MIDI RELATED my mixer.

    UTILIZATION

    Installation no problem
    I regret not having a manual interface notch mixer. I do not always all the time

    GETTING STARTED

    The drivers are being updated
    The latency of 3ms which is perfect for working with VSTi and audio files.
    I have not been able to limit playback tracks simultanment. We'll see ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    The more the 8 ADAT and analog I / O. The MIDI connection is ultimately as useful
    I had a Prodif SEK'D obsolete for my applications.
    You can buy it without fear, but be sure to need that kind of score card parcequ'elle a little bit of everything euros of the same. Even if I find the price justification for the quality.
    I would do the same choices and wonder sometimes if I'm not going to buy and sell deuxime my mixer ... and then no ... Finally, we'll see!
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  • RoycoolRoycool

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 07/11/03 at 10:09
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    24/96 but 16/44 in both ...
    The 8in/8out..connectiques comprehensive.

    I use it with a P III 800 Mhz with 512 MB of RAM

    UTILIZATION

    Installing top
    Very stable
    Total mix very interresting ... Not always easy to use saw its possibilities.

    GETTING STARTED

    I mix more than 48 audio tracks (mono) with all this in Cubase SX.
    In three weeks, 12/15 hours a day, I did plant the RME once ..
    And my system only 3!!

    The sound is terrible ..
    It was a mix of first generation Motu 2408 .. There is no picture ...
    RAM RME ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    TOP ...

    And I waited several months before I decide ....
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    24/96 but 16/44 in both ...
    The 8in/8out..connectiques comprehensive.

    I use it with a P III 800 Mhz with 512 MB of RAM

    UTILIZATION

    Installing top
    Very stable
    Total mix very interresting ... Not always easy to use saw its possibilities.

    GETTING STARTED

    I mix more than 48 audio tracks (mono) with all this in Cubase SX.
    In three weeks, 12/15 hours a day, I did plant the RME once ..
    And my system only 3!!

    The sound is terrible ..
    It was a mix of first generation Motu 2408 .. There is no picture ...
    RAM RME ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    TOP ...

    And I waited several months before I decide ....
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  • PhonotoffPhonotoff

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 08/19/03 at 01:10
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    It's simple, it was on this map it! ! I'm not going to list, but it lacks nothing. I use the RME on a PIV 2.4, Gigabyte 845PE, 512 DDR Ram, Samplitude 7.11. (+ Fruity loops4 taasman and 3 in VSTi Sat 7) I'm in ext with DAT, the spdif is perfect for the scanning mirror. The quality of the converters is exellent, the dynamics is remarkable that brief happiness.
    I had a Digi001 at a time, nothing to do, the Multiface is serious.

    UTILIZATION

    NO PROBLEM! ! must still follow the steps to follow on the read-me but hey it's not complicated. We feel that the system is serious, the drivers are well done, the updates are well done too. It is true that the process for installation is a bit…
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    It's simple, it was on this map it! ! I'm not going to list, but it lacks nothing. I use the RME on a PIV 2.4, Gigabyte 845PE, 512 DDR Ram, Samplitude 7.11. (+ Fruity loops4 taasman and 3 in VSTi Sat 7) I'm in ext with DAT, the spdif is perfect for the scanning mirror. The quality of the converters is exellent, the dynamics is remarkable that brief happiness.
    I had a Digi001 at a time, nothing to do, the Multiface is serious.

    UTILIZATION

    NO PROBLEM! ! must still follow the steps to follow on the read-me but hey it's not complicated. We feel that the system is serious, the drivers are well done, the updates are well done too. It is true that the process for installation is a bit "tricky" but the show some professionalism very apreciate.

    GETTING STARTED

    Perfect stability. updated regularly ..
    with Samplitude 7, FL4 and in Tassman VSTi + MIDI keyboard, it's all mixed in Sat with audio and more (7 track), the latency is 1.5 ms min! ! ! ! ! all is well.
    I is not tried with 16 tracks or more, but I think it reaches the latency really correct. I will update this review soon with some work that will require a lot of runs.
    update the view: Project 12 tracks, 2 to, the effect and pluggins everywhere: no worries. I once had errors and lost asio buffer + pdt cracking read. I rebooted, and everything is back to normal.

    OVERALL OPINION

    So that's two weeks, Goodies: pro, serious, solid, stable ..
    Cons: nothing except that aesthetic level is a bit blah. But it is not so important ...
    I expect to be able to buy the Quad or Octa Mic and a control surface.
    RME thank you,
    I also do not work for them .... :-)
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  • Pierre musyPierre musy

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 08/01/03 at 20:06
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    Systm This is simple, ffective, intelligent, compact and above all, the price of the machine is devoted in the main converter is telling: it does not pay, like almost all other brands, pr mavaise quality amps ... Rsultat: a dynamic breathtaking (no pun intended) the condition of cbler bte symtrique in a clear, large, in fact, the ultra-pro hardware for which dpenser not want a fortune in a configuration of Digidesign for most end up having to use only the trs rigid PROTOOLS ... buy eyes closed!

    UTILIZATION

    Installation is simple, the map ent immediately recognized by the mac (I use a mac. Srieux I am a ...) and most importantly, no tedious configuration with the nose in the manua…
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    Systm This is simple, ffective, intelligent, compact and above all, the price of the machine is devoted in the main converter is telling: it does not pay, like almost all other brands, pr mavaise quality amps ... Rsultat: a dynamic breathtaking (no pun intended) the condition of cbler bte symtrique in a clear, large, in fact, the ultra-pro hardware for which dpenser not want a fortune in a configuration of Digidesign for most end up having to use only the trs rigid PROTOOLS ... buy eyes closed!

    UTILIZATION

    Installation is simple, the map ent immediately recognized by the mac (I use a mac. Srieux I am a ...) and most importantly, no tedious configuration with the nose in the manual (which I still do not consult it tell you ...).

    GETTING STARTED

    With cubase, the Systm is so stable as to be transparent as far as latency is insignificant relement

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use this unit for two months and have tried other APRS maps as prsonus FIREstation the ancient DIGIDESIGN 001, the ECHO LAYLA home and Hoontech DSP 3000, I Whereas the mat riel is located at the top of the pack, just follow the LAYLA. This is only my opinion ... (I do not work for RME ...)
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  • clamclam

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 03/08/05 at 05:45
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    At the head of a studio specializing in classical music for 40 years (mostly acoustic), I went through all the intermediate steps between analog and digital pure pure.
    In this studio, we were not looking for effects, since we're supposed to render as faithfully as possible the natural sound. The violinist who played on a Strad 1 million euros a desire to find the sound recording.
    I had to digitize the master tapes correctly, create the master. After acquiring an Alesis ADAT and a Mackie 24 track, I found it necessary to be able to transcribe more than the usual 2 track stereo.
    It has been nearly four years, after research on the net, read some advice (even rare at the time), I acquire…
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    At the head of a studio specializing in classical music for 40 years (mostly acoustic), I went through all the intermediate steps between analog and digital pure pure.
    In this studio, we were not looking for effects, since we're supposed to render as faithfully as possible the natural sound. The violinist who played on a Strad 1 million euros a desire to find the sound recording.
    I had to digitize the master tapes correctly, create the master. After acquiring an Alesis ADAT and a Mackie 24 track, I found it necessary to be able to transcribe more than the usual 2 track stereo.
    It has been nearly four years, after research on the net, read some advice (even rare at the time), I acquired the Hammerfall including design, ease of implementation and compatibility with the I had material relevant to my needs.
    All entries (except MIDI) are used alternately, depending on the type of work, and I can work without problems with my old tapes (at remaster) Recordings made in the last 96/24, stereo or multichannel.
    I will not strictly technical considerations of computer language, but I was able to pass easily from one PC to another, from Pentium 3 to 4, from Windows 98 to XP Pro without difficulty.
    Current provision: PC, Pentium 4, 2.5 GHz, ASUS P4T, and 800 GB of memory in HD, 1 Gb of RAM.
    Software: Soundforge 7.0 (after 6.0 and 4.0) and Adobe Audio 1.5 (after Cooledit Pro 2.0).
    In certain circumstances difficult acoustic I happened to work on 8 tracks, without further work with Hammerfall not detect any problems.
    Particularly attentive to the quality of sound reproduction, the Hammerfall I finally made it possible to digitize my tapes mothers, recovering nearly the punch of the original sound. I must say I was spoiled in analog, working with Stellavox DP9 ... and the digitalization until then had always been quite painful ...
    My studio is mobile and I do not use the Hammerfall in the records, it is useful only in "laboratory" for all treatments and studio work.
    At the time, apparently more expensive than today, this interface already had a price / quality ratio with virtually no competition. Its extensive use and varied during these four years has never presented any problems, and was able to connect all devices purchased from.
    As for the program totamix! like everyone else apparently, I stayed a few minutes before my screen to understand its structure. But to use, it has instead been very effective and practical. An evident lack of simple and clear information is correct, but not the program itself that allows all possible routings.
    In conclusion, if there is a purchase that I was not disappointed, this is it, that four years later is still a good figure. As for the appearance of the box, for those who know the wiring inherent in a studio as specific as mine, there really will be a lesser evil. This works very well and even.

    UTILIZATION

    Very simple, after printing the manual ...
    found no conflict.
    simple operation, after a few scrapings from the skull before the TotalMix ...
    The manual is inadequate in this area

    GETTING STARTED

    My computer is not on the net, but in the lab. Thus, I turn with the original drivers.
    I do not know how I get lag, and most fluently I am working on two tracks. So no problems on that side

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for almost 4 years and after comparisons that I could do it later, I would not change no choice, as the standards do not change course.
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  • reXetreXet

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 04/13/05 at 08:09
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Motivation of my choice

    My aim was to find an audio quality at a reasonable price with a rack with maximum input and output jack. I also was looking for a perfect match at both the drivers (ASIO, GSIF, etc.). That the operating system (Windows XP). My first choice was the famous Hoontech DSP24 + ADDA2000 but after for 1 month, sailed on the forums talking about this card, I realized that despite an unbeatable value for money, this card could pose many sake of stability and did not have audio converter worthy of the name. I then said "as much to save for a card that will stay in my home studio a long time ..."

    So I hesitate between two products that seemed perfect to me: the RME Multif…
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    Motivation of my choice

    My aim was to find an audio quality at a reasonable price with a rack with maximum input and output jack. I also was looking for a perfect match at both the drivers (ASIO, GSIF, etc.). That the operating system (Windows XP). My first choice was the famous Hoontech DSP24 + ADDA2000 but after for 1 month, sailed on the forums talking about this card, I realized that despite an unbeatable value for money, this card could pose many sake of stability and did not have audio converter worthy of the name. I then said "as much to save for a card that will stay in my home studio a long time ..."

    So I hesitate between two products that seemed perfect to me: the RME Multiface and Echo Layla 24. The differences between these two cards is minimal and both products are of undeniable quality and so my portfolio that has ruled for the RME.

    I ordered the RME Multiface PCI and Thomann, German magazine, who has delivered the product in 3 days.

    What use?

    I do not do electronic music and songs composed mostly pop / rock. I need to record acoustic guitar / electric and voice. I had an excellent audio quality. Otherwise I use virtual instruments and I needed a latency as low as possible and drivers up to par.

    My Settings

    Motherboard Tyan Tiger MP multiprocessor
    Athlon XP1800 + 2 x
    2 x 512 = 1024 ECC Registered RAM
    2 SCSI hard drives
    Sound Card SoundBlaster Live Platinum 5.1 with the front rack
    Windows XP + Service Pack 1

    No problem with this dual-processor configuration.

    Last Updated on 07/07/03 because I changed the configuration:

    Motherboard ABIT IC7-G i875 chipset
    Pentium 4C 3.0Ghz overclocked to 3.33GHz (Hyper-Threading enabled)
    2 x 512 OCZ DDR3700 RAM in dual DDR

    Some bp sync in Cubase SX but resolved by changing the PCI sound card.

    Other equipment

    - A preamp Mindprint Envoice
    - A condenser microphone Berhinger B1
    - A master keyboard Roland A37
    - All the connections in Neutrik

    Explanation of the rating 9 / 10:

    For this card had been perfect, I would have liked:
    - A real rack 19 &#39;, which might have prevented the rack to heat as the RME
    - A hardware volume for the headphone
    - Rather than a paper manual PDF
    - A simpler system to go from-10db to +4 db (because you have to open the rack screw)

    UTILIZATION

    Installation:

    I open my PC, I insert the PCI card, I plug in the rack and everything works. What more?
    He is a consultant to update the firmware on the card, but RME&#39;s Technical Services has put together a little app well done and you can not make a mistake because it just press a button and reboot your machine. The driver installation is extremely simple from the moment you follow the steps. In short, no worries at this level ...

    Incompatibility:

    None. I expected to conflicts because I have 3 sound cards on my PC: the RME, the SoundBlaster and digital Plantronics headset that also acts as a sound card. Despite this, the three live together perfectly allowing me to dedicate each to a specific use. Also, my PC is rather responsible IRQ conflicts and I was afraid of sharing IRQ with my RME but everything works perfectly.

    Configuration:

    Same, very simple. Of course reading the manual but it is needed the product quickly and soft drinks in hand. It sets the buffer, we check out the routing in the mixer of the EMR (very well done and very comprehensive, especially with the latest drivers which provides a routing matrix) and it only remains to launch their favorite sequencer.
    The manual is very clear but it deserved to be printed on paper ...

    GETTING STARTED

    Excellent. Really nothing to say. The drivers are very stable and allows me to work with 3ms latency without problem in my favorite applications. Technicians in RME are incredibly responsive (a little less for Mac): any worries and you can be sure of seeing new drivers fixes the problem within a week. RME is the site of a gold mine for technical information about the use of RME with different computer configurations, Throw away, a look. In addition, RME has set up a newsgroup that allows you to receive help quickly if you have any questions (in English against).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have this card since January 2003. Everything works so well and is so simple that you quickly feel like you have used this card for years ...
    It is, in my opinion, almost perfect: excellent converters, drivers up to par, rather than full connectivity, and performance of those apps use practices, etc.. "Almost" perfect for small defects (which are not really) that I mentioned above ... minor flaws quickly forgotten when you look at the price of this card. Attention, I&#39;m not saying it&#39;s not expensive and I am far from rolling in money but in this price range, you will not find better in my humble opinion. Also note that RME has a rack similar to the multifaceted but equipped with all-digital connection as the Digiface. In addition, a PCMCIA card is also available allowing you to change the configuration to change from one station of a mobile office (or vice versa) without worry.

    Just a note: at the time of writing this opinion, it seems you can find the Layla24 for the same price as some sites RME German (musician-gear in the other) that changes the game for a bit the issue "and if it again?" simply because the Layla24 is the equivalent of RME but correcting small flaws that I repproche (rack 19 &#39;, volume for the headphones and even a MIDI THROUGH). At the time of my purchase, the difference was still close to 300 € so I did not hesitate to do without these little advantages over FF in 2000.
    The benefits of RME on Layla? A system of LEDs on the front that tells you the proper functioning of your rack and connectors, saving a power outlet as the power is supplied via the FireWire cable to the PCI version (not version PCMCIA), while Layla asks its own power supply, a larger community of users (always useful in case of problems or for advice) and a rack that can make you more space if you do not prefer a real rack 19 &#39;(which is not my case).

    For those considering buying such a card, Throw away also a look at the following, which seem to play in the same way:
    - Echo Layla 24 (see comment above)
    - Motu 828 mkII (Firewire built-in microphone preamps)
    - Aardvark Q10 (an undeniable quality audio)
    - M-Audio Delta 1010 (product aging but still effective)
    - Edirol UA-1000 (produced in recent USB2)
    - Presonus Firestation (good tube preamp built but apparently problems drivers)

    You can listen to the Multiface on my site because my first 5 compounds were recorded.

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  • ArbenArben

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 12/28/05 at 10:58
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    I use it for almost 2 years and it is SUPER
    departing I needed a very good converter Calita especially faithful and neutral ...
    I only recorded classical music then have to have the very good quality throughout the oak prod .....
    - Neumann Km 184, Km 183, TLM 103, TLM 127,
    - Preamp. Bleutube Presonus and Millennia (x8)
    and then later the RME is great ....

    UTILIZATION

    ... No problem .....

    GETTING STARTED

    The super stable drivers no problem
    I use it with Samplitude 7

    OVERALL OPINION

    The report qualitprix?
    any maitenand unbeatable like these sound cards .....
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    I use it for almost 2 years and it is SUPER
    departing I needed a very good converter Calita especially faithful and neutral ...
    I only recorded classical music then have to have the very good quality throughout the oak prod .....
    - Neumann Km 184, Km 183, TLM 103, TLM 127,
    - Preamp. Bleutube Presonus and Millennia (x8)
    and then later the RME is great ....

    UTILIZATION

    ... No problem .....

    GETTING STARTED

    The super stable drivers no problem
    I use it with Samplitude 7

    OVERALL OPINION

    The report qualitprix?
    any maitenand unbeatable like these sound cards .....
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  • DarquandierDarquandier

    RME Audio Hammerfall DSP MultifacePublished on 02/03/06 at 11:03
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    1U half-long 19 "(which makes it possible to put 2 rating score)
    8 analog inputs / outputs
    8 input / output optical
    An input / output spdif
    1 ADAT sync
    An input / output word clock
    1 & 1 midi in midi out
    A line level output (headphones)

    My Config:
    ASUS A7N266-C
    AMD Duron 1 Ghz
    768MB Ram
    Dual head graphics card Matrox G650

    UTILIZATION

    The instalation is done without a problem when used to the indoor tampered with the PCI. No Schematic explaining the establishment of a PCI card into a PC. RME could think of musicians who are not all habitus forcment up their own pc.
    The software does not install bp, you just vrifier there is no conflict with other periphe…
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    1U half-long 19 "(which makes it possible to put 2 rating score)
    8 analog inputs / outputs
    8 input / output optical
    An input / output spdif
    1 ADAT sync
    An input / output word clock
    1 & 1 midi in midi out
    A line level output (headphones)

    My Config:
    ASUS A7N266-C
    AMD Duron 1 Ghz
    768MB Ram
    Dual head graphics card Matrox G650

    UTILIZATION

    The instalation is done without a problem when used to the indoor tampered with the PCI. No Schematic explaining the establishment of a PCI card into a PC. RME could think of musicians who are not all habitus forcment up their own pc.
    The software does not install bp, you just vrifier there is no conflict with other peripherals, but an IRQ RULES rglage all.
    The manual (pdf file) and clear but in English. Obviously the easiest thing to test to see how it works.

    GETTING STARTED

    The drivers are stable and often put day trs (regarding platforms pc)
    I use it with Nuendo. I live in a record 8 analog tracks (40 minutes of continuous recording) without any pb.
    I record 16 tracks bp without using an AD / DA converters. The quality of sound and dynamics are good trs.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have over 3 years. I am fully satisfied.
    It is a bit CHRE but the converter is up to my expectations.
    I do it again this choice without hsiter.
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