All user reviews for the RME Audio Fireface 400

Particulirement complte, I mainly serve for home studio recording and live destined for everything electro music.

USE

Installation is impeccable. The manual in English is a bit obscure. All parameters are very effective grams of Manire or by faade of the interface, or via DIFFERENT panel control.

IMPLEMENTATION

The latency is minimal or non-existent. I mainly use Live 7 and Cubase. The sound is crystal clear.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for almost a year. Everything is good in this interface and I have yet to exploit a tenth of capabilities. The sound is beautiful, simple and complte use. The price, a little lev completely justified by the exceptional quality of the RME Fireface.

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USE

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IMPLEMENTATION

So just to say that I could not taste the same pramps ect because I had audio playback cracking of any sound, and even when I read nothing! I'm on PC with a config that goes well (i7 2600K 4Ghz, 12GB of RAM, mother rcente card, day, and known for its stability.
So I had crunches ds connection (via the original FireWire connectors on my card mother). So I say c'tait can be FireWire chipset card that my mother n'tait not cool. So I invested in a PCIe FireWire card with the "famous" Texas Instrument chipset: I could not have done more useless, no alterations!
So I sell it to a Mac owner who has no trouble with him, and voil me back to my starting point FastTrack Pro ...

A msaventure among others ...

I do not spit at all on RME and their products, I am well aware that this is really a mess srieux incompatibilits of these problems. Only prparez you psychologically can be having to return your new freshly selected interface ... Good luck!

NOTICE GLOBAL

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- Selected for quality (hackneyed) converters, preamps transparent ...

- Used with micro SE4400 Yamaha HS50M speakers, Allen & Heath GL2400 console, cables wave, neutrik, sommer.

Home studio, taking voice, intruments, mixing, production, leisure.

-MacBook Pro 2009 8GB ram

UTILIZATION

-So far no worries I installed and it works

-Logic Pro 8 and Reason 5

I have not yet done multitrack

GETTING STARTED

-Easy installation

-Okay it's not too hard, 5 minutes hack on the bazaar and found

-No incompatibility

-Not read the manual

OVERALL OPINION

-A few days

Edirol FA66-motu ultralite hybrid mk3, presonus firebox, m-audio mobile pre

-It sounds good, it heats against by lunchtime and apparently it does not work is a recurring problem on some config and it pisses me off because I was torn between the FF400 and the MH ULN-2, and I finally decided for FF400 just for MIDI and it does not work

-Forklifts very correct

-If I had known that the South not work I would have taken Metric Halo

My choice was motivated by what I saw and listened to prod studio and once mastered.
Component quality. Strength. To date after 7 years it is like new.

Used in logic 9 mac (iMac i7 2012 fusion drive, 32GB Ram, thunderbolt adapter required firewire works perfectly except PSU nomadic mode).

UTILIZATION

The drivers are perfectly stable, and have been for years, despite their evolution.
I use Logic 9 most often. The Fireface sends a good signal strength, and the latency is low.
I easily exceed 100 audio tracks and midi overfed effects.
Latency: 5.1 s

GETTING STARTED

At the time there was then install firmware install is now simpler and faster. One step.

OVERALL OPINION

For 7 years, I had a motu 828mkII before, and I do not regret it.

The peculiarity of the Fireface 400 is the possibility of virtual Headroom quality. Integrated Virtual Console, routing mix in total.

Flaw face value for money: Entries limited outputs.

In my case, one hardware synth, some connectors, production based on electronic music choice a bit expensive but magical!

on board and throwing me in the sound, I crqué great for this card

miking direct plugs, sound with console, pre amp

5 and 7 live pc/i5/cubase

UTILIZATION

16 simultaneous tracks, no more trying, no problem ever!

latency announced and respected rare, 23 ms home with cubase and live as

GETTING STARTED

Easy install, plug, then put the cd in principle it is detected and you just have to tell the computer to go snooping on the install cd and go

no concern for the Shift

OVERALL OPINION

since 2010, before I tested the lambda lexicon (very blah) and prefire presonus of (top)
I love the simplicity and efficiency, and I'll take the 800!
at the relevant time at 900 €, content worth the price of quality, really, I do not let go!

nothing to say, we are in the heavy, excellent converter, detail and clarity sound pretty impressive.
connected to a 24 inch 4GB ima in cubase 5 and 9 logic pro ca flinch.

connected with universal audio preamp with a 710 twin finity

I added sound clips to the main product page

good listening!

UTILIZATION

stable drivers mac, windows means
For my part, I work with 35 tracks in general
more than sixty plugins quality EX: OPEN WAVES CLA 5 TIMES, GUITAR RIG 4 AT THE SAME TIME NOT MOVE CA

I work in 128 for registration
and mix in 512 or 1024

GETTING STARTED

Installation is alone
configuration not easy when you are a novice, which is not my case.
any incompatibilities
manual not very clear

OVERALL OPINION

it's been 5 years since I used
j have tried other aps for it is the top
for me it was either rme fireface or apogee ensemble or prism orpheus

+ is the compact mobile studio with c is the top,
its design, its

the power button is screwed me glue urtiquaire the only solution to any power outlet and turn off multi multi direct drive faster than it's going to run in stand-alone and press it al back each time.

This store is expensive, internet and even nickel c OCCAZ is eyes closed, the quality is was for nothing.

I will experiment with the big sister, the 800, Cygnus, to the power button (just for that!)
not for inserts I quickly limited reinsertion.

go there with your eyes closed it is super cam.

My choice was taken in a studio after this card's very clear that some are even too light.
2 XLR inputs / mic preamps have very good also and 2 jacks line / inst without coloration.J 've added a QuadMic with 4 preamps whose inputs are provided on the Fireface, which gives: 6 and 2 mic ins, what a small group record live long.
To warm voice, an acoustic guitar, brass or a good old Jazzbass in line, I go through a spl chanel one lamp in the RME cutting the preamp card.
My AKG C414B-uls, Electrovoice RE20 c4000b and are very good but polivalents SM58 works too.
The whole table goes through a Yamaha EMX5000 amplified and tapping out on krk k.rok.
I record on Cubase has always been used by (practice to compose midi before replacing by musicians).
58x intel card, cpu i7, 9G ram, 2 sata 7200tr dsk, dsk windows 7.Système of 1 files and work on the other allow better performance.
Semi pro system to make excellent models or taken def mixing in studio.

UTILIZATION

I went from XP 32 SEVEN 64 without problem if load drivers on the desktop and detect ensuite.La direct detection of the site does not work for me.
Impeccable stability for 5 years and routing / mixer super practical conditions to address the issue at the outset.
Cubase immediate detection with 6ms latency.
I record 8 tracks simultanées.En reading, I usually score of voices.

GETTING STARTED

Easy to install if you follow the order procedures.
FR Doc on the net in addition to the config close analog manipulations.
Manual clear.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 5 years after trying various équivalents.Incomparable or Edirol!
The advantage is to begin in four voices and to supplement As moyens.La its detection by other software is immediate (magix video wavelab, sony vegas ..).
Reliability and quality to match the price a little amateur élevé.pour employment.
I would do this choice without a doubt.

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UTILIZATION

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GETTING STARTED

So just to say that I could not even taste the preamps ect because I had crackling audio playback of any sound, even when I was not reading anything! I'm on a PC config that goes well (i7 2600K to 4Ghz, 12GB RAM, motherboard recent, current, and known for its stability.
So I got cracking at the connection (via a FireWire home on my motherboard). So I told myself that this was perhaps the FireWire chipset my motherboard that was not cool. So I invested in a PCIe FireWire card with the "famous" Texas Instrument chipset, I could not have done more useless, no changes!
So I had to sell it to a Mac owner that he has no problem with, and I'm back to the starting point with my FastTrack Pro ...

Misadventure among many others ...

OVERALL OPINION

I do not spit on RME and their products, I realize that this is really a serious mess these incompatibility issues. But prepare yourself psychologically to be having to return your newly chosen new interface ... Good luck!

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UTILIZATION

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GETTING STARTED

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OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a short month, so I just give a quick overall view to enlighten those who are not lucky to have on hand!

- We will not go back on the sound side, this is clearly above the range of the base interfaces, and just below the gear studio pro, the rates generally unsuitable for home studiste.
It's very clean, more than MOTU in my opinion (but I like the light coloring MOTU preamps, so no war in prospect).

- The point I was buying the pinball: the interface with the famous TotalMix delirium. Well, then in fact it is very intuitive to have had other sound cards where it was hell to go through the software, then it is as simple as having the knobs in facade except that manages the mouse. Everything is easy to find, and you can go very deep in the beast without losing sight of the essential first glance. No regret not having, as the Firepod for example, gain direct access to each entry. Too cool.

- Synchro impeccable, this was not the case in all previous sound cards that I had. Ahem.

- What difference does it have a good sound card? For those wondering, the preamps are really good quality show the true nature of the instruments, the sound is less "packed", less "deaf" and resonates less in certain frequencies. It's a bit the same comparison can be done between an amp low end and high end (for the guitar, for example). And converters? It's not really obvious, but the sound is more "fishing" and looks better "breathe" with good converters. It is mainly a question of dynamics of my point of view, the preamp making a real difference on the spectral side (I tested "good" preamps on "bad" sound cards, rendering the spectrum is me not seem so bad at acquisition) Again, this is based on my pair of ears, and I'm not listening B

That's the general opinion, if it helps someone to decide what is better.

Conclusion: very very good deal, especially secondhand ...

Only downside: a bit boring racker (size 1/2, why the handles?) But also annoying to carry as it is without the box (fragile connections at the rear). But hey, nobody's perfect ...

I was asked my opinion on the RME Fireface 400.
Well, I found this interface everything I wanted.
Initially a bit expensive (around 800 euros), I use it all the time.
This is not my base station, since I use Prism Orpheus two but it is connected to digital
Prism on my making my Macbook Pro with RME firewire, a second station on which
I play keyboards (Logic or Mainstage) who go to my big digital station mac pro.
I use the Fireface as much stage with my macbook pro and playing mainstage and advantageously replace synths.

I am very happy, even if a patient is high quality converters, I miss the sound of minidac apogee that I had before.
But the number of inputs and outputs and the Virtual Console pemettent to get out of a lot of complicated situations.
I recommend this machine in this price range, and opportunities RME is by far the best brand.

UTILIZATION

Drivers fairly stable, although sometimes it is forced to disconnect because the hot mac lost access to the card.
But it may be a problem ... Apple!

GETTING STARTED

No worries Installation
Manual clear

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years

To play live, I first try Native Instruments Kore I hated the sound.
Then Minidac apogge I loved but I needed more inputs and outputs.

Very serious and robust design. Quality connectors.

UTILIZATION

Exemplary stability despite all the OS it has seen.
I use it in context home studio and sometimes live the nomadic etc ...
I've recorded 16 tracks simultaneously (with ADAT), no worries.

GETTING STARTED

The manual is a bit heavy to digest and the philosophy of "TotalMix" may seem confusing at first. Once assimilated, it is very complete, especially side routing.
Interface a little "clinical" but clear.

OVERALL OPINION

Its side it is no more. The convertos are great in this price range, but far from the top of the basket of course.
In summation of tracks, it feels, it sounds a little harsh. However, in this price range is very good.
Preamp side is the same, they are clear and transparent, but they lack character. Its not a super open. But for a sound card is much better than bcp competitors.
It's been 6 years that I use and it has never dropped. She fell several times without damage.
A great reliable card that contains many connectors in a mini format.
Hyper stable.

Quality converters, routing easier, the number of outputs

I use it for 5 years on a system with quad-8gb RAM with Windows 7 64bit and connected directly to Firewire.

UTILIZATION

I never had any problem with stability in regular use cubase in projects that have up to 70 tracks! Very low latency, large dynamic routing easy foot!

GETTING STARTED

very simple to use, immediately recognized.

OVERALL OPINION

before I had an EMU and the difference is felt!
I think it's worth the price, considering its strength and stability.
Really pleased with this purchase as many of my colleagues: a valeure very safe!

My choice was motivated by the size of the beast, to the number of inputs / outputs. Presence of Midi ports, Preamps and converters ... quality and reputation.
Used primarily on voice (Shure SM 58) and taken guitar (Vigier Excal.) Or Electro-acoustics.
SONAR runs with Win XP - Old CPU E6600 pushed 3Ghz, 2GB RAM ... (Yes, it still exists. Seeking moreover a Q9550 for cheap ...)
System dedicated solely to computer music, I said. (Or Linux Fedora)

UTILIZATION

Stable drivers (Updated regularly) imperceptible latency for me (Projects reasonable
I never recorded more than 5 tracks simultaneously (Ok) and read??? No idea how many tracks that "passes" in reading.

GETTING STARTED

Installation -> RAS
Config and use the mixer a bit more difficult (There's also stuff that I have not yet understood ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several years (I know!) And have never tried before another system. The only problem now is that the Firewire port begins to become scarce on laptops (except QLQ typed Pro models) So if the choice was again ............. j 'expect the same in USB 3!

I wanted a professional card. computer music see my config for my setup. I do the mastering and production EDM.

UTILIZATION

It is super stable. I've never had a updater since I bought and installed.

I did not push the record several tracks and the latency is mainly defines the firewire driver. See the website of RME fireface about the CPU for more details. Latency I get is just under 10 ms with some optimizations.

GETTING STARTED

Everything is easy to implement, except for Total Mix is ​​clear but the doc and ramp up quickly.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for more than a year. The definition it gives is staggering!

I had m-audio, motu and now I'm thrilled with RME.

I bought used, and the value for money was unbeatable!

I bought it after several user reviews of Audiofanzine inge and especially a friend tell me his dark So what I'm doing
I use it to prod the midi and then to record singer singer no lag no worries.

UTILIZATION

I use it in nuendo (cubase) never had any problem and faithful to her appointment on the other hand I never did update the driver I no neighboring utility everything works perfectly

GETTING STARTED

Everything is easy

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two years before I was cheap m-audio I was a beginner to a bygone era but throughout the studio or I realize I perceive always small rm ^ ^
I sincerely love all after I use it in a home you can be it of default but also cheap is dear to me she certe but faithful so yes I would do this choice that's for sure

The ADAT has motivated my choice, size and self-supply firewire

UTILIZATION

RME is probably the best developer of the same drivers for Linux!
Main use of Max / MSP.

GETTING STARTED

no worries on mac

OVERALL OPINION

3 years of use. I bought it for its small size, the ADAT and the self-supplied in firewire and after using many card (MOTU, M-Audio, Firepod ...).

Expensive but very good.

Excellent map, practical, simple and uncompromising sound quality.
Attention to the front knob that weakens the internal card, many users of the repair. be careful in transport.

The price, and its recommendation by many professionals.

Used to record synths, guitar, bass, drum

Configured with Mac Pro and Mac Book Pro in a real studio mini

UTILIZATION

iDrivers relatively stable, no problems here!

I use Logic Pro in the past Cubase and Nuendo.

I record at progressively so I did not go the pushed to its limits.

Latency is very thin, yet it sometimes happens that records noon are unstable according to the project, the computer, cables twelve o'clock perhaps.

GETTING STARTED

Installation is quick!
The interface is simple and clear!

Sometimes it may not be recognized by other Mac Book Pro even having to re-download the drivers ...

Manual as simple as using the card.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this sound card for 7 years!
It has already fallen several times it is just as tough!
I have used in amateur and pro! It is reassuring because stable and the sound is perfectly rendered

This is a gem that follows you everywhere!

I would almost say it is endearing! because she never betrayed you.
For the price the sound is terrible.


Not to sell even in times of crisis you would regret it!

I advise all the Fireface for composers / producers or for a young recording studio for months ... qq value / price ratio for bcp people.

Or move to a level well above and it will cost twice ...

PS: Every time I wanted to sell it I was always told it was a great sound card and a mistake to part ways.

I went from a motu 828 MKII, which often made me blue screens and no updates to drivers.
I am mainly used to mix on Cubase 5. very few plug and sounds taken. The low latency is very significant
I5 PC, SSD, 6 GB of RAM

UTILIZATION

Drivers hyper stable, no worries or to install or use in
Used with Cubase
I have not had to track boundaries, up to 50, with multiple reverbs and plug on each slice

GETTING STARTED

install without pb
Config inuitive mix with fire, and digitchek

OVERALL OPINION

used since the beginning of the year I made a mix of top ten
value for money, good

The sound card is small but very powerful. I use it for the home studio, the sound is no pro soucis.Les preamps are great, incroyable.Je using with my keyboard to my songs and it is connected in USB.mon microphone AKG PERCEPTION 820 PERCEPTION TUBE . his impeccable.

UTILIZATION

the card and the drivers are perfectly stable with Windows Seven and Cubase Studio 5.

GETTING STARTED

The manual is very clear, the installation is a bit complicated but I think you get there safely.

OVERALL OPINION

I'd like mackie sound card, the difference is HUGE. I like this sound card to his QUALITY SONORE.j 'am fully satisfied ... it is a bit expensive 800-900 euros but it's worth it and makes it very well ...