Fireface 802

60-Channel USB & FireWire Audio Interface

Fireface 802

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Fireface 802

60-Channel 192 kHz USB/FireWire Audio Interface

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The Fireface 802 renews RME’s reputation built on the legendary Fireface 800. 60 channels of audio, high-end microphone preamps, reference class converters, a complete effects section and operation at up to 192 kHz are the base for many more features

Connectivity and Features

Connectivity and Features

12 x Analog I/O

4 x XLR/TRS Mic/Inst/Line

2 x Phones Output

1 x AES/EBU I/O

2 x ADAT I/O

1 x Word Clock I/O

1 x MIDI I/O

FireWire or USB operation

Class Compliant Mode

TotalMix FX

ARC USB

RME USB 2.0

Including FX

A legend Reborn

Ultra-low latency operation with USB or FireWire, combined with the legendary RME driver stability and maintenance. Active jitter suppression, individually switchable reference levels for all inputs and outputs, full stand-alone functionality, RME’s unique DIGICheck metering and analysis toolbox, and identical operation on Windows PC and Mac.

TotalMix FX, RME’s digital high-end mixer and signal router, driven by two powerful DSPs, with integrated EQ, Dynamics and Reverb/Echo effects at up to 192 kHz, plus a built-in monitoring controller. 


TotalMix FX DSP Effects

TotalMix FX includes a complete effects system: EQ, Reverb, Dynamics & Delay

 

The full-blown feature set also includes optional Class Compliant mode and operation with TotalMix FX for iPad, RME’s app to fully control the 802 from the iPad, without any computer. The easy to use app includes metering for all 90 channels plus effects bus, different setup screens, and complete control of all features.

The Fireface 802 is a highly integrated pro audio solution, a full-blown studio, all within a 19” enclosure. An interface designed for users who don’t want to make compromises in sound, stability and ultra-low latency operation, and who long for an unrivaled professional feature set. Once again a milestone interface from RME, including the best of the best and even a bit more.

Free Software with any RME Audio Interface

Inputs and Outputs

The Fireface 802 provides 60 channels of audio: 30 input and 30 output channels. All inputs and outputs can be used at the same time. Up to 12 analog and 18 digital channels can be recorded onto 30 tracks separately.

Available I/Os (channels) with various sample rates:

Sample Rate Analog AES/EBU ADAT Total In/Out
44.1/48 kHz 12/12 2/2 16/16 30/30
88.2/96 kHz 12/12 2/2 8/8 22/22
176.4/192 kHz 12/12 2/2 4/4 18/18

 

Analog I/O

The Fireface 802 has 12 analog I/Os.

12 Inputs

8 balanced TRS on the back and 4 XLR inputs with Mic/Instrument preamps on the front.

12 Outputs

On the rear: 8 balanced TRS. On the front: Two hi-power TRS stereo phones outputs provide high volumes even with hi-impedance headphones (playback channels 9/10 and 11/12).

Capture every detail with latest digital conversion technology

 

Sound Quality

Like other RME products before the Fireface 802 combines excellent analog circuit design with latest digital conversion technology. All balanced TRS & XLR I/Os as well as the two phones outputs offer outstanding low noise and distortion values. In best RME tradition and product philosophy converters and preamps don’t produce “sound”, they do not add or remove anything from the source signal, just capture it as it is.

Equipped with the latest low latency A/D and D/A converter chips, all I/Os operate at up to 192 kHz and reach 118 dBA dynamic range on playback - even both headphone outputs. Their high power technology delivers high volume no matter if high or low impedance phones are used.

Due to its efficient jitter reduction, RME’s superior SteadyClock guarantees state-of-the-art AD/DA conversion, even when clocking to an external clock source.

Every input and output is individually switchable to these common professional studio levels: -10 dBV, +4 dBu, HiGain (equivalent to +2 dBV, +13 dBu and +19 dBu for digital full scale).

All outputs can be used for ASIO Direct Monitoring (ADM) purposes.

TotalMix FX

TotalMix FX - Digital high-end mixer and signal router

 

Professional high-transparency Preamps

For Microphones and Instruments with Low Latency Conversion. The 802 has four high-transparency preamps, also with low latency converters. Microphone and instrument preamps of the 802 use the classic technology of the OctaMic II, a high-end preamp for supreme sonic demands and critical applications, like the professional recording of classical concerts. The symmetrical preamp design impresses with extremely low distortion, excellent signal to noise ratio and a perfect linear frequency response. A premium solution for transmitting and amplifying any audio input truly unchanged, be it high-level stage or typical studio signals, lower level and high-impedance instruments, or dynamic, condenser and ribbon microphones.

The pot-controlled gain of up to 60 dB, adjustable over a range of 54 dB, is individually set for every preamp on the front of the 802.

The four inputs on the front use balanced XLR/TS combo sockets and operate alternatively as Hi-Z inputs. Directly plug in up to four guitars or other instruments - no other hardware required.

Each channel can be individually switched to 48V phantom power or instrument mode. LEDs for signal, clip, TS operation and activated phantom power provide overview on the unit's status.

The Fireface 802 follows RME's tradition of providing flexible and expandable audio systems. Adding additional preamplifiers or more analog inputs is easily done via the dual ADAT optical I/Os on the rear.

AES/EBU

The Fireface 802 has one professional AES/EBU I/O operating at up to 192 kHz.

ADAT

Two 8-channel ADAT I/Os allow for a connection of two additional AD/DA converters or the insertion of effects devices and mixing consoles. Both I/Os support sample rates at up to 192 kHz (S/MUX4). Like AES/EBU, these 16 ADAT channels are available simultaneously with the analog channels. Using two external converters like the ADI-8 QS, the 802 will provide 28 analog inputs and outputs, 20 with a sample rate of 96 kHz, and still 16 at 192 kHz.

SPDIF

The second ADAT I/O can be used as optical SPDIF I/O, making the Fireface 802 connections even more flexible.

Word Clock & MIDI

A word clock input and output (BNC) with switchable termination and a MIDI I/O complete the list of connections, turning the Fireface 802 into a professional audio system with universal usability.

TotalMix FX - Mixing/Routing with superior features for Studio and Live Work

Since 2001 TotalMix added unlimited routing and mixing to RME‘s audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.

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DigiCheck - The Secret Weapon of High Resolution Audio Measurements

RME Audio interfaces not only provide you with a professional digital audio interface, but also with a free available software tool: DigiCheck, for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams.

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SteadyClock

RME's unique jitter suppression technology guarantees perfect sound quality throughout, making the device completely independent from the quality of external clock signals. Due to the highly efficient jitter reduction, the 802 converters operate independently from the quality of the external clock signal, as if they are working with internal clock all the time - guaranteeing a pristine sound quality!

SteadyClock allows the Fireface 802 to control the sample rate freely on its own. The settings dialog includes a direct choice of the video and audio world's most often used sample rates.

ICC - Intelligent Clock Control

Not only displays every clock status, but will also retain the last valid input sample rate in case of failure of the external source. Other renowned RME technologies like SyncCheck offer a quick detection of clock problems.

DIGICheck

The 802 comes with RME´s unique software tool box for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams. It provides a multi-track recorder, calculates the level meters peak and RMS in hardware, and analyzes and displays audio in multiple ways, like stereo, multichannel, all channels, surround, spectral, and many more.

Power supply

The specially developed, internal hi-performance switch mode power supply lets the 802 operate in the range of 100V to 240V AC, thus can be operated all over the world. It is short-circuit proof, has an integrated line-filter, is fully regulated against voltage fluctuations, and suppresses mains interference.

Stand Alone Operation with Setup Recall

The Fireface 802 can be set up and configured directly via iPad, MIDI remote and ARC. Additionally 6 memory slots are present where the current configuration can be stored permanently. This way the 802 operates independently from a computer. In stand-alone operation it can turn itself into different devices by the simple push on a button.

Specs

Fireface 802

AD, Line In 1-8, rear

  • Resolution AD: 24 bit
  • Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 113 dB RMS unweighted, 116 dBA
  • Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 20.8 kHz
  • Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 45.8 kHz
  • Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 92 kHz
  • THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
  • THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
  • Channel separation: > 110 dB
  • Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, electronically balanced
  • Input sensitivity: 8 kOhm unbalanced, 12 kOhm balanced
  • Input sensitivity switchable to Lo Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV
  • Input level for 0 dBFS @ Lo Gain: +19 dBu
  • Input level for 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu

DA - Stereo Monitor Output Phones (9-12)

As DA, but:

  • Output: 6.3 mm TRS stereo jack, unbalanced
  • Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, High: +16.8 dBu
  • Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, Low: +2 dBV
  • Output impedance: 30 Ohm

AES/EBU

2 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992

Microphone In 9-12, front

As AD, but:

  • Input: XLR, electronically balanced
  • Input impedance: 3.4 kOhm
  • Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 112 dB RMS unweighted, 116 dBA
  • Gain range: 54 dB
  • Maximum input level, Gain +6 dB: +10 dBu

Instrument In 9-12, front

As AD, but:

  • Input: 6.3 mm TS jack, unbalanced
  • Input impedance: 800 kOhm
  • Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA
  • Maximum input level, Gain +6 dB: +21 dBu

DA, Line Out 1-8, rear

  • Dynamic range (DR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
  • Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 20.8 kHz
  • Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 45 kHz
  • Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 89 kHz
  • THD: -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
  • THD+N: -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
  • Channel separation: > 110 dB
  • Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, servo-balanced
  • Output impedance: 75 Ohm
  • Output level switchable Hi Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV
  • Output level at 0 dBFS @ Hi Gain: +19 dBu
  • Output level at 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu
  • Output level at 0 dBFS @ -10 dBV: +2 dBV

ADAT Optical

  • 2 x TOSLINK I/O, format according to Alesis specification
  • Standard: 2 x 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
  • Double Speed (S/MUX): 2 x 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
  • Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 x 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
  • Quad Speed Windows USB: 1 x 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz


SPDIF optical (via ADAT2)

  • 1 x optical, according to IEC 60958

Word Clock

  • BNC, switchable termination

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Drivers

Fireface 802

Mac OS X
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TotalMix FX Mac latest version (single file download)

TotalMix FX V 1.93. This zip includes only TotalMix FX, to update TotalMix when using older drivers that come with an older TotalMix FX version.

Installation: Exit TotalMix FX completely and copy the app into the Applications folder, overwriting the old file.

Release date
2024-02-10
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tmfx_mac_193.zip
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TotalMix Remote Mac

TotalMix Remote V 1.40 - App to remote control TotalMix FX via ethernet and WiFi from other devices with Mac OS 10.12 or up. Universal Binary, supports Intel and Mx. Please note: can not be run on the same computer where the host TotalMix FX is used. This download is not TotalMix FX, which is part of the driver installation.

Release date
2024-01-17
Windows
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TotalMix FX Windows latest version (single file download)

TotalMix FX V 1.93. This zip includes only TotalMix FX, to update TotalMix when using older drivers that come with an older TotalMix FX version.

Installation: Exit TotalMix FX (right click systray icon) and copy the new version into Windows\System32, overwriting the old file.

Release date
2024-02-10
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tmfx_win_193.zip
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TotalMix Remote Windows

TotalMix Remote V 1.40 - Program to remote control TotalMix FX via ethernet and WiFi from other devices with Windows OS (PC, Tablet). Please note: can not be run on the same computer where the host TotalMix FX is used. This download is not TotalMix FX, which is part of the driver installation.

Release date
2024-01-17
Flash Update
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Mac OS Flash Update Tool for Fireface UFX, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC, Babyface/Pro

Update to version UFX: 361/163/344/29, 802 A: 20/9/9/12, 802 E: 112/101/101/9, 802 FS: 221/ 212/ 27, UCX: 49/260/27/14, UCX II (6): 43/30/21, UCX II (7): 106/30/104, UC: 127/138, Babyface: 226, Babyface Pro & FS: 206/320.

Release date
2024-01-17
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fut_usb_mac.zip
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Windows Flash Update Tool for Fireface UFX, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC, Babyface Pro

Update to firmware revision UFX: 361/163/344/29, 802: 20/9/9/12 (A), 112/9/101/101 (E), 802 FS: 22/27/212, UCX: 49/260/27/14, UCX II (6): 43/30/21, UCX II (7): 106/30/104, UC: 127/138, Babyface: 226, Babyface Pro & FS: 206/320.

Release date
2024-01-17
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fut_usb_win.zip
Mac OS X
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Mac OS Flash Update Tool for Fireface UFX, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC, Babyface/Pro

Update to version UFX: 361/163/344/29, 802 A: 20/9/9/12, 802 E: 112/101/101/9, 802 FS: 221/ 212/ 27, UCX: 49/260/27/14, UCX II (6): 43/30/21, UCX II (7): 106/30/104, UC: 127/138, Babyface: 226, Babyface Pro & FS: 206/320.

Release date
2024-01-17
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fut_usb_mac.zip
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macOS 11 and up USB Series Kernel Extension Driver

USB 2/3 Kernel Extension driver for macOS 11 ( Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura and up) Check OS Version. Version 3.31. Supports Intel and Mx.

Release date
2024-01-17
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macOS 11 or up USB Series DriverKit Driver+Fut

macOS 11 or up USB series DriverKit driver, v. 4.10.

Release date
2024-01-17
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macOS 10.12 up to 10.15 driver for Fireface UFX / UFX+ / UFX III, UFX II, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC, Babyface, Babyface Pro, MADIface XT/USB/Pro, Digiface USB/AES/Dante/Ravenna

version 3.223. Compatible to 10.12 (macOS Sierra) up to 10.15 (macOS Catalina) Check OS Version. Mx users please download macOS 11 and up USB Series Driver.

Release date
2024-01-16
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Mac OS X driver for Fireface UFX / UFX+ / UFX II, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC, Babyface, Babyface/Pro, MADIface XT / USB / Pro, Digiface USB - Legacy Build

Version 2.23. Compatible to 10.9 (OS X Mavericks) up to 10.13 (macOS High Sierra) Check OS Version. Legacy build, newer drivers are version 3.x. M1 user please download macOS 11 and up USB Series Driver.

Release date
2021-10-05
Windows
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Windows Flash Update Tool for Fireface UFX, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC, Babyface Pro

Update to firmware revision UFX: 361/163/344/29, 802: 20/9/9/12 (A), 112/9/101/101 (E), 802 FS: 22/27/212, UCX: 49/260/27/14, UCX II (6): 43/30/21, UCX II (7): 106/30/104, UC: 127/138, Babyface: 226, Babyface Pro & FS: 206/320.

Release date
2024-01-17
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fut_usb_win.zip
Windows 10
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Windows USB driver for Fireface UFX, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC and Babyface/Pro

Version 1.249, for Windows 8 and up.

Release date
2024-01-17
Windows 11
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Windows USB driver for Fireface UFX, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC and Babyface/Pro

Version 1.249, for Windows 8 and up.

Release date
2024-01-17
Windows 7
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Windows USB driver for Fireface UFX, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC and Babyface/Pro

Version 1.249, for Windows 8 and up.

Release date
2024-01-17
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Windows 7 USB driver for Fireface UFX, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC and Babyface/Pro

Version 1.246, last driver for Windows 7.

Release date
2023-07-11
Windows 8
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Windows USB driver for Fireface UFX, 802, UCX, UCX II, UC and Babyface/Pro

Version 1.249, for Windows 8 and up.

Release date
2024-01-17
Windows XP SP2
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Last Windows XP SP2 PnP driver for Fireface Series and Babyface/Pro

Version1.093.

Release date
2016-07-22
Mac OS X
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DigiCheck NG macOS

Universal binary, runs natively on Intel and M1 machines. DigiCheck NG V 0.90 requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or up.

Release date
2023-06-27
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DIGICheck 0.73 Mac

EBU R-128 Meter. Surround Audio Scope with ITU weighting. Stereo / Multichannel / Global Level Meter, Spectral Analyser, Vector Audio Scope, Correlation Meter, Bit Statistic & Noise. In this version a display of plaback data is not possible via Core Audio, only via hardware level. Supports all cards of the HDSPe, FireWire and USB series. (09/14/2018).

Release date
2017-09-14
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dc_073_mac.zip
Windows
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DIGICheck 5.96 Win

Differences to v 4.53: EBU R-128 Meter. Surround Audio Scope with ITU weighting. Simultaneous usage of multiple cards in all functions. Displays fully configurable (e.g. channel selection). Multichannel Level Meter freely configurable. MMCSS for Vista. Many improvements on surface and internal operation. Supports all current interfaces plus DIGI 9636/52. DIGI32 series and DIGI96 series are no longer supported. (10/05/2020).

V596 adds compatibilty for HDSPe MADI FX and XT with DK firmware.

Release date
2023-01-13
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dc_596_win.zip
Windows Vista
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DIGICheck 4.53 (Works with all RME cards, except HDSPe RayDAT and AIO)

Stereo Level Meter, Multichannel Level Meter, Global Level Meter, Spectral Analyser, Vector Audio Scope, Correlation Meter, Totalyser, Bit Statistic & Noise, Global Record. ASIO support, multi-client operation, display of +dBFS levels, display of playback data, K-system, free reference/scale, third colour. New: Hardware Level Meter. RMS Slow and RLB weighting filter. Optional Correlator. Level meters vertical/horizontal. Presets with hotkeys. Support for Fireface 400, newer Fireface 800 drivers, HDSP series WDM driver. Record functionality Global Record. Compatible to HDSPe PCI and HDSPe MADI/MADIface

Release date
2008-09-02
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dc_453.zip
Windows XP SP2
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DIGICheck 4.53 (Works with all RME cards, except HDSPe RayDAT and AIO)

Stereo Level Meter, Multichannel Level Meter, Global Level Meter, Spectral Analyser, Vector Audio Scope, Correlation Meter, Totalyser, Bit Statistic & Noise, Global Record. ASIO support, multi-client operation, display of +dBFS levels, display of playback data, K-system, free reference/scale, third colour. New: Hardware Level Meter. RMS Slow and RLB weighting filter. Optional Correlator. Level meters vertical/horizontal. Presets with hotkeys. Support for Fireface 400, newer Fireface 800 drivers, HDSP series WDM driver. Record functionality Global Record. Compatible to HDSPe PCI and HDSPe MADI/MADIface

Release date
2008-09-02
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dc_453.zip
Flash Update
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Mac OS Flash Update Tool for Fireface UFX/UCX/802

Update to firmware 344/27/7. Currently Fireface UFX/UCX/802 are updated via USB only. Please install the USB driver, then use the USB flash update which updates the FireWire firmware as well.

Release date
2016-01-26
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fut_usb_mac.zip
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Windows Flash Update Tool for Fireface UFX/UCX/802

Update to firmware revision 344/27/7. Currently Fireface UFX/UCX/802 are updated via USB only. Please install the USB driver, then use the USB flash update which updates the FireWire firmware as well.

Release date
2016-01-26
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fut_usb_win.zip
Mac OS X
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macOS 11/12 FireWire Series Driver

Version 3.41, for macOS 11/12 only. Supports Intel and M1.

Release date
2021-11-10
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Mac OS X FireWire driver for Fireface 400, 800, 802, UCX, UFX

Version 3.391. Compatible to OS 10.9 up to 10.15.

Release date
2021-09-22
Driver
Mac OS Flash Update Tool for Fireface UFX/UCX/802

Update to firmware 344/27/7. Currently Fireface UFX/UCX/802 are updated via USB only. Please install the USB driver, then use the USB flash update which updates the FireWire firmware as well.

Release date
2016-01-26
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fut_usb_mac.zip
Windows
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Windows 7 to 11 PnP FireWire driver for Fireface 400, 800, 802, UCX, UFX

Version 3.125.

Release date
2019-02-27
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Windows Flash Update Tool for Fireface UFX/UCX/802

Update to firmware revision 344/27/7. Currently Fireface UFX/UCX/802 are updated via USB only. Please install the USB driver, then use the USB flash update which updates the FireWire firmware as well.

Release date
2016-01-26
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fut_usb_win.zip
Windows XP SP2
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Last Windows XP SP2 PnP driver for Fireface Series

Last Windows XP SP2 PnP driver Version 3.118.

Release date
2017-07-22
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Manuals

Fireface 802

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Fireface 802

Latest manual for Fireface 802, version 2.0, 10/2022

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