Intel Fireface 800 - Manual (Page 9)

User's Guide Fireface 800 © RME
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5. First Usage – Quick Start
5.1 Connectors and Front Panel
The front of the Fireface 800 features an instrument input, microphone inputs and line inputs
with gain pots, a stereo headphone output with volume pot, and several status LEDs.
MIDI/I indicates MIDI data received by the MIDI input.
MIDI/O indicates MIDI data sent to the MIDI output.
The Digital State LEDs (WC, SPDIF,
ADAT, TCO) indicate a valid input signal
separately for each digital input. Additionally,
RME's exclusive SyncCheck indicates if one
of these inputs is locked, but not synchro-
nous to the others, in which case the LED
will flash. See also chapter 11.4/19.3, Clock
Modes - Synchronization.
The red HOST LED lights up when the Fireface 800 has been switched on, signalling the pres-
ence of operating voltage. At the same time it operates as error LED, in case the FireWire con-
nection hasn't been initialised yet, or has been interrupted (error, cable not connected etc.).
Phones are low impedance line outputs of highest quality. They provide a sufficient and undis-
torted volume when used with headphones.
The rear panel of the Fireface
800 features eight analog
inputs and outputs, the power
socket, and all digital inputs
and outputs:
ADAT1 I/O (TOSLINK)
ADAT2 I/O (TOSLINK): Can also be used as optical SPDIF input and output, if set up accord-
ingly in the Settings dialog. The Settings dialog is started by clicking on the fire symbol in the
Task Bar's system tray.
SPDIF I/O coaxial (RCA): Fully AES/EBU compatible by transformer-coupling and level adjust-
ment. The Fireface 800 accepts the commonly used digital audio formats, SPDIF as well as
AES/EBU.
Word Clock I/O (BNC): A push switch activates internal termination (75 Ohms). When termina-
tion is activate the yellow LED besides the switch lights up.
IEC receptacle for mains power connection. The specially developed, internal hi-performance
switch mode power supply makes the Fireface operate in the range of 100V to 240V AC. It is
short-circuit-proof, has an integrated line-filter, is fully regulated against voltage fluctuations,
and suppresses mains interference.