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Zuewi · 3rd December 2006

Hi!
I'm standing for the buying decision of a new soundcard or interface.

I was wondering if there is a big difference from the Fireface 400 and the 800?
I heard that the mic preamps are a little bit better at the 400 but the D/A should be little better at the 800 is that right?
Anyone Compared them yet 1:1?

Is that true that i have no possibility at these two units to add after the mic- preamp a external kompressor?

Do i have to buy a Midi breakout cable for the Fireface 400 or is it includet?

Would you buy a Fireface 400 or 800? and tell me the reason why you come to this choice.

Are there any alternative products what doen't cost more and come at the same or maybe better qulity?
I've heard that the Apogee Rosetta 800 should be very good also, but thats definitly to expensive i think.

Thanks a lot!

3rd December 2006	#1
Zuewi Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austria Posts: 480 Thread Starter	RME Fireface 400 vs 800 Hi! I'm standing for the buying decision of a new soundcard or interface. I was wondering if there is a big difference from the Fireface 400 and the 800? I heard that the mic preamps are a little bit better at the 400 but the D/A should be little better at the 800 is that right? Anyone Compared them yet 1:1? Is that true that i have no possibility at these two units to add after the mic- preamp a external kompressor? Do i have to buy a Midi breakout cable for the Fireface 400 or is it includet? Would you buy a Fireface 400 or 800? and tell me the reason why you come to this choice. Are there any alternative products what doen't cost more and come at the same or maybe better qulity? I've heard that the Apogee Rosetta 800 should be very good also, but thats definitly to expensive i think. Thanks a lot!