[LAU] Using an RME Multiface II as a DAC/ADC converter box

Brent Busby brent at keycorner.org
Fri Dec 7 18:20:48 UTC 2012


On Fri, 7 Dec 2012, Florian Faber wrote:

> IIRC they added a stand-alone mode with the RPM (there was a 
> 'disconnect' command). You can check if the Multiface II stays 
> configured by using external power and disconnecting the 'Firewire' 
> cable, once it is configured. But this is no solution for daily use. I 
> don't know anymore wether the mixing is taking place in the Host 
> interface or the IO Box. With the FF400, the mixer is in the device, 
> obviously.

Yeah, I don't want to do that though.  This is for a setup where I can 
hopefully keep everything in a stable configuration.

> If you want the same converters, look for a used FF400. You will also 
> get another nice headphone output and two mic preamps.

Thanks!

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