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Digiface Dante vs Fireface 802 FS

The Fireface 802 FS costs about $550 more than the Digiface Dante and buys you 29 more I/O, plus Combo XLR/TRS and IEC C14. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.

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Digiface Dante
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Fireface 802 FS
Digiface Dante and Fireface 802 FS compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecDigiface DanteFireface 802 FS
Rack space—1U
Weight1.5 lbs6.2 lbs
Power draw10W22W
Depth0 mm242 mm
I/O count635
Price~$1,749~$2,299

Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.

Connectors only one of them has

Digiface Dante

  • etherCON
  • MADI BNC

Fireface 802 FS

  • Combo XLR/TRS
  • IEC C14
  • MIDI 5-pin DIN
  • USB-A
  • TOSLINK (Optical)
  • BNC
  • XLR Male
  • XLR Female

Settle it in your own rack

Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.

Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

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