Behringer FCA-202 2 Channel Firewire Audio Interface

The Behringer FCA-202 is an ultra-compact FireWire® audio interface that is an ideal companion for laptop musicians and ingeniously complements any studio. Its hot features include: Two 1/4" connector inputs and outputs for connecting synthesizers, mixers and more; high resolution 24-bit A/D and D/A converters offer 96 kHz sampling frequency; volume-controlled headphones for discreetly working on your compositions, even on the road. Reliable Windows XP® drivers guarantee low latencies. With the ultra-stable metal construction, the FCA202 easily defies the adversities of travel. And its small dimensions make it an ideal solution for laptop recording. Additional features include two 6-pin FireWire® connectors, a security port for Kensington® locks and the possibility to power the FCA202 via FireWire® or a mains adapter, which is included.

Important Features

• Ultra-flexible audio interface connects your instruments, mixer etc. with your computer for recording and playback
• High resolution 24/96kHz converters for high end audio quality
• Ultra low latency drivers for Windows XP
• Stereo Headphone output with dedicated level control
• Dual high-bandwidth Firewire connectors for absolute flexibility
• Power and Firewire status LED's on Front Panel
• Standard port for Kensington security lock provided

The Specifications

Here are additional specs for those of you who love details. Most of these specs come directly from the manufacturers.

General

Unbalanced In

• Connections: 1/4 inch TS jacks, unbalanced
• Input Impedance: approximately 24 kOhms
• Maximum Input Level: 2 dBV

Balanced/Unbalanced Out

• Connections: 1/4 inch TS jacks, unbalanced
• Output Impedance: Approximately 1 kOhm
• Maximum Output Level: 2 dBV

Phones Out

• Connections: 1/4 inch TRS stereo jack
• Output Impedance: Approximately 50 Ohms
• Maximum Output Level: 4.5 dBu, 2x15 mW at 32 Ohms

FireWire® 1 and 2

• Connector: 6-pin (IEEE1394)

Lock

• Connector: Kensington lock

Digital Processing

• Converter: 324-bit Multibit Delta-Sigma
• Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz

Drivers:

• Windows: WDM KS, ASIO®, MME

System Data

• Frequency Response: At 44.1kHz Sample Rate: 10Hz to 21kHz, +/-1dB -At 96kHz Sample Rate: 10Hz to 45kHz, +/-1dB
• Harmonic Distortion: 0.01% typical @ -10 dBV, 1kHz
• Crosstalk: -100dB at 0dBV, 1kHz
• Signal to Noise: 100dB typical at 1kHz, A-weighted

Power Supply

• FireWire Connection: 9-30V, 200mA maximum
• Mains Connection: External mains adapter, 12V, 200 mA
• Mains Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
• Power Consumption: < 10 Watts

Physical

• Dimensions: Approximately 1.1 x 6.1 x 4.53 inches (28 x 155 x 115 mm)
• Weight (approx.): 0.88 lbs (0.4 kg)