RME Fireface UCX Audio Interface at Juno Records

RME Fireface UCX Audio Interface

The RME Fireface UCX is a compact 36-channel, 192kHz USB and Firewire hybrid audio interface, incorporating Hammerfall X-Core technology, high-end converters and TotalMix FX effects engine.

Continuing the line of pristine quality X-Series interfaces, the Fireface UCX packs an incredible amount of technology into a half-rack unit. Featuring 18" and outs in total, 8 analogue i/o, 2 digitally controlled mic preamps, 2 instrument inputs, SPDIF, ADAT, Wordclock, 2 MIDI i/o all piped through FireWire 400 or USB 2.0 (USB 3 compatible) computer connections.

The Fireface UCX has impressive technical specifications, with 115dBA dynamic range on the analogue inputs and outputs; an excellent signal-to-noise ratio with very low distortion and jitter. Latency is negligable (0.4ms at 48 kHz), surpassing that of many, more expensive interfaces, making the UCX a serious recording tool for studio or stage. The mic preamps use technology from the RME Micstacy, ensuring flat response and supreme dynamic range, and can also provide automatic and intelligent level control to ensure distortion-free recording.

TotalMix allows for flexible DSP mixing and routing of all i/o's plus effects even at the highest sample rates. Every channel can have 3-band parametric EQ, adjustable HPF, dynamics, MS processing and phase reversal. A stereo auxiliary send gives access from any channel to the reverb and delay effects engine, allowing DSP-based mininal-latency monitoring effects. There are limitations to the total number of simultaneous effects depending on sample rate, but when the DSP load is too high, the Fireface UCX will use the FX-DSP automatic overload surveillance to inform you, or deactivate some DSP, ensuring the DSP engine is never overloaded.

As well as using RME's proprietry USB and Firewire drivers, the Fireface UCX can also be used standalone, or in Class Compliant Mode. This allows the unit to be used without a driver on several operating systems including (via the Camera Connection Kit) the iPad or iPad2, making these mobile platforms capable of studio quality audio recording.

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36-channel, 192 kHz USB and FireWire hybrid audio interface
8 x analogue I/O
2 x digitally controlled mic preamps
SPDIF, ADAT, Wordclock
Very low distortion and jitter
Latency: 0.4ms @ 48 kHz
Flexible DSP mixing and routing
3-band parametric EQ, adjustable HPF, dynamics, MS processing and phase reversal on every channel
Low Latency mastering grade converters with outstanding specifications
A newly developed Hammerfall audio core, supporting USB and FireWire with the maximum performance and ultra-low latency operation, combined with the legendary RME driver stability and maintenance, on both bus protocols
RME's unique DIGICheck metering and analysis toolbox for Windows PC and Mac
The first professional audio interface with Class Compliant mode to work with Apple iPad, for perfect stereo up to 8 channel recording and playback, and the addition of truly professional I/Os

Sample Rate (kHz)	48/96/192
Connection	FireWire 400 or USB 2.0 (USB 3 compatible)
Inputs	8 x inputs: 2 x XLR/TRS combo (balanced), 2 x TRS (balanced), 4 x TRS (balanced)
Outputs	8 x outputs: 6 x TRS (balanced), 2 x phones TRS (stereo)
Midi	2 x MIDI I/O
System Requirements (PC)	Windows 7/Vista/ XP SP2 (32 & 64bit)
System Requirements (MAC)	Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Intel or up (Core Audio)

Manufacturer	View all RME productsRME
Product type	View all Audio & MIDI interfacesAudio & MIDI interfaces
Description	Hybrid 36-channel USB & FireWire audio interface
Cat	FIREFACE UCX
Also known as	RME Fireface UCX, RME Fireface UCX Hybrid Audio Interface