RME FireFace UCX II USB/Firewire and iPad Audio Interface
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Key Info
Powerful, portable and versatile
Whether you’re tracking instruments and recording vocals or need a fully-fledged field mixer on the road, the RME Fireface UCX II can do it all. This highly versatile and ultra-compact interface makes the recording process smoother than ever, providing you with two high-grade mic/line preamps designed to capture every nuance of your performance. The new and improved design sees a range of upgrades and enhancements designed to streamline your use. For example, the latest plug and pug technology is included so you can get setup and recording within minutes. The integrated routing solution also helps to improve efficiency and the intuitive Settings dialog allows you to navigate parameters with ease.
The 40-channel configuration is perfect for the stage or the studio, with the unit being able to function as a standalone interface with a front-panel control section for ease of use. Using the four keys and encoder you can quickly and easily navigate between settings and parameters and even save up to six mixer states using the internal memory. If that’s not enough, it can even be controlled via MIDI for added flexibility.
Wide range of analog and digital connectivity
No matter what your gear is, the Fireface UCX II will almost certainly have a connection for it. With the swiss-army knife collection of connections, the UCX II gives you all the tools you need to process virtually any analog or digital signal. The rear panel features analog balanced line I/O, MIDI I/O, ADAT I/O, AES/EBU connections and even S/PDIF I/O just to name a few. It also utilises the latest jitter-reduction technology (SteadClockFS) basing the design on a femtosecond clock for the utmost accuracy.
DuRec (Direct USB Recording)
One of the most unique features of the Fireface is the DuRec (Direct USB Recording) function. This function provides an integrated digital recorder, directly recording to a USB memory device such as a USB memory stick or hard drives (Up to 2 TB capacity) making it perfect for capturing all the inputs and outputs. The front panel of the unit features the USB port needed to connect your memory drive, independent from a PC or Mac.
RME’s TotalMix FX
The included real-time mixer, TotalMix FX, allows for fully independent routing and mixing to various physical outputs simultaneously. This means sending independent stereo sub mixes of both input and playback channels to all physical outputs.
A version of RME’s TotalMix FX, available for Windows, Mac and iOS systems, is included with the RME Fireface UCX II. This allows the user to apply EQ, reverb and delays to all inputs and outputs. Designed to utilise the full capabilities of the Fireface interface, TotalMix FX is a great tool for users regularly recording in different locations.
RME’s TotalMix Remote
RME’s latest software, TotalMix Remote, further enhances the functionality of the Fireface. This allows for remote control of the Fireface from multiple devices. This becomes greatly beneficial when using the UCX II in live environments, allowing you to walk around the space and adjust the sound. This is similarly beneficial when you are monitoring in an external control room to the studio space.
Highlights
- 8 x Analog I/O
- 2 x XLR/TRS Mic/Inst/Line
- 2 x Line/Inst Input
- 1 x Phones Output
- 1 x AES I/O
- 1 x ADAT I/O
- 1 x SPDIF I/O Coax
- 1 x Word Clock I/O
- 1 x MIDI I/O
- Class Compliant Mode
- TotalMix FX
- ARC USB
- RME USB 2.0
- DC-coupled Outputs
- SteadyClock FS
- DURec
- AutoSet Digital Gain Control
- Including FX
Technical Specifications
- General
- Power supply: external power supply
- Typical power consumption: 13 Watts
- Current at 12 Volt operating voltage: 910 mA (11 Watts)
- Dimensions incl. rack ears, full depth (WxHxD): 265 x 44 x 155 mm (10.5" x 1.73" x 6.1")
- Dimensions without rack ears, body depth (WxHxD): 215 x 44 x 130 mm (8.5" x 1.73" x 5.1")
- Weight: 910 g ( 2.0 lbs)
- Temperature range: +5 degrees up to +50 degrees (41° F up to 122°F)
- Relative humidity: < 75 percent, non condensing
- Analog Inputs
- AD, Line In 5-8, rear
- Resolution AD: 24 bit
- Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA
- Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz – 20.8 kHz
- Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 3 Hz – 45.8 kHz
- Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 2 Hz – 92 kHz
- THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 percent
- THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 percent
- Channel separation: > 110 dB
- Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, electronically balanced
- Input impedance: 8 kOhm unbalanced, 12 kOhm balanced
- Input sensitivity: switchable to +19 dBu and +13 dBu
- Variable gain: 0 to +12 dB
- Minimum level for 0 dBFS: +1 dBu, -1.2 dBV
- Line In 3-4, front (As AD, but)
- Additional digital Gain stage: 0 up to +12 dB
- Maximum input level, +19 dBu, Gain 0 dB: Line +19 dBu, Inst +13 dBu
- Maximum input level, +13 dBu, Gain 12 dB: Line +1 dBu, Inst -5 dBu
- Input impedance: Instrument 1 MOhm. Line 13 kOhm balanced, 9 kOhm unbalanced
- Input Gain Inst: +6 dB
- Input mode: Line balanced (TRS), Inst unbalanced (TS)
- Microphone In 1-2, front (As AD, but)
- Input: XLR, electronically balanced
- Input impedance: 5.4 kOhm
- Gain range: 75 dB
- Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu
- Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu
- EIN: -128 dBu A-weighted, 60 dB gain,150 Ohm, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Line In 1-2 (As AD, but)
- Input: TRS, electronically balanced
- Input impedance: 10 kOhm balanced, 5 kOhm unbalanced
- Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +24 dBu
- Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -51 dBu
- Analog Outputs
- DA, Line Out 1-6, rear
- Resolution: 24 bit
- Dynamic range (DR): 112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA
- Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz – 20.8 kHz
- Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz – 45 kHz
- Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 89 kHz
- THD: < -108 dB, < 0.0004 percent
- THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 percent
- Channel separation: > 110 dB
- Maximum output level: +19 dBu
- Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, servo-balanced
- Output impedance: 75 Ohm
- Output level: switchable +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu
- DA - Stereo Monitor Output Phones (7-8) (As DA, but)
- Output: 6.3 mm TRS stereo jack, unbalanced
- Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, High: +19 dBu
- Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, Low: +4 dBu
- Output impedance: 1 Ohm
- Max power per channel @ 32 Ohm load, 0.1 percent THD: 210 mW (2.6 Vrms, +10.5 dBu)
- MIDI
- 1 x MIDI I/O: 5-pin DIN jacks
- Input: Galvanically isolated by opto-coupled input
- Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms
- Other: Separate 128 byte FIFOs for input and output
- Digital
- Clocks: Internal, ADAT, AES, SPDIF, word clock
- Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
- Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion: near zero
- PLL: ensures zero dropout, even at more than 100 ns jitter
- Digital Bitclock: PLL for trouble-free varispeed ADAT operation
- Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU
- Connectivity: 1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
- High-sensitivity input stage: < 0.3 Vpp
- Compatibility: SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958)
- Other: Accepts Consumer and Professional format
- Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
- Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
- SPDIF coaxial
- Connectivity: 1 x RCA, according to IEC 60958
- High-sensitivity input stage: < 0.3 Vpp
- Other: Accepts Consumer and Professional format, copy protection will be ignored
- Lock Range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
- Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
- ADAT Optical
- Connectivity: 1 x TOSLINK, format according to Alesis specification
- Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
- Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
- Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
- Bitclock: PLL ensures perfect synchronisation even in varispeed operation
- Lock range: 31.5 kHz – 50 kHz
- Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
- Word Clock
- Connectivity: BNC
- Internal termination: 75 Ohm switchable
- Other: Automatic Double/Quad Speed detection and internal conversion to Single Speed
- SteadyClock: low jitter synchronization even in varispeed operation
- Signal Adaptation Circuit: signal refresh through auto-center and hysteresis
- Protection: Overvoltage protection
- Level range: 1.0 Vpp – 5.6 Vpp
- Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
- Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
- Digital Outputs
- AES/EBU
- Connectivity: XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
- Output level:Professional 4.5 Vpp, Consumer 2.6 Vpp
- Format Professional: according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
- Format Consumer (SPDIF): according to IEC 60958
- Single wire mode: sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
- SPDIF coaxial
- Connectivity: 1 x RCA, according to IEC 60958
- Output level: Professional 1.2 Vpp, Consumer 0.6 Vpp
- Format Professional: according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
- Format Consumer (SPDIF): according to IEC 60958
- Single wire mode: sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
- ADAT
- Connectivity: 1 x TOSLINK
- Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
- Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
- Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
- Word Clock
- Connectivity: BNC
- Max. output voltage: 5 Vpp
- Output voltage @ 75 Ohm termination: 4.0 Vpp
- Output impedance: 10 Ohm
- Frequency range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
- SKU:
- RME-FIREFACE-UCX-II
- Model Name:
- FireFace UCX II
- Brand:
- RME
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