RME - Fireface UCX II 40-channel USB Interface
RME - Fireface UCX II, 20-in/20-out USB 2.0 Audio Interface - Mac/PC/iOS
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RME - Fireface UCX II
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USB 2.0 Audio InterfaceRME’s Fireface UCX II is a highly integrated pro audio solution in an ultra-compact format. Primarily designed for use in studio and live recording, the UCX II continues RME's tradition of producing powerful and flexible interfaces for the professional audio market, packing the kind of connectivity and features into a half-rack size unit that is often spread over two - or even three - 19 inch panels.
Boasting up to 20 channels recording and 20 channels playback; RME's stellar SteadyClock FS digital clocking technology; high performance microphone inputs; TotalMix FX mixing and routing software (complete with Parametric EQ and Dynamics processing on every channel, plus Echo and Reverb sends); stand-alone hard disk recording to external USB hard drives or pen drives via 'DURec' (Direct USB Recording); MIDI I/O; a powerful headphone output; and full stand-alone operation, the Fireface UCX II excels with the highest feature to space ratio ever from an RME device.
Developed in time to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary, the RME Fireface UCX II represents the culmination and refinement of 25 years of digital audio innovation.
at a glance
• Next-generation update to the RME Fireface UCX
• Updated front-panel display and controls
• Direct USB Recording & Playback (DURec)
• Full stand-alone operation
• DC-Coupled outputs
• SteadyClock FS
• 5 Year Warranty (UK Only)
Celebrating 25 years of RME!
MIDI I/O, ADAT I/O, AES/EBU and SPDIF I/O, USB 2.0Throughout its 25 year history, RME has been fully committed to a principle of flexibility - the more flexible a product, the more easily it can be adapted to new requirements. For company founder Matthias Carstens, this lies at the heart of RME's success: "The Fireface UCX II makes us proud and enthusiastic as it represents a natural evolution of our product range."
"Boasting up to 20 recording and 20 playback channels, SteadyClock FS, high-performance microphone inputs, built-in parametric EQ, USB direct recording plus full stand-alone functionality, the brand-new Fireface UCX II truly represents the essence of freedom, flexibility, and passion. At present, no existing audio interface offers more connectivity and functionality in a half-rack package."
The Fireface UCX II houses two mic/line preamps in XLR combo configuration on the front panel, along with two digitally controlled line/instrument inputs, followed by a headphone jack, various control buttons, a display, and the main volume knob. At the rear is a set of ten analogue balanced line inputs and outputs, MIDI I/O, ADAT I/O, AES/EBU and SPDIF I/O, USB 2.0 as well as a switchable word clock I/O.
TotalMix FX & DIGICheck
TotalMix FX DSP mixerThe Fireface UCX II comes with the TotalMix FX DSP mixer offering comprehensive routing and monitoring options, as well as the DIGICheck Analyzer allowing to measure and analyze the digital data feed in both directions with maximum precision.
RME's DSP-based TotalMix FX mixer allows for fully independent routing and mixing of all 20 input and playback channels to all 20 physical outputs. Independent stereo submixes, plus a comprehensive Control Room section, offer unrivalled monitoring capabilities and unsurpassed routing flexibility.
Every input and output channel comes with a luxury feature set, comparable to that of a full-scale digital console. The effects per channel include 3-band parametric EQ (and adjustable Low Cut), a Dynamics section (Compressor, Expander), MS Processing and phase reversal. The Reverb and Echo effects unit is available for all channels by a stereo send and return bus, all of which is offered even at 192 kHz operation.
RME - Fireface UCX II
The Fireface UCX II is a highly integrated pro audio solution in an ultra-compact format for studio and live recordings. It continues RME's long tradition of designing compact advanced interfaces, packing into a half-rack size unit what usually would be spread out over two or three 19 inch panels.
With up to 20 channels record and 20 channels playback, SteadyClock FS, high performance microphone inputs, Parametric EQ, Dynamics processing, Echo, Reverb, (DURec) Direct USB Recording, MIDI I/O, a powerful headphone output and full stand-alone operation the Fireface UCX II excels with the highest feature to space ratio ever.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Analogue | 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 % THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 % 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 |
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| MIDI | 1 x MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN jacks Galvanically isolated by optocoupled input Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms 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 | 1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992 High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.3 Vpp) SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958) Accepts Consumer and Professional format Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz) |
| Digital Outputs | 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 |
| 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° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F) Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing |
