RME Fireface UFX II FS Audio Interface

Premium Flagship InterfaceThe RME Fireface UFX II is a unique solution that transfers analogue and digital audio data straight to a computer from practically any source. Multiple unique features like SteadyClock FS, improved AD/DA Conversion, DC-coupled analogue outputs, well thought-out configuration dialogs, an industry-leading mixing engine and monitoring solution, professional DSP effects and world-class analogue circuits with latest digital converters put the Fireface UFX II at the very top of the range of computer-based audio interfaces.

With exceptional flexibility and compatibility, the inclusion of DURec (Direct USB Recording), and RME’s renowned low latency hardware and driver designs, the Fireface UFX II delivers a rich feature set that will appeal to users in both high end home studios and commercial audio production facilities. With capacity for 60 audio channels (30 input and 30 output), support for sampling frequencies upward of 192 kHz, and the flexibility provided by USB connectivity, the new Fireface UFX II is an ideal solution to a wide range of recording, mixing, and monitoring applications.

At A Glance • 30-in/30-out 192kHz USB audio interface
• Analogue, ADAT, AES, S/PDIF, and USB 2 connectivity
• 4 pad-free mic circuits yield +18dBu of maximum input level and 75dB of gain
• Low impedance, high power headphone outputs provide superior monitoring
• AD/DA converters, optimized analogue circuits, and impressive SNR
• Integrates with RME’s optional ARC USB remote controller
• DURec port captures audio directly to a thumb drive

Ultimate flexibilityThe Fireface UFX II provides incredible flexibility that allows the interface to fit seamlessly into a range of production environments. Analogue, ADAT, AES, SPDIF, and USB 2 are all standard on the Fireface UFX II. Equally impressive is the unit’s channel count: 12 analogue, 16 ADAT, and 2 AES for 30 channels input and 30 channels output. Further, with support for USB 2 connectivity, the new Fireface UFX II can integrate with RME’s optional ARC USB remote controller.

RME’s Fireface UFX II features premium AD/DA converters, optimized analogue I/O circuits, as well as improved SNR and THD values to guarantee pristine, crystal clear and transparent audio. A new PAD-free mic circuit design with +18 dBu maximum input level and 75 dB gain range provides trouble-free operation for the most demanding recording environments. New low impedance, high power phones outputs (2 Ohms) with +19 dBu maximum output level provide plenty of output power and volume on any headphones - high or low impedance.

Flexible Routing & MixingSince 2001, TotalMix has added unlimited routing and mixing to RME audio interfaces. Its unique capability to create as many independent submixes as output channels available, turned it into the most flexible and powerful mixer of its kind.

With supported hardware, TotalMix FX includes a complete effects system, which not only adds flexibility to the recording chain, but also makes latency saddled software solutions obsolete. TotalMix FX can completely replace an external mixer, allowing for the creation of multiple latency-free monitor mixes with EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and Delay for any outputs, incl. main monitors and headphone mixes for musicians.

TotalMix FX for iPad™ adds full control over hardware mixer and DSP effects for Fireface UFX+, UFX II, UCX, 802, Babyface, Babyface Pro and MADIface Pro when in Class Compliant Mode, and lets you create, store and load complete mixes directly from the iPad™

clean signalMost audio interfaces are traditionally designed with what is called 'AC-coupled outputs', where capacitors are used to filter out any extreme low frequencies.

Although these frequencies are generally considered undesirable for audio - eating into headroom and potentially causing damage to other equipment - one instance where DC-coupling remains desirable is the world of modular synthesizers, where static or slow-moving signals are used for control over various parameters such as pitch note values or LFOs.

All of the Fireface UFX II’s line-level outputs are fully DC-coupled, allowing for the sending of control voltages (CV) or Gate information to modular synthesizers (such as the popular Eurorack and Moog/MOTM/Synthesizers formats) and other studio hardware.

Plug’n Play PlusThe ARC USB connects to your computer via USB, and talks to TotalMix FX directly. It has 15 freely assignable and illuminated buttons, one encoder wheel, and a TS jack to connect a foot switch.

The ARC USB is a USB 1.1 MIDI remote control for the Fireface UFX II. Thanks to operating as a UAC 1 class device, it is natively compatible to Windows and Mac OS X. As soon as it is present in the operating system, TotaIMix FX will automatically detect the ARC USB, and communicate with it via simple MIDI remote commands to control the UFX II.

Direct USB RecordingDURec is an integrated digital recorder for all inputs and outputs directly to USB memory devices via the front USB port. The Fireface UFX III and Fireface UFX II records on USB thumb drives or hard drives with up to 2 TB capacity. The recording functionality is provided by the internal DSP, and is therefore independent from a connected Windows or Mac computer.

The Direct USB Recording converts the Fireface UFX Series both into a stand-alone field recorder and a powerful multichannel live player for previous recordings, e.g. for virtual sound checks. Live concerts, band rehearsals or spontaneous jam sessions can be directly recorded and played back from the medium - even completely stand-alone without computer or software.