RME Fireface UCX 36-Channel, 192 kHz USB & FireWire Audio Interface

RME Fireface UCX 36-Channel, 192 kHz USB & FireWire Audio Interface

The UCX Fireface designed by RME is a USB/FireWire digital audio interface offers thirty-six channels of audio including eighteen inputs and outputs along with all channels available simultaneously. The RME features two, low distortion, digitally controlled microphone preamps with up to 65 dB of gain, excellent signal to noise ratio, and a flat frequency response. Every channel can individually switch to deliver 48V phantom power.

Two front panel TRS inputs can operate as Hi-Z inputs for plugging in up to two guitars or other instruments with no other hardware required. LEDs for signal, clip, and activated phantom power give a complete overview of the unit's status. AutoSet allows for digitally controlling the gain in the event of impending overload to prevent clipping the A/D converter, while simultaneously not degrading sound quality that would occur if using additional analog circuitry.

The included DSP-based TotalMix software mixer supports full independent routing and mixing of all eighteen inputs and output channels to all eighteen physical outputs. Up to nine independent stereo sub-mixes, plus a comprehensive control room section, offer excellent monitoring capabilities and routing flexibility. The software includes a complete effects engine with all effects available at all sample rates.

The per channel effects include three-band parametric EQ, adjustable low cut filter, auto level, compressor, expander, MS processing and phase reversal. Reverb and echo effects are available for all channels via a stereo send and return bus. The effects section not only adds a lot of flexibility to the recording chain, but makes latency burdened recording obsolete. The main functions of TotalMix can be remote controlled via MIDI with any Mackie Control compatible controller.

Interface

• Low latency mastering grade converters
• Two microphone preamps using technology from RME's Micstasy and UFX interfaces, including the AutoSet overload protection
• Newly developed Hammerfall audio core, supporting maximum USB and FireWire performance and ultra-low latency operation, combined with excellent driver stability on both bus protocols
• TotalMix FX software with the complete Fireface UFX DSP engine, including all effects up to 192 kHz
• Monitoring Controller combines the flexibility of the TotalMix FX monitoring tool set and the optional remote control
• Support for the Advanced Remote Control
• DIGICheck metering and analysis toolbox for Windows and Mac
• Active jitter suppression technology
• SteadyClock allows for controlling the sample rate freely with a comprehensive choice of video and audio sample rates
• ICC (Intelligent Clock Control) displays clock status and will also retain the last valid input sample rate in case of failure of the external source
• SyncCheck offer a quick detection of clock problems
• Coaxial S/PDIF input/output at up to 192 kHz sample rate
• ADAT input/output expands the interface by eight channels, available simultaneously with the analog channels, or used as optical S/PDIF
• ADAT supports sample rates of up to 192 kHz (S/MUX4)
• Wordclock input and output (BNC) with switchable termination
• Two high speed MIDI I/Os on breakout cable
• Functions stand-alone •Full 192 kHz operation
• Class compliant mode works with Apple's iPad for up to eight channel recording and playback
• Half rack unit

• Max Sample Rate/Resolution:192 kHz / 24-Bit
• Display and Indicators:LED (Clip, Input Level)

Connectivity

• Host Connection: 1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0)
  1 x 6-Pin FireWire (FireWire 400)
• Analog I/O: 2 x Combo XLR / 1/4" Mic/Line Input
  6 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Balanced Line Input
  6 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Balanced Line Output
  1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Headphone Output
• Digital I/O: 1 x TOSLINK / ADAT Input
  1 x TOSLINK / ADAT Output
  1 x RCA Coaxial / S/PDIF Input
  1 x RCA Coaxial / S/PDIF Output
  1 x BNC (Word Clock) Input
  1 x BNC (Word Clock) Output
• MIDI I/O: 2 x 5-Pin MIDI In (On Breakout Cable)
  2 x 5-Pin MIDI Out (On Breakout Cable)

Performance

• Frequency Response: Inputs:
  10 Hz to 20.6 kHz -0.1 dB (at 44.1 kHz) 
  5 Hz to 45.3 kHz -0.5 dB (at 96 kHz) 
  5 Hz to 90 kHz -1 dB (at 192 kHz) 
  Outputs:
  5 Hz to 20.4 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 44.1 kHz) 
  5 Hz to 45 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (at 96 kHz) 
  5 Hz to 90 kHz +0/-1 dB (at 192 kHz) 
• Gain Range: Hi-Z Inputs:
  +6 dB
  Mic Inputs:
  +65 dB
  Line Inputs:
  +65 dB
  Line Inputs:
  +12 dB
• Dynamic Range: Outputs:
  114 dBA 
  111 dB 
• Impedance: Headphone Outputs:
  30 Ohms 
  Hi-Z Inputs:
  470 kOhms 
  Line Outputs:
  75 Ohms 
  Headphone Outputs:
  30 Ohms 
• THD+N: -96 dB (< 0.0015%)
• THD: -100 dB (<0.001%) 
• SNR: Line Inputs:
  111 dB 
  114 dBA 
• Crosstalk: >110 dB

Digital Audio

• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
• Word Clock Input Termination: 75 Ohms, Switchable

Compatibility

• OS Compatibility: Windows XP
  Windows Vista
  Windows 7
  macOS 10.5 or Later

Power

• AC/DC Power Adapter: 9 to 16 VDC (Included)
• Power Consumption: 12 W

Physical

• Dimensions: 19 x 8.5 x 1.75" / 48.26 x 21.59 x 4.44 cm

Packaging Info

• Package Weight: 4.895 lb
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.8 x 7.9 x 3.6"