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RME Fireface UCX II USB Audio Interface

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RME Fireface UCX II USB Audio Interface

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The Fireface UCX II is a highly integrated pro audio solution packed into an ultra-compact half-rack size unit, perfect for both studio and live recordings. It continues RME's tradition of designing powerful interfaces in a small footprint.Connectivity and FeaturesThe Fireface UCX II boasts a versatile range of connections: 8 analog I/O...
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2024-11-28
USB Audio Interface RME Fireface UCX II USB Audio Interface

RME Fireface UCX II USB Audio Interface

£ 1,219
£ 1,299
- 6 %

Product code: FIREFACE-UCX-II | ID: 1125008

RME Fireface UCX II USB Audio Interface

The Fireface UCX II is a highly integrated pro audio solution packed into an ultra-compact half-rack size unit, perfect for both studio and live recordings. It continues RME's tradition of designing powerful interfaces in a small footprint.


Connectivity and Features

The Fireface UCX II boasts a versatile range of connections: 8 analog I/O including 2 mic/line preamps, 2 line/instrument inputs, a dedicated headphone jack, and various digital I/O options like ADAT, SPDIF, and AES. Additionally, it features MIDI I/O and USB 2.0 connectivity.


Technical Prowess

The unit excels in technical aspects with features like SteadyClock FS, a jitter reduction technology for pristine audio conversion.  TotalMix FX, a powerful DSP mixer, offers comprehensive routing and monitoring capabilities. DURec, a built-in recorder, allows direct recording to USB storage devices for convenient stand-alone operation.


DC-Coupled Outputs

For users working with modular synthesizers, the Fireface UCX II provides DC-coupled outputs. This unique feature enables sending control voltages (CV) or Gate information to control various parameters in these instruments.


Class Compliant Mode

The Fireface UCX II offers flexibility by operating in two modes. The driver-based USB2 mode provides full functionality, while the Class Compliant mode allows for use with various operating systems like Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux distributions without requiring specific drivers.


In Conclusion

The Fireface UCX II is a compact powerhouse for professional audio applications. It offers a comprehensive set of features including versatile connectivity, a powerful DSP mixer, built-in recording, and advanced technical specifications, making it ideal for both studio and live use.

DA Conversion

DA Conversion: Yes

DA conversion allows digital signals to be converted to analog signals with high accuracy. This process ensures that digital audio is reproduced with minimal distortion, preserving all the fine details and dynamics of the original sound. Thanks to high-quality DA conversion, the sound is clear, rich, and true to the original when played through speakers or headphones.

Package Contents

Package Contents

  • Optical Cable
  • USB Cable
  • Adapter
  • XLR to 3,5 mm jack Cable
  • B0968 Digital breakout cable
Outputs

Outputs

  • Word Clock
  • Jack TRS 6,3mm
  • MIDI OUT
  • USB
  • Headphone Jack 6,3mm TRS
  • ADAT
  • AES/EBU
Phantom Power

Phantom Power: Yes

Phantom power provides the necessary voltage for condenser microphones that require an external power source to operate properly. This power supply is built directly into the microphone input, eliminating the need for additional power supplies.

S/PDIF: Yes

S/PDIF is a digital interface used to transfer high-quality audio between devices such as CD players, audio interfaces, amplifiers, and home theaters. It transfers audio signals in digital form without any loss of quality. S/PDIF ensures clean and accurate signal transmission without the need for conversion to analog form, minimizing noise and interference, making it ideal for professional and home audio systems.

Number of Channels: 40

This product offers 40 channels, allowing you to efficiently connect and manage multiple audio sources simultaneously. Each channel operates independently, giving you full control over each input, greatly expanding your ability to create and edit sound.

Bit Depth: 24 bit

The 24-bit depth provides significantly more dynamic range and detail than standard 16-bit recording. With 24-bit depth, you can capture finer details and wider dynamic range, perfect for professional recording, mastering, and applications where accuracy and sound quality are critical.

Sample Rate: 192 kHz

A sample rate of 192 kHz enables extremely detailed, high-resolution audio capture and playback. This frequency allows sound to be recorded and processed with extreme precision, making it ideal for professional recording, mastering, or sound design projects where every nuance and detail is important.

Inputs

  • ADAT
  • XLR-Jack
  • Jack 6,3 mm TRS
  • USB
  • MIDI IN
  • Word Clock
  • AES/EBU

ADAT: Yes

ADAT is a digital transmission protocol that allows the transmission of up to 8 channels of digital audio over a single optical cable (Toslink). It is often used in studio applications to increase the number of audio channels between devices such as audio interfaces and digital mixers. ADAT allows for high-quality audio transmission while providing more channels at lower sample rates. This format is ideal for situations where it is necessary to transmit multiple channels of digital audio without loss of quality.

AD Conversion: Yes

High-quality AD conversion ensures that every detail and dynamic range of analog audio is preserved when converted to digital form, ideal for professional recording and production. This allows analog sound sources such as microphones and instruments to be accurately recorded in digital systems.

AES/EBU: Yes

AES/EBU is a professional digital audio transmission standard for transmitting two channels of digital audio over balanced XLR cables. It is a high-quality interface that is widely used in studio and professional audio applications. AES/EBU transmits the signal in a format similar to S/PDIF, but with greater reliability and robustness for professional environments, ensuring clean signal transmission over long distances. This format is ideal for situations where stability and digital sound quality are important.

Number of Preamps: 4

This product features four preamplifiers that provide professional audio processing for four separate channels. This configuration allows multiple instruments or microphones to be connected and processed simultaneously, while maintaining clean, dynamic sound with low noise.

Headphone Output: Yes

The headphone output allows direct connection of headphones for private listening. This output provides a convenient way to enjoy the sound without disturbing others or ambient noise.

Suitability

Compatibility

Features

Number of Channels

40

Number of Preamps

4

Phantom Power

ADAT

Yes

MIDI Interface

Yes

Word Clock

Yes

DA Conversion

Yes

AD Conversion

Yes

Properties

Sample Rate

Bit Depth

24 bit

USB version

2.0

AES/EBU

Yes

MADI

No

Rackmountable

Yes

Inputs and Outputs

S/PDIF

Yes

Ethernet

No

Headphone Output

Yes

Optical Out

Yes

Package

Package Contents

USB Cable, Optical Cable, XLR to 3,5 mm jack Cable, B0968 Digital breakout cable, Adapter

Power supply

Battery Operation

No

Power Supply

Adapter

Accessory

UK/EU Power supply included

Yes

Dimensions and Weight

Length (cm)

13

Width (cm)

21,5

Height (cm)

4,4

Weight

910 g

5 / 5

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Sven J.

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Germany

16.05.2024

Die Firma RME ist berühmt für ihre besonders guten Treiber, und das vollkommen zu Recht! Das UCX II läuft dank der o.g. Treiber extrem stabil und mit geringer Latenz.

The company RME is famous for its particularly good drivers, and rightly so! Thanks to the drivers mentioned above, the UCX II runs extremely stable and with low latency.

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