Product code: FIREFACE-UCX-II | ID: 1125008
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Compatibility
Number of Channels
Number of Preamps
Phantom Power
ADAT
MIDI Interface
Word Clock
DA Conversion
AD Conversion
Sample Rate
Bit Depth
24 bit
USB version
AES/EBU
MADI
Rackmountable
S/PDIF
Ethernet
Inputs
Outputs
Headphone Output
Optical Out
Yes
Package Contents
USB Cable, Optical Cable, XLR to 3,5 mm jack Cable, B0968 Digital breakout cable, Adapter
UK/EU Power supply included
Yes
Length (cm)
13
Width (cm)
21,5
Height (cm)
4,4
Weight
910 g
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