RME Fireface UCX II 40-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface

RME Fireface UCX II 40-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface
Compact, portable, and packed with features from their premier interfaces, the RME Fireface UCX II is a desktop 20×20 USB audio/MIDI interface that effectively serves as a mobile version of RME’s respected UFX rackmount models, earning it the flexibility to benefit musicians, content creators, and serious engineers alike. Not only is it a capable interface with plenty of analog and digital I/O for your DAW-based productions, but it also supports powerful remote-control options and standalone operation to accommodate a myriad of workflows and recording scenarios. Additionally, it can record all I/O channels directly to USB flash storage thanks to the internal DURec digital recorder.

Since it has eight analog inputs-two high-gain mic/line preamps, two line / Hi-Z inputs, and four rear-panel line inputs, the Fireface UCX II can easily handle dynamic and condenser mics, electric instruments, and professional line-level devices. With six balanced TRS line outputs and a stereo headphone jack, it has no problem feeding monitors, headphones, and even CV/gate inputs on synth gear. Reference-class clocking and compliance with resolutions up to 24-bit / 192 kHz enable the interface to perform at its best, and a crisp color display shows metering for all inputs and outputs at the same time.

Big on Features, Small on Size
The Fireface UCX II is a highly integrated pro-audio solution in an ultracompact format for studio and live recordings. It continues RME’s long tradition of designing advanced compact interfaces, packing into a half-rack size unit what usually would be spread outover two or three 19″ panels.
With up to 20 channels for recording and 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 standalone operation, the Fireface UCX II excels with RME’s highest feature-to-space ratio ever.

Special Functionality
Full standalone operation, no computer required
DURec-integrated digital recorder allows you to record directly to USB memory devices
All channels (20 inputs and 20 outputs) can be individually chosen for recording and playback
CV/gate low-latency voltage control for automating synthesizers, mixing consoles, and effects
SteadyClock FS reference-class digital clocking
USB out for ARC USB remote control (available separately)
Compatible with TotalMix FX for iPad
DIGICheck turns the interface into a highly versatile front-end for audio measurements and software development
Class-compliant mode for Linux environments and compatibility with iPads and iPhones (separately available connection kits may be needed)
Crisp high-resolution color display shows metering for all input and output channels
Eight Analog Inputs
Two XLR-1/4″ combo mic/line preamps with phantom power and up to 75 dB of gain, plenty even for low-output dynamic mics such as the Shure SM7B
Two 1/4″ TRS inputs for balanced line-level sources or unbalanced Hi-Z instruments
Input sensitivity for line/Hi-Z inputs switchable to 19 or 13 dBu
Four rear-panel balanced 1/4″ TRS line-level inputs with up to 12 dB of gain, perfect for patching in synths or outboard gear
All analog inputs are digitally controlled
Eight Analog Outputs
Six balanced 1/4″ TRS line outputs with high dynamic range (115 dBA) and three selectable output levels (+19, +13, or +4 dBu)
High-power 1/4″ stereo headphone output
Digital I/O
8-channel ADAT I/O via TOSLINK optical ports
2-channel AES3 I/O via breakout cable
2-channel S/PDIF I/O via breakout cable
USB Type-B host connection for Mac/Windows/Linux supports USB 2.0 and 3.0 standards
Extra Connections
DIN 5-pin MIDI I/O for connecting keyboard controllers, arranger workstations, and synthesizers
BNC wordclock jack can be assigned as an input or output
Barrel input for included power adapter

Key Features
Musicians, Content Creators & Engineers
AC Powered / Mac, Windows
2 Mic/Line In, 2 Line/Hi-Z In, 4 Line In
1 Headphone Out, 6 TRS Line Out
24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA Conversion
48V, Wordclock I/O
Record all I/O to USB Flash Storage
Full Standalone Functionality
MIDI, S/PDIF, ADAT, AES I/O
TotalMix FX Mixing/Routing, DigiCheck

What’s in the box
1 X RME Fireface UCX II 40-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface
1 X USB Cable (6′)
1 X TOSLINK Optical Cable (6.6′)
1 X Digital Breakout Cable
1 X External Switched Power Supply (12 VDC, 24W)
1X Power Cable