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RME Fireface UCX 36 Channel 24 Bit 192kHz High-End USB and FireWire Audio Interface RME Fireface UCX 36 Channel 24 Bit 192kHz High-End USB and FireWire Audio Interface

RME Fireface UCX 36 Channel 24 Bit 192kHz High-End USB and FireWire Audio Interface

RME Fireface UCX 36 Channel 24 Bit 192kHz High-End USB and FireWire Audio Interface RME Fireface UCX 36 Channel 24 Bit 192kHz High-End USB and FireWire Audio Interface
$ 1,279.00

Score By Feature

Based on 10 ratings
Value for money
9.53
Giftable
9.66
Delivery
9.62
Customer service
9.24

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Product Description

PERFECT FOR A LIVE SHOW It continues RME's long tradition of designing compact high-end interfaces, fitting what would normally be spread out over two or three 19-inch panels into a half-rack size unit. The Fireface UCX achieves a new packing record by containing 300 electronic components more than the already well-stocked Fireface UC!
EXCELLENT SOUND QUALITY - All I/Os can operate at up to 192 kHz thanks to a new 2011 A/D and D/A high-performance converter design. The AD/DA conversion outperforms the Fireface UC/400's outstanding technical specifications, boasting a 114 dBA dynamic range on both record and playback. Across a wide analog level range, the advanced multi-bit converter architecture ensures excellent S/N and THD specs.
STEADYCLOCK - RME's jitter suppression technology ensures perfect sound quality throughout the device, allowing it to be completely independent of external clock signal quality. Because of the highly efficient jitter reduction, the UCX converters operate independently of the external clock signal's quality, as if they were always working with internal clock - ensuring pristine sound quality! The Fireface UCX can use SteadyClock to independently control the sample rate.
SETUP MEMORY - Internal memory allows the unit to store six different presets permanently. As a result, the Fireface UCX can run completely independently of any connected computer. It can transform into completely different devices with a single click of a button when used as a stand-alone device. TotalMix FX can be controlled via MIDI in this mode as well.
CONNECTIVITY - 18 input/output channels, 8 analog input/output channels, 2 digitally controlled mic/line preamps, 2 digitally controlled line / instrument inputs, 1 x SPDIF I/O coaxial, 1 x ADAT I/O (or 1 x SPDIF I/O optical), 1 x Word Clock I/O, 2 MIDI I/O (via breakout cable), 1 x FireWire 400, 1 x USB 2. TotalMix FX (with UFX effects engine), USB 3.0 (USB 3 compatible).

Questions & Answers

Will this user interface work with Steam and other Windows 10 apps without a hitch? It didn't work with the last Thunderbolt interface I tried. ?

RME drivers are fantastic; this device works with all Steam apps and Windows 10 apps, despite Windows 10's recent audio hardware issues.

Is there a USB 3.0 port on this? There isn't a single USB port available. Only two people appear to be able to fit into the back port. ?

The UCX has only one USB port, which is a USB 2. It won't work with a USB 3.0 connector, but it will work fine with one. A USB Type A to Type B cable is included, which will fit into a USB 3 type A (blue) port. An adapter would be required for USB C.

Is there a standard for the midi jack? It seems odd to me. ?

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Is there a remote control included?

The remote control that came with mine was missing. That's a different part number, in my opinion.

Selected User Reviews For RME Fireface UCX 36 Channel 24 Bit 192kHz High-End USB and FireWire Audio Interface

The interface is of exceptional quality
5/5

I purchased the RME Fireface UCX in order to free up my Sound Devices USB Pre 2 for location work and to expand my home studio's I/O. The UCX is a versatile, stable, ultra-clean, long-lasting audio interface that takes up only 1/2 rack space. It's well-built and has a surprising amount of easily accessible I/O for its size. Out of the box, a firmware update was required, which can only be done via USB, which means both Firewire and USB drivers are required, even if you'll only be using Firewire for operation, all of which are available on the RME website. Once drivers are installed, the UCX appears immediately (I'm currently using it with a Mac mini running OSX 10. 6). 10 and ProTools 11) and the TotalMix software will begin to run automatically. TotalMix is quite versatile, has more features than I currently use in my setup, offers zero latency pass through monitoring, and could be very useful for things like standalone operation. The UCX can run on Firewire bus power, but it also needs the included external power supply to run on USB, as well as a second Firewire port (preferably FW800/9-compatible). It would have been nice to have a pin) for daisy chaining, but this is a small unit with a lot of connectors already. There are plenty of internal and external clock options, and audio is completely noise-free and glitch-free up to 192kHz. The single front panel encoder/push button may be a bit limited for standalone operation, but it's perfect for controlling the level of studio monitors. br>As a high-quality compact studio interface, I strongly suggest the UCX. It'd also work well as a location recording interface, though if you're going to use it without a computer, it's a good idea to create presets with TotalMix first. There are less expensive interfaces that come with plugin packages (TotalMix has a limited number of effects available), but I believe the UCX is a better choice because of the audio quality, build quality, and rock solid driver stability. If you need additional DSP, something like the Universal Audio interfaces would be worth considering, but for a top quality dedicated interface, the RME is hard to beat.

Selena Macias
Selena Macias
| Jan 28, 2021
This is an excellent piece of equipment
5/5

This is an excellent piece of equipment. This is what I use for mobile apps, as well as its studio counterpart, UFX. Professionals and home studio enthusiasts will appreciate this interface. I connect to a Windows PC via a silver USB2 interconnect, and the drivers are rock solid. Totalmix has an excellent user interface that is simple to use. It's brilliant. However, I would like to see Ethernet or USB3 connectivity, both of which are currently unavailable.

Branson Patton
Branson Patton
| Dec 26, 2020
Get HD quality at an affordable price
5/5

Good price for a professional audio interface, especially since I can connect it via USB or FireWire.

Vivienne Dickerson
Vivienne Dickerson
| Oct 13, 2021
Amazing
5/5

Simply the best sound quality for a PC audio interfacebr>Better than the UC that includes USB 2. Only USB 3. 0 is available on the UCX model.

Aaron Powell
Aaron Powell
| Feb 08, 2021
Solid as a rock
5/5

I only give five stars to products that are clearly superior to the competition, and the UCX is one of them. I'm running it on a nearly three-year-old MacBook Pro with only a USB connection. It has never crashed or caused any problems in the eighteen months that I have been using it. If I've ever had a problem with connectivity, it's always been with the outboard gear. RME's drivers are built to last. solid. I have a lot of high-end recording gear going in and out of the UCX, and it all works perfectly with the multiple ins and outs that the UCX provides. The TotalMix software is extremely powerful (I believe I've only scratched the surface of its capabilities), and while there is a learning curve, I find it difficult to use anything else now that I've become accustomed to it. There simply isn't any--or almost none-- When using MIDI software and hardware, there is a certain amount of latency. Because of how well it works, I believe I've become spoiled. I'm surprised by the latencies and other sound quality issues that arise when I use a different system without the UCX; the UCX, while not cheap, is a relative bargain. It's thousands of dollars less than the ultra high-end threshold. It's high-end gear, and with its adequate I/O, it's more than most people require for a small home studio. It also has ADAT expansion capabilities. The absolute perfect uncolored sound quality (the mic preamps are better than most stand alone preamps I've tried) and rock solid reliability are, however, what you pay for. It's impossible to put a price on something that works all of the time and allows you to concentrate on the music rather than the wires.

Luka Avery
Luka Avery
| Aug 10, 2021
It's all true what you've heard
5/5

It is fantastic. Rock- Solid, stable drivers, great sound quality, and a lot of routing options with TotalMix. In my home studio, there isn't much else I could ask for. There are enough analog outputs to direct monitor via an external mixer, and enough analog inputs to leave all of my components plugged in and ready to go. TotalMix is also flexible enough that I could do all of my monitoring and routing through it. The MOTU Ultralite Mk3 Hybrid was my first choice as a Windows user. My machine was a complete failure, so I returned it and replaced it with the FireFace UCX after a week of fiddling with it. Since then, there hasn't been a single problem with the software or hardware, and I couldn't be more pleased. This book comes highly recommended. Put some money aside and purchase one. You will not be sorry!.

Hamza Berger
Hamza Berger
| Jul 15, 2021

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