Nov 29, 2017 hodgson has strong production values and, to ensure the best audio quality, he, his band members, and his foh engineer rely on several rme music production interfaces, including the madiface usb, babyface pro, fireface ufx, and fireface ucxall of which are distributed throughout north america by synthax, inc. Rme fireface ucx 36channel usbfirewire audio interface. I had my doubts about switching from a pci interface to the ucxs usb, but if anything, the ucx is faster. Also, its class compliant mode brings multitrack recording to the ipad. Installation is simple, even for the inexperienced user, thanks to the latest plug and. I use a rme adi8 ds to get the bottom 8 channels of pres into the ucx. Rmes madiface xt is the worlds first usb3 audio interface and the worlds smallest portable interface that provides access to hundreds of audio channels in such a small package. The brand new rme fireface ucx is a 36channel, 192khz usb and firewire hybrid audio interface. Rme also enjoy an enviable reputation for the quality of the driver software that powers their firewire and pci interfaces. Rme hardware is macos catalina compatible front of house. Apps must be fully 64bit and drivers should be notarized as required for operation with catalina os 10. The rme madiface xt is capable of transferring digital audio data directly into a computer, from any device equipped with a madi interface. It provides a multitrack recorder, calculates the level meters peak and rms in hardware and is able to analyze and display playback data from any software, no matter which format the software uses.
Rme audio fireface ucx user manual 102 pages usb 2. Rme fireface uc driver and firmware and tool for windows and mac os. All uptodate drivers for the current rme product line. Compare rme fireface ucx with motus ultralite avb and see which is the better deal for you and what each offers. View and download rme audio fireface ucx user manual online. Steinberg rme fireface ucx, and universal audio apollo twin mkii. According to the product page, the pres are the same as the octamic ii not ufx and the conversion features the latest ad and da conversion chips thus, more recent than the ff800 but seemingly not on par with the ufx, which uses the design of the adi8. Fireface ucx cartes son et interfaces audio home studio. Can it meet the same high standards for stability, flexibility and low. This interface can be racked and is built like a tank. The software controlled reference levels, realized discretely in the analog domain, ensure. I could go for an open box rme baby face pro for the same price, which is newer. Never before has such a highperformance multichannel audio system existed.
Their fireface series is a particular favourite among the production community with a range of models perfect for every setup from small project studios to large commercial recording installations. Like all rme interfaces, the ucx works with the companys acclaimed totalmix control software, which is almost certainly the most comprehensive lowlatency. Oct, 2009 the fireface uc is ostensibly the same as rme s fireface 400, providing 36 channels of analogue and digital io with only the interface format changed from firewire to usb 2. The hdspe madi fx marks a new milestone both in the history of audio interface cards in the past two decades and within the long series of outstanding rme devices. Eight balanced line inputs and outputs with software controlled switching of the reference levels. There are plenty of interfaces in that price range that will give me the io i need. The analogue inputs are split across the unit with two micline and two instrumentline sockets at the front and the remaining four at the rear on balanced trs sockets.
Jan 20, 2012 the brand new rme fireface ucx is a 36channel, 192khz usb and firewire hybrid audio interface. Custom search opendrivers audio and sound rme audio and sound fireface uc. The rme fireface ucx is a compact 36channel, 192khz usb and firewire hybrid audio interface, incorporating hammerfall xcore technology, highend converters and totalmix fx effects engine. It 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. It continues rme s long tradition of designing highend interfaces as compact as possible, and frequently packing into a halfrack size unit what usually is spread out over two or. Fireface ucx rme audio interfaces format converters preamps. Fort lauderdale, florida, october 3, 2019 rme, german manufacturer of premium interfaces, announced today that its interfaces are already compatible with the latest macos catalina 10. I got the rme fireface ucx to free up my sound devices usb pre 2 for location work and also to provide more io for my home studio.
Buy rme fireface ucx 36channel usbfirewire audio interface featuring 18 input18 output, 2 micline preamps with phantom power, 8 analog io, spdif and adat io, wordclock, midi io, totalmix fx software, half rack enclosure, mac os x, windows xpvista7. The fireface ucx continues rmes tradition of top quality performance in a small package. The fireface ucx features 2 micpre, 2 instrumentline, 4 linein and 6 analog line out. Thanks to the powerful monitoring features of totalmix, any input channel, recorded tracks, or complex submixes can be selected for listening.
Each developer on the rme team is either a musician or sound engineer besides being a specialist. He has also been nominated for the pro sound awards livetouring sound engineer of the year in 20 and for the nammtec awards outstanding creative achievement award in tourevent sound production for the 2014 nine inch nails and soundgarden tour. Lets take a look at the specification, first of all this is a monster of an interface, as it can handle 188 channels of inputs and outputs yikes. It continues rmes long tradition of designing compact highend interfaces, packing into a halfrack size unit what usually would be spread out over two or three 19 inch panels.
Up to 56 channels recordplayback, 192 khz sample rate. I have been a big fan ever since the first product i have used, the fireface 400. It continues rme s long tradition of designing compact highend interfaces, packing into a halfrack size unit what usually would be spread out over two or three 19 inch panels. When the fireface ucx is connected to a computer, these controls simply mirror actions that could be performed just as well by adjusting controls in rmes totalmix fx software, but you dont have that option when the ucx is used standalone, or as an ipad interface. Id prefer the fireface as long as it is still more than relevant in 2017. Rme fireface uc driver, firmware, and tool download and.
Adda are ok, mic pres are great, outs and line ins are ok. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases. However, the new fireface uc is the first rme device to connect via usb 2. Downloads rme audio interfaces format converters preamps. The ucx comes with rmes unique software tool box for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams. Im coming from tc electronic impact twin, with its tc near software which is much simpler and not nearly as flexible. Ps the software rme totalmix that comes with the interface is not too complicated to learn im a novice and fairly apprehensive when things get too technical, but i was still able to wrap my head around how this works in 30 minutes. The drivers and totalmix software live up to the reputation that rme hold for flawless stability and latency is a nonissue. Hdspe madi fx rme audio interfaces format converters. Rme fireface uc driver, firmware, and tool download and update for windows and mac os. The fireface ucx is a highly integrated pro audio solution in an ultracompact format for studio and live recordings. View online or download rme audio fireface ucx user manual. Unfollow rme fireface ucx to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The fireface ucx, a new member of the rme fireface xseries is a highly integrated pro audio solution in an ultracompact format for studio and live recordings. It is very well built and has quite a bit of easily accessible io for its size. Pci cards box for emu 1212 1 firewire cable 2 optical cables 2 mini to full size midi cables 2 balanced 12 14 cables 2 2 midi cables various factory cd driver software discs ready for use. The hdspe madi fx provides an analog stereo output in reference quality with rmes proven lowlatency converter technology. These rmes ucx and ufx are the real lowlatency usb units, really no difference with fw. The totalmix software is immensely powerful i think ive barely scratched the surface of its potential, and though there is a bit of a learning curve, now that im used.
Front of house engineer antony king has worked with acts like depeche mode, nine inch nails, the cure, and zayn. Support for fireface 400, newer fireface 800 drivers, hdsp series wdm driver. Artist rme audio interfaces format converters preamps. The fireface ucx from rme is a usbfirewire digital audio interface that provides thirtysix channels of audio eighteen inputs and outputs with all channels available simultaneously. The fireface ucx is a highly integrated pro audio solution in an. Audio interface rme hdspe aio pci express card 579,audio interface rme bo9632 79,audio interface rme adi192 dd 1.
News products downloads support buy community company. With its sublime sound and workflow, top producer marc jb puts this stellar studio wonder through its paces. Rme is a young german team of developers with a robust vision of creating innovative, user friendly, and highquality digital audio solutions for less money. The top pres manley voxbox, neve portico 5012, blue robbie, etc, are coming in analog. The output is ideally suited for high and lowimpedance headphones. Driver changes are listed in the readme file within the. This remote control puts the essential actions and commands of your interface right at your fingertips. Home rme audio interfaces format converters preamps.
Rme fireface ucx 36 channel 24 bit 192khz highend usb and firewire audio interface. Rmes drivers are all written in house and not outsourced to third parties, so customers can use latest operating systems without interruption or delay. Rme buy or sell pro audio recording in ontario kijiji. Now come to a significant step up since then, the rme fireface ucx. Apr 25, 2018 i also use an original babyface in my house. Babyface pro, digiface avb, digiface dante, digiface usb, fireface 802, fireface uc, fireface ucx, fireface ufx ii, fireface. Rme ensures compatibility with new macos catalina tv. Buy rme fireface ucx 36 channel 24 bit 192khz highend usb and firewire audio interface. Rmes drivers are all written in house and not outsourced to third parties, so customers can use latest operating systems without interruption or delay fort lauderdale, florida, october 3, 2019 rme, german manufacturer of premium interfaces, announced today that its interfaces are already compatible with the latest macos catalina 10. Apart from the levels of the microphone preamps and the headphone outputs, all device settings are software controlled. Since rme drivers are written in house and not outsourced to third party developers, rmes users are able to update their firmware immediately and continue working without. Incorperating hammerfall xcore technology, highend converters and totalmix fx effects engine, its.
The fireface uc is ostensibly the same as rmes fireface 400, providing 36 channels of analogue and digital io with only the interface format changed from firewire to usb 2. Rmes product range focuses on pci, firewire and usb interfaces and microphone preamps. The softwarecontrolled reference levels, realized discretely in the analog. Although its convenient to house your io in a rack, having tactile control over your interface really streamlines your workflow. Analog sources can be connected to a stereo analog input, and 2 stereo analog outputs add full monitoring connectivity. Since rme drivers are written in house and not outsourced to third party developers, rmes users are able to update their firmware immediately and. It continues rmes long tradition of designing highend interfaces as compact as possible, and frequently packing into a halfrack size unit what usually is spread out over two or. Inputs 5 to 8 on the rear feature rmes proven level. Continuing the line of pristine quality xseries interfaces, the fireface ucx packs an incredible amount of technology into a halfrack unit. Founded in 1996, rme quickly earned their stripes as a premiere industry provider, expanding rapidly into mainstream international markets. Feb 28, 2012 the fireface ucx continues rme s tradition of top quality performance in a small package.
Madiface xt rme audio interfaces format converters. It continues rmes long tradition of designing compact highend interfaces, packing into a halfrack size unit what usually would be spread out over two or three. Rme ensures compatibility with new macos catalina mixonline. Check out the heavy hitter preamps being used with the ucx that i have in my studio. The two mic preamps sound excellent, extremely transparent and clear. Babyface pro, digiface avb, digiface dante, digiface usb, fireface 802.
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