RME Fireface UCX II

RME presents the Fireface UCX II - the successor of the legendary Fireface UCX. With 40 input and output channels, as well as a multitude of possible applications, the Fireface UCX II marks a new standard for compact professional audio interface solutions in 9.5" rack format. Fitting to RME's 25th anniversary, the UCX II combines a quarter of a century of RME innovations in a groundbreaking interface for flexible studio and live use.for flexible studio and live use.

With up to 20 recording and 20 playback channels, SteadyClock FS, high-performance microphone inputs, parametric EQ, USB direct recording and full stand-alone operation, the new Fireface UCX II embodies the core factors freedom, flexibility and passion. No other audio interface currently offers more connectivity and functionality on 9.5". On the front panel, the Fireface UCX II houses two mic/line preamps in XLR combo format, as well as two line/instrument inputs, each of which can be controlled digitally. Next to them are the headphone input, various selector buttons, the display, and the central volume and selector knobs. On the rear panel there are ten analog balanced line inputs and outputs, MIDI I/O, ADAT I/O, AES/EBU and SPDIF I/O, USB 2.0 and a switchable word clock I/O.

DURec Direct USB Recording

The digital DURec (Direct USB Recording) function lets you record all inputs and outputs of the Fireface UCX II directly to a USB storage device. For this purpose, DURec uses the internal DSP and can thus be used independently - without a computer. There are many possible applications: stand-alone field recordings, concert and rehearsal recordings, or the playback of live recordings for virtual soundchecks.

Clocking in the femto range

With the SteadyClock FS, the Fireface UCX II features the latest clock and jitter suppression technology. Based on a femto clock, SteadyClock FS reduces the inherent jitter of the Fireface UCX II to an absolute minimum.

TotalMix FX & DigiCheck

Included are both the DSP-based TotalMix FX mixer with its comprehensive routing and monitoring options, and the DIGICheck analysis tool, which allows measuring and analyzing the digital data streams to and from the Fireface UCX II with highest precision.

Features:

• RME FireFace UCX II

• Full stand-alone functionality

• SteadyClock FS - excellent performance in all clock modes

• High quality analog conversion - highest jitter immunity

• DC-coupled outputs- Send CV/Gate information to control modular hardware

• Unlimited mixing & routing functions with the included "TotalMix FX" software

• TotalMix Remote lets you turn on remote control & adjust every aspect of TotalMix FX on a host system (e.g. IPad)

• DigiCheck - perfect for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams.

Technical specifications:

Analog Part:

AD, Line In 5-8,Rear

• Resolution AD: 24 Bit

• Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA

• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 20.8 kHz

• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 3 Hz - 45.8 kHz

• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 2 Hz - 92 kHz

• THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %

• THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %

• Crosstalk attenuation: > 110 dBv

• Input: 6.3 mm stereo jack, electronically balanced

• Input impedance: 8 kOhm unbalanced, 12 kOhm balanced

• Input sensitivity switchable +19 dBu and +13 dBu

• Variable gain: 0 to +12 dB

• Minimum input level for 0 dBFS: +1 dBu, -1.2 dBV

Line In 3-4,Front

• Same as AD, but:

• Additional digital gain stage: 0 to +12 dB

• Maximum input level, +19 dBu, Gain 0 dB: Line +19 dBu, Inst +13 dBu

• Maximum input level, +13 dBu, Gain 12 dB: Line + dBu, Inst -5 dBu

• Input impedance: Instr. 1 MOhm. Line 13 kOhm balanced, 9 kOhm unbalanced

• Input gain Inst: +6 dB

• Input mode: Line balanced (TRS), Inst unbalanced (TS)

Mic In 1-2, Front:

• Same as AD, but:

• Input: XLR, electronically balanced

• Input impedance: 5.4 kOhm

• Gain control range: 75 dB

• Maximum input level, gain 0 dB: +18 dBu

• Maximum input level, gain 75 dB: -57 dBu

• ON: -128 dBu A-weighted, 60 dB gain,150 Ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Line In 1-2, front panel

• Like AD, but:

• Input: TRS, electronically balanced

• Input impedance: 10 kOhm balanced, 5 kOhm unbalanced

• Maximum input level, gain 0 dB: +24 dBu

• Maximum input level, gain 75 dB: -51 dBu

DA, Line Out 1-6, rear panel

• Resolution: 24 Bit

• Signal to noise ratio (DR): 112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA

• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 20.8 kHz

• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 45 kHz

• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 89 kHz

• THD: < -108 dB, < 0.0004 %

• THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %

• Crosstalk attenuation: > 110 dB

• Maximum output level: +19 dBu

• Output: 6.3 mm stereo jack, servo balanced

• Output impedance: 75 Ohm

• Output level switchable +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu

DA - Stereo Monitor Output Phones (7-8)

• Like DA, but:

• Output: 6.3 mm stereo jack, unbalanced

• maximum output level at 0 dBFS, High: +19 dBu

• maximum output level at 0 dBFS, Low: +4 dBu

• output impedance: 1 Ohm

• Max output power per channel, 32 Ohm load, 0.1% THD: 210 mW (2.6 Vrms, +10.5 dBu)

MIDI

• 1 x MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN connectors

• Galvanic isolation via optocouplers at the input

• Hi-Speed Mode with jitter and response time typically below 1 ms

• Separate 128 byte FIFOs for input and output

Digital part:

• Clocks: Internal, ADAT, AES, SPDIF, Wordclock

• itter suppression with external clock: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)

• Practically no effective jitter influence of the clock on AD- and DA-conversion

• PLL works even with more than 100 ns jitter without dropouts

• Digital bitclock PLL for interference-free varipitch in ADAT mode

• Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

Digital inputs:

AES/EBU

• 1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992

• highly sensitive input stage (< 0.3 Vpp)

• SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958)

• Accepts consumer and professional format

• Lock range: 27 kHz - 200 kHz

• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)

SPDIF coaxial

• 1 x Cinch, according to IEC 60958

• High sensitivity input stage (< 0.3 Vpp)

• Accepts Consumer and Professional Format

• Lock Range: 27 kHz - 200 kHz

• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)

ADAT Optical

• 2 x TOSLINK, format according to Alesis specification

• Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, maximum 48 kHz

• Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz

• Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

• Bitclock PLL for perfect synchronization even in Varispeed mode

• Lock Range: 31.5 kHz - 50 kHz

• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)

• ADAT port can also be switched to optical SPDIF

Word Clock

• BNC

• Internal termination 75 Ohm switchable

• Automatic double/quad speed detection and conversion to single speed

• SteadyClock guarantees low jitter synchronization even in varispeed operation

• Insensitive to DC offsets in the network

• Signal Adaptation Circuit: Signal refresh through centering and hysteresis

• Overvoltage protection

• Level range: 1.0 Vpp - 5.6 Vpp

• Lock Range: 27 kHz - 200 kHz

• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)

Digital Outputs:

AES/EBU

• XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992

• Output voltage Professional 4.5 Vpp, Consumer 2.6 Vpp

• Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4

• Consumer format (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958

• Single Wire Mode, sample rate 28 kHz to 200 kHz

SPDIF coaxial

• 1 x Cinch, according to IEC 60958

• Output voltage Professional 1.2 Vpp, Consumer 0.6 Vpp

• Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4

• Consumer format (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958

• Single Wire Mode, sample rate 28 kHz to 200 kHz

ADAT

• 1 x TOSLINK

• Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, maximum 48 kHz

• Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz

• Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

Word Clock

• BNC

• Maximum level: 5 Vpp

• Level when terminated with 75 Ohm: 4.0 Vpp

• Internal resistance: 10 Ohm

• Frequency range: 27 kHz - 200 kHz

General:

• Power supply: external power supply

• Typical power consumption: 13 Watt

• Current consumption at 12 Volt operating voltage: 910 mA (11 Watt)

• Dimensions with rack ears, total depth (WxHxD): 265 x 44 x 155 mm

• Dimensions without rack ears, case depth (WxHxD): 215 x 44 x 130 mm

• Weight: 910 g

• Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius

• Relative humidity: < 75%, non-condensing