RME Fireface UC USB 2.0 Compact Audio Interface - Nearly New

Full Description

Windows or Mac

The Firface UC uses two different firmware versions with different transfer methods to remove current restrictions of typical USB audio interfaces. The unit's operating mode Win or Mac can be changed directly at the unit at any time. Under Mac OS the Fireface's MIDI ports are class compliant, the operating system therefore automatically uses the included MIDI driver.

Under both Operating Systems the available latencies are impressive. The smallest buffer offered under Windows has 48 samples, under Mac OS X 14 samples. With this RME provides a performance previously not available from USB audio interfaces.

Integrated DSP Mixer

All inputs and outputs can be freely mixed, routed and distributed with RME's MIDI remote controllable TotalMix software where up to 9 totally independent stereo submixes can be set up. All the output channels and every submix channel can be recorded directly and without external cable loops. The DSP based hardware calculates RMS and Peak levels for all channels without causing any significant CPU load.

Inputs and Outputs

Eight analog inputs and outputs (all balanced, except outputs 7/8) with software controlled reference levels (-10 dBV, +4 dBU, Lo/HiGain), realised discretely in the analog domain, ensure the highest dynamic range and fidelity. Inputs 5 to 8 on the rear feature RME's proven level references, -10 dBV, +4 dBu and Lo Gain can be selected in the settings dialog, equivalent to +2 dBV, +13 dBu and +19 dBu for digital full scale. The same applies to the balanced rear outputs 1 to 6. The hi power phones output offers high volumes even with low impedance headphones.

One ADAT I/O provides digital connection to mixers and converters. In combination with an ADI-8 DS/QS or OctaMic II, there are up to 16 analog inputs (respectively 12 @ 96 kHz). The coaxial SPDIF I/O (up to 192 kHz) is fully AES/EBU compatible. SPDIF can also be accessed through the optical I/O.

A Word Clock input and output plus two MIDI I/Os (special breakout cable included) complete the list of features and turn the Fireface UC into an entire audio system of the highest quality.

Preamps

The Fireface UC features 2 balanced mic inputs with a digitally controlled input stage, individually switchable 48 V phantom power and Neutrik Combo connectors for XLR and TRS (that can also be used as additional line inputs). A pre-amplification of up to 65 dB (adjustable in 1 dB-steps over a range of 55 dB), exceptional EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) performance even at low pre amplification settings, and extremely low THD+N allow these preamps to surpass many reference devices.

All level settings are 100 reproducible and can also be comfortably adjusted by software. Inputs 3 and 4 are flexible universal balanced inputs that operate exactly like inputs 5 to 8 on the rear and can be adjusted to accept standard studio input levels (+4 dBu, LoGain). The input impedance can be switched from line (10 kOhm) to instrument (470 kOhm), and offers an additional analog input amplification of up to 18 dB in steps of 0.5 dB.

For more information on the RME Fireface UC USB 2.0 Compact Audio Interface please download the user guide below.

Features/Specifications

• Sample rates up to 192 kHz on all I/Os (including 2 ADAT channels with SMUX4)
• Two digitally controlled Mic Preamps in high-end quality
• Two balanced universal inputs for line and instrument signals
• SteadyClock for maximum jitter suppression and clock refresh
• Enhanced stand-alone operation with rotary encoder and front panel display
• TotalMix: 648-channel mixer with 42-bit internal resolution
• 54 Level Meter Peak/RMS, hardware-calculated

Connectivity

• 18 Input / 18 Output channels
• 8 x Analog I/O
• 1 x ADAT I/O or 1 x SPDIF I/O optical
• 1 x SPDIF I/O coaxial
• 2 x MIDI I/O
• 1 x USB 2.0
• 1 x Word Clock I/O
• 2 x Mic Preamp with digitally controlled gain
• TotalMix

Technical Specs

• Input AD: 6 x 1/4" TRS (4 x Line, 2 x Line/Instrument), 2 x XLR/TRS Combo connector (2 x Mic/Line), all servo-balanced.
• Output DA: 6 x 1/4" TRS, servo-balanced, DC-coupled signal path. 1 x 1/4" TRS unbalanced
• Input Digital: 1 x ADAT optical or SPDIF optical, SPDIF coaxial (AES/EBU compatible)
• Output Digital: 1 x ADAT optical or SPDIF optical, SPDIF coaxial (AES/EBU compatible)
• MIDI: 2 x MIDI I/O via breakout cable (4 x 5-pin DIN jacks), for 32 channels low jitter hi-speed MIDI
• Dynamic range AD: 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA
• THD AD: THD+N AD: Crosstalk AD: > 110 dB
• Dynamic range DA: 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA (unmuted)
• THD DA: -100 dB (0.001 )
• THD+N DA: -96 dB (0.0015 )
• Crosstalk DA: > 110 dB
• Input/Output level for 0 dBFS @ Hi Gain: +19 dBu
• Input/Output level for 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu
• Input/Output level for 0 dBFS @ -10 dBV: +2 dBV
• Sample rate internally: 32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 128, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Sample rate externally: 28 kHz - 200 kHz
• Frequency response AD/DA, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 20.4 kHz (sf 44.1 kHz)
• Frequency response AD/DA, -0.5 dB: 1 Hz - 43.3 kHz (sf 96 kHz)
• Frequency response AD/DA, -1 dB: 1 Hz - 80 kHz (sf 192 kHz)
• Driver support: Windows XP (from SP2), Vista, Vista 64, 7: Full ASIO multi-client operation of WDM and ASIO 2.0. WDM (DirectSound) with stereo and multi-Channel support. Mac OS X (10.5 or higher) Intel: Core Audio, Core MIDI.
• System Requirements: Computer with at least Pentium Core 2 Duo CPU (see the list of Tested Systems with USB chipsets).

Compatible with MAC OS X 10.11 (El Capitan).