RME Fireface UCX II - 40-Channel Advanced USB Audio Interface

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RME-FIREFACEUCX II
$1,699.00
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The Fireface UCX II is a highly integrated pro audio solution in an ultra-compact format for studio and live recordings. It continues RME's long tradition of designing compact advanced interfaces, packing into a half-rack size unit what usually would be spread out over two or three 19 inch panels.

Connectivity and Features


8 x Analog I/O


2 x XLR/TRS Mic/Inst/Line


2 x Line/Inst Input


1 x Phones Output


1 x AES I/O


1 x ADAT I/O


1 x SPDIF I/O Coax


1 x Word Clock I/O


1 x MIDI I/O


Class Compliant Mode


TotalMix FX


ARC USB


RME USB 2.0


DC-coupled Outputs


SteadyClock FS


DURec


AutoSet Digital Gain Control

 

SPECS

Fireface UCX II

 

Analog

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 %
  • Channel separation: > 110 dB
  • Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, electronically balanced
  • Input impedance: 8 kOhm unbalanced, 12 kOhm balanced
  • Input sensitivity switchable to +19 dBu and +13 dBu
  • Variable gain: 0 to +12 dB
  • Minimum level for 0 dBFS: +1 dBu, -1.2 dBV

Line In 3-4, front

As AD, but:

  • Additional Gain stage: 0 up 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 +1 dBu, Inst -5 dBu
  • Input impedance: Instrument 1 MOhm. Line 13 kOhm balanced, 9 kOhm unbalanced
  • Input Gain Inst: +6 dB
  • Input mode: Line balanced (TRS), Inst unbalanced (TS)

Microphone In 1-2, front

As AD, but:

  • Input: XLR, electronically balanced
  • Input impedance: 5.4 kOhm
  • Gain range: 75 dB
  • Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu
  • Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu
  • EIN: -128 dBu A-weighted, 60 dB gain,150 Ohm, 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Line In 1-2

As 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

  • Resolution: 24 bit
  • Dynamic range (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 %
  • Channel separation: > 110 dB
  • Maximum output level: +19 dBu
  • Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, servo-balanced
  • Output impedance: 75 Ohm
  • Output level switchable +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu

DA - Stereo Monitor Output Phones (7-8)

As DA, but:

  • Output: 6.3 mm TRS 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 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 jacks
  • Galvanically isolated by optocoupled input
  • Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms
  • Separate 128 byte FIFOs for input and output

Digital

  • Clocks: Internal, ADAT, AES, SPDIF, word clock
  • Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
  • Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion: near zero
  • PLL ensures zero dropout, even at more than 100 ns jitter
  • Digital Bitclock PLL for trouble-free varispeed ADAT operation
  • Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

Digital Inputs

AES/EBU

  • 1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
  • High-sensitivity 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 RCA, according to IEC 60958
  • High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.3 Vpp)
  • Accepts Consumer and Professional format, copy protection will be ignored
  • Lock Range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
  • Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)

ADAT Optical

  • 1 x TOSLINK, format according to Alesis specification
  • Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
  • Double Speed (S/MUX): 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
  • Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
  • Bitclock PLL ensures perfect synchronisation even in varispeed operation
  • Lock range: 31.5 kHz – 50 kHz
  • Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
  • SPDIF compatible (automatic detection)

Word Clock

  • BNC
  • Internal termination 75 Ohm switchable
  • Automatic Double/Quad Speed detection and internal conversion to Single Speed
  • SteadyClock guarantees super low jitter synchronization even in varispeed operation
  • Not affected by DC-offsets within the network
  • Signal Adaptation Circuit: signal refresh through auto-center 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 level Professional 4.5 Vpp, Consumer 2.6 Vpp
  • Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
  • Format Consumer (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958
  • Single Wire mode, sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

SPDIF coaxial

  • 1 x RCA, according to IEC 60958
  • Output level Professional 1.2 Vpp, Consumer 0.6 Vpp
  • Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
  • Format Consumer (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958
  • Single Wire mode, sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

ADAT

  • 1 x TOSLINK, format according to Alesis specification
  • Standard: 8 channels 24 bit, up to 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
  • Max. output voltage: 5 Vpp
  • Output voltage @ 75 Ohm termination: 4.0 Vpp
  • Output impedance: 10 Ohm
  • Frequency range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz

General

  • Power supply: external power supply
  • Typical power consumption: 13 Watts
  • Current at 12 Volt operating voltage: 910 mA (11 Watts)
  • Dimensions incl. rack ears, full depth (WxHxD): 265 x 44 x 155 mm (10.5" x 1.73" x 6.1")
  • Dimensions without rack ears, body depth (WxHxD): 215 x 44 x 130 mm (8.5" x 1.73" x 5.1")
  • Weight: 910 g ( 2.0 lbs)
  • Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F)
  • Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing
More Information
ConditionNew
MPN (manufacturer part number)Fireface UCX II
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