RME Fireface UFX III - 188-Channel USB 3 Audio Interface

Name: RME Fireface UFX III - 188-Channel USB 3 Audio Interface
Brand: RME
SKU: RME-FIREFACEUFXIII
Price: 3199 USD
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For Recording Studios and Touring
Up to 24-Bit / 192 kHz Sampling
188-Channel I/O: 94 Inputs / 94 Outputs
MADI, AES3, 2 x ADAT Digital I/O
USB 3.0 Host Connection, DURec Support
4 x XLR-1/4" Combo Preamps
Balanced 1/4" Line I/O, XLR 3-Pin Outs
BNC Word Clock/MADI, 5-Pin DIN MIDI I/O
Selectable 48V Phantom Power
Dual Headphone Outputs

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MPN (manufacturer part number)	FIREFACE UFX III
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As successor of the Fireface UFX+, the UFX III raises the bar for USB interfaces to a new level: 12 analog I/O channels, 16 ADAT channels, 1x AES/EBU I/O and 2x MADI I/O with 64 channels, as well as MIDI, Word Clock and USB 3.0 connectivity allow an unmatched variety and flexibility for professional studio use. The Fireface UFX III is completed by groundbreaking RME technologies, such as SteadyClock FS, TotalMix, DURec and more.

The Fireface UFX III is based on a newly developed analog and digital board. While the analog board offers, for example, DC-coupled analog outputs as well as new AD and DA converters with improved THD+N value, the digital board also enables interesting new features thanks to updated high-tech components.

Comprehensive connectivity

The front panel of the Fireface UFX III provides four high-performance XLR/TRS combo inputs for microphone, instrument and line signals, two stereo headphone jacks with +19 dBu output level, MIDI I/O, and a USB port. In combination with the DURec function (Direct USB Recording), the USB port allows independent recording of selected input and output signals (up to 80 channels) to a connected USB storage medium.

The rear panel reveals the full connectivity of the Fireface UFX III. Besides another MIDI I/O, the two optical ADAT I/Os, an AES/EBU I/O, and eight balanced analog outputs with line level (including XLR stereo monitor outputs) are available. With the new Multi-Mode, the two ADAT I/Os can be used as separate optical SPDIF inputs and outputs in addition to the AES I/O.

Furthermore, the Fireface UFX III offers an optical MADI interface (SC) with 64 bidirectional channels. The Word Clock connectors (BNC) work as additional coaxial MADI input and output if required. The Fireface UFX III is connected to the computer via USB 3.0. In compatible USB 2.0 mode, all analog and digital I/Os are available, except for the MADI channels. The second USB port on the rear panel is used to connect an optional ARC USB remote control.

Direct Recording via USB

Via the digital DURec (Direct USB Recording) recording function, up to 80 inputs and outputs of the Fireface UFX III can be recorded directly to (and read from) a USB storage medium. Therefor DURec uses the integrated DSP which provides stand-alone operation without the need for a computer. The fields of potential applications include stand-alone field recordings, live and rehearsal recordings, or playback of live recordings for virtual soundchecks. The automatic naming of the tracks in the DAW according to the assigned names in the TotalMix FX software proves to be very practical.

High-Performance Tools & Technologies

With SteadyClock FS the Fireface UFX III features RME's latest clock and jitter suppression technology. Besides further reduced inherent jitter, SteadyClock FS offers extremely effective jitter suppression even at low frequencies on all digital input signals. Also integrated are both the DSP-based TotalMix FX mixer with its comprehensive routing, monitoring and effects options, and the DIGICheck analysis tool, which allows measuring and analyzing the digital data streams to and from the Fireface UFX III with highest precision.

On Board DSP | 3rd Party Plugins

The Fireface UFX III comes with on-board DSP via RME's TotalMix FX which includes Compression/Dynamics, EQ, Reverb, and Delay.

For units purchased from authorized RME dealers in The Americas, customers will also receive 3rd Party Plugins from IZotope (Ozone 10 Elements), Scuffham Amps (S-GEAR), Brainworx (Opto-X),
Brainworx (BX Masterdesk), and Antares (Auto-Tune Unlimited).

USB 3.0 Class Compliant

In addition to driver-based USB operation and stand-alone mode (without a connected computer), the Fireface UFX III offers a Class Compliant mode for native operation with Windows, macOS and Linux. As the first RME audio interface with full USB 3.0 support in CC mode, the Fireface UFX III provides all 94 I/O channels driverless. In addition to the use with a computer, the CC mode allows controlling the UFX III via the optionally available TotalMix FX for iPad app.

SPECS

Fireface UFX III

Analog

AD, Line In 1-8, rear

Input: 6.3 mm TRS, electronically balanced
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ LoGain: 116 dB (AES17), 118 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +4 dBu: 115 dB (AES17), 117 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 8.9 Hz – 20.4 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 4.3 Hz – 45.2 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 3 Hz – 89 kHz
Filter: Short Delay Sharp, 5 / 5 / 6 samples delay
THD @ -1 dBFS: < -120 dB, < 0.0001 %
THD+N @ -1 dBFS: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
Channel separation: > 110 dB
Maximum input level: +19 dBu
Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, electronically balanced
Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 10 kOhm unbalanced, 10.6 kOhm balanced
Input sensitivity switchable between Lo Gain and +4 dBu
Input level for 0 dBFS @ Lo Gain: +19 dBu
Input level for 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu
Variable digital gain: 0 to +12 dB
Minimum level for 0 dBFS: +1 dBu, -1.2 dBV

Microphone In 9-12, front
As AD, but:

Input: XLR, electronically balanced
Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 3.4 kOhm
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ 0 dB Gain: 117 dB (AES17), 119.5 dBA
THD+N @ -1 dBFS, Gain 20 dB: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 10.7 Hz – 20.3 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5.1 Hz – 45.0 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 3.5 Hz – 88 kHz
EIN @ 60 dB Gain, 150 Ohm, A-Weighted: -129.8 dBu
Gain range: 75 dB
Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu
Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu
CLIP LED: 0 dBFS
SIG LED: -60 dBFS

Instrument In 9-12, front
As AD, but:

Input: 6.3 mm TS jack, unbalanced
Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 1 MOhm
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 116 dB (AES17), 118.5 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 2.4 Hz – 20.0 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -1 dB: 1.6 Hz – 28 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -3 dB: 0.8 Hz – 54 kHz
THD+N @ -1 dBFS, Gain 20 dB: < -107 dB, < 0.00045 %
Gain range: 42 dB
Maximum input level, Gain 8 dB: +21 dBu
Maximum input level, Gain 50 dB: -21 dBu

DA, Line Out 3-8, rear

Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, servo-balanced
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ HiGain: 116.5 dB (AES17), 118.5 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +4 dBu: 116 dB (AES17), 118 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ -10 dBV: 107 dB (AES17), 109 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 20.2 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 44.6 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz – 77.5 kHz
THD+N: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
Channel separation: > 110 dB
Output level switchable Hi Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV
Output level at 0 dBFS @ Hi Gain: +19 dBu
Output level at 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu
Output level at 0 dBFS @ -10 dBV: +2 dBV (+4.2 dBu)
Output impedance: 75 Ohm

DA - Stereo Monitor Output XLR (1-2)
As DA, but:

Output: XLR, balanced
Output level switchable 24 dBu, Hi Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV
Output level at 0 dBFS @ 24 dBu: +24 dBu
Output level at 0 dBFS @ Hi Gain: +19 dBu
Output level at 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu
Output level at 0 dBFS @ -10 dBV: +2 dBV (+4.2 dBu)
Output impedance: 150 Ohm

DA - Stereo Monitor Output Phones (9-12)
As DA, but:

Output: 2 x 6.3 mm TRS stereo jack, unbalanced
Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, High: +19 dBu
Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, Low: +2 dBV
Max power per channel @ 32 Ohm load, 0.02% THD: 200 mW (2.5 Vrms, +10 dBu)
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ High: 116.5 dB (AES17), 118.5 dBA
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ Low: 115 dB (AES17), 117 dBA
Output impedance: 2 Ohm

MIDI

2 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

2 x MIDI I/O via MADI
Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 56 (up to 48 kHz)
Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 28 (up to 96 kHz)

Digital

Clocks: Internal, ADAT, AES, SPDIF, word clock
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)
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

MADI

Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector
62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
Coaxial via BNC (Word Clock input), 75 Ohm
High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.2 Vpp)
Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
S/MUX: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
Lock range: 25 kHz – 54 kHz
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)

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 (> 1 Hz)

ADAT Optical

2 x TOSLINK, format according to Alesis specification
Standard: 2 x 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
Double Speed (S/MUX): 2 x 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 x 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 (> 1 Hz)

SPDIF optical (ADAT 2)

2 x optical, according to IEC 60958
Accepts Consumer and Professional format
Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)

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 (> 1 Hz)

Digital Outputs

MADI

Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector
62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
Coaxial via BNC (Word Clock input), 75 Ohm
High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.2 Vpp)
Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
Standard: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
S/MUX: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
S/MUX4: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
Lock range: 25 kHz – 54 kHz
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)

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

ADAT

2 x TOSLINK, format according to Alesis specification
Standard: 2 x 8 channels 24 bit, up to 48 kHz
Double Speed (S/MUX): 2 x 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
Quad Speed (S/MUX4): 2 x 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

SPDIF optical (ADAT 2)

2 x optical, according to IEC 60958
Accepts Consumer and Professional format
Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)

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: Internal switching PSU, 100 - 240 V AC, 36 Watts
Idle power consumption: 19 Watts
Typical power consumption: 22-25 Watts
Dimensions including rack ears (WxHxD): 483 x 44 x 210 mm (19" x 1.73" x 8.5")
Dimensions without rack ears (WxHxD): 440 x 44 x 210 mm (17.3" x 1.73" x 8.3")
Total depth: 240 mm (9.4”)
Weight: 3 kg ( 6.6 lbs)
Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F)
Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing

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