RME Fireface UCX II 40-Channel 192 Kilohertz USB Audio Interface

RME Fireface UCX II 40-Channel 192 Kilohertz USB Audio Interface

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.

Features:

• All settings can be changed in real-time
• Buffer sizes/latencies from 48 up to 8192 samples selectable
• 4 channels 96 kHz/24 bit Record/Playback via ADAT optical (S/MUX)
• 2 channels 192 kHz/24 bit Record/Playback via ADAT optical (S/MUX4)
• Clock modes slave and master
• Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
• Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT mode
• SteadyClock FS: Jitter-immune, super-stable digital clock
• DDS technology for free setting of the sample rate
• SyncAlign guarantees sample aligned and never swapping channels
• SyncCheck tests and reports the synchronization status of input signals
• TotalMix for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
• TotalMix: 800 channel mixer with 46 bit internal resolution
• TotalMix FX: 3-band EQ, Low Cut, Reverb, Echo, Compressor, Expander, Auto Level
• 1 x MIDI I/O, 16 channels high-speed Low-Jitter MIDI
• 1 x Hi-power low impedance headphone output
• DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation

Specifications:

• 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): 258 x 44 x 155 mm (10.16" 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