RME FIREFACEUFX Audio USB/Firewire Interface

RME FIREFACEUFX Audio USB/Firewire Interface

The Fireface UFX from RME is a USB and FireWire audio interface that provides a total of 60 channels of audio, and includes digitally controlled high-end preamps, reference class converters and full 192kHz operation. It delivers ultra-low latency operation, combined with exceptional driver stability. Additionally, the unit includes active jitter suppression, professional reference level support, advanced stand-alone functionality, RME's DIGICheck metering and analysis toolbox, and nearly identical operation and features under both Windows and Mac OS.

Features:

• SteadyClock, RME's unique jitter suppression technology guarantees perfect sound quality throughout, making the device completely independent from the quality of external clock signals, and allows the Fireface UFX to control the sample rate on its own
• Settings dialog includes a direct choice of the most often used video and audio sample rates Intelligent Clock Control not only displays every clock status, but will also retain the last valid input sample rate in case of failure of the external source
• SyncCheck offer a quick detection of clock problems
• DIGICheck is a unique software tool box for metering, testing, measuring, and analyzing digital audio streams - it provides a multi-track recorder, calculates the level meters peak and RMS in hardware, and is able to analyze and display playback data from any software, no matter which format the software uses
• Internal switch mode power supply allows the unit to operate in the range of 100 to 240VAC, and is short-circuit-proof, has an integrated line-filter, is fully regulated against voltage fluctuations and suppresses mains interference
• Using the 3 rotary encoders and the clear color display, the interface can be configured and set up for use as a standalone operation with setup recall
• Additionally internal memory allows for the permanent storage of 6 different states of the unit
• When operating standalone, the unit can be transformed into totally different devices by the simple click of a button - examples include a 12-channel AD/DA converter, 4-channel microphone preamp, monitor mixer, digital format converter, or analog/digital routing matrix
• In standalone mode, TotalMix FX can still be controlled via MIDI

Specifications:

• Inputs:
  • Analog:
    • 4 x XLR/TRS Combo Microphone/Line(front panel)
    • 8 x 1/4" TRS phone Balanced Line (rear panel)
  • Digital:
    • 1 x XLR AES/EBU
    • 2 x TOSLink ADAT optical
    • 1 x BNC Wordclock
• Outputs:
  • Analog:
    • 2 x XLR Line (rear panel)
    • 6 x 1/4" TRS phone Balanced Line (rear panel)
    • 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Line/Headphone (front panel
  • Digital:
    • 1 x XLR AES/EBU
    • 2 x TOSLink ADAT optical
    • 1 x BNC Wordclock
• MIDI:
  • 2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI In
  • 2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI Out
• Connectivity:
  • USB 2.0
  • FireWire 400
• Sample Rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz
• Input Level:
  • Microphone: Maximum input level, gain 0dB: +12dBu
  • Line:
    • 0dBFS @ Lo Gain: +19dBu
    • 0dBFS @ +4dBu: +13dBu
    • 0dBFS @ -10dBV: +2dBV
• Gain Range:
  • Microphone: 65dB
  • Instrument: 55dB
• Output Level:
  • Line:
    • 0dBFS @ Hi Gain: +19dBu
    • 0dBFS @ +4dBu: +13dBu
    • 0dBFS @ -10dBV: +2dBV
  • Stereo Monitor:
    • 0dBFS @ 24dBu: +24dBu
  • Stereo Monitor Phones:
    • 0dBFS, High: +13dBu
    • 0dBFS, Low: +2dBV
  • Line: Output level switchable Hi Gain, +4dBu, -10dBV
  • Stereo Monitor: Output level switchable 24dBu, Hi Gain, +4dBu, -10dBV
• Output Impedance:
  • Line: 75Ω
  • Stereo Monitor Phones: 30Ω
• Dynamic Range:
  • Output: 115dB RMS unweighted, 118dBA
• THD:
  • Input: <-110dB, <0.00032%
  • Output: <-104dB, <0.00063%
• THD + N:
  • Input: <-104dB, <0.00063%
  • Output: <-100dB, <0.001%
• Signal to Noise Ratio:
  • Input:
  • Line: 110dB RMS unweighted, 113dBA
  • Microphone: 112dB RMS unweighted, 115dBA
  • Instrument: 112dB RMS unweighted, 115dBA
• Crosstalk: >110dB
• Frequency Response:
  • Input:
    • 5Hz to 21.5kHz, -0.1dB @ 44.1kHz
    • 5Hz to 45.5kHz, -0.5dB @ 96kHz
    • 5Hz to 66.5kHz, -1.0dB @ 192kHz
  • Output:
    • 5Hz to 22kHz, -0.5dB @ 44.1kHz
    • 5Hz to 34kHz, -0.5dB @ 96kHz
    • 5Hz to 50kHz, -1.0dB @ 192kHz
• Power Supply: Internal switching PSU, 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 30W
• Drivers:
  • PC: Windows XP SP2, Vista, Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
  • Mac: OS X 10.5 or higher (Core Audio)
• Dimensions: 1U 19" rackmount