RME Fireface UC

Name: RME Fireface UC
Brand: RME
SKU: 0020106717
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Product description RME Fireface UC

When an interface needs to bring together analogue sources, digital devices and MIDI in a compact setup, flexible connections and direct monitoring matter. The RME Fireface UC with 18 input and 18 output channels connects to Windows and Mac computers via USB 2.0 and operates at up to 192 kHz. You can select the appropriate Windows or Mac firmware directly on the device.

The eight analogue inputs are split between two Mic/Line combo sockets, two front-panel Line/Instrument inputs and four rear-panel Line inputs. The two microphone preamps offer digitally controlled gain of up to 65 dB and individually switchable 48-volt phantom power. Switchable reference levels are available for the rear inputs and outputs, allowing you to adapt the interface to different studio levels.

TotalMix serves as a 648-channel matrix mixer with 42-bit internal resolution for direct monitoring and complex signal paths. Inputs and playback channels can be freely routed to the 18 physical outputs. Up to nine independent stereo submixes are possible; you can record output and submix channels without external cable connections. The control interface can be operated remotely via MIDI, including in stand-alone mode.

The eight analogue outputs comprise six balanced line outputs on the rear panel and the unbalanced stereo headphone output on the front. This uses a Hi-Power output stage and can also serve as a line output. Hardware-based peak and RMS meters monitor 54 audio channels, while SteadyClock processes external digital signals and suppresses jitter.

For digital connections, there is an optical ADAT input and output that can alternatively function as an optical S/PDIF pair, as well as coaxial S/PDIF, which also supports AES/EBU-compatible signals. At 44.1 and 48 kHz, the optical connection carries up to eight ADAT channels; at higher sample rates, the channel count decreases due to S/MUX. Wordclock BNC and two MIDI inputs and outputs round out the connections. With a compatible ADAT converter, the number of analogue inputs and outputs can be expanded to 16 in total.

The device can also operate without a connected computer once configured. The display and endless encoder on the front allow direct operation; saved settings are reloaded when the device is switched on. The minimum selectable buffer size is 48 samples under Windows and 14 samples under Mac OS X. Actual latencies, however, depend on the computer and application and are not guaranteed.

The Fireface UC is suited to studio and live setups where eight analogue inputs and outputs, digital expandability, MIDI and independent submixes are required. To connect it to a computer, you need a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port; the minimum system requirements listed for this product include an Intel Core 2 Duo and Windows XP SP2, Vista or Windows 7, or Intel Macs with Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

Features RME Fireface UC

USB audio interface for recording, monitoring and digital signal distribution with 18 input and 18 output channels
Eight analogue inputs: two Mic/Line combo sockets, two Line/Instrument inputs and four Line inputs
Two digitally controlled microphone preamps with up to 65 dB gain and individually switchable 48-volt phantom power
Eight analogue outputs, comprising six balanced line outputs and one unbalanced stereo headphone output
Switchable reference levels for the rear-panel inputs and outputs
TotalMix with a 648-channel matrix, 42-bit internal resolution and up to nine independent stereo submixes
Direct recording of output and submix channels without external cable connections
MIDI remote control of TotalMix, including in stand-alone mode
Hardware-based calculation of peak and RMS levels for 54 audio channels
Stand-alone operation with control via display and endless encoder; settings are saved
SteadyClock for jitter suppression and clock conditioning
Optical ADAT input and output, alternatively optical S/PDIF
Coaxial S/PDIF input and output, AES/EBU-compatible
Wordclock input and output via BNC, plus two MIDI inputs and outputs
Selectable Windows or Mac operating mode; MIDI ports are Class Compliant under Mac OS
Sample rates up to 192 kHz on all inputs and outputs
Expansion to 16 analogue inputs and outputs in total with ADI-8 DS/QS or OctaMic II

Technical specifications

Computer connectionUSB 2.0
Internal sample rate32 | 44,1 | 48 | 64 | 88,2 | 96 | 128 | 176,4 | 192 kHz
External sample rate28–200 kHz
Minimum buffer size48 samples under Windows | 14 samples under Mac OS X
AD/DA resolution24 bit
Analogue inputs6 x 6.3 mm TRS (4 x Line, 2 x Line/Instrument) | 2 x XLR/TRS combo (Mic/Line), electronically balanced
Analogue outputs6 x 6.3 mm TRS, servo-balanced and DC-coupled | 1 x 6.3 mm TRS, unbalanced stereo headphone output
Digital inputs and outputs1 x optical ADAT or optical S/PDIF | 1 x coaxial S/PDIF, AES/EBU-compatible
MIDI2 x input and output via breakout cable with 4 x 5-pin DIN sockets
Wordclock1 x BNC input | 1 x BNC output
Mic input gain range0 dB | +10 to +65 dB
Line/Instrument inputs 3/4 gain range0 to +18 dB
Mic input impedance2 kOhm XLR | 8 kOhm balanced TRS
Line inputs 5–8 impedance10 kOhm
Rear-panel input reference levelsLo Gain | +4 dBu | -10 dBV
Rear-panel output reference levelsHi Gain | +4 dBu | -10 dBV
Level at 0 dBFS+19 dBu at Hi Gain/Lo Gain | +13 dBu at +4 dBu | +2 dBV at -10 dBV
AD dynamic range110 dB RMS unweighted | 113 dB(A)
AD THD< -100 dB | < 0,001 %
AD THD+N< -98 dB | < 0,0012 %
AD crosstalk attenuation> 110 dB
DA dynamic range110 dB RMS unweighted | 113 dB(A), unmuted
DA THD-100 dB | < 0,001 %
DA THD+N-96 dB | < 0,0015 %
DA crosstalk attenuation> 110 dB
AD frequency response at 44.1 kHz5 Hz–20,6 kHz at -0,1 dB
AD frequency response at 96 kHz5 Hz–45,3 kHz at -0,5 dB
AD frequency response at 192 kHz5 Hz–90 kHz at -1 dB
DA frequency response at 44.1 kHz1 Hz–20,4 kHz at -0,1 dB
DA frequency response at 96 kHz1 Hz–44,8 kHz at -0,5 dB
DA frequency response at 192 kHz1 Hz–80 kHz at -1 dB
ADAT channels8 at up to 48 kHz | 4 at 96 kHz | 2 at 192 kHz
Power consumption13 W typical
Power supplyexternal power supply, 100–240 V AC, 12 V DC, 2 A, 24 W
Weight1,5 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)265 x 165 x 44 mm with rack ears | 218 x 155 x 44 mm without rack ears