In doing this the Fireface UCX marks a new packing record: 300 electronic components more than inside the already well-stocked Fireface UC! In a tremendous effort RME packed once again all the latest technologies, introduced with the award winning flagship UFX, plus a bunch of newly developed ones, into a half 19 inch housing with full mobile usability.

The result is an awesome combination of RME's most successful products: Fireface UFX, Firefaces UC/400 and Babyface. The Fireface UCX is not just a smaller version of the smash hit UFX, with the HFX-core, the preamps and the complete effects engine. The UCX continues the tradition of RME's tremendously successful compact interfaces, and combines it with the Babyface's usability through the optional RME remotes.

Connectivity:

18 Input / 18 Output channels

18 x Analog I/O

2 x Mic/ Line Preamps, digitally controlled

2 x Line / Instrument inputs, digitally controlled

1 x SPDIF I/O coaxial

1 x ADAT I/O (or 1 x SPDIF I/O optical)

1 x Word Clock I/O

2 x MIDI I/O (via breakout cable)

1 x FireWire 400

1 x USB 2.0 (USB 3 compatible)

optional: Advanced Remote Control (ARC)

TotalMix FX (with UFX effects engine)

Low Latency mastering grade converters with outstanding specifications.

Two mic preamps with the premium technology from RME's high-end recording bestsellers Micstasy and UFX, including the AutoSet overload protection.

A newly developed Hammerfall audio core, supporting USB and FireWire with the maximum performance and ultra-low latency operation, combined with the legendary RME driver stability and maintenance, on both bus protocols.

TotalMix FX with the complete Fireface UFX DSP engine, including all effects up to 192 kHz.

Monitoring Controller: combining the impressive flexibility of the TotalMix FX monitoring tool set and the optional RME Remote Control.

RME's unique DIGICheck metering and analysis toolbox for Windows PC and Mac.

Plus support for RME's Advanced Remote Control, active jitter suppression technology, professional reference level support, advanced stand-alone functionality, full 192 kHz operation, and last but not least two high speed MIDI I/Os.

On top of it: The Fireface UCX is the first professional audio interface with Class Compliant mode to work with Apple's iPad, for perfect stereo up to 18 channel recording and playback, and the addition of truly professional I/Os.

AD, Line In 5-8, rear:
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 111 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 6 Hz - 20.6 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 6 Hz - 45.3 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: -1 dB: 5 Hz - 90 kHz
THD: < -105 dB, < 0.0005 %
THD+N: < -98 dB, < 0.0012%
Maximum input level: +19 dBu
Channel separation: > 110 dB
Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, electronically balanced
Input sensitivity switchable to Lo Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV
Input level for 0 dBFS @ Lo Gain: +19 dBu
Input level for 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu
Input level for 0 dBFS @ -10 dBV: +2 dBV

Line In 3-4, front:
As AD, but:
Additional Gain stage: 0 up to +12 dB
Maximum input level, Lo Gain, Gain 0 dB:
Line +19 dBu, Inst +13 dBu
Maximum input level, -10 dBV, Gain 12 dB, Line:
-7,5 dBu, Inst: -13,5 dBu
Input impedance Inst: 470 kOhm
Input Gain Inst: +6 dB
Input mode: Line balanced (TRS), Inst unbalanced (TS)
CLIP LED: 0 dBFS
SIG LED: -60 dBFS

Microphone/Line 1-2, front:
as AD Line In 5-8, but:
Input: Neutrik XLR/TRS Combo jack, electronically balanced
Input impedance: XLR 2 kOhm, TRS 8 kOhm balanced
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA
Low Roll Off -0.5 dB: 18 Hz, -1 dB: 12 Hz
Gain range: 0 dB, +10 up to +65 dB
Maximum input level XLR, Gain 0 dB: +10 dBu
Maximum input level XLR, Gain 65 dB: -55 dBu
Maximum input level TRS, Gain +0 dB: +21 dBu
Maximum input level TRS, Gain +65 dB: -44 dBu
CLIP LED: 0 dBFS
SIG LED: -60 dBFS

DA, Line Out 1-6, rear:
Dynamic range (DR): 111 dB, 113 dBA @ 44.1 kHz (unmuted)
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 8 Hz - 20.4 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 6 Hz - 45 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 6 Hz - 90 kHz
THD: -100 dB, < 0.001 %
THD+N: -96 dB, < 0.0015 %
Channel separation: > 110 dB
Maximum output level: +19 dBu
Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, servo-balanced
Output impedance: 75 Ohm
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

DA - Phones, 7/8, front:
As DA, but:
Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced
Output impedance: 30 Ohm

Word Clock:
BNC, switch for internal termination 75 Ohm