RME Fireface UCX II
Best compact interface for professional studio and mobile recording setups.
This is the ultimate Swiss Army knife for pro audio, packing massive routing power and rock-solid clocking into a footprint that fits in your backpack. You sacrifice the tactile luxury of a massive console, but you gain a bulletproof, standalone recording rig that handles everything from studio tracking to modular synth control.
$1699.00
Who it's for
- Audiophiles and engineers demanding transparent, high-fidelity studio recordings
- Producers requiring complex, latency-free routing for intricate studio setups
- Working professionals needing rock-solid, long-term driver stability
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious home studio owners seeking affordable entry-level gear
- Tech-focused users prioritizing the latest high-speed connection standards
- Beginners preferring intuitive, plug-and-play software interfaces
Performance breakdown
Clocking Precision
SteadyClock FS technology provides industry-leading jitter rejection for pristine digital timing.
Routing Flexibility
TotalMix FX offers virtually limitless signal routing and low-latency monitoring control.
Connectivity Density
An impressive array of I/O packed into a compact, portable chassis.
Field Recording Capability
DURec allows for reliable, standalone recording directly to USB storage devices.
Modular Integration
DC-coupled outputs enable seamless control of external modular synthesizers and gear.
Driver Stability
RME's legendary driver architecture ensures rock-solid performance across all major platforms.
Key Specs
Analog AD, Line In 5-8, rear
Resolution 24 bit, SNR 112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA, Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 2 Hz – 92 kHz, THD < -110 dB, Channel separation > 110 dB, Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, Input impedance: 8 kOhm unbalanced, 12 kOhm balanced, Input sensitivity switchable to +19 dBu and +13 dBu
Analog Line In 3-4, front
Additional Gain stage: 0 up to +12 dB, Maximum input level, +19 dBu, Gain 0 dB: Line +19 dBu, Inst +13 dBu, Input impedance: Instrument 1 MOhm. Line 13 kOhm balanced, 9 kOhm unbalanced
Analog Microphone In 1-2, front
Input: XLR, Gain range: 75 dB, EIN: -128 dBu A-weighted
Analog DA, Line Out 1-6, rear
Resolution 24 bit, Dynamic range (DR) 112 dB RMS unweighted, 115 dBA, Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 89 kHz, THD < -108 dB, Channel separation > 110 dB, Maximum output level: +19 dBu, Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, Output impedance: 75 Ohm
Analog DA - Stereo Monitor Output Phones (7-8)
Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, High: +19 dBu, Output impedance: 1 Ohm, Max power per channel @ 32 Ohm load, 0.1% THD: 210 mW
MIDI
1 x MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN jacks, Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms
Digital Clocks
Internal, ADAT, AES, SPDIF, word clock
Digital Inputs AES/EBU
1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, Lock range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
Digital Inputs SPDIF coaxial
1 x RCA, Lock Range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
Digital Inputs ADAT Optical
1 x TOSLINK, 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
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