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RME Fireface UFX FireWire/USB audio interface - trade in

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RME Fireface UFX FireWire/USB audio interface - trade in
Product no: 9000-0030-4957 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

RME's flagship UFX audio interface is part of the brand's Fireface series. It boasts 60 analogue and digital audio channels (30 inputs and 30 outputs), a USB and a FireWire connection, on-board DSP effects, and sublime audio quality. Four of the twelve analogue inputs are equipped with a digital mic and instrument preamp with phantom power. As well as PC and Mac, the Fireface UFX is also compatible with iPad and as a standalone USB recorder.

Fireface UFX: a plethora of possibilities

The Fireface UFX has a maximum recording resolution of 24 bits/192 kHz and offers plenty of connection options. Besides 12 analogue in and outputs, this interface features a stereo AES/EBU in and output and two ADAT inputs and outputs. It also has a word clock and a MIDI connector. Use the intuitive TotalMix software to adjust volume control, routing, and channel settings, as well as your on-board digital DSP effects.

DURec: direct USB recording and the iPad

RME's drivers for PC and Mac are known for their low latency and high stability, but boasts another two advantages as well. Depending on your application, you can record up to 22 channels at the same time using your iPad. Also, thanks to the DURec functionality, you can use the UFX as a standalone recorder. Your tracks are then recorded individually directly onto a USB stick.

Tips or comments about this product

This is an original Fireface UFX that is being offered at a discount for a limited time as part of a trade-in deal.
To ensure DURec and iPad compatibility, you will need to install the latest drivers and firmware updates. You can find more info here.
Fully compatible with iPad using the TotalMix FX iPad app.

Specifications

Product features

19 inches	yes
Computer ports	USB, Firewire
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
MIDI I/O (din connector)	MIDI in, MIDI out
Software included	no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,4 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	56,0 x 31,5 x 11,5 cm

Product specifications

external FireWire/USB audio interface
also functions as standalone multi-track recorder (DURec)
compatible with PC, Mac and iPad (see tips or remarks)
maximum recording resolution: 24 bits / 192 kHz (96 kHz with iPad)
record and play back 60 audio inputs and outputs (22 with iPad)
analogue audio channels: 12 inputs and 12 outputs
instrument and mic inputs: 4
48 V phantom power for condenser microphones
AES/EBU input and output: 1x stereo
ADAT inputs and outputs: 2x (good for 32 digital audio channels, 16 inputs and 16 outputs)
second ADAT connection also functions as S/PDIF
world clock inputs and outputs
MIDI inputs and outputs: 2
headphone outputs: 2
multifunctional colour display
19-inch housing
FireWire 400 and USB 2.0
includes TotalMix software
digital DSP effects (EQ, Dynamics, Echo/Reverb)
maximum capacity of external hard drive while using multi-track recorder: 2 TB

connectors on the rear:

inputs 1-8: TRS jack
outputs 1 and 2: 3-pin XLR
outputs 3-8: TRS jack
AES/EBU in/out: 3-pin XLR
2x ADAT in/out: Toslink
world clock in/out: BNC
MIDI I/O: DIN-5
connection for remote
FireWire 400 connection
USB-B 2.0 connection
IEC power supply

connectors on the front:

inputs 9-12: XLR/TRS combo connections
outputs 9-12: 2x headphone output (stereo jack)
MIDI I/O: DIN-5
USB-A 2.0 port for DURec

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