The compact RME Fireface UC has been uncompromisingly optimized for highest performance under Windows and Mac OS. Based on a newly developed RME Hammerfall core, the Fireface UC audio interface provides revolutionary ultra-low latencies even with multiple channels. It uses two different firmware versions with different transfer methods to remove current restrictions of typical USB audio interfaces. The unit's operating mode Win or Mac can be changed directly at the unit at any time. Under Mac OS, the Fireface's MIDI ports are class compliant, the operating system therefore automatically uses the included MIDI driver.
Under both operating systems, the available latencies are simply sensational. The smallest buffer offered under Windows has 48 samples, under Mac OS X 14 samples. With this RME provides a performance comparable to PCI express interfaces under USB 2.0.
Features:
Integrated DSP TotalMix software
Word clock & MIDI
2 digitally controlled mic preamps in high-end quality
SteadyClock for maximum jitter suppression and clock refresh
Enhanced stand-alone operation with rotary encoder and front panel display
Analog & digital input/output
54 level meter peak/RMS, hardware-calculated
Specifications:
Bit Rate 24bit
Sample Rate (kHz) 32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96, 128, 176.4, 192
Connection USB 2.0
Inputs Analog inputs: 6 x 1/4" TRS (4 x line, 2 x line/instrument), 2 x XLR/TRS combo connector (2 x mic/line), all servo-balanced. Digital input: 1 x ADAT optical or SPDIF optical, SPDIF coaxial (AES/EBU compatible)
Outputs Analog outputs: 6 x 1/4" TRS, servo-balanced, DC-coupled signal path. 1 x 1/4" TRS unbalanced. Digital output: 1 x ADAT optical or SPDIF optical, SPDIF coaxial (AES/EBU compatible)
Midi 2 x MIDI input/output via breakout cable (4 x 5-pin DIN jacks) for 32 channels low jitter hi-speed MIDI
Power 13W
Weight 1.5kg
Dimensions 265mm H x 44mm H x 165mm D (without rack ears), 218mm H x 44mm H x 155mm D (without rack ears/handles)
System Requirements (PC) Windows XP (from SP2)/Vista/Vista (64)/Windows 7: full ASIO multi-client operation of WDM and ASIO 2.0. WDM (DirectSound) with stereo and multi-Channel support
System Requirements (MAC) Mac OS X (10.5 or higher) Intel core audio, core MIDI
