RME Fireface UCX USB & Firewire Sound Card

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The Fireface UCX is a highly integrated pro audio solution in an ultra-compact format for studio and live recordings. It continues RME’s long tradition of designing compact high-end interfaces, packing into a half-rack size unit what usually would be spread out over two or three 19 inch panels. In doing this the Fireface UCX marks […]

 

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The Fireface UCX is a highly integrated pro audio solution in an ultra-compact format for studio and live recordings. It continues RME’s long tradition of designing compact high-end interfaces, packing into a half-rack size unit what usually would be spread out over two or three 19 inch panels.

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 great usability of the Babyface through the optional RME remote*. With the Fireface UCX RME reinvented an already perfect product, by improving existing features and characteristics plus adding sophisticated new ones:

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 8 channel recording and playback, and the addition of truly professional I/Os.
All in all the Fireface UCX is the new compact-sized dream interface, created with care for every detail, and a new premium solution for any desktop and live usage, without compromises in sound, stability and ultra-low latency operation.

* Special Remote Edition: the Fireface UCX was available in edition, including the RME Basic Remote Control.

See also:
Frequently asked questions
Differences to Fireface UFX and Fireface UC/400

Connectivity

18 Input / 18 Output channels
8 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
TotalMix FX (with UFX effects engine)

Inputs and Outputs

The UCX provides 36 channels of audio – 18 I/Os. All channels can be used at the same time. Up to 8 analog and 10 digital channels can be recorded onto 18 separate tracks. All outputs can be used for ASIO Direct Monitoring purposes.

Available I/O (channels) with different Sample Rates:

Sample Rate     Analog     SPDIF     ADAT     Total In/Out
44.1/48 kHz     8/8     2/2     8/8     18/18
88.2/96 kHz     8/8     2/2     4/4     14/14
176.4/192 kHz     8/8     2/2     2/2     12/12

Analog I/O

The UCX provides 8 analog I/O in a very flexible combination:

8 Inputs. On the rear: 4 balanced TRS. On the front: 2 XLR inputs with Mic/Line preamps (65 dB Gain) and 2 Hi-Z capable TRS Line/Instrument inputs..

8 Outputs . On the rear: 6 balanced TRS outputs. On the front: One additional TRS stereo phones (playback channels 7/8). The high power phones output offers high volumes even with high-impedance headphones.

Sound Quality . Equipped with a new 2011 A/D and D/A high-performance converter design all I/Os operate at up to 192 kHz. The AD/DA conversion supersedes the outstanding technical specifications of the Fireface UC/400 with an impressive 114 dBA dynamic range on both record and playback. The advanced multi-bit converter architecture guarantees excellent S/N and THD specs across a wide analog level range. In the best RME tradition and product philosophy, the UCX converters and preamps have no characteristic “sound” of their own. They neither add nor remove anything, but capture the original signal just as it is.

Due to its efficient jitter reduction, RME’s superior SteadyClockTM finalizes the state-of-the-art AD/DA conversion, even when clocking to an external digital source.

Low Latency Converters . All analog I/Os use a low latency converter design with impressive 14 samples for the ADC, and 7 samples for the DAC, independent of the used sample rate. These values are about a quarter of the Fireface UC/400 (43/28), and even outperform much more expensive devices. A technical breakthrough that reduces the overall latency of timing critical applications, in live situations, and in computer-based recording studios. The converter latency is so low (0.4 ms at 48 kHz) that it can be ignored, turning analog digital monitoring into real analog-style monitoring!

Professional Level Support . A great converter needs to support the common studio levels for the perfect adaptation to other analog equipment without loosing headroom. Like all other RME devices the UCX supports the common professional studio levels: -10 dBV, +4 dBu, Lo / HiGain. The software-controlled reference levels, realized discretely in the analog domain, ensure highest dynamic range and fidelity.
– Inputs 3 to 8: -10 dBV, +4 dBu and Lo Gain (adjustable in two groups – channels 3/4 and 5 to 8).
– Outputs 1 to 8: -10 dBV, +4 dBu and Hi Gain (adjustable in two groups – channels 1 to 6 and 7/8).

All outputs can be used for ASIO Direct Monitoring purposes.

Drivers

– Windows 7 / Vista / XP SP2 (32 & 64 bit)

– Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Intel or up (Core Audio)

Windows and Mac OS X drivers are completely identical in terms of features and functionality.
*Some features in DIGICheck are not available in the Mac version.

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Technical Specifications

AD, Line In 5-8, rear

Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 111 dB RMS unweighted, 114 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 10 Hz – 20.6 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz – 45.3 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: -1 dB: 5 Hz – 90 kHz
THD:
THD+N:
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, 114 dBA @ 44.1 kHz (unmuted)
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz – 20.4 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz – 45 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz – 90 kHz
THD: -100 dB,
THD+N: -96 dB,
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

System Requirements

USB: Computer with at least Pentium Core 2 Duo CPU (see the list of Tested Systems with USB chipsets).

FireWire: Computer with OHCI compatible FireWire Port 400 (1394a) or FireWire 800 port (via adapter cable).

Optional Add-Ons

Advanced Remote Control

Weight 2.00 kg

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The Fireface UCX is a highly integrated pro audio solution in an ultra-compact format for studio and live recordings. It continues RME's long tradition of designing compact high-end interfaces, packing into a half-rack size unit what usually would be spread out over two or three 19 inch panels.

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 great usability of the Babyface through the optional RME remote*. With the Fireface UCX RME reinvented an already perfect product, by improving existing features and characteristics plus adding sophisticated new ones:

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 8 channel recording and playback, and the addition of truly professional I/Os.
All in all the Fireface UCX is the new compact-sized dream interface, created with care for every detail, and a new premium solution for any desktop and live usage, without compromises in sound, stability and ultra-low latency operation.

* Special Remote Edition: the Fireface UCX was available in edition, including the RME Basic Remote Control.

See also:
Frequently asked questions
Differences to Fireface UFX and Fireface UC/400



Connectivity

18 Input / 18 Output channels
8 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
TotalMix FX (with UFX effects engine)

Inputs and Outputs

The UCX provides 36 channels of audio - 18 I/Os. All channels can be used at the same time. Up to 8 analog and 10 digital channels can be recorded onto 18 separate tracks. All outputs can be used for ASIO Direct Monitoring purposes.

Available I/O (channels) with different Sample Rates:

Sample Rate     Analog     SPDIF     ADAT     Total In/Out
44.1/48 kHz     8/8     2/2     8/8     18/18
88.2/96 kHz     8/8     2/2     4/4     14/14
176.4/192 kHz     8/8     2/2     2/2     12/12




Analog I/O

The UCX provides 8 analog I/O in a very flexible combination:

8 Inputs. On the rear: 4 balanced TRS. On the front: 2 XLR inputs with Mic/Line preamps (65 dB Gain) and 2 Hi-Z capable TRS Line/Instrument inputs..

8 Outputs . On the rear: 6 balanced TRS outputs. On the front: One additional TRS stereo phones (playback channels 7/8). The high power phones output offers high volumes even with high-impedance headphones.

Sound Quality . Equipped with a new 2011 A/D and D/A high-performance converter design all I/Os operate at up to 192 kHz. The AD/DA conversion supersedes the outstanding technical specifications of the Fireface UC/400 with an impressive 114 dBA dynamic range on both record and playback. The advanced multi-bit converter architecture guarantees excellent S/N and THD specs across a wide analog level range. In the best RME tradition and product philosophy, the UCX converters and preamps have no characteristic "sound" of their own. They neither add nor remove anything, but capture the original signal just as it is.

Due to its efficient jitter reduction, RME's superior SteadyClockTM finalizes the state-of-the-art AD/DA conversion, even when clocking to an external digital source.

Low Latency Converters . All analog I/Os use a low latency converter design with impressive 14 samples for the ADC, and 7 samples for the DAC, independent of the used sample rate. These values are about a quarter of the Fireface UC/400 (43/28), and even outperform much more expensive devices. A technical breakthrough that reduces the overall latency of timing critical applications, in live situations, and in computer-based recording studios. The converter latency is so low (0.4 ms at 48 kHz) that it can be ignored, turning analog digital monitoring into real analog-style monitoring!

Professional Level Support . A great converter needs to support the common studio levels for the perfect adaptation to other analog equipment without loosing headroom. Like all other RME devices the UCX supports the common professional studio levels: -10 dBV, +4 dBu, Lo / HiGain. The software-controlled reference levels, realized discretely in the analog domain, ensure highest dynamic range and fidelity.
- Inputs 3 to 8: -10 dBV, +4 dBu and Lo Gain (adjustable in two groups - channels 3/4 and 5 to 8).
- Outputs 1 to 8: -10 dBV, +4 dBu and Hi Gain (adjustable in two groups - channels 1 to 6 and 7/8).

All outputs can be used for ASIO Direct Monitoring purposes.

Drivers

- Windows 7 / Vista / XP SP2 (32 & 64 bit)

- Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Intel or up (Core Audio)

Windows and Mac OS X drivers are completely identical in terms of features and functionality.
*Some features in DIGICheck are not available in the Mac version.

Top
Technical Specifications

AD, Line In 5-8, rear

Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 111 dB RMS unweighted, 114 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 10 Hz - 20.6 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 45.3 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: -1 dB: 5 Hz - 90 kHz
THD: THD+N: 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, 114 dBA @ 44.1 kHz (unmuted)
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 20.4 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 45 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 90 kHz
THD: -100 dB, THD+N: -96 dB, 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


System Requirements

USB: Computer with at least Pentium Core 2 Duo CPU (see the list of Tested Systems with USB chipsets).

FireWire: Computer with OHCI compatible FireWire Port 400 (1394a) or FireWire 800 port (via adapter cable).


Optional Add-Ons

Advanced Remote Control

System Requirements
Mac           PC

    * Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) or 10.6.1-10.6.4 (Snow Leopard)
    * 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
    * 6 GB free disk space
    * Intel® processor (no PowerPC® support)
    * One FireWire port

         

    * Windows® XP 32-bit SP3, Windows Vista® 32-bit SP2, Windows 7 32-bit, or Windows 7 64-bit
    * 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
    * 5 GB free disk space
    * One FireWire port

Compatibility

ASIO, Core Audio, WDM, MME, and multi-client drivers

Mbox Pro Hardware
Pro Tools Mbox Pro

Mbox® Pro is the ultimate high-definition recording interface, packing a wide range of analog and digital I/O connections into a desktop audio workstation.

    * Compatible with most major audio software (Pro Tools LE®, Logic, Live, Cubase, and more)
    * FireWire connection
    * Professional-grade circuitry and converters deliver exceptional audio performance
    * Up to 24-bit, 192 kHz sample rates*
    * Soft-clip limiter lets you track hot signals without clipping—providing a classic overdriven tape saturation sound
    * Built-in guitar tuner
    * Onboard DSP offers flexible cue mixing and reverb effects
    * Assignable Pro Tools multi-function button on interface gives you fast access to software functions
    * Connect up to three pairs of monitors or do 5.1 surround mixing**
    * Hardware configuration:
          o 8 x 8 simultaneous channels of I/O
          o 4 mic inputs with 48 V phantom power and high pass filter (2 XLR/DI combo, 2 XLR)
          o 4 1/4" TRS line inputs
          o 2 unbalanced Alt line inputs (2 RCA, 1 mini 1/8”)
          o 6 1/4" TRS balanced line outputs
          o 2 discrete 1/4” stereo headphone outputs with separate volume controls
          o Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
          o 1 MIDI input, 1 MIDI output
          o Word clock I/O
          o Monitor control section with Mono, Mute, Dim, Alt Source, and Speaker A/B/C switching controls
          o Dedicated monitor volume knob

* Up to 96 kHz sample rates supported with Pro Tools LE software.

** Mixing 5.1 surround sound in Pro Tools LE requires Complete Production Toolkit
Pro Tools LE Software
Pro Tools 8 Software

The Pro Tools software platform is used in professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results—every time.

Key Features

    * Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
    * 48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
    * Includes over 70 professional effects and virtual instruments
    * Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window
    * Integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software
    * Full Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks
    * Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
    * ReWire support for streaming your favorite applications right into Pro Tools
    * Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
    * Works on Windows and Mac computers

The SONAR REAC Recording System when used in conjunction with the RSS V-Mixing System or RSS Digital Snakes provides the most comprehensive live recording, mixing, mastering and delivery product available. This is the next phase in product development of the REAC driver, which Cakewalk engineered for Roland as a way for users to record from their Digital Snake/V-Mixer System directly into SONAR. The SONAR REAC Recording System includes:

* SONAR 8 Producer
* REAC Driver Kit
* Cakewalk Approved Hardware Monitoring Device
* SONAR Templates
* Users Guides

The REAC protocol provides up to 40 channels of audio to be sent via a single CAT5e Ethernet or fiber optic cable. The REAC driver, developed by Cakewalk, allows the REAC output from the RSS V-Mixer or RSS Digital Snake to connect directly into a PC using a single Ethernet cable.

SONAR 8 Producer gives you what you need for recording, composing, editing, mixing, and mastering. Get innovations that matter, from exclusive features to ignite creativity and perfect your tracks, to groundbreaking technologies that always keep you in control, all backed by the industry's leading 64-bit audio quality. And SONAR 8 Producer delivers the go-to production tools you want with the best collection of virtual instruments, mixing, and mastering effects found in any DAW.

With unlimited tracks, amazing creative tools, inspiring virtual instruments, the freedom to work with any audio interface or control surface, and the most complete delivery capability for collaboration with users of other DAWS, award-winning SONAR Producer is your best choice in a digital audio workstation.

SONAR 8 is the only DAW that offers one-of-a-kind music creation tools that actually help in the songwriting process. Whether you are searching for new ideas or looking to add musical parts to existing songs, SONAR 8 can help you break through those creative blocks.

SONAR 8 provides the most comprehensive recording features of any DAW on the market today. It's designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding professional—whether recording a solo performance, a band, or even an orchestra.

Recommended System Requirements:

* Operating System: Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit)
* Processor Speed: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher
* RAM: 3 GB for 40 Channel Recording
* Ethernet Port Speed: Gigabit Ethernet/CAT5e Only
* Graphics: 1280 x 960, 24-bit color or higher
* Audio Hard Drive Size: 30 GB
* Audio Hard Disk Type: RAID 0 with (2) SATA drives
* Audio Interface: SPS/FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface or Cakewalk VS-700 R
* Media Drive: DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R or DVD+/-RW
* Other Hardware: RSS Digital Snake or V-Mixing System, Roland CAT5e Cables (supplied with Digital Snakes), Gigabit Ethernet Switch (optional)
* Other Software: Adobe Acrobat


Computer Based Recording Packages 

Computer-Based Recording Packages For All Players Of Musical Instruments 

The AUDIOGRAM Series has been carefully designed to make setting up your computer-based recording environment an absolute breeze. Coming as a complete kit, the AUDIOGRAM6 and AUDIOGRAM3 each bundle together a hardware interface that adds audio inputs and outputs to your computer, software for recording and producing music, and a USB cable for connecting the audio interface. As such, either package will instantly turn your computer into a powerful yet intuitive tool for recording and editing audio from virtually any microphone or audio input device. What's more, setup is as easy as installing the bundled music-production application, CUBASE AI, on your computer and connecting the audio interface using the USB cable provided! You're then ready to connect instruments, microphones, CD players, MP3 players, and even old record or tape players for recording straight into CUBASE AI.

Size/Weight
Dimensions Width 170mm (6-3/4“)
Height 59mm (2-3/8“)
Depth 192mm (7-5/8“)
Weight Weight 770g (1.7 lbs.)
General Specifications
Sampling Frequency Rate USB AUDIO 1.1, 16bit/44.1kHz
Effects
Types Dynamic 1-knob Compressor (COMP) x 2
Storage and Connectivity
Connectivity Headphones Stereo Phone connector x 1
Microphone Mic/Hi-Z input x 2
LINE IN Phone connector x 4 (L/MONO x 2, R x 2)
LINE OUT Phone connector x 2 (L, R)
USB TO HOST USB (TO HOST)
Power Supply
Power Supply USB powered
System Requirements
Windows PC Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface
CPU 1 GHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processor 750 MHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processor
Support OS Windows Vista / Windows XP Professional / XP Home Edition
Memory More than 1 GB More than 128 MB
Macintosh PC Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface
CPU Intel CPU / Macintosh G3 processor 300 MHz or better
Support OS Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher
Memory More than 128 MB
Accessories
Included Accessories Cable USB Cable
Others CUBASE AI DVD, Owners Manual

 

Features:

USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio
44.1kHz to 96kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in with 6 legendary Lexicon reverbs
dbx® 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps
Superior sonic performance
2 analog combi-jacks for mic/line inputs
2 analog 1/4" TRS balanced outputs
Zero latency monitoring
Low latency ASIO drivers
Streamlined monitor form factor puts all recording controls at your fingertips
Separate level meters and gain control per channel
1 side panel 1/4" instrument input
1 side panel headphone output with dedicated volume adjustment
MIDI in and out

Technical Specifications

Microphone Inputs:    Female XLR Pin 2 Hot
Input Impedance:    3kΩ balanced
Phantom Power:    +48 Volts
Maximum gain:    +58 dB
E.I.N. (at max gain):    -125 dBu @ 58dB gain typical (150Ω source) -129 dBu @ 58dB gain typical A-weighted (150Ω source)
Maximum Input Level:    +21 dBu at minimum gain
Frequency Response:    +0/-1 dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N:    +18 dBu maximum
Impedance:    32Ω Balanced, 16Ω Unbalanced
Headphone Output:    1/4" stereo jack 350mW per channel at 50Ω
MIDI Interface:    5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and MIDI out (5 volt signal)
Sample Rate:    44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz (determined by computer application)
Dynamic Range:    A/D (24 Bit) 108 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
(44.1 kHz sample rate)
D/A (24 Bit) 110 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
A/D/A (24 Bit) 102 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
Power Requirements:    12W 9VAC
Power adaptors available for:
US and Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 120
Japan: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 100
Europe: 230 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 230
UK: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 240
Australia: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 240-AU

UA-20: Audio Capture USB Audio/MIDI Interface Features

The UA-20 is the standard model to Edirol's rapidly expanding UA series of USB Audio Capture devices. The unit can accept input from Mic, Line and even guitar level signals. The audio is converted at 24-bit quality and is transferred to your computer via industry standard low latency WDM, ASIO, MME drivers for compatibility with all major sequencing platforms, the input signal may be also monitored directly in hardware. Outputs include analogue, digital and headphone. The built-in MIDI in and out utilize Edirol's Fast Processing Technology for super accurate MIDI timing with any sequencing software on Mac or PC platforms and can be used with both OMS or FreeMIDI drivers on the Apple Macintosh. The UA-20 requires no external power supply and is ideal for use by mobile laptop or Powerbook users. The unit ships with drivers for Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98, MacOS X, and Mac OS 9.x, 8.5 and may also be used with the native USB audio drivers that are included with both Mac & PC.

  • Audio and MIDI in a compact unit.
  • Fully equipped with I/O jacks.
  • Great tool for creating music.
  • Edirol's FPT Technology.

Record1 pair of stereoPlayback1 pair of stereoSignal ProcessingPC interface24 bitSampling RateDigital output44.1 kHzNominal Input Level-45 – -10 dBuInput ImpedanceLINE22 k ohmsGUITAR470 k ohmsMIC22 k ohmsNominal Output Level-10 dBuOutput Impedance1 k ohmsResidual Noise LevelMaster Out-105 dBu or less
(input terminated with 1 k ohm, Master Volume = max.,
Input Monitor = off, IHF-A, typ.)InterfaceUSB
Digital output (Optical Type , conforms to S/P DIF)ConnectorsInput Jack (1/4 inch phone type) x 2
Digital Out Connector (Optical type)
Headphones Jack (Stereo miniature phone type)
Master Out Jack (RCA phono type)
MIDI ConnectorsOthersPower SupplySupplied from the computerCurrent Draw170 mAAccessoriesOwnerʼs Manual
USB cable
CD-ROMSize and WeightWidth149 mm5-7/8 inchesDepth111 mm4-3/8 inchesHeight43 mm1-11/16 inchesWeight0.2 kg0 lbs. 8 oz.
Weight2.00 kg2.00 kg1.00 kg1.50 kg2.00 kg0.60 kg
DimensionsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Additional information
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Weight 2.00 kg
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