Introduction; Package Contents; System Requirements; Brief Description And Characteristics - RME Audio Fireface UCX II User Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Fireface UCX II. This unique audio system is capable of transferring
analog and digital audio data directly to Windows and Mac computers. The latest Plug and Play
technology guarantees a simple installation, even for the inexperienced user. Numerous unique
features like a well thought-out Settings dialog and an integrated routing solution realize a quick,
comfortable and efficient operation of the Fireface UCX II.
The package contains drivers for Windows 7 / 8 / 10 and Mac OS X x86 (Intel).

2. Package Contents

Please check your Fireface UCX II package contains each of the following:
 Fireface UCX II
 Cable USB 2.0, 1.8 m (6 ft)
 External switched power supply, lockable connector, DC 12 V 24 W
 Power cord

3. System Requirements

 Windows 7 or up, Intel Mac OS X (10.6 or up)
 1 x USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port
 Computer with at least Intel Core i3 CPU

4. Brief Description and Characteristics

 All settings can be changed in real-time
 Buffer sizes/latencies from 48 up to 8192 samples selectable
 4 channels 96 kHz/24 bit Record/Playback via ADAT optical (S/MUX)
 2 channels 192 kHz/24 bit Record/Playback via ADAT optical (S/MUX4)
 Clock modes slave and master
 Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
 Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT mode
 SteadyClock FS: Jitter-immune, super-stable digital clock
 DDS technology for free setting of the sample rate
 SyncAlign guarantees sample aligned and never swapping channels
 SyncCheck tests and reports the synchronization status of input signals
 TotalMix for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
 TotalMix: 800 channel mixer with 46 bit internal resolution
 TotalMix FX: 3-band EQ, Low Cut, Reverb, Echo, Compressor, Expander, Auto Level
 1 x MIDI I/O, 16 channels high-speed Low-Jitter MIDI
 1 x Hi-power low impedance headphone output
 DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation
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