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Now Available The Big Bang Recording Bundle!
Pro Tools First, M-Audio
Complete Bundle Jam Packed With Great Product For Your Studio!
At An Untouchable Price!!!
Bonus!
M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3
This Awesome Bundle Is Everything You Need To Record Like The Pro's!
Overview
M-Track Solo 2-Channel USB Audio Interface
The M-Track Solo is the best, most portable recording interface in its class. It delivers 48 kHz audio resolution in a compact and easy to use format that is ideal for creating music on any Mac, PC or iOS device. This versatile interface works great for recording any type of sound source and features a single Combo Crystal Preamp with phantom power, plus a switchable Line / Instrument input making it compatible with any guitar or microphone. Plus, with M-Track Solo's 2-channel recording you can use both line inputs simultaneously to capture digital pianos, drum machines or any other stereo 1/4" device. M-track Solo is completely powered by USB, removing the need for an external power supply and making it perfectly portable for recording on-the-go. Throw it into your bag, grab a laptop, and create your next podcast, song, or mix anywhere you want!
Direct Monitoring & Headphone Connection
M-Track Solo offers zero-latency monitoring of the input signal through both the main RCA outputs and 1/8” headphone outputs. The USB/Direct switch adjusts the balance between the direct inputs and the playback from your computer software. This makes it easy to record new parts or add parts to an existing composition.
Start Recording Immediately
The M-Track Solo comes with a complete software package that has everything you need to get started right out of the box. Included are 2 great digital audio workstations (DAW)–Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and MPC Beats. These DAWs make it easy and fun to create professional sounding podcasts, music, or beat productions on any Mac or PC.
20 effect plugins provided by AVID
But that’s not all! Included are some extra goodies to help out any podcaster, guitarist, or producer. First on the list are 20 effect plugins provided by AVID, the creators of Pro Tools. This exclusive and diverse collection delivers everything you need for creative production, mixing and mastering, including reverbs, equalizers, delays, filters and so much more.
World-Class Virtual Instrument Xpand!2
Next, is AIR Music Tech’s Xpand!2–an amazing sounding synthesizer plugin that you allows you to create synth, string, percussion, organ, and piano sounds with ease. Using everything from wavetables and FM synthesis to sample playback, the expert sound design team at Air Music Tech has carefully created thousands of ready-to-play Xpand!2 presets to get started and to learn how to create your own patches.
Turn Your Guitar up to Eleven!
Eleven Lite guitar amp plugin is also included which is perfect for capturing any riff that hits you in the middle of the night when you can’t crank your amp to ‘eleven’. With the choice of modern or vintage amps, cabs and sounds that bring you from beautiful cleans to modern hi-gain aggressiveness and everywhere in between, Eleven Lite will help you achieve the wall of sound your recordings need.
Crystal™ Preamps, Pristine A/D Converters and Premium Components
Our engineers designed Crystal Preamps to provide you with a transparent, low-noise preamp that guarantees the best sound from your microphones and captures your performance exactly the way you intended. The M-Track Solo incorporates pristine A/D converters for digital audio with explosive dynamic range that captures every nuance and subtlety of the performance.
Features
2-Channel USB recording interface for Mac and PC
(1) Combo input with Crystal Preamp for amazing audio quality
+48V phantom power for connecting studio condenser microphones
Dedicated instrument input for guitar or bass
Stereo line input for connecting digital piano, keyboard and more!
1/8” headphone and RCA stereo outputs provide easy monitoring
USB/Direct switch for listening to the input signal or the computer signal
Software bundle, including: Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, MPC Beats, AIR Music Tech Xpand!2, Eleven Lite guitar amp plugin and 20 AVID plugin effects
Technical Specifications
Mic Input (balanced XLR)
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
109 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.003% (min. gain, 0 dBu out, A-weighted)
Preamp EIN
-128 dBu (max. gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted)
Gain Range
0 dB to +54 dB
Line Input (balanced 1/4" [6.35 mm] TRS)
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB)
Sensitivity
-43 dBu
THD+N
0.002% (min. gain, 0 dBu out, A-weighted)
Gain Range
-10 dB to +44 dB
Instrument Input (unbalanced 1/4" [6.35 mm] TS)
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB)
THD+N
0.005% (min. gain, 0 dBu output, A-weighted)
Input Impedance
1 MΩ
Gain Range
-10 dB to +44 dB
RCA Outputs
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
109 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.002% ( 0 dBu output, A-weighted)
Max Output Level
+4 dBu
Headphone Output (1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS)
Power
60 mW/Ch, 32 Ω
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.5 dB)
THD+N
0.02% (A-weighted)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
100 dB (A-weighted)
What’s In The Box
M-Track Solo
USB-B–to–USB-A Cable
Software Download Cards
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
MS1813 Studio Condenser Microphone
Wide frequency:
the response makes it a perfect microphone for recording voices, acoustic guitars, acoustic pianos and even strings, since the capacitor can take an accurate snapshot and capture all the subtleties and nuances inherent in these instruments. Excellent in both voices and instruments.
Low noise level:
with a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), which ensures that the recording process is less distorted, the exclusive 3-layer security system eliminates unwanted pop noises, providing singers with a smooth vocal sound without sound.
Sensitive capture:
the microphone has a thin diaphragm or material "capsule" that vibrates and sends a signal when activated and hit by sound waves at the output, providing an extremely accurate and very precise representation of what is being played.
Plug and Play:
you can easily connect the microphone to your device without additional driver software and without the need for an external sound card. The double shielding of the USB cable eliminates interference. This makes it easy for a podcast, live stream, video call or most other types of recording sound good.
Improve the quality of vocal recording:
the podcast microphone gives you a clear and plosivity-free vocal output with a double-layer acoustic filter and windproof foam cover to prevent it from breaking.
All you need for Professional Broadcasting and Recording
1x Studio Vocal Cardioid Condenser Microphone
ABS Composite Shock Mount
Wind filter
Desktop Round Base stand
High Quality audio circuit design Plug and Play, Record, Broadcast and more
Dimensions (unit is on tripod stand):11.5 cm/4.52 inches WIDE x 33 cm/ 13 inches HEIGHT
Net weight: 1.6 lbs (0.75 kgs for the 5 pcs unit)
Mackie CR-X Series, 3-Inch Multimedia Monitors with Professional Studio-Quality Sound - Pair
Studio-Quality Sound for Everyone
CR Series Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors offer studio-quality sound with cosmetics that compliment any desk whether you’re making music, creating content, or just relaxing to your favorite tunes. The sleek design of CR-X features a brushed metal panel and a distinct outline that stands out. Available in a vast range of sizes from 3” to 8” with Bluetooth option plus an 8” subwoofer with Bluetooth, CR-X has the perfect match for your needs. Upgrade your listening experience with Mackie CR-X Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors.
CR3-X 3” monitors feature a sleek design with a brushed-metal panel and distinct outline. Convenient front panel headphone out and volume control make daily use easy. Flexible rear panel inputs include balanced 1/4" TRS, 1/8” Stereo, and RCA. High-quality cables are included in the box to get you up and running quickly. Upgrade your listening experience with Mackie CR3-X monitors.
Home Studio
Mackie knows studio monitors, and every bit of that experience was poured into the CR-X Series. Excellent sound, affordable, and sleek looks make these perfect for small home recording studios.
Content Creators
Looking to make it big on the internet? You bring the talent, we've got the gear. What better place to start than your audio. An accurate representation of what your videos, podcasts, and more will sound like is crucial to creating great content.
1/8" to 1/8" cable
Speaker wire (for connecting main speaker to the other)
Pro Tools | First recording software and Mackie exclusive Musician Collection plugin bundle
Professional studio-quality sound
Sleek cosmetics
Flexible Inputs - 1/4", RCA, 1/8"
Front panel Power/Volume control
Front panel headphone output
50 watts of clean, articulate stereo sound
Samson SR350 - Over-Ear Stereo Headphones
Hear the Difference.
Samson's SR350 Stereo Headphones provide quality bass performance and excellent sound isolation in a lightweight, over-ear design. The wide cushioning on its earpads and adjustable headband provide serious comfort, while a low-profile fit makes the SR350s ideal for everything from home listening to fitness applications.
Ear Bud Upgrade
The SR350s are a solid introduction to the superior audio quality provided by over-ear headphones. They make an excellent gift for the music lovers still using their supplied smartphone ear buds.
Sound with Style
The SR350 are carefully contoured to the shape of the head for a secure, yet attractive fit. It's a look that works with any outfit or occasion you can think of.
Lightweight Listening
Featuring all lightweight components, the SR350s are ideal for a mobile lifestyle. Perfect for a variety of fitness and travel applications, these headphones offer hours of ultra-portable, fatigue-free listening for even your longest listening sessions.
Features
Lightweight design ideal for music recording, practice and listening
Powerful audio performance
Over-ear, closed back design with cushioned ear cups
35mm drivers with rare earth magnets
Adjustable padded headband
20Hz–20kHz frequency range
1/4" adapter included
M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3
Simple Software Control
Start creating and performing music with your Mac or PC with the world’s best-selling keyboard controllers: The Keystation Series from M-Audio.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for just the right controller when you’re on the go or you’re looking to get started with the right mini USB MIDI controller, the Keystation Mini 32 MK3 is for you! It’s a simple, powerful MIDI controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC. Keystation Mini 32 MK3 features 32 natural-feeling mini-size velocity-sensitive keys and comprehensive controls that expand the range of playable notes and enhance your expressive possibilities.
With Keystation Mini 32 MK3, maximizing your creativity while minimizing the complication is easy. Use the fully-assignable octave range buttons, volume knob and dedicated pitch-bend and modulation buttons to play and perform with your music software. Keystation Mini 32 MK3 also features a sustain button for genuine piano sustain.
Mobile Music-Making
Lightweight and mobile, Keystation Mini 32 MK3 is perfect for traveling musicians who want to take command of music software during live performances or for producers who want to add an easy-to-use MIDI controller with a small footprint to their studio. For a simple portable setup, Keystation Mini 32 is USB-powered, class-compliant and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. Plus, Keystation Mini 32 MK3 supports iOS connectivity with the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices.
Included Software
Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition is included with the Keystation Mini 32 MK3. Pro Tools is the industry standard for recording software and the teams at M-Audio and AVID have crafted a version of this terrific collection specifically tailored for M-Audio hardware. This amazing audio and MIDI recording software helps inspire any artist, musician or singer-songwriter to create, record and share all their ideas across the world at any time.
Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition features Unlimited Busses, Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch, Offline Bounce and 1 GB of free cloud storage space for collaboration or accessing your projects from any computer anywhere that is connected to the internet, plus compatibility with all the included AIR Music Tech Virtual Instruments.
This truly amazing software recording package is primed to get your ideas out of your imagination and amplified into the world. Enjoy!
AIR Music’s Xpand!2 is a multitimbral workstation offering four active sound slots, or parts, per patch. Each part is provided with its own MIDI channel, Note Range (Zone), Mix, Arpeggiation, Modulation, and Effects settings—an excellent method for creating individual parts. Harnessing the four parts together to build one amazing Patch is where Xpand!2 reveals its true power. Using everything from wavetables and FM synthesis to sample playback, the expert sound design team at Air Music Tech has carefully created thousands of ready-to-play Xpand!2 patches.
Features
32 low-profile, velocity-sensitive mini keys
Selectable velocity curves match any playing style
Pitch bend and modulation buttons add expression
Octave up and down buttons for extended keyboard range
Volume knob delivers smooth control
Sustain button enhances performance
Edit Mode button provides access to advanced functions
USB power and data offer single-cable convivence
Includes Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition performance/recording software/DAW
Includes AIR Music Tech Xpand!2 multitimbral all-in-one workstation
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition
AIR Music Technology Xpand!2
Specifications
Power: via USB
Dimensions: 16.46" x 4.13" x 0.78" (418 x 105 x 198 mm
Weight: 1 lb (0.45kg)
Requirements
Minimum System Requierments:
macOS: Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.11 2GB RAM (4GB Recommended)
PC: PC with Windows 7 (Service Pack 1); Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz Processor; 2GB RAM (4GB Recommended)
Consult M-Audio.com/support for current software system requirements
Pro Tools First   FREE DOWNLOAD!*
Want to make great sounding music? Start off right using many of the same tools the pros use-absolutely free.
Pro Tools ' First is simple enough for beginners, yet sophisticated for experienced musicians, enabling you to quickly compose, record, edit, and mix music. Entry to the industry's most trusted audio workstation has never been easier.
Play and practice your heart out
New to making music? Pro Tools ' First is a great place to hang out, play, and practice your favorite instrument
or improve your vocal abilities.
Just connect
your mic, keyboard, guitar, or other instrument to your computer-either directly or using a USB audio interface or cable adapter.
Choose from a
selection of session templates
, which provide preloaded instrument tracks, and start creating a song in a variety of music genres, including EDM, rock, pop, jazz, and hip-hop.
Record yourself with ease
Whether you sing, play an instrument, or simply want to make some noise, Pro Tools ' First makes it easy to quickly turn the ideas in your head into fully realized songs.
Record up to 16 audio tracks
, either one at a time through your computer's audio input, or up to four inputs simultaneously using a USB audio interface, making it easy to capture your vocal and guitar, multiple vocalists, or quick-n-dirty band jam session.
Use loop recording to
capture multiple takes
of a performance, so you can nail that perfect guitar solo or let your spontaneity rule.
Compose your own music
No instrument? No problem. Create musical parts with virtual instruments (VIs), plug-in software that generates instrument sounds on your computer-anything from beats and loops, to guitars, bass, and more cowbell.
With the
included Xpand!
2
music synthesizer
, you have an incredible range of instruments at your fingertips-from acoustic pianos, strings, brass, percussion, and woodwinds, to electronic synths, guitars, drums, basses, sound effects, and more.
Use the MIDI Editor to write and edit notes, perfect virtual instrument performances, and modify how loud and soft notes play to give your music more dynamics and emotion across up to 16 instrument and 16 MIDI tracks.
With Elastic Pitch and Elastic Time, you can make bum notes sound pitch perfect and fix timing inconsistencies-without sounding like a chipmunk... or Sylvester Stallone.
Enhance your sound
Whether you want to perfect your musical masterpiece, create a remix, or clean up audio tracks, Pro Tools ' First comes with over 20 effects, sound processors, and utility plug-ins to get you started.
Shape sounds, warm up tones, give tracks greater presence, and
optimize your mix
with EQ III and Dynamics III, two plug-in suites that are coveted in top recording studios worldwide.
Bring atmosphere and texture to your tracks and mix
, from creating spacious halls or intimate rooms with D-Verb, to generating long delay loops or punchy arpeggios with Mod Delay III.
Want more virtual instruments, effects, or even guitar stompbox modelers? Visit the in-app Marketplace and discover a world of super affordable plug-ins that make creating and enhancing sounds quick and easy.
Access projects everywhere
Forget having to lug your laptop or USB drive around. Pro Tools ' First saves projects securely in the cloud, enabling you to work on your music practically anywhere.
Pro Tools ' First comes with an introductory amount of free cloud storage, enabling you to save and sync up to three projects at a time, so you can always pick up where you last left off-on any Mac or PC with Pro Tools ' First installed.
Pro Tools ' First will support the upcoming Avid Cloud Collaboration for Pro Tools features, so get ready to connect and collaborate with other musicians, producers, engineers, and mixers-anywhere in the world-as if you're all working together in the same studio
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RME Fireface UCX
Outstanding performance and top RME sound quality, Up to 192kHz, 36-Channel (18 Input/18 Output), USB 2.0 & FireWire High-Speed Audio Interface, 2 high-end Mic Preamps, TotalMix FX internal digital mixer with integrated EQ, Dynamics and Reverb/Echo effects plus built-in monitoring control, and more.
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Specifications and Features:
Overview
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)
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 Babyface's usability through the optional RME remotes. 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 18 channel recording and playback, and the addition of truly professional I/Os.
So the UCX is a half rack unit, which is actually more powerful, than most 19 inch units. 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.
See also:
Frequently asked questions
Differences to Fireface UFX and Fireface UC/400
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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
Overview Analog I/O
Back:
Inputs 5-8 (TRS - balanced)
Output 1-6 (TRS - balanced)
Front:
Inputs: 1/2 (2 x XLR/TRS Combo - balanced)
Inputs: 3/4 (2 x TRS - balanced)
Outputs: 7/8 - Phones (TRS - Stereo)
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 SteadyClock
TM
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.
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Microphone/Instrument Preamps with AutoSet
Quality over quantity
. The UCX provides two high-end mic and instrument preamps - built right into the front.
Like the famous UFX ones, both preamps use core technology of RME's Micstasy. A high-end preamp for supreme sonic demands and critical applications, like professional recordings of classical and acoustic music. The outstanding preamp design boasts extremely low distortion, excellent signal to noise ratio and a perfectly flat frequency response. A premium solution for transmitting and amplifying any audio source truly unchanged, be it high-level stage or typical studio signals, lower level and high-impedance instruments, or dynamic, condenser and ribbon microphones.
The digitally controlled gain of up to 65 dB, adjustable in steps of 1 dB over a range of 55 dB, is individually set for each preamp with the encoder knob on the front or in TotalMix FX on the host computer. All level settings are 100% reproducible and can also be adjusted using a MIDI remote controller.
Each channel can be individually switched to 48V phantom power. LEDs for signal, clip and activated phantom power give a complete overview on the unit's status.
The two TRS inputs on the front will alternatively operate as Hi-Z inputs. Directly plug in up to two guitars or other instruments - no other hardware is required.
AutoSet
. The UCX offers a unique RME feature which was previously available only in the high-end microphone preamp Micstasy and the UFX. Usually a limiter is used during the recording to prevent clipping of the A/D converter stage. But analog processing would not only spoil the excellent technical specifications of the UCX mic preamps but also alter the original sound.
Thanks to digitally controlled gain the UCX can reduce the gain automatically, thus providing perfect protection from overload with no degradation of the audio signal, which does not have to pass any additional electronic circuitry. Additionally AutoSet does not cause any of the control noises known from usual limiters. SNR and THD stay completely unchanged.
Example: In a recording session, the recording engineer asks the vocalist or guitarist to sing or play a reference part and sets the UCX preamp gain to an unusual high level (e. g. 50 dB). AutoSet will automatically reduce the gain when the level reaches -6 dBFS. The reduction is done in a musical way, based on the intensity and duration of the input signal. Manual gain adjustment becomes obsolete most of the time, but the gain can still be set manually. AutoSet can be switched on for each of the 4 front panel mic and instrument preamp channels individually.
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Digital I/O, Word Clock & MIDI
SPDIF
: The UCX provides a coaxial SPDIF I/O working at up to 192 kHz.
ADAT
: One 8-channel ADAT I/O expands the UCX by 8 channels available simultaneously with the analog channels. They can be used to connect an 8-channel AD/DA converter, a mixing console, or to insert an effect device. The ADAT I/O supports sample rates with up to 192 kHz (S/MUX4). Using an external converter like the ADI-8 QS, the UCX will provide 16 analog inputs and outputs, 12 with a sample rate of 96 kHz, and still 10 at 192 kHz.
SPDIF
: The ADAT I/O can be used as optical SPDIF I/O, making the UCX connections even more flexible.
Word Clock & MIDI
: A word clock input and output (BNC) with switchable termination plus two MIDI I/Os on a breakout cable complete the I/O list and turn the Fireface UCX into a professional audio system with universal usability.
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TotalMix FX
Features/Differences to classic TotalMix:
New design and improved usability
Improved Control Room section for the main output (studio monitors) and phones. Cue for quick listening to other outputs. Separated monitor panel.
Four mute, solo and fader groups each.
Switchable mono and stereo channel view
New channel options: Stereo Width, MS Processing, Phase L/R
Trim Mode: Adjusts the volume for all routed signals of a channel. This option allows to modify the volume of all sends of a channel simultaneously, equalling a hardware's trim functionality.
Unlimited Undo and Redo
FX Sends and Returns: One send bus for every input/playback channel with Reverb/Echo
Expandable channel view for channel settings, EQ and Dynamics setup
Slim channel mode for selected or all channels, to save space or give a meter bridge view
2-Row Mode: reduces the height of the mixer to two rows for smaller displays
Extended Matrix window with mono/stereo mode, Undo/Redo, display of phase and mute
The UCX provides the complete effects engine of the
Fireface UFX
- all effects are available at all sample rates.
The DSP-based TotalMix mixer supports fully independent routing and mixing of all 18 input and playback channels to all 18 physical outputs. Up to 9 totally independent stereo submixes plus a comprehensive Control Room section offer unrivalled monitoring capabilities and unsurpassed routing flexibility.
And there is more: TotalMix FX delivers hardware mixing/routing with lots of new features and a highly improved usability.
Every input and output channel comes with a luxury feature set, comparable to a full-scale digital console. The effects per channel include 3-band parametric EQ, adjustable Low Cut, Auto Level, Compressor, Expander, MS Processing and phase reversal. The Reverb and Echo effects unit is available for all channels by way of a stereo send and return bus. The UCX easily surpasses the competition by offering all these effects even at 192 kHz operation.
Two DSPs ensure an impressive performance even in extreme applications. As usual with RME, TotalMix is available with all channels at all sample rates, completely unlimited. The second dedicated DSP only renders effects, and therefore always has sufficient resources. For example, at 48 kHz 36 EQs, 36 Low Cuts, 26 Compressors and Echo can be activated. With activated Reverb and Echo still 36 EQs, 36 Low Cuts and 16 Compressors are available.
The FX-DSP uses automatic overload surveillance. As soon as no effect can be added anymore the TotalMix surface will clearly signal this condition. When changing to higher sample rates the UCX automatically deactivates all effects that exceed the DSP's performance - the DSP will never be overloaded. This also prevents any possible damage to loudspeakers due to distortion.
The complete effects section not only adds a lot of flexibility to the recording chain, but makes latency burdened software dispensable. TotalMix can easily replace any external mixer, e. g. to create different latency-free monitoring mixes with EQ and Reverb for the main studio monitors and the headphone of the vocalist(s) in the recording room.
Furthermore, the DSP hardware calculates RMS and Peak levels for all 54 level meters, so there is zero CPU load on the host.
The main functions of TotalMix can be remote controlled via MIDI with any Mackie Control compatible controller.
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Monitor Controller . Optional Remote Control
Thanks to the multi-functional rotary encoder and the optional Advanced Remote Control the UCX is not only a perfect desktop level controller for the main monitors and phones. The integrated TotalMix FX high-end mixer provides an impressive set of monitoring control features for modern Mix-In-the-Box studios or live mixing sessions. Among them Dim, source selection, monitor switching, integrated Talkback, a flexible Cue setup, Mute and Mute FX, Mono, Speaker B switching and much more.
Contrary to 3rd party external monitoring controllers, the built-in UCX solution preserves the original sound, as its hardware outputs stay directly connected to the studio monitors, avoiding another device with a possible signal alteration in the signal path.
The flexibility of RME's DSP-driven TotalMix FX monitoring tool set is impressive: any physical output can be assigned to the directly knob-controlled monitor outputs (Main out, Speaker B, Phones 1, 2 ...) - any output can be used. The functions Talkback, Listenback, Mono and Dim will work automatically for the assigned outputs in the expected way. Cue mixes can be sent to a predefined output, an external input can be assigned and monitored with a simple click. Convenience for any studio or live situation at its best.
The UCX provides an integrated connector on the back for RME's remote controls.
The optional
Advanced Remote Control (ARC)
provides one big wheel dial, a button for level storage/recall, and seven freely programmable buttons - six with LED - for nearly all TotalMix FX functions. Just assign all frequently used TotalMix functions to these buttons.
The remote comes with a flexible, 5 m (16 ft.) long cable.
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Hammerfall-X-Core: USB & FireWire
RME is the only manufacturer that doesn't use a third party USB or FireWire audio technology, but its own, self-developed Hammerfall Audio Core with an outstanding performance and uncompromised pro audio features. RME integrated the latest and most sophisticated version of RME's bus technology, the
Hammerfall-X-Core
- combining both, USB 2.0 and FireWire - within one half-rack sized interface.
USB 2.0
. Like other RME USB 2.0* interfaces the Fireface UCX has been optimized for highest performance under Windows and Mac OS. It uses a special customized firmware for each operating system, and provides revolutionary ultra-low latencies even with multiple channels.
* The Fireface UCX is compatible to USB 3 chipsets.
FireWire
. The completely redesigned FireWire technology of the HFX-Core provides the UCX with the same exceptional compatibility and performance as RME's USB solution. The UCX does not have any FireWire chip inside - the complete bus technology is programmed into the FPGA and remains under direct control. If ever necessary, it can be updated anytime by a simple firmware update.
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Class Compliant Mode
The Fireface UCX is the first fully professional audio interface with the option to be used as Class Compliant interface.
The Class Compliant mode is a standard that is natively supported by operating systems like Windows, Mac OSX and Linux distributions. No proprietary drivers are required, the device will be directly recognized when the CC mode is activated by the button on the front panel.
The Class Compliant mode allows for connecting the UCX to any Apple iPad
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The iPad is not only an attractive mobile music creation and recording platform, but a closed hard- and software system without common driver problems and interferences from 3rd party hardware, like graphic or network cards. It provides stability, a good realtime performance and an easy handling.
The UCX provides the iPad with the professional analog I/O connections it lacks. Superb microphone preamps with EQ, dynamics, even with the AutoSet feature, in addition to professional balanced line outputs, and a hi-power headphone output that also excels with high impedance headphones. Plus level and gain adjustments, SPDIF/ADAT I/O, reverb, echo, zero latency monitoring, digitally via USB, without any limitation in quality, at up to 96 kHz and 24 bit.
The UCX adds another special feature: Instead of using the jitter-prone USB clock, it works with its own internal SteadyClock. Many USB audio devices extract clock for DA conversion from the USB data packets, running in slave mode (adaptive mode), with comparably high jitter values, especially since most won't offer active jitter suppression. The UCX works in clock mode master (asynchronous mode), both during recording and playback, thus achieving the exact same sound quality with an iPad as under Windows and Mac OSX.
Supported Inputs and Outputs
. When connected to an iPad, the analog mic/line input 1 works with mono apps, inputs 1 and 2 with stereo apps (both dual mono and stereo), and up to 8 inputs with 8-channel applications, like
MultiTrack DAW
and
Music Studio
.
Garage Band
supports all inputs, but only two at a time.
Auria
can record all 18 inputs simultaneously.
Playback will use analog outputs 1 and 2, or even more channels if the app supports such operation. The UCX can optionally copy the iPad playback channels 1/2 to outputs 7/8 and SPDIF/ADAT, for easier monitoring. All outputs can be processed independently (volume, EQ, dynamics, FX return).
Audio Routing and Processing
. The UCX is also a very powerful tool in CC mode, and can even be pre-configured via TotalMix FX under Windows/Mac. Apart from the current configuration up to 6 previously saved configurations can be loaded from the setup memory, allowing for a quick reconfiguration without a connected host PC/Mac.
The input signal will pass through all activated functions of the TotalMix FX input channel, namely settings, EQ, and Dynamics, and is then sent to the iPad. Like under Windows and Mac, the input fader controls direct monitoring to any output. The FX send control for echo/reverb is also active. The iPad's output signal passes through all activated functions of the TotalMix FX hardware outputs, namely settings, EQ, and dynamics. The third row's fader sets the output level.
More details are found in the Tech Info
Fireface UCX Class Compliant Mode - Technical background, mode of operation, practical use
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Additional Features
SteadyClock
. RME's unique jitter suppression technology guarantees perfect sound quality throughout, making the device completely independent from the quality of external clock signals. Due to the highly efficient jitter reduction, the UCX converters operate independently from the quality of the external clock signal, as if they are working with internal clock all the time - guaranteeing a pristine sound quality!
SteadyClock allows the Fireface UCX to control the sample rate freely on its own. The settings dialog includes a direct choice of the video and audio world's most often used sample rates.
ICC
. Intelligent Clock Control not only displays every clock status, but will also retain the last valid input sample rate in case of failure of the external source. Other renowned RME technologies like SyncCheck offer a quick detection of clock problems.
DIGICheck
. The UCX comes with RME's unique software tool box for metering, testing, measuring and analyzing digital audio streams. It provides a multi-track recorder, calculates the level meters peak and RMS in hardware and is able to analyze and display playback data from any software, no matter which format the software uses.*
Stand Alone Operation with Setup Recall
. Additionally internal memory allows for the permanent storage of six different states of the unit. Therefore the Fireface UCX is able to operate fully stand-alone, without any connected computer. In stand-alone operation it can transform into totally different devices by the simple click of a button. Furthermore, in this mode TotalMix FX can also be controlled via MIDI. Application examples include: 8-channel AD/DA converter, 4-channel mic preamp, monitor mixer, digital format converter, analog/digital routing matrix.
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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, 113 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB
: 6 Hz - 20.6 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB:
6 Hz - 45.3 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB:
-1 dB: 5 Hz - 90 kHz
THD:
< -105 dB, < 0.0005 %
THD+N:
< -98 dB, < 0.0012%
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, 113 dBA @ 44.1 kHz (unmuted)
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB:
8 Hz - 20.4 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB:
6 Hz - 45 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB:
6 Hz - 90 kHz
THD:
-100 dB, < 0.001 %
THD+N:
-96 dB, < 0.0015 %
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
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