RME / Fireface UC USB Audio Interface

An audio interface with a high-speed USB 2.0 bus optimized for uncompromising performance on Windows and Mac OS!

■USB 2.0 Audio Interface

The Fireface UC (USB Compact) features a high-speed USB 2.0 bus optimized for uncompromising performance on Windows and Mac OS. Based on the RME Hammerfall core, newly developed proprietary transmission technology achieves ultra-low latency even in multi-channel environments, achieving professional specifications previously unattainable with conventional USB audio interfaces.

Ultimate USB Audio Technology
- Revolutionary latency on Windows and Mac OS X. Minimum latency is 48 samples on Windows Vista and as low as 14 samples on Mac OS X. This performance rivals that of PCI Express interfaces.

Hammerfall DSP Design
- The Hammerfall DSP series, a reference in a variety of fields, is renowned for its driver stability, precision, and sound quality. It is the only choice for demanding applications.

Flexible Real-Time Mixer/Patchbay: TotalMix
- Equipped with RME's unique, powerful digital real-time mixer, ""TotalMix,"" which is DSP-based and does not put a strain on your computer's CPU. All 18 input and 18 playback channels can be freely routed and mixed to 18 physical outputs, allowing for a maximum of 648 routing possibilities.

Jitter Suppression Function: SteadyClock
- SteadyClock provides incredible jitter suppression for all clocks, ensuring optimal AD/DA conversion quality.

Multi-Analysis Software: DIGICheck
- RME's proprietary utility developed for measuring and analyzing digital audio streams. Features include level meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, bit statistics and noise meters, and a multi-recording function for long recording sessions with minimal CPU load.

■ Inputs/Outputs

- Six analog line inputs (1/4"" TRS) (four line, two line/instrument)
- Two high-end mic pre/line inputs (XLR and 1/4"" TRS)
- Eight analog line outputs (six balanced, two unbalanced)
- One ADAT input/output (or SPDIF optical)
- One SPDIF coaxial input/output (AES/EBU compatible)
- Two 16-channel high-speed MIDI inputs/outputs
- One word clock input/output
- One USB 2.0 connector

■ Operating Environment

Windows
- Windows XP SP2 or later, XP 64-bit Edition, Vista Home/Premium/Ultimate, 7
- One USB 2.0 connector
- Device drivers: ASIO 2.0, WDM (all multi-client compatible)
- Pentium Core 2 Computer with a Duo or higher CPU

Mac
- Mac OS X 10.5 or later, Intel Mac
- One USB 2.0 port
- Device drivers: Core Audio, Core MIDI
*The Fireface UC requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later, as it uses certain OS features included in Mac OS X 10.5 or later.