Question & Answers
Is the Fireface UCX the successor of the Fireface UC?
No. Despite the same form factor, the Fireface UCX is a completely new
device with an expanded feature set for studio and live usage. The UC still remains as a state-of-the-art USB audio interface.
Can I use the Fireface UCX stand-alone?
Yes. The Fireface UCX is usable without any connection to a PC or Mac. In Class
Compliant mode it also works as a professional two or eight channel interface for Apple’s iPad/iPad2.
Can I use the UCX on a USB and FireWire port at the same time?
No. Only one connection at the same time.
What is better: USB or FireWire?
Depends on your specific system. Just try it.
Can I use the UCX on a FireWire 800 port?
Yes. It just needs a FireWire 800 <> 400 cable.
Can I use the UCX on an USB 3.0 port?
Yes. The Fireface UCX is compatible with USB 3 chipsets.
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Differences between Fireface UCX and Fireface UC and Fireface 400:
Fireface UCX
Fireface UC/400
DSP hardware effects
yes
-
Support for RME Remotes
yes
-
AD/DA Conversion
New 2011 design
Low latency AD/DA Conversion
yes
-
AutoSet for overload protection
yes
-
Bus-powered operation
-
Fireface 400
Comparison between Fireface UCX and Fireface UFX:
Fireface UCX
Fireface UFX
Inputs
18
30
Outputs
18
30
Analog I/Os
8
12
Advanced Parallel Conversion
-
4 x
AES/EBU I/O
-
1 x
SPDIF I/O
1 c 1 optical
(opt. = ADAT I/O)
1 optical
(2nd ADAT I/O)
ADAT I/O
1 x
2 x
Mic Preamps (digitally controlled)
2 x
4 x
Word Clock I/O (BNC)
yes
yes
Phones Outputs (dedicated)
1 x
2 x
High Resolution Color Display
-
yes
MIDI I/O
2 x
2 x
Internal DSP hardware effects
yes
yes
AutoSet for Mic/Inst. Preamps
4 x
4 x
RME Remote Support
yes
yes
Direct USB Recording
TM
-
yes
Size
1/2 19 inch
19 inch
All TotalMix FX features at up to 192 kHz
yes
yes
SMUX (up to 192 kHz)
yes
yes
Complete Stand Alone Operation with Setup Recall
yes
yes
USB & FireWire support (HFX-Core)
yes
yes
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