RME - Fireface UCX II 40-channel USB Interface

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Calrec Audio supplies audio broadcast mixing consoles which are relied on by the world's most successful broadcasters.

TotalMix FX, RME’s digital high-end mixer and signal router, driven by two powerful DSPs, with integrated EQ, Dynamics and Reverb/Echo effects at up to 192 kHz, plus a built-in monitoring controller.
TotalMix FX includes a complete effects system: EQ, Reverb, Dynamics & Delay Originally formed as a microphone manufacturer in 1964, Calrec celebrated 50 years as audio specialists in 2014. Delivery Time –We cannot guarantee delivery time via Royal Mail. Whilst items shipped using Royal Mail First Class usually take 1 - 2 days, please note this is NOT a guaranteed next day delivery service. If this is a problem, please select one of our courier service options. As mentioned above, ADAT I/O is included for expanding the UCX II with other studio hardware such as microphone preamps and AD/DA converters, with MIDI I/O for control of instruments (like synths and drum machines), as well as for sending remote control messages to other hardware.Maximum 12 analog inputs & 8 analog outputs plus 2 independent headphone mixes in stereo (channel 9/10 & 11/12) With that in mind, RME chose to build on the foundations of the original, designing a product with all the hallmarks of an RME product whilst adding a whole host of additional functionality. Founded in 1977 in Skanderborg, Denmark, Dynaudio has over 40 years of experience in producing cutting-edge loudspeakers. Noting RME’s “relentless focus on driver quality, reliability and product longevity”, reviewer Sam Inglis outlines RME’s continued philosophy of designing long-lasting and ultra-reliable professional audio hardware. We’re impressed by the attention to detail in TotalMix and the associated hardware capability that sets RME apart. For example, the ability to properly live-monitor a mid/side pair of inputs, and individual reference level setting for each line in/out, making it more straightforward to connect up a wide range of external gear.

The company's reputation for build quality, reliability and audio performance has made it an industry benchmark across the world. Every input and output channel comes with a luxury feature set, comparable to that of a full-scale digital console. The effects per channel include 3-band parametric EQ (and adjustable Low Cut), a Dynamics section (Compressor, Expander), MS Processing and phase reversal. The Reverb and Echo effects unit is available for all channels by a stereo send and return bus, all of which is offered even at 192 kHz operation. Sidenote: RME continue to develop its own USB technologies in-house, with the ability to achieve a total of 70 discrete channels of audio each way (at 44.1 / 48 kHz) via USB 2.0, and at incredibly low buffer-sizes and round-trip latency. TotalMix DSP mixer with parametric 3-band EQ, highpass, delay, reverb, compressor, expander and auto Level - completely latency-free and storable Throughout its 25 year history, RME has been fully committed to a principle of flexibility - the more flexible a product, the more easily it can be adapted to new requirements. For company founder Matthias Carstens, this lies at the heart of RME's success: "The Fireface UCX II makes us proud and enthusiastic as it represents a natural evolution of our product range."But when you have just installed the company's driver, you will need to restart the machine, for TotalMix FX to be turned on. It looks harder to use on the inside than it looks on the outside. As alluded to above, the Fireface UCX II is capable of full stand-alone operation. Up to six setups can be stored to the device itself, and can easily be called upon any time via the front panel. ALVA offer a collection of durable audio products built to the highest standards. Forming a perfect complement to the products from our partners from RME, there's an extensive selection of professional cables and a range of other items designed to make studio or on-stage life easier. The original Fireface UCX was one of RME’s most popular interfaces, and we’ve no doubt its successor will prove to be just as important an entry in the history of RME Audio. No discussion of RME devices would be complete without mentioning TotalMix FX, RME’s software controller for the on-board DSP digital mixer built into every RME interface or sound card.