RME Fireface UFX III USB 3 Audio Interface

RME Fireface UFX III USB 3 Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0108-9247 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

RME introduce the FireFace UFX III, setting the bar even higher for high-end interfaces. This top-notch USB audio interface is equipped to handle 94 channel I/O at the same time and boasts super-stable drivers, ultra-low latency and RME's patented SteadyClock FS technology which ensures your recordings sound spot-on. Meanwhile, via MADI, you gain the option to record a maximum of 64 channels at the same time, making the Fireface UFX III a go-to for multi-track recording, even more so since the built-in DSP mixer makes setting up multiple monitor mixes as simple as can be.

Fully Refreshed Analogue and Digital Design

Since the internal analogue components have been redesigned from scratch, the FireFace UFX III not only comes with new AD/DA converters and DC-coupled analogue outputs, but offers even better optimised total harmonic distortion and noise levels. The digital circuit has also received various high-tech upgrades, including two headphone outputs which can come in handy when you want to assess a mix using two different pairs of headphones, or when you want to send a separate monitor mix to the recording artist. For I/O expansion, the interface has been outfitted with ADAT inputs and outputs, allowing you to add an extra eight ins and eight outs.

DURec (Direct USB Recording)

Powered by an internal DSP, the integrated DURec recording technology makes it possible to record directly to a USB storage device without the need for a laptop or computer. This revolutionary feature essentially prepares the interface for standalone use, turning the Fireface UFX III into a field recorder or powerful multi-channel live-player as needed. Last but not least, RME have once again incorporated TotalMix FX for fuss-free routing and mixing.

Specifications

Product features

19 inches	yes
Number of analogue Inputs	12
Number of analogue outputs	8
Number of headphone outputs	2
Computer ports	USB
Digital audio inputs	1 x MADI (optical), 1 x MADI (BNC)
Digital audio outputs	1 x MADI (optical), 1 x MADI (BNC)
Sustainable product	not specified
Phantom power	yes
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Interface for	drummers, modular studio
Total guitar/bass inputs	4
Total microphone inputs	4
Low latency monitoring	yes, DSP mixer
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
Included data cable	USB cable
Included software	none
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out
Software included	no
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS jack), balanced line in (XLR)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack), balanced line out (XLR)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	57,0 x 31,5 x 11,6 cm

Product specifications

analogue IN:
- 6.3mm TRS jack, electronically balanced
- XLR, electronically balanced
- 6.3 mm TS jack, unbalanced
- analogue OUT: 6.3mm TRS jack, servo-balanced
- stereo monitor outputs: XLR, balanced
- stereo headphone outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm TRS stereo jack, unbalanced
MIDI input and output
digital:
- clocks: internal, ADAT, AES, SPDIF, word clock
- supported sample rates: 28 Hz to 200 kHz
MADI (digital inputs):
- optical via FDDI duplex
- 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
- coaxial via BNC (word clock input), 75 Ohm
- accepts 56 channels and 64 channels plus 96k frame
- standard: max. 64 channels 24-bit/48 kHz
- S/MUX32: max. 32 channels 24-bit/96 kHz
- S/MUX4: max. 16 channels 24-bit/192 kHz
AES/EBU (digital inputs):
- 1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanised, isolation (AES3-1992)
- SPDIF compatible (IEC 60958)
ADAT optical:
2x Toslink
- standard: max. 8 channels 24-bit/48 kHz
- double speed (S/MUX): 4 channels, 24-bit/96 kHz
- quad speed (S/MUX4): 2 channel, 24-bit/192 kHz
SPDIF optical (ADAT 2): 1x optical (IEC 60958)
word clock:
- BNC
- automatic double/quad speed detection and internal conversion to single speed
- SteadyClock guarantees super low jitter synchronization even in varispeed operation
- unaffected by DC-offsets within the network
- oervoltage protection
MADI (digital outputs):
- optical via FDDI duplex SC connector
- 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
- coaxial via BNC (Word Clock input), 75 Ohm
- accepts 56 channels and 64 channels plus 96k frame
- standard: max. 64 channels 24-bit/48 kHz
- S/MUX32: max. 32 channels 24-bit/96 kHz
- S/MUX4: max. 16 channels 24-bit/192 kHz
AES/EBU:
- XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
- single wire mode, sample rates: 28 kHz to 200 kHz
ADAT:
- 1x toslink
- standard: max. 8 channels 24-bit 48 kHz
- double speed (S/MUX): 2 x 4 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
- quad speed (S/MUX4): 2 x 2 channels 24 bit 192 kHz
SPDIF optical (IEC 60958)
word clock:
BNC
frequency range: 27 kHz – 200 kHz
power consumption: 22W - 25W
idle power consumption: 19W
dimensions: (including rack ears) 483 x 44 x 210mm
dimensions: (excluding rack ears) 440 x 44 x 210mm
total depth: 240mm
weight: 3 kg
included:
- USB-A cable
- USB-C to USB-B cable
- Toslink cable
- 4x self-adhesive rubber feet
- power cable
- user manual

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Timo April 20, 2024

Wrote the following about RME Fireface UFX III USB 3 Audio Interface

Mind blowing flexibility, incredibly powerful output and clarity, and the most precise analog preamp I’ve tried so far. I’m just getting started, having recently let go of my Apollo Quad but so far I’m not dissapointed.
Also the unit is surprisingly compact and light compared to its features, a treat to fit on the rack.

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David Koning May 10, 2024

Wrote the following about RME Fireface UFX III USB 3 Audio Interface

Een super mooie interface.

Veel getwijfeld welke interface ik zou kiezen maar de RME Fireface stelt op geen enkel vlak teleur.
De stalen behuizing is degelijk gemaakt en super mooi afgewerkt. Totalmix geeft je de absolute vrijheid om alles te routen zoals je zelf wenst. Het geluid is van super kwaliteit en geeft alles heel gedetailleerd weer.
De preamps zijn super clean waardoor je zelf nog het geluid kan kleuren naar wens.

Loïc van Weyenberg November 23, 2023

Wrote the following about RME Fireface UFX III USB 3 Audio Interface

Wat een geweldig product!
Ik ben student muziekproductie, mijn carrière is op dit moment in een serieuze opmars dus ik kon niet meer wegkomen met mijn monitors ter grote van een brik melk, en mijn audio-interfaceje van Behringer. Ik zocht naar een goede investering die me top-of-the-line kwaliteit gaf met uitbreidingsmogelijkheid naar de toekomst toe. Hier zijn we dan! 6 maand onderzoek (en eventjes wachten op de black friday sale) later, en ik heb hem eindelijk tepakken! De bouwkwaliteit is van uitermate goede kwaliteit. Ook de software is stabiel en uitgebreid. Alle I/O die erin zit biedt niet alleen de ruimte om naar de toekomst toe veel uit te breiden maar ook om in professionele studios naadloos je systeem aan te sluiten. Ook field recording is mogelijk op een uitermate professionele manier! Deze gaat me nog lang meegaan. 5 Sterren! (en ja deze is beter dan de Apollo X8 ;) )