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USB audio interface from RME Audio belonging to the Fireface series

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  • reazonereazone

    VERY GOOD

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 11/29/13 at 01:24
    https://www.rme-audio.de/en_products_fireface_uc.php

    UTILIZATION

    •Are the drivers stable? Hyper stable
    •Are they up to date? I never check, it works fine.
    •Which software do you use? Ableton
    •What's the latency of your system? I work with 128 samples, but I think I can go down to the minimum, depending on what I do.
    •How many tracks can you record/playback simultaneously ? I can record 8 but haven't counted how many I can play back.

    GETTING STARTED

    •Did you have any problems during the installation? No problems.
    •Did you have any incompatibility problems? None.
    •Is the overall configuration complicated? It's as easy as it gets!!! ;)
    •Is the user's manual clear and c…
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    https://www.rme-audio.de/en_products_fireface_uc.php

    UTILIZATION

    •Are the drivers stable? Hyper stable
    •Are they up to date? I never check, it works fine.
    •Which software do you use? Ableton
    •What's the latency of your system? I work with 128 samples, but I think I can go down to the minimum, depending on what I do.
    •How many tracks can you record/playback simultaneously ? I can record 8 but haven't counted how many I can play back.

    GETTING STARTED

    •Did you have any problems during the installation? No problems.
    •Did you have any incompatibility problems? None.
    •Is the overall configuration complicated? It's as easy as it gets!!! ;)
    •Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive? I have never opened it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    •How long have you been using it? +/- 2 years
    •Which feature do you like the most / the least? It sounds good, it's stable.
    •Did you try any other models before buying this one? A couple, m-audio, Apogee duet...
    •How would you rate its value for money? RME is really good, I think.
    •Based on your experience, would you buy this product again? Without hesitation!!!
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  • mattzmattz

    Excellent sound card

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 11/21/13 at 08:45
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    I chose RME converters for the quality, recorded by A / B comparisons in several studios and confirmed by many friends sound engineer. The number of inputs and outputs was ideal for my use in home studio (composition, arrangement, small mixes). I handle big projects but I recorded in my voice that. Also the quality of the conversion / money was unbeatable at the time (2010 ps I do not know how it has evolved since). No disappointment on that side, if we look better much more expensive.
    I use a PC - Intel i5 - 4 GB RAM under Samplitude 11 Pro and Cubase 6.5. I do not use the preamp card but external preamps (Universal Audio).
    I connected to a patch for all inputs and outputs on the front…
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    I chose RME converters for the quality, recorded by A / B comparisons in several studios and confirmed by many friends sound engineer. The number of inputs and outputs was ideal for my use in home studio (composition, arrangement, small mixes). I handle big projects but I recorded in my voice that. Also the quality of the conversion / money was unbeatable at the time (2010 ps I do not know how it has evolved since). No disappointment on that side, if we look better much more expensive.
    I use a PC - Intel i5 - 4 GB RAM under Samplitude 11 Pro and Cubase 6.5. I do not use the preamp card but external preamps (Universal Audio).
    I connected to a patch for all inputs and outputs on the front of my rack and I had to plug it into an outlet with a switch, of course, is the problem: there is no switch!

    UTILIZATION

    The drivers are highly stable, I never had a problem since almost 4 years of daily use. I've never been limited on the number of tracks during playback or recording, I said that I'm not working on music styles that require more, go say 70 tracks. But when there are 12 plug-ins per track, it is not because of the card that train: the CPU!

    GETTING STARTED

    Installation is plug-and-play. The software interface to manage inputs and outputs is very comfortable, so mixer.
    Never opened the manual, never met incompatibility.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I had another card before RME (Hammerfall DSP). The key for me is the quality of the conversion, I think I would not have found a better tool. But I can not judge the quality of the preamps that can obviously be important to some.
    A very positive as the Fireface is the quality of its construction: a robustness.
    So excellent quality / price ratio, and I recommend without hesitation.
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  • Bob  DentafaceBob Dentaface

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 06/14/13 at 09:07
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    What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    - The desire to make home studio and have a faithful to him that the fate of my instruments.
    Which instruments and systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...
    - With a track Boss BR1180 recording console 8. A love story 10 years!
    For what purpose?
    What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard, ...)?
    Ben for making music! Register guitars, bass, sitar, vocals, drums ...
    With a dell laptop, 1G RAM, Windows7 64bit.
    I use Cubase Element 6 and Amplitube for guitar effects software.
    Everything works impeccable.

    UTILIZATION

    ASIO driver stable. never any problems. no latency.
    Even if I d…
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    What characteristics have motivated your choice?
    - The desire to make home studio and have a faithful to him that the fate of my instruments.
    Which instruments and systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...
    - With a track Boss BR1180 recording console 8. A love story 10 years!
    For what purpose?
    What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard, ...)?
    Ben for making music! Register guitars, bass, sitar, vocals, drums ...
    With a dell laptop, 1G RAM, Windows7 64bit.
    I use Cubase Element 6 and Amplitube for guitar effects software.
    Everything works impeccable.

    UTILIZATION

    ASIO driver stable. never any problems. no latency.
    Even if I do not have the converter back on because this is my first worthy of the name, I think it changes everything (compared to my old BR!). it sounds really pro.
    I have not yet acquired preamp (notably for voice), but nothing with the preamps of the Fireface is already perfect instrument level (I'm starting to feel the side délétaire a real preamp for voice, but this is normal).
    I have used for recordings in a track or two simultaneous, and the re-amping. RAS. everything is perfect. the sound is reproduced identically, no noise, no audible loss.

    GETTING STARTED

    Everything went like clockwork.

    OVERALL OPINION

    it's been a year that I use it.
    I understand the interest of the price to the quality achieved (in € 850).
    I remake the same choice if I had the same budget.
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  • Screaming Match ProdScreaming Match Prod

    Killing on a leg!

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 03/30/13 at 04:30
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    I recently migrated from RME and my only regret is not having done it before ...
    I use it in my home studio (for config, see my profile).

    UTILIZATION

    The drivers are very stable with few updates.
    In this case, it is useless when it works nickel.
    Used with Nuendo 4, I record 44.1 128 samples with a latency of 5ms.
    I can not go below that my machine bronchus but I do not see the interest.
    Never had any crash reading draft 8-50 tracks simultaneously.

    GETTING STARTED

    Relatively easy to install but I admit that I struggled a bit at first.
    In fact, it was just press the button to switch between AP (Apple) to PC.
    And there: magic! It installs in 2 minutes.
    Thi…
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    I recently migrated from RME and my only regret is not having done it before ...
    I use it in my home studio (for config, see my profile).

    UTILIZATION

    The drivers are very stable with few updates.
    In this case, it is useless when it works nickel.
    Used with Nuendo 4, I record 44.1 128 samples with a latency of 5ms.
    I can not go below that my machine bronchus but I do not see the interest.
    Never had any crash reading draft 8-50 tracks simultaneously.

    GETTING STARTED

    Relatively easy to install but I admit that I struggled a bit at first.
    In fact, it was just press the button to switch between AP (Apple) to PC.
    And there: magic! It installs in 2 minutes.
    This is the same button that allows to review all inputs and outputs and control gains.
    The easiest way is to go through the virtual console which is very well made and very easy to use.
    None known to date for me.
    The manual is comprehensive but only in English, which I have no real problems except for some technical terms.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it thoroughly for 1 month now. It's perfect.
    I first had an EDIROL FA66 before migrating to the TC SK48. The latter (which I loved) dropped me at preamps. It is being repaired and I'll sell it back.
    It is their severe caning! Killing on a leg!

    Cons:

    - My first disappointment out of the packaging ... its size.
    The half rack was a bit put off but it's not the size that matters and it is clear that the beast is solid and the finish is impeccable.
    - Having spent 1 hour looking for how to install it on my PC to find the button AP / PC. The manual was not clear enough on this point.
    - The variegated for MIDI: I would have preferred one entrance and a separate exit on the map but it's really personal.


    Most:

    - The pre amp of outstanding quality! I made a pie when I started to record with. It is clear, crisp and clear as with the TC, it goes immediately into the mix.
    - A huge reserve of power gains either input or output.
    - The console Total Mix: super easy to use and very clear. We have everything under the eyes without looking and you can route the output super easily.
    - Value / Price: Well, at some point, you must know what you want.
    There was a small card that rips and not rough seas ..


    I think buying later version on my face baby moving so I conquered.
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  • stompboxjonstompboxjon

    The price seems high, but it is worth it

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 03/14/13 at 04:48
    The RME FireFace is a USB 2.0 interface that has 36 channels, the price may seem high at first being almost 1400 dollars but after one use you will realize that you have gotten your money’s worth. This interface can be racked and is built like a tank. It works with Windows and Mac, and it is very easy to set up on both systems being that the drivers are very stable.

    UTILIZATION

    Everything with this interface was built with the best possible materials and with the best possible options built into tit. It has a small buffer offered in Windows (48 samples) and on Mac systems it is (14 samples).

    GETTING STARTED

    This interface has very low latency and runs at a very high pe…
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    The RME FireFace is a USB 2.0 interface that has 36 channels, the price may seem high at first being almost 1400 dollars but after one use you will realize that you have gotten your money’s worth. This interface can be racked and is built like a tank. It works with Windows and Mac, and it is very easy to set up on both systems being that the drivers are very stable.

    UTILIZATION

    Everything with this interface was built with the best possible materials and with the best possible options built into tit. It has a small buffer offered in Windows (48 samples) and on Mac systems it is (14 samples).

    GETTING STARTED

    This interface has very low latency and runs at a very high performance and is perfect for the main interface for a home studio. Do not be scared of the price because this interface is not like any other interface you will ever use, the FireFace line of interfaces are very clean and sound amazing. The preamps are top notch and provide very clean recordings. The preamps have an amazing sound and the input impedance can be switched from line 10 Ohm to instrument 470Ohm and you can even get an extra analog input amp of up to 18 DB in increments of .5 decibels.

    OVERALL OPINION

    There are 54 level meter peaks and it has 2 digitally controlled preamps. Overall this interface is worth paying the money for, you will get great quality recordings with it and it will last a long time. I was even able to set up to 9 independent stereo sub mixes. I have used this interface in about 3 different DAW programs and it was easy to set up in all of them. My favorite to use it with was probably Logic because I was using my Mac at the time. This interface is worth the money that it cost, in this price range there are some really good interfaces and the FireFace RME 2.0 is one of them.
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  • strobostrobo

    A wonder

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 03/09/13 at 00:34
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    PC, Core2Duo, 4GB RAM, Windows 7 x86 SP1 sequencer Tracktion 4, Genelec 8020A monitors

    Very satisfied with my audiophile 2496, the evolution of the quality my equipment over the years began to make this card a weak link, especially for issues converters and sound quality (at ~ 130 euros and a design already old , even when it should not expect pro quality).

    On the EMR, it is everything you would expect from a pro card with the addition of I / O MIDI :)

    UTILIZATION

    The RME Fireface UC is a map of German design and manufacturing.

    So everything is in German this card. Simple design, robust and efficient drivers that are only drivers without embellishment. No setup, you must…
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    PC, Core2Duo, 4GB RAM, Windows 7 x86 SP1 sequencer Tracktion 4, Genelec 8020A monitors

    Very satisfied with my audiophile 2496, the evolution of the quality my equipment over the years began to make this card a weak link, especially for issues converters and sound quality (at ~ 130 euros and a design already old , even when it should not expect pro quality).

    On the EMR, it is everything you would expect from a pro card with the addition of I / O MIDI :)

    UTILIZATION

    The RME Fireface UC is a map of German design and manufacturing.

    So everything is in German this card. Simple design, robust and efficient drivers that are only drivers without embellishment. No setup, you must install them manually, but everything is well explained in the documentation for those who do not know how.

    Stability rating, it's just crazy. You plug the card, it is turned on, the "TotalMix" (interface) appears immediately operational. Rule is 2/3 parameters including latency and it works.
    I have a latency of 8.6 ms. It worked to 5ms. This is just for safety for recording.

    GETTING STARTED

    See above for the implementation.

    The configuration is a little intimidating (TotalMix) at the beginning but it is very well done. The doc is a model of its kind with text explanations and real-world examples that demonstrate competence and mastery of RME in their field.

    Not, however, use one day every possibililtés of the beast!

    OVERALL OPINION

    Was my first slap on sound quality: successful bet so for me!

    After years with the Audiophile, I actually made a leap forward in sound quality. I worked on a project for several days when I changed, and I rediscovered a sonically I did not know. A beautiful and spacious stereo image, the dynamics at very low level, reverbs beautiful, much more presence on the sounds and a real "punch" General.
    Side outlet, I made some sounds taken voice + guitar (FC357 Lauten Audio microphone brand new too) and it's very professional. Sounds like forever in my home studio ...

    As for stability, it is exemplary. A pro card that is forgotten and that makes the job. Nothing to say ...
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  • AlexAuxManettesAlexAuxManettes

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 12/29/12 at 04:52
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    Converter and preamp RME attracted me.
    I wanted a perfect card for sounds made with very good converters.

    I compose, record and mix various artists. I have a QuadCore PC with 4GB of ram under 7 64bit.
    I work on Sonar and Maschine!

    UTILIZATION

    Go there eyes closed ... the drivers are super stable!

    I can spend a latency from 128 to 2048 according to my needs (composition, recording and mixing). Brefff in any case, this sound card is a FULL TIME JOB sound!

    GETTING STARTED

    Ttout is perfectly installed, and all parameters with ease.

    I LOVE ;-) RME

    OVERALL OPINION

    I absolutely love everything about this card, and the only thing I can add him to want a…
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    Converter and preamp RME attracted me.
    I wanted a perfect card for sounds made with very good converters.

    I compose, record and mix various artists. I have a QuadCore PC with 4GB of ram under 7 64bit.
    I work on Sonar and Maschine!

    UTILIZATION

    Go there eyes closed ... the drivers are super stable!

    I can spend a latency from 128 to 2048 according to my needs (composition, recording and mixing). Brefff in any case, this sound card is a FULL TIME JOB sound!

    GETTING STARTED

    Ttout is perfectly installed, and all parameters with ease.

    I LOVE ;-) RME

    OVERALL OPINION

    I absolutely love everything about this card, and the only thing I can add him to want additional entries are the limit ... but for the moment I do not use so .... here is in 2 words I love this card and the TOTAL MIX!

    I would do this choice .... 1000 times a map of this quality USB .... what more ....
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  • OhayoOhayo

    Excellent

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 09/22/12 at 08:00
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    UTILIZATION

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    GETTING STARTED

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    OVERALL OPINION

    I had the Fireface 400 before and a few stability problems with my new computer running Windows 7.
    I use 'pro': audio recordings and sync music for films, commercials (using audio and midi) etc ...
    6 months that I have this new card, no problem of stability.

    Latency, power, size of the buffer used etc ... should be larger than the firewire are in fact the same as the Fireface 400.
    I made plans with 30 tracks of Vienna Orchestra / VSL and there was still plenty of room.
    Converters and preamps are the same as those of the Fireface 400, and are simply excellent, very clear and very low harmonic …
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    UTILIZATION

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    GETTING STARTED

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    OVERALL OPINION

    I had the Fireface 400 before and a few stability problems with my new computer running Windows 7.
    I use 'pro': audio recordings and sync music for films, commercials (using audio and midi) etc ...
    6 months that I have this new card, no problem of stability.

    Latency, power, size of the buffer used etc ... should be larger than the firewire are in fact the same as the Fireface 400.
    I made plans with 30 tracks of Vienna Orchestra / VSL and there was still plenty of room.
    Converters and preamps are the same as those of the Fireface 400, and are simply excellent, very clear and very low harmonic distortion (according to my ears). on the other hand, they are very neutral and do not give her grain. For this, buy preamp, compressors etc ... External

    And the big advantage with USB is that: 1) a priori it will not disappear tomorrow (while the firewire ...) 2) there on all ordis, Mac or PC.

    Bonus: the interface is a little TotalMix upgraded compared to the fireface (screens prettiest).
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  • logikone13logikone13

    The map!

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 09/04/12 at 08:02
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    Used with a macbook pro 17 inch no latency issues or stability.
    I bought it for its number of inputs and management perfect afternoon.

    I plug my synths and my mpc directly above and the sound is crystal!

    UTILIZATION

    Stable in stable!
    Never any problems, Deutscher quality :-))))))))

    GETTING STARTED

    Simple installation and unhindered total mix takes some time to learn but once mastered it is happiness.
    Possibilities for internal routing is great!
    I never needed the manual.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had a few months before I had a fireface 400 because I sold a lot of trouble with firewire stability.
    I think it is worth the money because the sound (both …
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    Used with a macbook pro 17 inch no latency issues or stability.
    I bought it for its number of inputs and management perfect afternoon.

    I plug my synths and my mpc directly above and the sound is crystal!

    UTILIZATION

    Stable in stable!
    Never any problems, Deutscher quality :-))))))))

    GETTING STARTED

    Simple installation and unhindered total mix takes some time to learn but once mastered it is happiness.
    Possibilities for internal routing is great!
    I never needed the manual.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had a few months before I had a fireface 400 because I sold a lot of trouble with firewire stability.
    I think it is worth the money because the sound (both preamp that converters) is impeccable, the sound pro at home is what I feel!
    The sound is a bit colder than the apogee but clearer and more precise.

    I remake that choice without hesitation, for those who have the budget go for it!
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  • Anonymous

    worth every euro spent!

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 03/23/12 at 15:37
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    I wanted a perfect sound for voice, the rest of my prods are VST or MIDI so the quality of the sound card comes soon.

    The preamp, the convertos, RME .... it motivated me. So I bought their eyes closed (by listening to hours of youtube users babyface or Fireface.

    I plugged my microphone above TLM102. It's not upscale, it's not crap either.

    UTILIZATION

    It is stable, nothing to say. TotalMix system is intuitive and well thought out especially hyper. Cubase 5 with it's perfect.

    I record mostly voice, sometimes acoustic guitars. The sound is very clean, what you hear in cubase is what you hear when you play.

    I did not lag when I put the buffer 1024, then 2024 if I put a li…
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    I wanted a perfect sound for voice, the rest of my prods are VST or MIDI so the quality of the sound card comes soon.

    The preamp, the convertos, RME .... it motivated me. So I bought their eyes closed (by listening to hours of youtube users babyface or Fireface.

    I plugged my microphone above TLM102. It's not upscale, it's not crap either.

    UTILIZATION

    It is stable, nothing to say. TotalMix system is intuitive and well thought out especially hyper. Cubase 5 with it's perfect.

    I record mostly voice, sometimes acoustic guitars. The sound is very clean, what you hear in cubase is what you hear when you play.

    I did not lag when I put the buffer 1024, then 2024 if I put a little yes, but hey it leaves me quite some margin ....

    GETTING STARTED

    Trouble-free installation. Note that I have not been able to install the drivers supplied with the card (I do not know why, they can be dated back too?) So I was on the RME site and there it was not nickel.

    OVERALL OPINION

    So I use it for more than six months. Before I had the M-Audio and I thought it was good. I'm still taking votes on my pc with the m-audio ... It's not comparable. The sound of the Fireface is clear, and especially NO BACKGROUND NOISE EVEN GAIN phantom power to 40db!!

    on the other hand I expected a "grain" particular to a "coloring". There are none. I realized that the quality of the Fireface is the sound "clear", "neutral", and the fact that we can push the gain without suffering from noise. After, if you want a "his" particular, should see the plugins listed or hardwware.

    I know not as good as the focusrites with their amp simulations, the Steinberg MR816 (that tempted me too much) at a time to make a choice we can not test everything at home! I do not regret getting one but I thought her perfect for the prod in fact I realize that this is a link in a chain (sidechain) and a typical dynamic processor avalon give me what I miss .... A color, warmth, a +.

    But it was really the feeling of having pro gear is expensive but worth every euro I think ...
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  • hyperpierrohyperpierro

    A professional USB sound card

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 10/16/11 at 04:51
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    I needed a portable config not too expensive, so a USB sound card to use with my laptop (600 euros) that allows me to get a few channels at the same time and with proper quality and reliability.
    I would have added a converter 8 in / 8 out behringer ADA8000 (about 200 euros) and
    a behringer headphone amp (50 euros), I could put everything in rack on wheels with a housing for the computer (2U Gator Fly: about 50 euros) and here I am with a mobile config to less than 2000 euros and holds up, for the fans.

    UTILIZATION

    Question reliability of the RME, no problems so far, latency correct for use with virtual instrumentals of the moment (it depends on the computer, mine is not overk…
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    I needed a portable config not too expensive, so a USB sound card to use with my laptop (600 euros) that allows me to get a few channels at the same time and with proper quality and reliability.
    I would have added a converter 8 in / 8 out behringer ADA8000 (about 200 euros) and
    a behringer headphone amp (50 euros), I could put everything in rack on wheels with a housing for the computer (2U Gator Fly: about 50 euros) and here I am with a mobile config to less than 2000 euros and holds up, for the fans.

    UTILIZATION

    Question reliability of the RME, no problems so far, latency correct for use with virtual instrumentals of the moment (it depends on the computer, mine is not overkill), and stable drivers, question quality I am filled, two XLR inputs on the front seems to be equipped with a good preamp very clear and precise, no "noise", the two following entries in jack for connecting a guitar or bass or whatever you want, but for a scratch c ' the top is to use the virtual rig, no noise either, the real stuff, no gadget, a simple design and pro, it's not the RME on the cheap, it's just a sound card usb pro in the only in this category I think.
    So to summarize:
    up to 16 simultaneous inputs with a latency used to make real-time, including 4 with pro-quality preamps. (It's better to invest a little more than me in the computer to really enjoy it)

    GETTING STARTED

    Installation very easy, in fact I do not remember really, but if it does not mark me is that it had to be simple and rapide.Pas crash or conflict with the sound card of the native 'computer, I use Cubase 5, Live 8 and a lot of plug ins, I have no particular concern, sometimes some plug "doubtful" plant with Live, but I think that that is the RME that is in cause.
    The software that manages the card is quite logical and intuitive for someone who knows a bit consoles, the patch and routing in digital audio for a beginner it may be not so simple, but it does the is never, in any case I tested the MOTU 896 mk3 and there by the software against hated, certainly more complete eq, reverbs and all but too choppy, too gadget too, had no need to all this, I was Soulé.
    With the RME I not need the manual to tell the truth is clear.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been using for over a year, no worries, I do not regret at all the investment, I doubt that it must scare a bunch of people 900 euros for a USB sound card, but in fact all depends on what you intended.
    I have sold my home studio config, I had a 01V96 and a RME 9652 on a tower PC, I did not like the sound of the console preamps and I could not move without feeling with moving, Now I have a real sound, and the ability to move and all that without spending the big thing, thanks to the resale of my old stuff. Well, before testing the MOTU RME I tried adjusting the first mini firewire port of my laptop (total failure), then adding a Firewire Express card (with Texas Instruments chipset) and it played but there it's often cracked, adding that the software malfoutu, it did not. Now I finally have the equipment that suits me in terms of quality, reliability and ergonomics.
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  • Fr@ggelFr@ggel

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 11/08/09 at 10:25
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    Sound card with multiple inputs / outputs, ADAT Converter, SPDIF, word clock ... I use it on a Laptop M70VN: Vista 32-bit 4 GB RAM 2x250 GB HDD NVIDIA GeForce 9650M (1GB) I chose to make models (drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals ...) , live recordings from small groups ...

    UTILIZATION

    To install, you plug the card on the field and then the PC's USB drivers and s'intallent virtually alone! I use it with Sonar 8, Traktor Pro, Guitar Rig 3 in multitrack playback (for up to 15 tracks instand) me <strong>longer an</strong> issue. I have not yet tested in multitrack recording. Latency is set to 5.8 ms ... which I think is not bad at all!

    GETTING STARTED

    The installation was…
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    Sound card with multiple inputs / outputs, ADAT Converter, SPDIF, word clock ... I use it on a Laptop M70VN: Vista 32-bit 4 GB RAM 2x250 GB HDD NVIDIA GeForce 9650M (1GB) I chose to make models (drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals ...) , live recordings from small groups ...

    UTILIZATION

    To install, you plug the card on the field and then the PC's USB drivers and s'intallent virtually alone! I use it with Sonar 8, Traktor Pro, Guitar Rig 3 in multitrack playback (for up to 15 tracks instand) me <strong>longer an</strong> issue. I have not yet tested in multitrack recording. Latency is set to 5.8 ms ... which I think is not bad at all!

    GETTING STARTED

    The installation was no problem. The Fireface UC has a "TotalMix" which lets you use the card as a console, but there is no effect built into this software (EQ, compressor ...). Routing I / O is done without difficulty and can be registered for use in Stand Alone. But the card has only one knob on the front panel control knob that unfortunately that the levels of E / S. .. damage. The manual is in English and German, but "fiddling" a little, it does very well without. ! After adjusting the audio config Sonar 8, still I got a slight muting both reading and recording. The buffer settings, disabling the firewall, wifi ... there were nothing. But after disabling the appearance of Vista Aero, the problem seems to be resolved and I've even been able to reduce the latency of the map and the buffer size for reading and recording. So for those who are on Vista, this process seems to be to test!? Ah, yes. I also put the software (Sonar here) priority "High" process in Task Manager.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have only been two weeks so I did that step back ... After testing the Motu Ultralite MK3, a presonus (I forget which), several crashes (PC and hardware) and the inability to install Firewire cards, I turned to the latest RME has finally out a USB model. And then, oh wonder, it works (fingers crossed) and sound ... what sound. The budget is not what I set (budget exceeded € 250), but well worth the cost. For a USB card, the price is a bit high, but the functionality, product quality and software are well worth the cost. If it again ..? Yes, I do it again.
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  • mhchmhch

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 09/09/11 at 09:11
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    Reputation for quality construction and sound quality.

    I use it alone or with an external preamp SPL on a laptop Dell Latitude E6500 Core 2 Duo 2.5Ghz nt of 2007 data, 4Gb Ram, two HD (SSD 80Gb, 500Gb HD).

    Usage: audio output quality from my laptop, and recording voice and / or acoustic guitar.

    UTILIZATION

    No pb with the drivers, which are regularly updated. Without attempting to optimize the latency of 7ms in ASIO.

    The software used is 8 Ableton Live, Cubase 5, 6 Sibelius, Kontakt 4, Aria Player, UVI worstation, EZ Drummer, Addictive Drums.

    I record one or two simultaneous audio tracks (two mono or stereo) and a maximum of 4 to 8 VST MIDI tracks (bass, drums, percuss…
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    Reputation for quality construction and sound quality.

    I use it alone or with an external preamp SPL on a laptop Dell Latitude E6500 Core 2 Duo 2.5Ghz nt of 2007 data, 4Gb Ram, two HD (SSD 80Gb, 500Gb HD).

    Usage: audio output quality from my laptop, and recording voice and / or acoustic guitar.

    UTILIZATION

    No pb with the drivers, which are regularly updated. Without attempting to optimize the latency of 7ms in ASIO.

    The software used is 8 Ableton Live, Cubase 5, 6 Sibelius, Kontakt 4, Aria Player, UVI worstation, EZ Drummer, Addictive Drums.

    I record one or two simultaneous audio tracks (two mono or stereo) and a maximum of 4 to 8 VST MIDI tracks (bass, drums, percussion, flute, piano, etc. ...). Never any points.

    GETTING STARTED

    No problems installing or updating the drivers and firmware. Configuration is easy for me, quite clear and the manual but in English (or German) and it is essential to read, to understand the use of software annexes (TotalMix, etc.) in particular to create mixes up to different outputs (headphones, monitors, software).

    I do not see how one could use such a tool without taking the trouble to understand its possibilities and how they are used.

    The only potential defect (but not for me as bilingual) is the absence of doc in French (to my knowledge of 2007, I have not tried since).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 2 years before I was using an M-Audio Fast Track Pro is a level well below (technical quality, power and breath of the preamp, technical support and development, technical possibilities).

    Great to completely / control the RME from the screen of the computer via TotalMix without ever having to use the hardware buttons. You can put the box anywhere (even when knowing that the headphone output is on the case).

    Only drawback: the on / off switch is in the rear, accessible from the top, forcing the manner in which case the Fireface in its installation. I never dared to use a switch directly on the cable box's power, but it's still possible, really minor.

    Taking power supply is a little shaky in its housing, but I've never had a pb. Pity though that the Fireface UC is not directly on the plug-sector (presumably because it would swell the machine transformer, and electronic connectors).

    Expensive, but it was worth the money (the M-audio as FTP but not in the same direction!).
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  • mrfatmrfat

    a must

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 09/02/11 at 03:22
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    Map comprehensive I / O, I use a PC and Win XP, and I enter my phoenix drs-q4 it.

    UTILIZATION

    I use it with cubase, incredibly stable drivers, the usb made me a little scared, but I must recognize that it's just pure happiness and more flexible than the bcp FW

    GETTING STARTED

    Installation is easy, after the routing software is so complete that it is not so simple to understand all the subtleties! A manual of office in French and a little more clear on some point would be welcome ...
    Now once understood the logic, it is a treat

    OVERALL OPINION

    One thing that really amazed me was when I listen to a project with this card: the sound, as if I change the speake…
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    Map comprehensive I / O, I use a PC and Win XP, and I enter my phoenix drs-q4 it.

    UTILIZATION

    I use it with cubase, incredibly stable drivers, the usb made me a little scared, but I must recognize that it's just pure happiness and more flexible than the bcp FW

    GETTING STARTED

    Installation is easy, after the routing software is so complete that it is not so simple to understand all the subtleties! A manual of office in French and a little more clear on some point would be welcome ...
    Now once understood the logic, it is a treat

    OVERALL OPINION

    One thing that really amazed me was when I listen to a project with this card: the sound, as if I change the speaker! `Really great converters nothing to say, pre-amps me look very good, so now I use my phoenix ...

    the internal routing is a gem!

    I tested lots of cards, I think this one is just perfect, easy to carry, solid, super convertos, preamp more than adequate, bcp / O, in short I do not know if there is also a good value Price Performance
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  • carimbabarcarimbabar

    Super sound card!

    RME Audio Fireface UCPublished on 09/02/11 at 03:58
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    RME's reputation, the desire to move to a serious sound card after trying many models of entry-level and mid-range.
    I use a macbook 2.2 ghz 2007, 3GB Ram, 500GB HD and 7200T / m.
    I use it on stage for Live 8 and drive a sampler, and at home for models or record tracks final.

    UTILIZATION

    The drivers are stable,
    J'utlise Live 8, and rarely Logic.
    I record rarely more than 2 tracks at the moment, and I read a 20taine with plugs in all directions.
    I'm not aware of updates to drivers.
    In terms of latency I have obtained a very low, but I had a problem with a project a little loaded, but my computer is full!

    GETTING STARTED

    The installation caused me problems at …
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    RME's reputation, the desire to move to a serious sound card after trying many models of entry-level and mid-range.
    I use a macbook 2.2 ghz 2007, 3GB Ram, 500GB HD and 7200T / m.
    I use it on stage for Live 8 and drive a sampler, and at home for models or record tracks final.

    UTILIZATION

    The drivers are stable,
    J'utlise Live 8, and rarely Logic.
    I record rarely more than 2 tracks at the moment, and I read a 20taine with plugs in all directions.
    I'm not aware of updates to drivers.
    In terms of latency I have obtained a very low, but I had a problem with a project a little loaded, but my computer is full!

    GETTING STARTED

    The installation caused me problems at first because I did not understand the need to turn the knob so that the card is in AP (for Apple), it was invariably on the PC.
    Since no worries, it remains for me to manage the total mix, by the way I want to know how to route to get the headphone on an output (7 / 8) and listen to another (1 / 2) for example.
    I have not encountered a conflict and I'm not too checker the manual!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it since the early 2011, I have tried many cards before: Edirol, Presonus Firepod one, an inspiration, Motu, an Mbox mini, in no particular order, and there is no picture at all levels of RME is well above the quality of catch, stability, etc ...
    I love the sound, flexible routing, the quality of converters, different connectors ...
    It's a bit expensive but good, and I will redeem it first instead of procrastinating, with intermediate models that eventually resell ...
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