{"id":26334,"date":"2020-11-20T17:18:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T17:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=26334"},"modified":"2022-01-05T16:21:29","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T16:21:29","slug":"rme-arc-usb-tutorial-pt-4-pt-5-mic-control-toggle-totalmix-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2020\/11\/20\/rme-arc-usb-tutorial-pt-4-pt-5-mic-control-toggle-totalmix-window\/","title":{"rendered":"RME ARC USB Tutorial \u2013 Pt 4 &#038; 5 \u2013 Mic Control &#038; Toggle TotalMix Window"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<html>\n\n<body>\n<h3>In Parts 4 and 5 of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/accessories\/rme-arc-usb-advanced-remote-control\/\">RME ARC USB<\/a> video series, we look at remote controlling mic inputs and toggling the TotalMix FX window.<\/h3>\n<p>The ARC USB is RME\u2019s desktop controller for TotalMix FX, the powerful routing and mixing control software included free with all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/firewire-usb\/\">RME audio interfaces<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/pci-express\/\">soundcards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Compatible with all RME interfaces and soundcards that include TotalMix as a feature, the ARC USB helps to simplify and streamline workflows in the studio, and makes for a powerful addition to any RME-based recording and playback setup.<\/p>\n<p>In the fourth and fifth part of this series, we look at how you can control your RME interface&#8217;s microphone preamps straight from the ARC USB, and use the &#8216;Toggle TotalMix FX&#8217; shortcut for quickly switching between TotalMix and your DAW when recording.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(Note: This video is part of a series. To watch all of our RME ARC tutorials, see the full playlist on <a title=\"RME ARC USB Tutorials - Simplify Your Workflow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLl2zBrVpi6AixrZHxDeVDb_yZFc_EDCaT\">YouTube<\/a>.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<center>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">RME ARC USB &#8211; Simplifying Your Workflow: Microphone Control<\/h4>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GvjSNbj-Zls\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See more videos at <a title=\"Subscribe to the SynthaxTV YouTube channel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/subscription_center?add_user=synthaxtv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">RME ARC USB &#8211; Simplifying Your Workflow: Toggle TotalMix Window<\/h4>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LWOAEc2A9nM\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See more videos at <a title=\"Subscribe to the SynthaxTV YouTube channel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/subscription_center?add_user=synthaxtv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Synthax TV<\/a><\/p>\n<\/center>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/RME-ARC-USB-Front-Panel-Monitor-Controller-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-25065\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/RME-ARC-USB-Front-Panel-Monitor-Controller-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"RME ARC USB - Front Panel - Monitor Controller - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"172\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/RME-ARC-USB-Front-Panel-Monitor-Controller-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/RME-ARC-USB-Front-Panel-Monitor-Controller-Synthax-Audio-UK-172x300.jpg 172w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/RME-ARC-USB-Front-Panel-Monitor-Controller-Synthax-Audio-UK-585x1024.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/a>Monitor Control with the RME ARC USB<\/h4>\n<p>Available as an optional extra, the ARC USB is compatible with all recent RME audio interfaces and soundcards. This includes devices dating all the way back to 2001!<\/p>\n<p>Both the flagship RME Fireface UFX+ and Fireface UFX II interfaces feature dedicated USB connections for the ARC USB (found on the back panel), allowing for extensive control over both interfaces in standalone mode \u2013 a topic we\u2019ll be covering in more detail at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>Providing quick access to all of the most used functions in TotalMix FX, with the ARC USB you can control mixer functions including;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li>Volume levels (main and monitor mixes)<\/li>\n<li>Mic\/Instrument gains<\/li>\n<li>Switch between speakers A\/B<\/li>\n<li>Switch between Mono and Stereo<\/li>\n<li>Solo, Mute or switch all of all of your inputs On\/Off simultaneously<\/li>\n<li>Toggle FX bypassing (EQ, Dynamics, Reverb &amp; Delay)<\/li>\n<li>Load Preset Mixer states<\/li>\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Fireface-UFX-ARC-USB-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-6609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Fireface-UFX-ARC-USB-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg\" alt=\"RME Fireface UFX+ &amp; ARC USB - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"349\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Fireface-UFX-ARC-USB-Synthax-Audio-UK.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Fireface-UFX-ARC-USB-Synthax-Audio-UK-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Fireface-UFX-ARC-USB-Synthax-Audio-UK-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a>Standalone Operation &#8211; RME Fireface UFX+ &amp; Fireface UFX II<\/h4>\n<p>The ARC USB can connect directly to the Fireface UFX II and Fireface UFX+, via dedicated USB ports found on the back of each device.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, the ARC USB can connect directly to a Mac or PC via a standard USB port, allowing for control over any other RME audio interface or soundcard.<\/p>\n<p>See the full range of <a title=\"RME Audio Interfaces at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/firewire-usb\/\">RME Audio Interfaces<\/a><\/p>\n<p>See the full range of <a title=\"RME Audio Soundcards at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/pci-express\/\">RME Audio Soundcards<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RME ARC USB at Synthax.co.uk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/rme\/accessories\/rme-arc-usb-advanced-remote-control\/\">Find out more about the RME ARC USB<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6579\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RME-Logo.png\" alt=\"RME-Logo - Synthax Audio UK\" width=\"150\" height=\"29\">If you\u2019d like to know more about any of RME\u2019s audio interfaces, soundcards, AD\/DA Converters or microphone preamps, give us a call on <a>01727 821 870<\/a> to speak to one of our team or to arrange a demo.<br>You can also <a title=\"Get in contact with Synthax Audio UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us here<\/a>.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n<\/body>\n<style>\np { font-size: 110%; } \nhr { margin: 5px 0; }\n<\/style>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Parts 4 and 5 of our RME ARC USB video series, we look at remote controlling mic inputs and toggling the TotalMix FX window. 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