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Sound On Sound magazine reviews RME\u2019s latest 188-channel flagship interface.<\/h2>\nRead the full review here<\/a>.<\/h2>\nReviewer Hugh Robjohns<\/strong> is no stranger to RME devices, having reviewed the original Fireface UFX back in 2011 – a hugely popular interface that remains the centrepiece of many studios and live touring rigs to this day!<\/p>\nAlthough the original design has since been revised into the Fireface UFX II<\/a> – complete with updated converters, mic pres and SteadyClock FS clocking \u2013 a new \u2018flagship\u2019 was already available in the form of the RME Fireface UFX+ (with its monster channel count of 188-channels).<\/p>\nTime moves on of course, and as with the UFX, RME chose to revise the UFX+ in 2023 with the release of the RME Fireface UFX III<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhilst the UFX III features the same number of I\/Os as the UFX+, the internals of the device have been completely redesigned, with a new analogue and digital board; brand new AD and DA converters (with improved THD+N and SNR values); plus a bunch of new features including full USB class compliant mode (up to 94 input channel recording on USB-C iPads); remappable front panel keys; track-naming in DURec; SteadyClock FS; and DC-Coupled outputs for recording with analogue and modular synthesizers.<\/p>\n
None of which was lost on SOS<\/strong>‘s Technical Editor<\/em> Hugh Robjohns:<\/strong> from RME\u2019s industry benchmark low-latency performance \u00a0(\u201csupporting buffer sizes down to 32 samples, which I was able to run reliably on my Windows PC.\u201d), to the UFX III\u2019s luxurious sound quality (\u201cseriously impressive converters and a quartet of stunningly clean and noise-free mic preamps\u201d), Hugh found plenty to love about RME\u2019s new top of the range audio interface, which he calls \u201cFully deserving of RME flagship status.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThe innards have been completely redesigned, with new converters and mic preamps that are essentially the same as those used in the outstanding 12Mic,\u201d writes Hugh<\/strong>. \u201cAs you\u2019d expect, the technical specifications for all inputs is exemplary, this is a genuinely top-notch, mastering-grade interface!<\/p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s impossible not to be impressed with RME\u2019s latest offering, which clearly deserves its flagship title.\u201d<\/p>\n
Big thanks to Hugh Robjohns<\/strong> and Sound On Sound<\/strong> for the great review! You can read the full review for yourself on the Sound On Sound website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Now with 20-channel Room EQ!<\/h2>\n
In case you missed the news<\/a>, RME have also previewed a new advanced equaliser coming soon to a number of existing RME interfaces, including the UFX III.<\/p>\nThe new Room EQ<\/strong> will be implemented into TotalMix FX, providing up to 20 channels of 9 band Parametric Equalization, plus 16 channels of delay compensation for monitoring with the latest immersive audio formats.<\/p>\nRME\u2019s Matthias Carstens<\/strong> (Head of Design<\/em>) says \u201cA firmware update provides these three interfaces with an optimized handling of the existing 3-band PEQ in TotalMix FX. Under the hood a 9-band PEQ is built from three 3-band PEQs, usable on any output channel. Obviously DSP power is limited, so any activated Room EQ<\/strong> reduces the available total number of 3-band PEQs by that amount. That should be no issue though, there are plenty available.<\/p>\n\u201cThe maximum number of Room EQ<\/strong>s is 20, so up to 20 mono output channels or 10 stereo output channels or any combination of these. That’s more than needed for a 16 channel surround setup.<\/p>\n\u201cAdditionally the Room EQ<\/strong> window includes Delay<\/strong>, adjustable from 0 ms up to 42 ms, in steps of 0.01 ms. Up to 20 of these delays can be activated, matching the number of 9-band PEQs.<\/p>\n\u201cThe Room EQ window also offers Volume Calibration<\/strong> through level adjustment from +3 dB down to -24 dB. This helps to set up all speakers in a usable way, without having to fiddle with the respective output channel’s fader.<\/p>\nMore info to follow on this exciting update soon! To test out the Room EQ for yourself, head over to the Room EQ RME Forum thread<\/a> to download the required drivers and firmware.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The new centre of your studio<\/h2>\n
Introducing the RME Fireface UFX III, the latest 188-channel flagship audio interface from RME Audio.<\/p>\n
The successor to the popular Fireface UFX+, the Fireface UFX III once again raises the bar for reliable, high-performance USB audio, with 94 inputs and 94 outputs across its extensive selection of analogue and digital I\/O.<\/p>\n
A powerful all-in-one recording solution designed for recording studios, live audio and high-end location music recording, the Fireface UFX III is the ultimate professional tool for multi-track recording, mixing and mastering.<\/p>\n
Welcome to a new standard in professional audio and music production. This is RME.<\/p>\n
Find out more about the RME Fireface UFX III<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/p>\n
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Reviewer Hugh Robjohns<\/strong> is no stranger to RME devices, having reviewed the original Fireface UFX back in 2011 – a hugely popular interface that remains the centrepiece of many studios and live touring rigs to this day!<\/p>\n Although the original design has since been revised into the Fireface UFX II<\/a> – complete with updated converters, mic pres and SteadyClock FS clocking \u2013 a new \u2018flagship\u2019 was already available in the form of the RME Fireface UFX+ (with its monster channel count of 188-channels).<\/p>\n Time moves on of course, and as with the UFX, RME chose to revise the UFX+ in 2023 with the release of the RME Fireface UFX III<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whilst the UFX III features the same number of I\/Os as the UFX+, the internals of the device have been completely redesigned, with a new analogue and digital board; brand new AD and DA converters (with improved THD+N and SNR values); plus a bunch of new features including full USB class compliant mode (up to 94 input channel recording on USB-C iPads); remappable front panel keys; track-naming in DURec; SteadyClock FS; and DC-Coupled outputs for recording with analogue and modular synthesizers.<\/p>\n None of which was lost on SOS<\/strong>‘s Technical Editor<\/em> Hugh Robjohns:<\/strong> from RME\u2019s industry benchmark low-latency performance \u00a0(\u201csupporting buffer sizes down to 32 samples, which I was able to run reliably on my Windows PC.\u201d), to the UFX III\u2019s luxurious sound quality (\u201cseriously impressive converters and a quartet of stunningly clean and noise-free mic preamps\u201d), Hugh found plenty to love about RME\u2019s new top of the range audio interface, which he calls \u201cFully deserving of RME flagship status.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe innards have been completely redesigned, with new converters and mic preamps that are essentially the same as those used in the outstanding 12Mic,\u201d writes Hugh<\/strong>. \u201cAs you\u2019d expect, the technical specifications for all inputs is exemplary, this is a genuinely top-notch, mastering-grade interface!<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s impossible not to be impressed with RME\u2019s latest offering, which clearly deserves its flagship title.\u201d<\/p>\n Big thanks to Hugh Robjohns<\/strong> and Sound On Sound<\/strong> for the great review! You can read the full review for yourself on the Sound On Sound website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In case you missed the news<\/a>, RME have also previewed a new advanced equaliser coming soon to a number of existing RME interfaces, including the UFX III.<\/p>\n The new Room EQ<\/strong> will be implemented into TotalMix FX, providing up to 20 channels of 9 band Parametric Equalization, plus 16 channels of delay compensation for monitoring with the latest immersive audio formats.<\/p>\n RME\u2019s Matthias Carstens<\/strong> (Head of Design<\/em>) says \u201cA firmware update provides these three interfaces with an optimized handling of the existing 3-band PEQ in TotalMix FX. Under the hood a 9-band PEQ is built from three 3-band PEQs, usable on any output channel. Obviously DSP power is limited, so any activated Room EQ<\/strong> reduces the available total number of 3-band PEQs by that amount. That should be no issue though, there are plenty available.<\/p>\n \u201cThe maximum number of Room EQ<\/strong>s is 20, so up to 20 mono output channels or 10 stereo output channels or any combination of these. That’s more than needed for a 16 channel surround setup.<\/p>\n \u201cAdditionally the Room EQ<\/strong> window includes Delay<\/strong>, adjustable from 0 ms up to 42 ms, in steps of 0.01 ms. Up to 20 of these delays can be activated, matching the number of 9-band PEQs.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Room EQ window also offers Volume Calibration<\/strong> through level adjustment from +3 dB down to -24 dB. This helps to set up all speakers in a usable way, without having to fiddle with the respective output channel’s fader.<\/p>\n More info to follow on this exciting update soon! To test out the Room EQ for yourself, head over to the Room EQ RME Forum thread<\/a> to download the required drivers and firmware.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Introducing the RME Fireface UFX III, the latest 188-channel flagship audio interface from RME Audio.<\/p>\n The successor to the popular Fireface UFX+, the Fireface UFX III once again raises the bar for reliable, high-performance USB audio, with 94 inputs and 94 outputs across its extensive selection of analogue and digital I\/O.<\/p>\n A powerful all-in-one recording solution designed for recording studios, live audio and high-end location music recording, the Fireface UFX III is the ultimate professional tool for multi-track recording, mixing and mastering.<\/p>\n Welcome to a new standard in professional audio and music production. This is RME.<\/p>\n Find out more about the RME Fireface UFX III<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\nNow with 20-channel Room EQ!<\/h2>\n
The new centre of your studio<\/h2>\n
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