{"id":6565,"date":"2017-06-15T16:24:15","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T15:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/?p=6565"},"modified":"2021-10-20T11:32:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T10:32:28","slug":"rme-arc-usb-rme-digiface-usb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthax.co.uk\/latest\/2017\/06\/15\/rme-arc-usb-rme-digiface-usb\/","title":{"rendered":"RME ARC USB (Advanced Remote Control USB) and RME Digiface USB Now Available"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"RME<\/a>First announced at NAMM 2017 earlier this year, the RME ARC USB controller & the RME Digiface USB interface are now available to buy in the UK.<\/h3>\n

RME ARC USB (Advanced Remote Control USB)<\/h4>\n

The RME ARC USB is RME\u2019s new control surface that provides quick access to all of the most used functions in TotalMix FX, RME\u2019s comprehensive routing and mixing software that’s included with all RME audio interfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ARC USB is the perfect companion for the recently introduced Fireface UFX+ and UFX II audio interfaces, which both feature a dedicated onboard connection (for standalone operation). At the same time, the remote can be also be used with any RME interface that is compatible with the latest RME drivers \u2013 this includes a range of USB and Firewire interfaces, plus PCI and PCIe cards, dating all the way back to 2001!<\/span><\/p>\n

Operating as a UAC 1 class devices, the new ARC USB is natively compatible with Mac and Windows based systems. The ARC USB is a Plug \u2018n\u2019 Play device, so as soon as the ARC USB is detected by the operating system, you\u2019ll have immediate control over TotalMix FX. It\u2019s also bus-powered, so no external power supply is required. Also, because the ARC USB uses the USB 1.1 protocol, USB 2 cables can be used to a distance of up to 10 m. If you want to control your interface at an even greater distance, RME recommends using active USB 2 cables (extension or repeater cables), which are both inexpensive and can work up to lengths of 20 m or more!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"RME<\/a>In use, the ARC USB is both intuitive and versatile. Features include a jog wheel for making parameter adjustments; 15 illuminated, freely assignable buttons; plus a TS (Tip \/ Sleeve) connection for a foot switch, which is also freely assignable. You could use it as a remote Talkback switch for example; as a Global Mute switch; a Dim switch (reducing your main output by a predefined number of dB); or as a Speaker B select, for switching between your main monitors and a second pair of speakers.<\/span><\/p>\n

On top of this, the ARC USB can also be used to control multiple RME units simultaneously. When more than one RME interface is connected to the same computer, each interface gets its own dedicated TotalMix FX window. By accessing the Key Commands menu of each window, the ARC USB\u2019s function keys can then be set to control functions on any of the devices you have connected.\u00a0 Once set, the keys and encoder wheel will control the assigned functions of the respective interfaces, without needing to further select anything else.<\/span><\/p>\n

The RME ARC USB is another intelligently designed product from RME, designed to give you quick access to all of the most-used functions of your RME audio interface. The combination of a jog wheel and user-definable buttons will allow you to maximise the potential of your RME device, helping to streamline the workflow of musicians, producers and audio engineers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The RME Advanced Remote Control USB is available now. <\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about the RME ARC USB<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Watch the video from NAMM 2017 – RME Fireface UFX II – RME ARC USB – RME Digiface USB <\/span><\/h4>\n