RME Fireface UFX III, 188-Channel, 24-Bit/192kHz USB 3 Audio Interface

RME Fireface UFX III, 188-Channel, 24-Bit/192kHz USB 3 Audio Interface

This unique audio system is the premier solution to transfer analog and digital audio data directly to a computer from practically any source. Numerous unique features, well thought-out configuration dialogs, an industry-leading mixing engine and monitoring solution, professional DSP effects and class-leading analog circuits with latest digital converters put the Fireface UFX III at the very top of the range of computer-based audio interfaces.

• USB 3.0 Digital I/O System
• 12 + 16 + 2 Channels Analog / ADAT / AES Interface
• 64 Channels MADI Interface
• 2 x optical SPDIF I/O
• 24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio
• 188 x 94 Matrix Router
• 2 x MIDI I/O
• Full Stand-Alone Operation
• USB 2/3 Class Compliant Operation
• MIDI Remote Control

Analog AD, Line In 1-8, Rear

• Input: 6.3 mm TRS, electronically balanced
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ LoGain: 116 dB (AES17), 118 dBA
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +4 dBu: 115 dB (AES17), 117 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 8.9 Hz – 20.4 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 4.3 Hz – 45.2 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 3 Hz – 89 kHz
• Filter: Short Delay Sharp, 5 / 5 / 6 samples delay
• THD @ -1 dBFS: < -120 dB, < 0.0001 %
• THD+N @ -1 dBFS: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Maximum input level: +19 dBu
• Input: 6.3 mm TRS jack, electronically balanced
• Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 10 kOhm unbalanced, 10.6 kOhm balanced
• Input sensitivity switchable between Lo Gain and +4 dBu
• Input level for 0 dBFS @ Lo Gain: +19 dBu
• Input level for 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu
• Variable digital gain: 0 to +12 dB
• Minimum level for 0 dBFS: +1 dBu, -1.2 dBV

Microphone In, 9-12 Front

• Input: XLR, electronically balanced
• Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 3.4 kOhm
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ 0 dB Gain: 117 dB (AES17), 119.5 dBA
• THD+N @ -1 dBFS, Gain 20 dB: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 10.7 Hz – 20.3 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5.1 Hz – 45.0 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 3.5 Hz – 88 kHz
• EIN @ 60 dB Gain, 150 Ohm, A-Weighted: -129.8 dBu
• Gain range: 75 dB
• Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu
• Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu
• CLIP LED: 0 dBFS
• SIG LED: -60 dBFS

Instrument In 9-12, Front

• Input: 6.3 mm TS jack, unbalanced
• Input impedance @ 1 kHz: 1 MOhm
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 116 dB (AES17), 118.5 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 2.4 Hz – 20.0 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -1 dB: 1.6 Hz – 28 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -3 dB: 0.8 Hz – 54 kHz
• THD+N @ -1 dBFS, Gain 20 dB: < -107 dB, < 0.00045 %
• Gain range: 42 dB
• Maximum input level, Gain 8 dB: +21 dBu
• Maximum input level, Gain 50 dB: -21 dBu

DA, Line Out 3-8, Rear

• Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, servo-balanced
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ HiGain: 116.5 dB (AES17), 118.5 dBA
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +4 dBu: 116 dB (AES17), 118 dBA
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ -10 dBV: 107 dB (AES17), 109 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 0 Hz – 20.2 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 0 Hz – 44.6 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 0 Hz – 77.5 kHz
• THD+N: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Output level switchable Hi Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV
• Output impedance: 75 Ohm

DA - Stereo Monitor Output XLR (1-2)

• Output: XLR, balanced
• Output level switchable 24 dBu, Hi Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV
• Output impedance: 150 Ohm

DA - Stereo Monitor Output Phones (9-12)

• Output: 2 x 6.3 mm TRS stereo jack, unbalanced
• Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, High: +19 dBu
• Maximum output level at 0 dBFS, Low: +2 dBV
• Max power per channel @ 32 Ohm load, 0.02% THD: 200 mW (2.5 Vrms, +10 dBu)
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ High: 116.5 dB (AES17), 118.5 dBA
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ Low: 115 dB (AES17), 117 dBA
• Output impedance: 2 Ohm

MIDI

• 2 x MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN jacks
• Galvanically isolated by optocoupled input
• Hi-speed mode: Jitter and response time typically below 1 ms
• Separate 128 byte FIFOs for input and output
• 2 x MIDI I/O via MADI
• Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 56 (up to 48 kHz)
• Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 28 (up to 96 kHz)

Digital 

• Clocks: Internal, ADAT, AES, SPDIF, word clock
• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (> 1 Hz)
• Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion: near zero
• PLL ensures zero dropout, even at more than 100 ns jitter
• Digital Bitclock PLL for trouble-free varispeed ADAT operation
• Supported sample rates: 28 kHz up to 200 kHz

General

• Power supply: Internal switching PSU, 100 - 240 V AC, 36 Watts
• Idle power consumption: 19 Watts
• Typical power consumption: 22-25 Watts
• Dimensions including rack ears (WxHxD): 483 x 44 x 210 mm (19" x 1.73" x 8.5")
• Dimensions without rack ears (WxHxD): 440 x 44 x 210 mm (17.3" x 1.73" x 8.3")
• Total depth: 240 mm (9.4”)
• Weight: 3 kg ( 6.6 lbs)

See attached manual for complete specifications