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RME Audio Fireface UC

USB audio interface from RME Audio belonging to the Fireface series

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«  A wonder »

Published on 03/09/13 at 00:34
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 ...