Topic: Interesting RME multitrack IPAD recording hardware/software

[coloartist]

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RME Fireface UCX - USB and FireWire Audio Interface

    Price: $1,649.00


The Fireface UCX from RME is a USB and FireWire audio interface that provides a total of 36 channels of audio, and includes digitally controlled high-end preamps, reference class converters and full 192kHz operation. It delivers ultra-low latency operation, combined with exceptional driver stability, and is housed in a compact chassis.

Additionally, the unit includes active jitter suppression, professional reference level support, advanced stand-alone functionality, RME's DIGICheck metering and analysis toolbox, and nearly identical operation and features under both Windows and Mac OS.

TotalMix FX is the redesigned and integrated digital high-end mixer and signal router, driven by two powerful DSP processors, with integrated EQ, dynamics and reverb/echo effects, plus built-in monitoring control. The feature set is complemented by extraordinary usability.

Specifications on BH audio web page :                                                                http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/840475-REG/RME_UCX_Fireface_UCX_USB.html
Video of multi-track recording to the iPad with the RME Fireface UCX!:               http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd3jpm2cW38&feature=youtu.beProduct Highlights

    18 Input/18 Output Channels
    8 Analog Inputs/Outputs
    2 Microphone/Line Inputs
    2 Instrument/Line Inputs
    S/PDIF, ADAT, Wordclock, MIDI I/O
    TotalMix FX with DSP
    Standalone Operation
    Includes Basic Remote Control
    Mac OS X
    Windows XP/Vista/7

[boyacrobat]

nice i like it
but no jitter measurements
my rule is no jitter measurements
no buy

specs are very important
its a usb device
jitter is a big area to not address

or its there and i missed it
its the main spec i address for usb audio devices

i would love to try this out though
looks and size are awsome

i will investigate further

g

g

[coloartist]

Cool. I would be interested to hear about it. I bought a 788t last week so i am not  free to test it.   

[Todd R]

Cool. I would be interested to hear about it. I bought a 788t last week so i am not  free to test it.

Panic goes on hiatus and then you get a 788?? You need to work on your timing Bennett!

Congrats!! Starting to see as many 788's in the CO Crew's gearbags as Grace pres -- scary.

Thanks for the heads up on the RME.  I doubt I'm interested in 6-8ch, and a DR680 is cheaper and a lot easier than the RME + ipad + external preamps.  Still, RME makes really nice gear, and if you already own an ipad and external preamps, this might make for an interesting option.

[SmokinJoe]

Cool idea, but think about the connections...
- 2 mic inputs on the front
- 2 line inputs on the front
- 4 line inputs on the back
- SPDIF input on the back = 2 channels (from a V3 for instance)
- ADAT input on the back = 8 channels  (from an 8 channel ADAT pre, which are almost all rack mounted and AC powered)
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total of 18 in, and 18 out = 36 channels

That's an absolute maze of wiring and not nearly as cute as the original vision one might have of this box > iPad.  it's realistically portable skipping the ADAT pre, with 10 channels from this box/V3 > iPad, or 8 channels without the V3 and this box > iPad.

The ideal customer is some gadget head who wants the ability to say "look what I can do with my iPad!!"  I'm sure there are a few of them....

[coloartist]

Panic goes on hiatus and then you get a 788?? You need to work on your timing Bennett!

Only a 10 month Hiatus. 

You would think they would give Phantom to at least 2 channels, but it doesn't look like it.

[John Willett]

Panic goes on hiatus and then you get a 788?? You need to work on your timing Bennett!

Only a 10 month Hiatus. 

You would think they would give Phantom to at least 2 channels, but it doesn't look like it.

If it's anything like the FF400 there will be switchable phantom power on thr front XLRs.