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RME Fireface UCX II

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ManufacturerRME
TypeAudio Interface
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
XLR 3-pin femaleAnalog audio, microphone levelinput
XLR 3-pin female48V phantom poweroutput (unknown)
1/4 inch TS (unbalanced)Analog audio, instrument (Hi-Z) levelinput
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audioinput
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audiooutput
RCA / phonoS/PDIF digital audioinput
RCA / phonoS/PDIF digital audiooutput
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput
BNCWord clockoutput

What the RME Fireface UCX II can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

Power Amplifier 35
Audio Interface 33
AD/DA Converter 32
Monitor Controller 16
Studio Monitor 15
Install Processor 11
Digital Mixing Console 11
Recorder 5
Headphone Amp / Distribution 4
Hardware Effects 3
Clock 3
PA Loudspeaker 2
Compressor / Limiter 1
Channel Strip 1
Summing Mixer 1
Subwoofer 1
Stagebox / Expander 1
Preamp 1
Wireless System 1
Equalizer 1

What can feed the RME Fireface UCX II

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Microphone 283
Power Amplifier 26
Audio Interface 19
Preamp 17
AD/DA Converter 10
DI / Reamp 9
Channel Strip 5
Install Processor 5
Digital Mixing Console 4
Hardware Effects 4
Clock 3
Compressor / Limiter 2
Monitor Controller 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Studio Monitor 2
Recorder 2
Stagebox / Expander 1
Cable 1
Inline Preamp 1
Analog Mixer 1
Subwoofer 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.