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RME Fireface UFX III

Audio Interface · RME · unverified extraction · manufacturer page

ManufacturerRME
TypeAudio Interface
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
XLR 3-pin femaleAnalog audio, microphone levelinput
XLR 3-pin female48V phantom poweroutput (switchable)
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput
AES3 / AES-EBU on XLR (110 ohm)AES3 / AES-EBU digital audiooutput
MADI (optical, SC or LC)MADI (AES10) multichannel digital audiooutput
BNCWord clockoutput

What the RME Fireface UFX III can feed

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

AD/DA Converter 34
Power Amplifier 13
Digital Mixing Console 12
Studio Monitor 12
Install Processor 11
Audio Interface 11
Monitor Controller 7
Recorder 6
Stagebox / Expander 5
Recording Console 2
Hardware Effects 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Wireless System 2
Headphone Amp / Distribution 2
Compressor / Limiter 1
Channel Strip 1
Summing Mixer 1
Subwoofer 1
Preamp 1
Equalizer 1

What can feed the RME Fireface UFX III

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Microphone 389
DI / Reamp 5
Preamp 4
Cable 1
Inline Preamp 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.