The newest member of the RME lineup is the UFX. This is more than just another interface, it is an incredible high end interface for your daw and great as a stand alone mixer/pre.
We have one in the studio and all I can say is wow! This unit has transformed the way I work and has taken the quality of our recordings up. The internal clock is super accurate which contributes to the units transparent AD/DA conversion. I was using an Apogee Rosetta before and this unit easily makes my Rosetta an optional item now, while it was once the go to converter.
The bass seems fuller and the midrange is smoother, while the highs are silky. The built in preamps are insanely transparent while adding incredible resolution I have never heard before. I was told these preamps resemble Millenia preamps. One thing the preamps have that I have never heard of before is parallel A/D conversion. There are 2 converters per channel. I guess it is supposed to add to the accuracy of the conversion. The pres are ultra clean and for vocals, I still rely on my Sytek with Burr Brown op amps to my Avalons and DBX compressors to power my Neumann M147 tube microphone. Changing the chain changes the color of the sound. I really think I am hearing more clarity and resolution in the audio path than ever before.
The usb connection is rock solid. The low latency of the UFX over USB is incredibly stable. It is now possible to record 96Khz at the lowest latency with no problems.
I have used the UFX as a stand alone device and the interface's ability to recall up to 6 presets is amazing. The different reverbs onboard are very good and sound very natural. The eq, compression, auto gain, is very nice. There is a dsp meter located on the display and I have never pushed it to even 1/4 of a full load.
If you are in the market, these units are incredible and those who recognize the value and quality that is packed inside this unit will buy one asap!
Did I mention it works great with Cubase 5, ad Pro Tools 9
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