User`s guide

User's Guide Fireface UFX © RME

32. Supported Inputs and Outputs

In Mac OS X, either the first two or 22* channels will work, depending on the choice in the Audio

MIDI Setup. In both cases the playback signal of channels 1/2 can be copied to other outputs.

When connected to an iPad, the analog mic/line input 1 works with mono apps, inputs 1 and 2

with stereo apps (both dual mono and stereo), and up to 8 inputs with 8-channel applications

like MultiTrack DAW and Music Studio. Garage Band supports all inputs, but only two at a time.

Auria and Cubasis can record all 22 inputs simultaneously.

Playback will use the rear-side analog outputs 1 and 2, or even more channels if the app sup-

ports such operation. The UFX can optionally copy the iPhone/iPad playback channels 1/2 to

outputs 9/10, 11/12, AES and ADAT, for easier monitoring (routing Phones). All outputs can be

processed independently (volume, EQ, dynamics, FX return).

Configuring the UFX is ideally done via the app TotalMix FX for iPad, otherwise by loading Set-

ups. These are written into the unit while operated with PC/Mac via TotalMix FX, and also con-

trol clock mode master or AutoSync and the sample rate. The UFX (and with it the iPhone/iPad)

will be synchronized to an external digital sample rate if there is a valid digital input signal. With

a wrong sample rate heavy audio noise will occur. Without an SPDIF or ADAT input signal the

UFX enters master mode and uses the sample rate set by Mac OS X or iOS (the app in use).

While the MIDI I/Os will send and receive Sysex messages, not all apps are ready to do this.

For example MIDI Monitor and AC-7 do not support Sysex at this time. The app Midi Tool Box

can be used to verify that the UFX is working correctly, and the problem lies somewhere else.

* Analog 1 to 12, AES, ADAT 1 to 8. At 88.2/96 kHz ADAT AUX In will become active. ADAT

AUX Out mirrors the outputs Analog 1 to 8 in Single Speed, or operates as optical SPDIF output

for Analog 1/2. The current routing can easily be checked and verified with the level meter dis-

play.

33. Front panel operation

The front panel operation is identical to the one under Windows and OS X, or standalone opera-

tion. The display therefore gives the usual easy access to all features and offers a quick editing

of: input gains, playback levels, routing and monitoring, echo, reverb, EQ, dynamics, sample

rate, status of the optical output (ADAT/SPDIF), and much more.

34. Audio Routing and Processing

In Class Compliant mode, the UFX features operation very similar to normal operation with To-

talMix FX, with two major differences:

¾ There is no second TotalMix row (no software playback channels), hence no individual

routing or mixing of playback channels. These will always be connected either straight to the

physical outputs (22 Ch.), or have an additional signal copy from 1/2 to 9/10, 11/12 and

SPDIF/ADAT (Phones), making the headphone output usable even in stereo mode.

¾ The input effects EQ/Dyn will always be active in the recording path

The UFX can be pre-configured for CC mode via TotalMix FX under Windows/Mac by saving up

to 6 configurations into its setup memory.