RME Fireface UFX Review
USB/Firewire Audio Interface
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Excellent Last-Gen Interface
RME Fireface UFX USB/Firewire Audio Interface
Reviewed by Nick L. on Reverb
Considering that the UFX is RME's last-generation technology, I was a bit hesitant about dropping so much money on this interface. However, I found myself in a tight spot after two separate TC Studio Konnekt 48 interfaces failed within a 2 year period. The TC Konnekt sounded superb and was great to use, but I decided after the second failure and dealing with TC's unhelpful customer support that I would not buy another one. So I needed an interface with similar features, such as: -Firewire compatibility (my setup is based around a 2011 mac that still works great but doesn't have the newer connectors, and my USB bus is already somewhat overloaded with midi controllers, ilok, etc) -Flexible software for controlling monitors and headphone mixes -Solid glitch-free stability -Great sounding conversion I am happy to report that the UFX has been as stable as a rock and does everything I need it to do. As far as sound quality, if anything the fidelity is a solid notch above the TC Konnekt. The UFX delivers very 3D-sounding monitoring that lets you hear deep into the mix, and the first mix I did on it came out excellent and translated great. The input conversion also sounds top-notch with my external preamps. The Totalmix FX software is a bit unusual at first but I got used to it quickly, and setting up linked outputs for my mains and subwoofer was a breeze. Overall I feel like I made the best purchase possible, and the fact that it has the USB option makes it future-proof for when I get around to upgrading my Mac. Also, it supposedly works with the Apple firewire-to-thunderbolt adapters as well. Hopefully this review is helpful to someone who is in a similar boat and unsure about buying one of these older RME interfaces. I have owned or used many of the best last-gen interfaces including TC, Apogee, Focusrite, and Digidesign. The RME is my favorite out of all of them, and with the company's reputation for quality and customer service I am sure it will last me for many years. If you are using a firewire or USB-based setup and this interface fits your particular needs then go ahead and buy it. You won't regret it. ... More
Does it Get Any Better Than This?
RME Fireface UFX USB/Firewire Audio Interface
Reviewed by Eric V. on Reverb
Im not gonna sugar coat this. This unit ROCKS! If you are even contemplating this unit. Stop what you are doing. You have found an awesome interface. The clarity and ease of use of this is like nothing I have ever used. The build quality is rock solid. It doesnt take a rocket engineer to figure out how to use it. I literally pulled it out the box, plugged it in and it worked perfectly. It worked so easily that i was suspect that I was missing features or something..haha. The conversion on this thing compared to other units I have had or tried in the past is 2nd to none. In my case, my computer doesn't have firewire. So using the USB 2.0 is oddly fast. I have literally no latency and thats through USB 2.0. Go figure. I was going between this an a Motu or Antelope interface. I am soooo glad i choose this one. So far so good. ... More
Don't settle for anything else folks
RME Fireface UFX USB/Firewire Audio Interface
Reviewed by Hiltrud A. on Reverb
The UFX is in it's own class. Even compared to RME's own Babyface Pro, UCX or 802, the UFX always takes it a notch higher. If you want pristine accurate sound with rock solid stability and metering then there is no other choice on this planet. PC or MAC makes no difference. And don't hesitate to buy the first generation as nothing touches it in the used price market. Now, if you have the money, then yeah, buy the UFX2 or UFX+
RME Fireface UFX USB/Firewire Audio Interface
Reviewed by Andrew C. on Reverb
This is as good as I've ever known it in a home studio setting. The only interfaces I've used that compare are the Universal Audio Apollo series units. Those are a bit different for a variety of reasons.... Bottom line is that this is truly a premium interface with pro quality. The preamps sound great, TotalMix is easy to use in conjunction with my other software's workflows, and I, personally, love having the 4 mic pre inputs on the front panel.
Great
RME Fireface UFX USB/Firewire Audio Interface
Reviewed by Adrian N. on Reverb
As everyone said, this is a very good interface. I just upgraded from a RME Fireface 800 that I had for years. I just plugged the UFX in with the same exact setup and I was amazed at how much more clarity and detail I can hear with the UFX. The only strange thing is that the UFX does not SPDIF inputs.
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The driver is stable and reliable like the sun
RME Fireface UFX USB/Firewire Audio Interface
Reviewed by Hans G. on Reverb
You don't really know RME stability until you experience it. And this is one of the best interfaces to experience it with.
The Best USB/FireWire interface on the planet
RME Fireface UFX USB/Firewire Audio Interface
Reviewed by Olivier A. on Reverb
Don’t settle for anything else. RME is the BEST. The UFX is the flagship so don’t even think about it
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RME Fireface UFX USB/Firewire Audio Interface
Reviewed by David M. on Reverb
I Bought this interface to Replace my Focusrite 8 Pre x. There is a very noticeable Difference in Clarity and Stereo Spread. Drivers are Rock Solid.. The Total Mix is Awesome.
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RME Fireface UFX USB/Firewire Audio Interface
Reviewed by Ryan W. on Reverb
Easy transaction and quick ship. Item arrived well-packed and in immaculate condition. THANK YOU!
