Topic: UCX UFX Performance and features Comparison

I have an FF800 and I am considering adding a UFX.
What are advantages / disadvantages /differences of UCX UFX features compared to each other?
For example:
UFX can record directly to USB stick and UCX will never have this feature.
Are A/D converters different?
Are preamps different?


What are differences in performance of UCX UFX compared to each other?

For example (my interpretation according to specifications posted on RME site, UCX spec listed first and UFX spec listed second):
UCX        UFX
AD, Line In 5-8, rear        AD, Line In 1-8, rear
Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 111 dB RMS unweighted, 114 dBA     is better than     Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 110 dB RMS unweighted, 113 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 10 Hz - 20.6 kHz     is worse than     Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 21.5 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 45.3 kHz     is worse than     Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 45.5 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: -1 dB: 5 Hz - 90 kHz     is better than     Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 66.5 kHz
THD: < -105 dB, < 0.0005 %     is worse than     THD: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
THD+N: < -98 dB, < 0.0012%     is worse than     THD+N: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
       
DA, Line Out 1-6, rear        DA, Line Out 3-8, rear
Dynamic range (DR): 111 dB, 114 dBA @ 44.1 kHz (unmuted)     is worse than     Dynamic range (DR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 20.4 kHz     is worse than     Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 22 kHz
Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB:5 Hz - 45 kHz     is better than     Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 34 kHz
Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 90 kHz     is better than     Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 5 Hz - 50 kHz
THD: -100 dB, < 0.001 %     is worse than     THD: -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
THD+N: -96 dB, < 0.0015 %     is worse than     THD+N: -100 dB, < 0.001 %

SamProX23 Suite-RME UFX+,FF800;X-Touch,21" Acer Touch,ASUS ROG G750JH-DB71-Win8,MSSurfbook-Win10

Re: UCX UFX Performance and features Comparison

Hi Lindsey,

UFX can record directly to USB stick and UCX will never have this feature.

Only the UFX will have this feature. There is no room on the unit for this or the LCD panel.

Are A/D converters different?

Yes, but both do sound very close in both AD/DA quality.

Are preamps different?

Yes
Both are based on the Mic Pre amp design our our Micstacy.

All the other differences are covered on this page.

http://www.rme-audio.de/en_products_fir … ifferences

Thanks Chris

Chris Ludwig
North East USA Sales | Synthax/RME
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Re: UCX UFX Performance and features Comparison

Hi Chris,
Thanks for getting back so quick.
I am just fighting the "latest greatest" syndrome, since the UCX is the latest....
I have looked at the differences page, the RMA comparison page, and the FAQ for both the  UCX and UFX.
Are there any advantages of the UCX over the UFX?
Thanks,
Linz

SamProX23 Suite-RME UFX+,FF800;X-Touch,21" Acer Touch,ASUS ROG G750JH-DB71-Win8,MSSurfbook-Win10

Re: UCX UFX Performance and features Comparison

Are there any advantages of the UCX over the UFX?

The size. The UCX is smaller - if you need a mobile interface. And the Class Compliant Mode - the UFX will get it later.

best regards
Knut