User Manual

User's Guide Fireface UFX II © RME
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5. First Usage – Quick Start
5.1 Connectors – Controls – Display
The front of the Fireface UFX II features four combined instrument / microphone inputs, two
stereo headphone outputs, three rotary encoders with push functionality, a graphical colour
display, one MIDI input and output, a USB connector for DURec, and several status LEDs.
The Neutrik combo sockets of the four
Mic/Line inputs provide XLR and 6.3 mm /
1/4" TRS connection. They have LEDs for
Signal (SIG), phantom power (48V) and
activated TRS input. The latter is high
impedance (1 MOhm) and also serves as
instrument input.
The analog outputs 9 to 12 feed the headphones outputs Phones 1 and Phones 2. These low
impedance outputs of highest quality are able to drive headphones at higher levels undistorted,
no matter if low or high impedance headphones are used.
MIDI 2 I/O. Two 5-pin DIN connectors provide the second MIDI input and output.
Memory. Connector for USB stick or USB hard drive. Offers direct recording to / playback from
the external memory device.
State LEDs Sync. WC, AES, ADAT1, ADAT2, CC. Indicate a valid input signal separately for
each digital input. Additionally, RME's exclusive SyncCheck indicates if one of these inputs is
locked, but not synchronous to the others, in which case the LED will flash. See also chapter
8.7 / 14.2, Clock Modes - Synchronization. The LED CC indicates Class Compliant operation.
State LEDs MIDI. Indicate separately for input and output if MIDI data is received or transmit-
ted. HOST lights up when the connection to the computer is successful. Thunderbolt, USB 3
and USB 2 are indicated by different colours. The LED will not turn on when connection has not
been initialised or interrupted (error, cable not connected etc.).
When the Global Level Meter screen is shown, the rotary encoder Volume sets the monitoring
volume of Main Out directly at the device. Pushing the button will change between Global Meter
screen and the last used menu entry.
When the Global Level Meter screen is shown, volume of Phones 1 and Phones 2 is set by
encoders 1 and 2 directly.
The four keys, the two encoders 1
and 2, the high-resolution and clear
colour display, and a well thought-
out menu structure enable the user
to quickly change and configure the
device’s settings completely without
a computer. Help notes and clear
markers in the display guide the
user through all functions.