RME - Simply The Best
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I misstated that the UFX+ has 8 mic preamps, I meant to say 12 I/O to record drums. My old Carbon had 8 Mic Pre’s. The UFX+ has 4 mic plus 8 analog in’s on the back. My bad🤦♂️
When I heard "eight mic preamps" I paused and dove for the comments to issue the correction but you beat me to it. 😂 🥇
Do you have a link where I can buy the UFC’s+? Also would you recommend the RME Fireface UCX II for a small studio?
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I have it and it rocks. Sufficient enough for the most part, but limited by only two mic-preamps. But another two instrument high Z-ins and four line ins, plus adat.
Any truth to RME discontinuing that unit (being that the chip was discontinued)?
@@joelrudnick yes, it’s true, expecting a revised one soon.
I read the title...No lies have been detected. ✅👍
Babyface Pro FS, diamond 💎 in da rough, built like a tank. The best indeed.
RME user since 2006. I recorded a live show in 2017 in Toulouse, France, with my MacBook Pro Mid-2012 connected to a Midas console through a RME MADIface USB. 64 channels at 48 kHz in Reaper for a 2h show.
A piece of cake ! 😍
wow can we hear or see that ?
@@pascalmerschaudio Hi. You can find a song here th-cam.com/video/T9kUpUGNwic/w-d-xo.html
It was for a dvd to celebrate Sidilarsen's 20 years.
@@damienribot1143 Great thanks so much Damien, andGreat mix love the Toms Sounds. Since one Month now im a user of RME UFX 2, and i fell in Love with this Interface, even listen normal Music over it is a Gamechanger i never hear my Focals so good since i have the RME
@@pascalmerschaudio Nice. And the Totalmix is a killer app.
At the Bikini en plus, perfect place to test audio hardware and mixing skills 8-)
I have the Babyface and ucxii they are easily the best "second choice" decision I've made. I just got back into making music after taking care of my mother with Alzheimer's for 7 years and falling out of the loop... My first instinct was to get the Apollo like everyone else but it wasn't compatible with my m1 Mac. The sale rep recommended RME and I couldn't have made a better second choice. They even have free digicheck metering software. 👌👌👌👌
I have been trying get my hands on a UFX+ since around mid 2022. Finally I called my guy at Vintage King and told them to just please send me a BabyFace Pro FS. Why? The answer is simple: TotalMix. As Barry as has stated, RME has the best drivers known to man. Additionally, TotalMix is (IMHO) a game changer. I can't say that I fully understand all its capabilities yet. That is why I am eagerly anticipating Barry's tutorials on TotalMix.
@@j.stribling2565 yeah total mix is kind of confusing but once you get it it's almost limitless possibilities all done internally. I was going to get one of those software based patchbays but Total mix does what I needed from it. If they included more onboard plugin effects processing it would completely demolish everything else.
200% agree with the title… now I’m going to watch the video 😊
The drivers are exceptional. Even my first generation BabyFace works flawlessly, a buffer of 16. Simply a technical wonder.
16? Are you serious?
That is because RME employs real engineers. Solid knowledge, dedication towards achieving set goals with solid methods. No wonders. Plain, but great engineering skills. German engineering that is.
RME Driver Stability.
I once, out of curiosity, ran my UFX serially through TWO super cheap Dongles that were connected one to the other for midi, iLock and other stuff....
And The RME was frikking ROCK SOLID...with no cracks or stutters....flawlessly.
I was blown away. 🤯🤯
My 12 year old RME 800 FF is still the Core of my studio, never ever let me down.
I also have a FF 800, is there a way to use it with a newer Mac with thunderbolt or USB connection?
@@ayzeproductions as its firewire, no usb. It's firewire 400, not 800, don't know if there is a connector. What I would do first is check on RME page for which MacOS there's a driver available. That'll tell you if there's a possibility to use it with your Mac. I use PC only...
Sir , you are really excellent in speaking as well as knowledge. I am thankful to you for such video.
I love your videos. Real, Honest and sincere. Not people doing reviews of products they have not actually used.
Hi Barry, the point is value for money: i bought an RME HDSPe AIO card back in 2011for my Windows rig. Today it is running in Thunderbolt-case for my Mac. Nearly 12 years old - but I get current drivers with no issues. TotalMix is the same for each device - very nice! Even new devices like the ARC USB are supporting old cards without any issues. But even more important is the support of RME:
Within the last couple of month, Big Sur "forgots" trusted drivers and nothing was running. A short request at the RME-forum and within a day Matthias Carstens (Head of RME) explained how to fix that on the OS level. Tried it - the computer is running again. Clearly not a driver but an OS issue - but they helped me knowing, that the last time I threw money at them were a decade ago...
My only issue is that I have no good reason to buy a new toy, since the old one just works... 🙂
This is why I'm still on my Motu PCIe-424 setup for my virtual instrument setup. Rock solid drivers and latency that still can't be touched by 95% of interfaces out there today. Like you, I have zero reason to look for anything new. If it works, it works..lol.
I also like their forum. Always a good prompt response from them and other users if I ever run into any issues. 👍
Well said about total mix needing to be simplified or explained in a simpler manner. This video is right on time as I’m shopping for my 2nd RME interface in updating my studio.
What a timing! I have just unboxed my Fireface 802 and I literally just opened up TH-cam in order to test / mess around with Totalmix for the first time and your video jumped into my face!
*INDEED!!!!! RME, THERE IS NOTHING BETTER.... BEST IN ALL CLASSES AND HAVE BEN FOR DECADES!*
Just got an RME UCX II a few months back, blown away by its quality and conversion.
This video is spot on. I've owned many interfaces over the years (Avid, M-Audio, Focusrite, Apogee and Audient) and finally bought my first RME two years ago. Other interfaces may have more bells, whistles and comprehensive feature sets, but as everyone says, it's about the drivers. I plugged my Babyface Pro FS in, and in a technical sense, all but forgot about it. The damn thing is rock solid. No issues over USB. Just good clean conversion and operation. I share your consternation with Total Mix. It can be confusing to wrap your head around, but once you do, you'll ask yourself how you lived without it. I'm already looking at upgrading to a UCX II and dedicating my Babyface Pro to my laptop.
You're allright! RME is the best! Love my Octamic
Welcome to the club. RME gang I’ve got a Babyface Pro FS it’s all I need.
Absolutely with you on the future of Ethernet audio.
I use and Love Audient Audio Interface. Their drivers are rock solid.
And sound is super CLEAN
Audient is right up there with RME when it come to audio and drivers quality. Today, state of things is that we're left with a handful of companies who are continuing doing things right, audient, RME, tascam, NI and some other are still doing what they can to keep going the right way. Lots of newer or long-timers are either to new to that game, or have given-up. Standardized audio is a complex topic, but at the end not that complicated implementation-wise...either that brand and product is doing things right today, either they don't... Audient is right up there, they're doing things right, so far you can trust them IMO :)
Yes They Are!! i am Still Using the Fireface 802 from 2016 and i never had any problems with driver issues because they are the best at supporting and releasing Good Drivers.
Been using rme for years and I will never change tbh
I have an RME UFX since ten years, i hooked it up ten years ago and never had to worry about anything. I was so imoeessed with reliability and totalmix routing and flexibility that i bought an RME UC for my home setup.
Those interfaces are are the most reliable piece of gear i own and by far the best interfaces i worked on.
They just works, no matter the hardware or OS…they work, and that’s crucial to my business
I bought the MADIface Pro for my broadcast setup and I can't even begin to explain how reliable the interface is! I have hot swapped from Mac to PC with not a single hiccup, which is quite the technological achievement I might say! Not to mention it sounds amazing, and having the ability to use optical MADI for 128 channels in this form factor is insane! I love this device.
I love all of this. I've had a Fireface UFX (the previous version) in my home drum studio for the last 6-7 years, and I couldn't be happier with it. In fact, I just added a UCX II to my system for more high-quality inputs! The setup is incredible. One more RME user right here who can't find one bad thing to say. Thanks!
Does usx II sound different in conversion and preamps than ufx?
@@Aurakamenec You know, that's a good question. Since I got the UCX II, I haven't done any critical A/B testing on them. I will say it's not noticeably different or better, but RME does claim that the A/D conversion and preamps are slightly improved on the newer units. I'm inclined to believe them, but I should do my own blind test one of these days when I get the chance.
RME Digiface Dante and Babyface Pro here. Everything you laud in your video is spot on. Latency on my Digiface (USB) is on par with the PCIeR card I used for Dante connectivity previously. RME rocks.👍
I've been using my Fireface 802 since 2015. Not a single error in 9 years. And as you said, preamps are transparent, and conversion is pristine! Everything sounds so open. I love it
I have had a apollo twin usb for about 2yrs now and it has been flawless no issues now with the dsp i can only run about 10 plugins before i run out of dsp but i dont use a lot of of uad outside my vocal chain but starting to use more plugins on projects i have the subscription base also now.
Hi Barry, great stuff, I've always shouted it out for RME because they are that good in every aspect!! Loved it man!!!!!!!!
Well they are good in some aspects not sure about every aspect though. I used to be a RME customer but then I discovered things like Crane Song, Burl, Mytek, Lavry etc and just couldn't go back to very "meh" RME converters :(. Great support, great drivers, great latency, shitty sound. Which is kind of a big deal unfortunately. They should hire someone with good ears to design something for them. But otherwise I agree in a lot of aspects RME are tough to beat.
@@Screaming-Trees which one could you recommend in the RME price range?
@@fam0usright I don't really know the RME price range that well anymore. I think probably Mytek 8x192. 8 channels of spectacular AD/DA, a real analogue mix bus and a mastering potentiometer with a basic monitoring section. It is also a good option if price is no object. Sound quality is on par with anything Crane Song or Burl etc etc.
Hell yeah!!! I knew the RME fanboy video was coming at some point. Theyre just that damn good.
Barry, i think if youve spent many years in other workflows, particularly analog workflows, Totalmix has a larger learning curve. Im a tad younger (37) and never worked in analog. I went straight from an Mobs 2 to my Fireface UFX gen 1 back in 2012 and Totalmix made perfect sense to me from day 1. I even tracked a full band while running FOH from Totalmix, with 6 different IEM sends and a separate send for an aux fed sub with crossovers on the Totalmix outputs all while tracking via DuRec at the same time. There is no other interface that can do that. And it did it with ZERO errors, issues, interruptions or blips.
I spent 6 years with first gen UFX, then went to Apollo for 2 years and that entire time i was just desperately missing TotalMix. Ive now been back with RME since Jan 2022, UCX II and boy was that an upgrade in conversion from Apollo Twin X. Hugely!
Im so glad to hear the latest RME conversion is basically on par with
Carbon. I suspected it was but happy to hear your confirmation.
Great video! Cheers!!!
I know a small fraction about sound engineering as you do, but still somehow ended up in the Cubase/RME system. Kindred spirits. My next step is looking into 500 series lunchbox saw your vid on that too. Keep up the amazing work.
One additional piece of information regarding RME USB implementations: it isn’t just the custom drivers. RME also uses bespoke FPGA controller chips for USB communication within the interface. This facilitates the extremely tight / stable USB integration RME is famous for.
So does other manufacturers such as MOTU. Nothing really special to be honest. I get really low latency with my 828ES with USB but will soon be switching over to thunderbolt connection as I rebuilding a new Windows 10 PC. USB ground noise can be an issue with many motherboards no matter what interface you use or usb cable which is one of the reasons I'm moving away from USB.
Although the concept isn’t special, RME’s dedication and diligence in implementation is special. I had a Motu 8 pre-es and had to sell it because of its lack of stability. I tried the 828es as well. Neither compared to the RME UCXii in how rock freakin solid it has worked for me. Long story short: sold Motu, bought RME, not looking back. For anyone wondering what to do - buy nice rather than buying twice.
@@ryanshook8284 I never had any issues with my 828ES going on 3 years. Most be your PC. I used my 828ES on three different Windows 10 machines. Not a single glitch. Dave Gozzni doesn't have any issues either as he's been using the MOTU AVB interfaces longer than me.
@@eman0828 Having owned and used several MOTU interfaces over the years , I can say with authority MOTU, while a great company with great value-for-dollar products, has not historically been able to reach the kind of performance (driver-wise) as RME. The implementation of custom FPGA controllers is a great idea...one they probably copped from RME...who have been doing it all along, and with rock-solid stability. If it's nothing special...why did the other manufacturers decide it is a better pathway to performance?
@@FLOSPhotographer Sounds like you never owned any of the new AVB stuff or used MOTU PCI based interfaces. By the way no major studio here in the US uses RME interfaces if drivers were such a big issue. Just walk into Westlake or the Paramount you won't find an RME interface racked mounted anywhere. Typical RME fanboys that thinks they are superior.
Great products.
I've used RME interfaces on Windows for the last 17 years. Rock solid, never any issues and low latency for VST instruments. Started with the Fireface 800 and now use the 802. And Total Mix isn't really that hard, once you get the hang of it.
Great content
Agreed, I have the 2 M-1610 Pro’s for conversion, those connected to the Digiface AVB and that to my PC via USB. The conversion quality is stellar and the configuration is extensible via AVB, MADI, and ADAT.
Really looking forward to your videos for TotalMix--- still struggling using outboard gear with my Babyface Pro and DAW (Studio One)... I'm one of those simpletons for sure...
Keep up the great work!
I'm glad to hear someone else admit he was baffled by TotalMix.
Still using Fireface 800 and still working solid. Those drivers alone are just worth it. Then they give you total mix! we aint talking about the hardware yet.
Couldn't agree more, just got the ADI-2 PRO FS R, I talk about it on my channels new video.
All the best Barry 🙂
RME Total Mix is really simple and logical🤷🏼♂️
TotalMix tutorials === YES PLEASE !!
you'll get total mix it's very simple to me basically a real virtual mixer, i love how i can turn software monitoring down for me but not for the phones, also love it because you can let Artists monitor thru hardware which makes their levels very consistent i still mute out inside pt.
I've been rockin the original Babyface for 10+ years and it has never faltered once... I'm considering an RME upgrade soon though for more i o 's.
RME is the Best!..
I bought my UFX (the first edition) in 2013. Worked flawless with my PC. Then I bought a MacbookPro in 2014. Thats when nobodies drivers worked with the new Mac's ( I think it had to do with rosetta being introduced or something like that). I was about to head on tour RME and Motu were the only companies that seemed to have figured out the driver for Mac. The macbook pro came in a week into tour I installed all my stuff on the road and it worked flawlessly.
Also USB is the truth. Got another new MBP recentlly. Got a little USB C to USB adaptor and I was off to the races.
I can say without a doubt that this piece of gear is still the best studio purchase I have made.
Oh and the flexibillity to do what ever you want in TOTAL MIX has come clutch on random shows, rehearsals where I needed to dial up Headphone mixes. not to mention routing any of the outputs to also be used as mixes if needed! I completely understand Barry's Comment on how complicated it is. It is much different if you are coming from other interfaces Mix consoles. I have the oposite problem. After being spoiled with TOTAL MIX it was challenging learning UAD'd Console as was more analogue console oriented. Spent a long time wondering why I couldn't just do what ever I wanted like in TOTAL MIX haha. I currently use an apollo rack via adat and RME as my main interface.
Thank you for all the videos on interfaces. This one in particular convinced me. I've just set up my new UCX II and I'm loving it!
Ditto
me too i have now the UFX2 i love it men,
Traded up from a Focusrite Clarret to an RME UFXII.
Still working on Total mix, it's quite a powerful system.
I got the RME Fireface UCX II this year for my online teaching and recording rig and it’s the best decision I made!
I steel using my RME FF 800 ! . Amazing product !!!
Bought a ufx II because of your videos and it’s levels above my apollo twin. Thanks for the information and I agree with the total mix 😂 I was lost for a few minutes figuring out how to get headphone volume and TH-cam didn’t help at all lol
Rme actually made some totally solid instructional videos a few years ago (finally)
I also have the RME UFX+ and added the Ferrofish A32 with MADI to integrate my analogue gear. But I'm also a longterm user of RME audio interfaces since more than 15 years and I can confirm that I didn't have one single issue or dropouts or any other problem in any DAW I used. The drivers are stable as a rock, no glitch at all. And even that I use all 40 analog IO (RME & Ferrofish) I know I can extend the analogue setup with additional 16 IO via the 2 ADAT connections. I don't use the internal DSP because usually the latency of the plugins are sufficient enough to track live in a DAW. Total Mix is another USP since you get a patch bay (even for your hardware) for free and this is only one use case.
Just thought I would add a comment as a long time RME user. I agree with your endorsement of RME products as being the most reliable and robust in the industry. I have been using their products ever since the Fireface 400! I presently use an UFX+ as you do and have been for 3 to 4 years. However, my unit failed a couple of months ago. My dealer couldn't believe it either as it was one of the first units he had ever heard of with a hardware issue. The power supply failed. I was able to get it repaired here in the US at a reasonable cost, about 10% the cost of a new unit and the turnaround time was within a couple of weeks. As a retired electronics engineer, heat is the enemy of any integrated electronics system. What I have decided to do and what I would recommend is that, if your unit is installed in a mixing desk or rack, to add some type of cooling fan near the unit. Nothing sophisticated but as simple as a muffin fan mounted near the unit so there is some air circulation around it so you don't have any heat buildup that can't be dissipated normally. Maybe even some spacing between pieces of hardware would be sufficient but I preferred to have the active air flow around my unit which is now cool to the touch! Finally I agree with you regarding TotalMix. It is a great piece of software but RME could do a better job of explaining its functions. Do you know that you can host VST plugins inside TotalMix? There is a video on TH-cam but again its a bit of a struggle to get through. I thought it would be interesting of hosting one of the headphone correction programs inside TotalMix without modifying your DAW mix to get the same effect. Happy mixing !!!
No kidding! Going to go find that one
Hey Barry, it was a pleasure talking with you a few weeks ago! Love the videos!
Thank you Barry !
You are very welcome
I hopped on the RME bandwagon about 7 months ago. I purchased the Fireface UCXII for my home project studio. I have paired it with my Focusrite Clarette+ 8 pre. I use the Clarett+ for drums with the exception of kick in, kick out and snare up. It makes for a great combination for me. I am amazed at the difference in quality and clarity of sound between the UCXII and my previous Clarett+ 4 pre. All you have to do is listen to a headphone mix on the RME and you will hear the difference. I am with you on Total Mix. It is complicated, but once you are setup, it can do so much.
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving.
Have RME Fireface 800 since 2007. Still working, drivers till updatable. RME built quality is the greatest. I think of buying me some babyface pro. You cannot go wrong with RME.
you have great taste my 2 ufx and 800 are a fantastic trio no stutter ever and with the total mix software lets just say its just awesome...
Looking forward to your TotalMix videos!
I have the same setup.. UFX+ and Pulse via MADI. You're right about TotalMix. For me, I use a console for my hybrid setup and have Total Mix setup to match the channels on my console In/Out. I then have all of my outboard gear through a patchbay which is patched into the Inserts on the console. Works extremely well. My previous interfaces were the UAD X4 Quad and a X8. This RME setup not only sounds slightly better, the flexibility and price for expansion makes the ROI great. The new Pulse 32 channel sure is interesting. I would have gotten that if it was available at the time. While my console is 48ch, I really only use around 32 typically. Anyway, I left your channel a while back and decided to return. Pretty cool to see you're now on my same platform (sans DAW). Take care.
Live audio world has been using madi and Dante for years now. That's what is and will be in my studio. Reliability is the most important.
UFX+ has 4 Mic Preamps + 8 Line Ins. Still the best USB Interface I am aware of. (2x Adat IO, Madi, Wordclock, Durec, Totalmix including EQ, Compression, Reverb/ Delay under 0,5ms latency which feels analog in the headphones when tracking vocals).
Keep working on totalmix. For me it has become the most logical mixer out of all interfaces. It took me a bit, but I now use pretty much every feature of it and couldn't be happier.
MOTU has always made great drivers too and they write them in-house. They supported some of their old legacy interfaces for 17 consecutive years. They did have some compatibility issues with some USB and Firewire controllers. The majority of people that had issues were simply using the built in firewire port on their motherboard. All those issues resolved if you bought an Intel firewire 400 card. The modern AVB interfaces don't have any issues that works flawlessly on both Mac and Windows. I had my 828ES for close to 3 years now. Not a single issue on Windows 10.The latency is extremely low even with just USB.
I'm how ever going to switch to thunderbolt as I'm rebuilding a new PC. There is an issue with many motherboards out there that has USB port ground noises causing pulse or buzzing noises that travels through the USB line into your interface. I bough one of those USB isolator dongles but that didn't help which is why I'm switching to Thunderbolt. My 828ES has 3 different interface connections as you can connect it USB, Thunderbolt or AVB* (Mac Only). Lynx and Halo Metric also support their drivers long term like RME and MOTU. Lynx also has fantastic drivers. They still support their original Aroura. I much rather buy an Aurora n for the price as a Firewire face UFX II as you are getting mastering grade converters. I only had experience with using the original Aurora 16 which I loved the conversion. My Studio Partner still using it still to this day after buying it 10 years ago.
I agree with this. I only had to stop using my Motu Ultralite MKII because Apple doesn't support firewire on the new processors even though I tried with 3 adaptors hahah. It worked flawlessly with my 2014 Macbook pro until I upgraded. Had it since 2009 I think lol
@@juwayonclarke5755 yeah that's the only problem with interfaces is the computer connection becomes obsolete once hardware is no longer made anymore. Almost no one uses firewire today. Driver support really shouldn't exceed 20+ no way. I think 10+ is good enough for most manufacturers. Most commercial studios upgrade their converters around 8 to 10 years or so. Not many are using interfaces from early 2000s, Def not the 90s. Lol
I am getting mines tomorrow.. Those NEW ES Sabre Ships I heard are Amazing🔥 IN TERMS of outputs signal Quality
@@eman0828 I STILL HAVE A MAC 5,1 (Firewire).. I brought a “Hacked Flashed Card” called “Titan Ridge 2.0” via ebay and it allows me to Run thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 2. Just need to restart my Mac once after the device is on for it to detect it.. works perfect
😃😃wonderfull
After 10 years of using my RME UFX, which has been ultra reliable and glitch free, I finally started having an issue with the unit dropping out and generating noise. A google search revealed it was a problem with the caps in the power supply. $15 in parts and a half hour of labor later and it’s back up. I have been absolutely pleased with this unit. Never even had so much as a crash, couldn’t say the same for my previous interface which would need constant reboots.
I've used RME interfaces for around 20 years, and I've used just two of their devices in that time. The Digi-96 with an ADI-2 converter, and for the past 12+ years the Fireface UC. One thing went bad, but not in the actual units. The power brick. Support in the forum recommended I try a power source with 12V/2A. Anything decent works. A replacement unit costs ~30 Euros here, so it was a very easy fix after I'd tested with a power brick I use for hooking up various external harddrives that could be set to 12V and had the ampage. The drivers are still up to date. M1 compatibility and all for those Mac users. I love this thing. They're the top of the line of reliability. I've been mixing shows for ten years with this.
thnxxxxxx!!! ... again😂
Thanks!
I just found out about that a Super Thanks even existed, so I'm sorry its take long to respond, I had no idea you had done this. Thank you so much, I truly appreciate the support!
RME user here! I use the RME ADI-2 Pro FS R, RME Digiface and the Rupert Neve Designs MBC for my mastering chain and never an issue at all. All of my tracking is through (2) Apogee Sympony MKII's (64 I/O) and never an issue with these units either.
Enjoyed this review!!! When my Apogee crashes, RME is it, most likely the Babyface
thanks for the video. i keep coming across people saying they love RME but it really does stand out when someone makes a video this long fishing for them. I know what brand the interface i’m upgrading to is, just need to figure out which one. Cheers!
Great video. I have been using RME for years and currently run a large I/O setup using the MADI PCIe FX card with the older M-32 AD/DA converters, an M-16 D/A and tow ADI-8 QS converters. In 2019 I purchased an AA Orion 32 interface and honestly, these over 10yo RME converters running on the RME internal clocking were easily the equal of the AA plus there is just no comparison to the drivers…..and yeah….after over 10 years, I still sometimes scratch my head when exploring the capabilities of Totalmix. One of those “find what works for you” things among so many possible options. Thanks for sharing tour thoughts.
I'm an engineer, I just read the specifications and then buy. Most of the time it's way beyond my budget what I want to buy, I'm also a perfectionist.
So, I ended up with the RME 12mic. An ear opener so to say, for the first time ever I've heard the differences in microphones so clearly.
Beyerdynamic DT880 and my ears and now with the RME 12mic plus triple Austrian Audio OC818's, unbeatable combination to record music, it's all you'll ever need!
Live performance and PA, just hook up and it's done. Best buy ever! So yes, RME - Simply The Best.
I just subbed for the future Total Mix videos! I've figured just enough on my own to get it setup for basic use but I know there's a ton being left on the table. Nuendo is also my DAW of choice, and I use the RME UCX II in my home studio :)
Looking forward to your total mix vids. I'm still trying to understand it. Great video. thanks
Hey Barry happy thanksgiving.
Great video
We didn’t see your Black Friday pick
I didn’t even think about that, OK next year, I promise!
Hi Barry. I absolutely LOVE your channel and your personality. How can I get to hear your work , could you pls post we all your fans can support your music? Thank you j I’m nice again for a wonderful channel and extremely Informative content 🙏
Happy UFX+ user. My Multiface lasted me 13 year. It was still working and still should be working, just that my new Macs doesn’t have PCI slots.
I have an RME Babyface fs , best interface than I’ve ever had.
We just ordered our first RME interface and its very exciting to see how it works...
In part because of this, I upgraded to UFX III from my Apollo. I also got the Dante Digiface. Flexibility is unparalleled. Digiface converts MADI to Dante and Vice Versa so you can integrate with the UFX MADI coax inputs. What an incredible setup this is. THANKS!!
Subscribed! 😅 Primarily because this is truly cornbread lingo.
When I was a beginner I used to use a lot of RME stuff including interface, preamps and converter. But since the very moment I heard AD/DA of Prism Sound and Lynx I sold literally all my RME stuff. It took me a while to figure out that RME’s sound isn’t my favorite.
What I love about the LYRA2 is that you can do analog in/out without using additional hardware just to give a track more analog feel. You can even do analog clipping with the LYRA2. That’s amazing. But I am curious how the ADI 2 series compares to it. There is a serious video comparison regarding converter quality of the PrismSound Titan, RME Babyface and UFX+, and literally there was not much of difference.
@@thorstenweimar1190 The ADI 2 series is extremely better than UFX+ and more on the level of Dangerous, Cranesong, etc. Totally worthy mastering / printing converter.
@@ezrashanti Thanks! That’s the reason I bought the Lyra2. Mastering Grade converters plus top class preamps (you really don’t need any Rupert Neve Pre’s anymore). Also you can do analog clipping which is amazing and can take your mixes/masters to another level. The sound of the Lyra2 is pure gold. Maybe someday I will try the ADI 2 line.
@@thorstenweimar1190 I've never had any Lynx stuff but I typically heard good things. The ADI series does not have preamps, they are only line ins. I used the ADI to as a sort of makeshift monitor controller / printing converter for a while but I currently use it at as the DAC for a Hi-Fi system. I suffer from gas so I think I need every preamp lol
@@ezrashanti Yes, we are talking about the price range of around 2k. But you can definitely get a converter for >10k 😉, but then the question remains: Is your room ready for that lol...besides the budget.
By the way, the Lyra2 is from PrismSound not Lynx.
I totally agree regarding understanding how Totalmix works. I have had the Fireface UCX since 2013 (10 years) I'm still learning how to do some things as the logic used not what most people would use. However, RME is the way to go if you want to sound like Hans Zimmer in your home studio. (Talent permitting 😉) The quality is transparent.
Happy Fireface UFX+ user here!!
I am still using my hdsp. put it in my computer 12 years ago and forgot about it.
I've been using my fireface 400 everyday since 2009, and it was a second hand. Wouldn't think of going to another brand if it died, which I highly doubt at this point.
UFX+ with Octamic XTC and M32Pro ad/da’s here. Never had a single problem 👍
*My live SAC RIG | SOFTWARE AUDIO CONSOLE, is 72in/72out, we mix stadiums, arenas, festivals and use (x3) RME DIGIFACE adat with Behringer ADA8200 in WINDOWS 7 on a DELL running 24bit@48k! Never crashes, sound ANALOG SILK SMOOTH, tons of headroom and with SAC we run up to 25 full mixers LIVE all in the box and still have 12 channels of SPDIF from the DIGIFACE units to use!* .....dig this I purchased those RME digifaces for a total of $750 USED, these units are 18 years old
Love your videos, Barry. Any update on your Total Mix videos?
I’m a huge RME fan mostly as they sound so great, and converters have been excellent. I’ve had the FF800, and upgraded to UFXii - however I’ve had both fail at the connection end of the unit.
Was tempted to change to a new unit, but I’m invested now, so a £300 repair seemed warranted; although still very frustrating. FF800 was 6 years old, UFXii was 19 months old. No explanation - just broke.
Barry ! I am so loving your content and perspective. I think you are convincing me to look at a setup very similar to yours. I am PC based but assuming it would still work fine. Would I still have any need for my Tascam Celesonic and MAudio Profire? (ADAT) I would still want to add some 500 series outboard.
Agree with every word in the video. I have an RME Babyface Pro and love it to bits but yes, with regards to understanding their Total Mix software, nailing a jellyfish to the ceiling with an invisible hammer would be easier
I was lucky to find an RME Digiface unit on Reverb in good condition for just a few bills when I needed to add some ADAT I/O to my system. It has to be clocked via ADAT but is really solid and have not had any glitches/or sync issues ever, which I cannot say the same about my Quantum 2626, which connects via thunderbolt and needs to be clocked with an external clock generator or it suffers some really bad drift. The only thing I don’t like about it, and not sure if it’s just an issue with my particular unit, is that the headphone jack signal has some high-pitched noise. But it records clean, and I manage to monitor its signal through my DAW monitoring which I’ve worked pretty hard to very low imperceptible latency. The TotalMix software to control it does take a little bit to understand but once you get it you’re good.
I don’t think the Digiface has DSP though, or at least I have’t found it in any of the dropdown menus in TotalMix.
I've been using the ucx2 and I'm verry happy with the professional results. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Happy UCX II usere here ;-)
Totally agree about totalmix. It's great to have the options to do all sorts of stuff, but for me it would be far more useful if there were more point and click type stuff for basic use.
Better than all the rest
You can still get drivers for current OS's for RME Multifacete, which came out around 2001. Quite the feat!! I've been using RME product since then and they are absolutely incredible.
Oh and Barry... totalmix frees your mind once ya' get ya' head around it.. It offers so much. ... as you're clearly discovering.
I've just managed to setup scenes with Totalmix and a Streamdeck, that associates with muti-chanel Sonarworks Sound ID... all switchable from the Streamdeck.. It's so amazing
Oh and I'm also preparing to do some crazy stuff videos on using Totalmix, SourceNexus, Sonarworks Sound ID multichannel... all controlled by a stream deck.
@@mattrixx_audio let me know when you’ve got those videos out
@@BarryJohns I certainly will mate. Just wrangling some time in the next few days to sort. We definitely need to change the stigma re TotalMix being unintuitive. When you’ve been using for so many years, you kind of get this sense of “why don’t people get it?”… however, we’d all been there.