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Silver 1U rackmount audio interface with front-panel controls, combo XLR/TRS inputs, headphone outputs, and rear I/O including ADAT

RME

RME Fireface UFX III 188-Channel MIDI Audio Interface USB 3.0

SKU CH-5QM6-RA3Y4

188-channel USB 3.0 audio interface with 94 inputs and 94 outputs, 24-bit / 192 kHz sampling, MADI, ADAT, AES3, balanced line and XLR I/O, four mic preamps with 48 V phantom power.

  • 188-channel I/O with 94 inputs and 94 outputs for large sessions
  • USB 3.0 host connection enables direct USB recording (DURec)
  • 24-bit / 192 kHz sampling captures high-resolution audio
  • Four combo inputs with preamps and selectable 48 V phantom power
  • 128-channel MADI plus dual ADAT and AES3 for extensive digital routing

Professional 188-channel audio interface

The RME Fireface UFX III is a 1 RU rackmount interface delivering 94 inputs and 94 outputs for recording studios and touring rigs. It connects to the host computer via USB 3.0 and supports direct USB recording (DURec) for standalone capture. The unit operates at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and includes TotalMix FX software for routing and monitoring control.

Verify host connection and I/O requirements

Confirm the workstation provides a USB 3.0 port for the host link and that the operating system is supported by current RME drivers. Check that the mix of analog and digital connections matches the session: four combo preamp inputs with selectable 48 V phantom power, balanced 1/4" TRS line I/O, XLR 3-pin outputs, dual ADAT optical ports, 128-channel MADI, XLR AES3, BNC word clock and dual DIN MIDI. Two headphone outputs are available for local monitoring.

Replaces smaller USB 2.0 or FireWire interfaces

The jump is worth it when a project demands more simultaneous channels than a legacy 24- or 48-channel unit can provide, or when USB 3.0 bandwidth and DURec redundancy become critical for live capture. It also supersedes setups that rely on separate preamp racks and converter boxes by integrating four high-quality preamps and extensive digital I/O in one rack space. Buyers who need only a handful of analog inputs or lack USB 3.0 ports will not benefit from the added capacity.

Highlights

  • 188-channel I/O with 94 inputs and 94 outputs for large sessions
  • USB 3.0 host connection enables direct USB recording (DURec)
  • 24-bit / 192 kHz sampling captures high-resolution audio
  • Four combo inputs with preamps and selectable 48 V phantom power
  • 128-channel MADI plus dual ADAT and AES3 for extensive digital routing

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What cables and accessories are included, and what must be purchased separately?

The interface ships with the rack-mount unit, power supply and USB 3.0 cable; the Advanced Remote Control USB is sold separately.

Which I/O configuration should I choose for a studio that needs both MADI and ADAT?

This single model provides 128-channel MADI, dual optical ADAT, XLR AES3, balanced 1/4" TRS, XLR 3-pin outputs, four combo preamp inputs with 48 V phantom power, two headphone outputs, BNC Word Clock and dual DIN 5-pin MIDI — all in one 1 RU chassis.

What does the 188-channel figure mean when I am tracking at 192 kHz?

At 24-bit / 192 kHz the unit delivers 94 simultaneous inputs and 94 simultaneous outputs across its analog, MADI, ADAT and AES3 paths.

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