Finally, an interface that just works

I have been using firewire interfaces for years, but they don't function predictably on modern windows laptops. This unit is fully functional on every computer I hook it to. Win 7, Vista 64, XP, various laptop manufacturers. The preamps sound awesome and the amount of in/out options is incredible like the instrument ins can be switched to line level ins. The software is very intuitive and simple to use, and the latency is very low (2ms or 48 samples) if you want to play with soft synths/drum samplers. You also have the option of routing the input directly to the phones for zero latency.

Excellent interface

Sounds great; very low noise floor; plenty of I/O options. Low latency performance is very good for a USB system.

The supporting software is reliable and has a nice polished UI.

Overall a very professional package. 4.5 stars only due to the premium pricing.

Amazing USB Interface

I just upgraded from an Apogee Duet2 to the Fireface UC. Wow, what a difference, especially when using spidf into the Fireface. The physical build is solid (German engineering gets a 10 out of 10 here) and the sound is excellent. Converters seem to be at least as good as Apogee's, if not better. The new TotalMix FX software is very good, but takes longer to learn than the Apogee software (the manual isn't updated for the latest FX version which caused me to lose a few hours). But the software is also 100x more powerful. There are so many inputs and outputs that can be connected in any configuration. You can mix any inputs to any outputs. All in a compact 1/2 rack box. Firmware upgrade and driver install were EASY on a Mac Pro! I rated this 4.5 and not 5.0, only because RME needs to do a better job writing their manual and making the software a more intuitive. You will not be disappointed with this interface!