This wired remote has been designed for direct access to the most frequently used actions and commands of TotalMix FX, being an indispensable tool in the studio's daily applications. Its extremely flexible configuration through TotalMix FX will simplify workflow and greatly increase the usability of the RME interface in most real world situations.

The ARC USB is a USB 1.1 (UAC1) MIDI remote control, natively compatible to Windows and Mac OS X. As soon as it is present in the operating system TotaIMix FX will detect it and communicate with it, without disturbing other remote controls. Therefore it is also not necessary to switch the ARC USB on or off within TotalMix FX - it will just work. And because it communicates with TotalMix FX (via USB) it is compatible to all RME audio interfaces that are detected and supported by TotalMix FX.

This goes back to RME interfaces released 2001! As soon as the ARC USB is connected to a computer any button press or wheel turning will cause the respective action performed by TotalMix FX - and therefore also by the RME audio interface.

With the UFX+ and UFX II the ARC USB can also be connected directly to these devices, currently the only RME interfaces having an internal USB 1.1 host with matching connector. This way of connecting is handy in stand-alone mode, where the ARC USB is also supported by the UFX+ and UFX II.

The ARC USB is bus powered, but draws only little current. Also it uses USB 1.1 as bus standard, which these days is uncritical due to its lower frequency and speed demands. USB 2 cables with 5 meter to 10 meter length and cheap USB 2 cable extensions that usually make a bus-powered interface fail will work perfectly for the ARC USB. Still at higher lengths RME recommends to use active USB 2 cables (also called extension or repeater cables), which are not expensive and work over lengths of more than 20 meters.

The ARC USB can control several interfaces simultaneously, which happens automatically as the Key Commands dialog in TotalMix FX is specific to the currently selected audio interface. Just assign only the functions that are desired for each respective interface. After that the ARC USB keys and the encoder wheel remote the respective interface where they have been assigned to, without the need to further switch or select anything in normal operation.

MPN: ARC
UPC: 4260123363093

• Wired USB 1.1 MIDI remote control – provides direct access to the most-frequently used actions and commands in TotalMix FX
  
• Compatible with all RME devices supported by TotalMix FX (via computer)
  
• Can be connected directly to Fireface UFX+ and Fireface UFX II, in standalone mode operation
  
• Flexible Key Command Settings menu in TotalMix FX lets you assign more than 36 different functions to any of the 15 keys
  
• Behavior of each individual key/button can be changed between push, toggle, enable, and disable, depending on the base function
  
• Functions include: Global Mute, Solo, Mute Group, Fader Group, Speaker B, DIM, Mute FX, Mono, Talkback, Snapshot 1-8, Mic Gain, and more
  
• Rotary encoder wheel is used to change various parameters
  Standard footswitch can be connected to 1/4" TS jack on left side of unit and configured for any command
  
• Control several interfaces simultaneously
  Non-critical USB 1.1 connection allows for use of long cables
  
• Buss-powered
  
• Natively compatible with Windows and Mac OS X
  
• Solid metal case with user-friendly desktop design
  
• A set of stickers with all currently available TotalMix FX commands is included
  
  
  
• RME Arc USB advanced remote control - 1.8 m USB cable - stickers (to change key labels) - RME 6 month limited warranty
  
• Indispensable tool in the studio's daily applications
  
• Natively compatible to windows and Mac OS X
  
• Communicates with total mix FX (via USB) and is compatible to all RME audio interfaces that are detected