User's Guide
Advanced
Remote Control
USB
For RME audio interfaces
compatible with TotalMix FX
User’s Guide Content
General
1 Introduction ...............................................................3
2 Package Contents .....................................................3
3 Supported Audio Interfaces.....................................3
4 Brief Description and Characteristics.....................3
5 Technical Specifications ..........................................3
6 Overview ....................................................................4
7 Configuration of the ARC USB ................................5
8 ARC USB and UFX+/UFX II in Stand-Alone Mode..6
9 Warranty.....................................................................7
10 Appendix .................................................................... 7
11 Declaration of Conformity ........................................8
Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this device to rain or
moisture. Prevent moisture and water from entering the device. Never leave
a pot with liquid on top of the device. Do not use this product near water, i. e.
swimming pool, bathtub or wet basement. Danger of condensation inside –
don't turn on before the device has reached room temperature.
Avoid direct sun light and do not place it near other sources of heat, like radiators or stoves.
Unauthorized servicing/repair voids warranty. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer service to qualified service personnel.
Read the manual completely. It includes all information necessary
to use and operate this device.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Advanced Remote Control USB. 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.
2. Package Contents
• Advanced Remote Control USB
• USB cable 1.8 m (6 ft)
• Stickers to change the key labels
3. Supported Audio Interfaces
The Advanced Remote Control USB (ARC USB) communicates with TotalMix FX. Therefore it
is compatible to all RME audio interfaces that are detected and supported by TotalMix FX. This
goes back to RME interfaces released 2001.
Multiface, Multiface II, Digiface, RPM, no matter if PCI, PCIe, CardBus or ExpressCard
HDSP Series (PCI): 9652, 9632, AES-32, MADI, MADIface
HDSPe Series (PCI Express): RayDAT, MADI, MADI FX
Fireface Series (USB 2, USB 3, FireWire): 400, 800, 802, UC, UCX, UFX, UFX II, UFX+
Digiface USB, Babyface, Babyface Pro, MADIface Pro, MADIface USB
And all upcoming interfaces supported by TotalMix FX.
NOT supported interfaces: DIGI32 Series, DIGI96 Series, DIGI9632/9652
In stand-alone mode only the UFX+ and UFX II can be used.
4. Brief Description and Characteristics
• Solid metal case in a user-friendly desktop design
• Non-critical USB 1.1 connection allows to use long cables
• Full control over many TotalMix functions, like Volume, DIM, Speaker B etc.
• Special functionality for stand-alone mode operation of UFX+ and UFX II
5. Technical Specifications
• Power supply: by computer or UFX+, depending on connection
• Typical power consumption: 0.3 Watts
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 90 x 33 x 170 mm (3.5" x 1.3" x 6.7")
• Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
• Temperature range: +5° up to +50° Celsius (41° F up to 122°F)
• Relative humidity: < 75%, non condensing
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6. Overview
The ARC USB is a USB 1.1 MIDI remote control. Thanks to operating as UAC 1 class device it
is 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.
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.
Instead of being connected to a computer the ARC USB can also be connected directly to the
UFX II and UFX+, which currently are the only RME interfaces having an internal USB 1.1 host
with matching connector, to communicate with the ARC USB. This way of connecting is especially useful in stand-alone mode, where the ARC USB is also supported by the UFX II and
UFX+ (see chapter 8).
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.
The lower three keys have a useful diagnostic functionality.
Talkback: is lit dim as soon as the ARC USB is running on 5 V USB bus power.
Speaker B: is lit dim as soon as a USB communication is possible.
DIM: is lit dim as soon as a communication with TotalMix FX is established.
Therefore in normal operation all three lower keys are lit dim constantly.
The ARC USB comes with a standard set of Key Commands that already cover most usage
scenarios, printed directly beneath the keys:
Row 1 and 2: activating Snapshots 1 to 8.
Row 3: Mono, Volume Phones 1, Volume Phones 2, External Input
Lower keys: Talkback, Speaker B, Dim.
A set of stickers with all currently available TotalMix FX commands is included. These can be
used to label all keys reflecting the current user configuration.
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7. Configuration of the Advanced Remote Control USB
The Advanced Remote Control is
configured in the Options menu via the
Key Commands dialog of TotalMix FX,
tab ARC USB Settings. As the ARC
does not have any memory, all configuration and storage is done via TotalMix
FX. All settings of the ARC USB are
stored within a Workspace, and are
therefore identical in all Snapshots of
that current Workspace.
More than 36 different commands can
be assigned to the 15 keys. The behaviour of each individual button can be
changed between push, toggle, enable
and disable, depending on the base
function.
Current list of available functions:
No Function
Global Mute
Global Solo
Mute Group 1 bis 4
Solo Group 1 bis 4
Fader Group 1 bis 4
Link Main AB
Speaker B Select
DIM (Main Out)
Recall Volume (Main Out)
Mute (Main Out)
Mute FX (Main Out)
Mono (Main Out)
Talkback
External Input
Reverb
Echo
Cue Phones 1 bis 4
Snapshot 1 bis 8
Layout Preset 1 bis 6
Volume Main
Volume Phones 1 bis 4
Mic Gain 1, Mic Gain 2, Mic Gain 1+2
Inst. Gain 3, Inst. Gain 4, Inst. Gain 3+4
Mic/Inst. Gain 9, Mic/Inst. Gain 10, Mic/Inst. Gain 9+10
Mic/Inst. Gain 11, Mic/Inst. Gain 12, Mic/Inst. Gain 11+12
Some commands are not available at certain interfaces, or slightly changed due to different
functionality. Fireface UFX, UFX+ and UFX II have additional commands for DURec: Record/Play Stop, Record Start, Play Start/Pause, Play - Next File, Play - Previous File.
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Several functions can be activated at the same time. Example: Button 1 is set to Cue Phones
1. That means the phones submix is heard via the Main output (the studio monitors). To be able
to also change the volume of the phones submix itself, set button 2 to Volume Phones 1. Activating both will allow you to listen to the phones submix via the main output, and also to change
its volume (the fader in the third row) by turning the encoder knob.
A standard footswitch (with switch, sustain pedals with pot are not supported) can be connected to the 1/4" TS jack on the right side. In Key Commands Settings the same options are
available for the footswitch as for the 15 keys. Both momentary switches (normally open and
closed) as well as stationary switches can be used. For the latter simply select Push instead of
the default Toggle from the dropdown menu beside the switch function setting.
8. ARC USB and UFX+ / UFX II in Stand-Alone Mode
In stand-alone mode of Fireface UFX+ and UFX II a fixed set of functions is activated on the
keys:
Row 1: Setup 1-4
Row 2: Setup 5-6, Play - Next File*, Play - Previous File*
Row 3: Mono, Volume Phones 1, Volume Phones 2, DIM
The three lower keys control DURec: Record Start, Play Start/Pause, Record/Play Stop.
* DURec with TotalMix FX 1.43 and matching firmware update of UFX + / UFX II.
Note
: To stop a recoding the DIM/Stop button has to be pushed two times (safety feature).
The included stickers also offer the stand-alone layout.
In the display’s menu of these devices the way of operating the ARC USB can be configured for
stand-alone mode. Those options are found under SETUP/REV, Options, Hardware/Diagnosis:
Standalone ARC Volume
Deactivates all keys. Only the encoder wheel works, with a fixed assignment to Main Volume.
This option is also a safety function in case the ARC USB is connected to the UFX+ / UFX II,
but operated online (with computer). When the system goes offline (computer removed, sleep
state…) the functions on the keys change, because online mode changed to stand-alone mode.
Operating the keys then could activate unintended functionality or changes.
Standalone ARC 1 s op
Each key has to be pressed for one second to activate the programmed functionality. This
safety function prevents unintentional changes. It can be stored within the Setups, activating
this mode automatically when such a Setup is loaded. When loading a Setup where this function had not been active this mode is automatically deactivated at the UFX+ / UFX II.
Standalone ARC normal
Normal operation of the ARC USB.
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9. Warranty
Each individual Advanced Remote Control undergoes comprehensive quality control and a
complete test before shipping. The usage of high grade components should guarantee a long
and trouble-free operation of the unit.
If you suspect that your product is faulty, please contact your local retailer.
Audio AG grants a limited manufacturer warranty of 6 months from the day of invoice showing
the date of sale. The length of the warranty period is different per country. Please contact your
local distributor for extended warranty information and service. Note that each country may
have regional specific warranty implications.
In any case warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation or maltreatment replacement or repair in such cases can only be carried out at the owner's expense.
No warranty service is provided when the product is not returned to the local distributor in the
region where the product was originally shipped.
Audio AG will not accept claims for damages of any kind, especially consequential damage.
Liability is limited to the value of the Advanced Remote Control. The general terms of business
drawn up by Audio AG apply at all times.
10. Appendix
RME news, driver updates and further product information are available on our website:
http://www.rme-audio.com
Distributor: Audio AG, Am Pfanderling 60, D-85778 Haimhausen, Tel.: (49) 08133 / 918170
Trademarks
All trademarks, registered or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. RME is a
registered trademark of RME Intelligent Audio Solutions. TotalMix, TotalMix FX, Advanced Remote Control, Fireface, Fireface UCX, Fireface UFX, Fireface UFX II and Fireface UFX+ are
trademarks of RME Intelligent Audio Solutions. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Copyright © Matthias Carstens, 06/2017. Version 1.2
Although the contents of this User’s Guide have been thoroughly checked for errors, RME can
not guarantee that it is correct throughout. RME does not accept responsibility for any misleading or incorrect information within this guide. Lending or copying any part of the guide or the
accompanying software, or any commercial exploitation of these media without express written
permission from RME Intelligent Audio Solutions is prohibited. RME reserves the right to
change specifications at any time without notice.
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12. Declaration of Conformity
CE
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility according to RL2004/108/EG, and European Low Voltage Directive RL2006/95/EG.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Responsible Party in USA:
Synthax United States, 6600 NW 16th Street, Suite 10, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33313
T.:754.206.4220
Trade Name: RME, Model Number: ARC USB
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RoHS
This product has been soldered lead-free and fulfils the requirements of the RoHS directive.
Note on Disposal
According to the guide line RL2002/96/EG (WEEE – Directive on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment), valid for all european countries,
this product has to be recycled at the end of its lifetime.
In case a disposal of electronic waste is not possible, the recycling can
also be done by Audio AG.
For this the device has to be sent free to the door to:
Audio AG
Am Pfanderling 60
D-85778 Haimhausen
Germany
Shipments not prepaid will be rejected and returned on the original sender's costs.
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