1 (edited by Manuel 2016-10-01 13:22:54)

Topic: Technical Specifications inconsistent format

When comparing the technical specifications of two RME products, I often find that no two user manuals follow the same format. Here's an example, the top image is from the Fireface UCX's user manual, and the bottom one from the Fireface UFX's user manual:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/98636804/Forums/RME/2015-12-23-232111%20Fireface%20UFX%20specs.png

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/98636804/Forums/RME/2015-12-23-232130%20Fireface%20UCX%20specs.png

Here's the problem:

  • Different parameters listed: top list contains 3 parameters, bottom list contains 5

  • Parameters listed in different order: maybe not obvious from this example but if you compare a few RME user manuals you will fail to see a consistent pattern

  • Same parameter, different terminology/units: In this example we have "DA - Phones" vs "DA - Stereo Monitor Output Phones". Are these the same thing? They should be, but the different terminology leaves readers wondering...

Another problem: similar sections within the same datasheet list different parameters. For example, in the manual for the FF UFX, the parameter "Frequency response" is given for outputs 3-8 but not for outputs 1-2, which I can't understand.

So I would like to suggest to RME to adopt a consistent format for listing tech specs and

Fireface UCX II, BabyFace Pro, Fireface UFX, Fireface 400