The entire studio can be connected to a laptop with one cable. First download and install the right RME driver for you…
RME Fireface USB Drivers
Go to the RME Downloads menu to obtain the correct driver for your computer – Click here

- In the product menu, select Fireface UCX.
- Select Mac or Windows.
- Select Driver.
- Select USB.
- Download and install the driver supported by your computer’s operating system.
NB: Macs have a couple more steps, depending on your operating system and security settings. Please read RME’s instructions for getting around your OS security settings – Click here
Connect to the Hub
Disconnect the “TB3” USB-C cable from the Mac Studio and connect to your computer.

This connects you to the Thunderbolt Hub, providing all of the studio’s connected devices and peripherals.
NB: The dock supplies up to 95W of power over TB3 cable. No external power supply needed for TB3 / USB-C laptops!…
Please don’t disconnect the Thunderbolt Dock or accessories unless experiencing issues!!