Roland Rubix22 - High-resolution USB audio interface, with 2 inputs and 2 outputs for MAC, PC and iPad. It offers the perfect balance of high-fidelity sound, solid construction, compact size, affordable price, and essential features for today’s musicians and music producers. Rubix22 delivers clear and well-defined sound, providing high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. The unit is designed to have low noise from input to output. Thanks to its almost universal USB port, the unit works seamlessly with Mac and PC, and is also compatible with iPads for the best performance in music production.
Features:
- USB audio interface with 2 inputs/2 outputs
- 2 low-noise microphone preamps and XLR/jack combo connectors
- Hi-Z input for guitar and other high-impedance sources
- MIDI In/Out ports
- Remarkable protection, low-noise design
- Durable and compact metal construction
- Large, visible indicators show essential information
- Class compliant drivers, low latency
- Ground lift for silent operation on different stages
- Includes Roland Cloud Pro
Studio-quality sounds you can take with you anywhere
When it comes to audio interfaces, nothing is more important than sound quality, which you should not sacrifice for a portable and affordable audio interface. Rubix22 ensures clear, detailed, and transparent sounds, low-noise microphone preamps, and provides high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. The interface has a durable metal casing, low-noise design, and compact size. Because you can take the Rubix22 with you anywhere, you will appreciate the protection and ground lift that will give you clear sounds anywhere.
2 high-quality microphone preamps
The two microphone preamps of the Rubix22 are designed for low noise and high definition. They produce clear and transparent sounds with plenty of headroom to capture every detail of the elements you want to record. The multi-purpose combo jacks help you connect a wide range of sources without needing adapters or special cables.
Designed for Mac, PC and iPad
Rubix22 is extremely portable and versatile, featuring class compliant drivers with low latency for Mac and PC, making it simple to set up the unit and achieve reliable performance. It is compatible with iPad, providing you with a compact system for recording/music production on the go or for live performances.
Technical specifications:
- System:
- Number of audio channels for recording/playback:
- Recording: 2 channels
- Playback: 2 channels
- Signal processing:
- PC interface: 24 bits
- AD/DA conversion: 24 bits
- Sampling frequency:
- AD/DA conversion: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
- Interface:
- Hi-Speed USB
- MIDI IN, OUT
- Connectors:
- Input (1L, 2R): XLR (balanced, phantom power: +48 V, 6 mA Max)
- Input (1L, 2R) jack: 1/4-inch TRS (balanced)
- Headphones: 1/4-inch stereo jack
- Output (1L, 2R): 1/4-inch TRS jack (balanced impedance)
- MIDI (IN, OUT)
- USB port: USB Type B
- DC 5V port: USB Type micro B
- Controls:
- SENS 1L, 2R potentiometers
- Hi-Z switch
- 48V switch
- OUTPUT potentiometer
- PHONES potentiometer
- POWER SOURCE switch
- DIRECT MONITOR switch
- GROUND LIFT switch
- Indicators:
- Level indicators (1L, 2R)
- POWER indicator
- Hi-Z indicator
- 48V indicator
- Features:
- Nominal input level:
- Input (1L, 2R) XLR connectors: -60-- -12 dBu
- Input (1L, 2R) 1/4-inch TRS jacks: -44--+4 dBu
- Maximum input level:
- Input (1L, 2R) connectors (XLR type): +2 dBu
- Input (1L, 2R) 1/4-inch TRS jacks: +18 dBu
- Nominal output level:
- Output (1L, 2R): -6 dBu (balanced impedance)
- Maximum output level (1L, 2R): +8 dBu (balanced impedance)
- Maximum output power headphones: 20 mW + 20 mW (L + R, 47 ohm load)
- Headroom: 14 dB
- Input impedance:
- Input (1L, 2R) XLR connectors: 4 k ohms or more (balanced)
- Input (1L, 2R) 1/4-inch TRS jack connectors: 15 k ohms or more (balanced)
- Input (1L) 1/4-inch jack connector: 500 k ohms or more (when Hi-Z is activated)
- Output impedance:
- Output (1L, 2R): 2 k ohms (balanced)
- Headphones: 47 ohms
- Residual noise level:
- Input (1L, 2R) --> Output (1L, 2R): -94 dBu typ
- Dynamic range:
- AD block input (1L, 2R): 104 dB
- DA output (1L, 2R): 109 dB
- Other features:
- Power supply: via USB, DC 5V
- Current consumption: 500 mA
- Operating system:
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7, Windows(R) 8, Windows(R) 8.1, Windows(R) 10
- Apple Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
- Apple iOS 9 or newer
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 145 x 165 x 46 mm
- Weight: 1.0 kg
- Included accessories: installation guide, safety instructions, USB cable, Roland Cloud Pro software