Roland Rubix24

Roland Rubix24 - high-resolution USB audio interface, with 2 inputs and 4 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, ensuring high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. The unit is designed to have low noise from input to output. Thanks to its nearly universal USB port, the unit works seamlessly with Mac and PC, and is also compatible with iPads for the best performance in music production.

• USB audio interface with 2 inputs/4 outputs
• 2 low-noise microphone preamps and XLR combo jacks
• Hi-Z input for guitar and other high-impedance sources
• Hardware compressor/limiter
• 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 that you can take with you anywhere

When it comes to audio interfaces, nothing is more important than sound quality, which you shouldn’t sacrifice for a portable and affordable audio interface. Rubix24 ensures clear, detailed, and transparent sounds, low-noise microphone preamps, and offers high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. The interface has a durable metal casing, low-noise design, and compact size. Since you can take the Rubix24 with you anywhere, you will appreciate the protection and ground lift that will provide clear sounds wherever you go.

Hardware compressor/limiter

Extremely dynamic sources, such as a singer's voice or percussion instruments, need to be adjusted frequently, especially when recording live. Dynamic processors ensure signals that do not drop out and do not produce unwanted distortion. The compressor/limiter of the Rubix24 unit provides a calm atmosphere during intense recordings.

Designed for Mac, PC and iPad

Rubix24 is compact and versatile, featuring class-compliant drivers with low latency for Mac and PC, making the setup of the unit simple and providing reliable performance. Rubix24 is compatible with iPad, offering you a compact system for music recording/production on the go or for live performances.

2 microphone preamps and 4 separate outputs

The two microphone preamps of the Rubix24 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, and with the four individual outputs, you can create more sophisticated routing and monitoring setups. This feature is useful for sending a click track to a performer, setting up a stage monitor, or sending audio to an external device.

Large level indicators

Studios and stages can be dark spaces, and obtaining appropriate levels is essential. Of course, you want to focus on your performance, not on small level indicators that are hard to see. Rubix24 features visible indicators that are an integral part of the unit's design. They show whether a channel has an input signal or if there will be an overload, even from a distance.

Technical specifications:

• Number of audio channels recording/playback:
  • Recording: 2 channels
  • Playback: 4 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, 3L, 4R): 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
  • COMP/LIMIT switch
  • DIRECT MONITOR potentiometer
  • MONO switch
  • OUTPUT potentiometer
  • PHONES potentiometer
  • POWER SOURCE switch
  • LOOPBACK switch
  • COMP/LIMIT TYPE switch
  • GROUND LIFT switch
  • PHONES SOURCE switch

• Indicators:
  • Level indicators (1L, 2R)
  • Level indicators (COMP/LIMIT)
  • POWER indicator
  • Hi-Z indicator
  • 48V indicator
  • COMP/LIMIT 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, 3L, 4R): -6 dBu (balanced impedance)
  • Maximum output level (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R): +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 jacks: 15 k ohms or more (balanced)
  • Input (1L) 1/4-inch jack: 500 k ohms or more (when Hi-Z is activated)
  • Output impedance:
  • Output (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R): 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, 3L, 4R): 109 dB

• Other features:
  • Power: 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): 183 x 165 x 46 mm
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• Included accessories: installation guide, safety instructions, USB cable, Roland Cloud Pro