Roland Rubix24 2x4 USB Audio Interface

Roland Rubix24 2x4 USB Audio Interface

The 2-in/4-out Rubix24 USB 2.0 audio interface from Roland offers a balance of high-fidelity sound, solid build quality, compact size, and powerful features, which give you studio-grade performance just about anywhere you choose to record.

The Rubix24 is equipped with two low-noise mic preamps and a Hi-Z jack input for guitars or other high impedance sources. It supports audio resolution up to 24-bit/192 kHz and features class-compliant Mac and Windows drivers, for low latency. Four individual balanced outputs give you additional options for routing and monitoring setups.

The unit also features a hardware compressor/limiter to help ensure you capture a hot signal without clipping or unwanted distortion, and big level indicators that clearly show if a channel has incoming signal or if you're going to overload, critical for working in low-level light environments such as stages.

The Rubix24 is well equipped to meet the rigors of the road. Its sturdy and compact metal construction, extensive shielding, and ground lift effectively protect it against radio frequency interference and electrical hums, often found in live venues. Connect your Rubix24 to an iPad, and using the included Ableton Live Lite software, turn it into a compact system for on-location productions.

Channels Record: 2 channels Playback: 4 channels

Signal Processing Interface: 24-bit AD/DA conversion: 24-bit

Sampling Frequency AD/DA Conversion: 44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz

Interface Hi-speed USB 2.0 MIDI in/out

Connectors

Input (1L, 2R) Connectors: XLR, balanced, phantom power (+48 V, 6 mA max.)

Input (1L, 2R) Jacks: 1/4" TRS phone, balanced, input 1L supports high impedance

Phones Jack: Stereo 1/4" phone

Output (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks: 1/4"

TRS phone, impedance balanced

MIDI (In/Out) connectors

USB port: USB Type-B

5 VDC Port: USB Micro-B

Controllers

SENS 1L, 2R, knobs

Hi-Z switch

48 V switch

THRS knob

COMP/LIMIT switch

COMP/LIMIT TYPE switch

MONO switch

OUTPUT knob

PHONES knob

POWER SOURCE switch

LOOPBACK switch

DIRECT MONITOR knob

GROUND LIFT switch

Indicators Level indicators (1L, 2R) Level indicator (COMP/LIMIT) Power indicator Hi-Z indicator 48 V indicator

Nominal Input Level Input (1L, 2R) Connectors (XLR): -60 to -12 dBu Input (1L, 2R) Jacks (1/4" TRS Phone): -44 to +4 dBu

Maximum Input Level Input (1L, 2R) Connectors (XLR): +2 dBu Input (1L, 2R) Jacks (1/4" TRS Phone): +18 dBu

Nominal Output Level Output (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks: -6 dBu, impedance balanced

Maximum Output Level Output (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks: +8 dBu, impedance balanced Phones Output: 20 mW + 20 mW / L + R, 47 Ohms load

Headroom 14 dB Input

Impedance Input (1L, 2R) Connectors (XLR): 4 kOhms or greater (balanced) Input (1L, 2R) Jacks (1/4" TRS Phone): 15 kOhms or greater (balanced) Input (1L) Jack (1/4" Phone): 500 kOhms or greater when Hi-Z is turned on

Output Impedance Output (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks: 2 kOhms, balanced Phones Jack: 47 Ohms

Residual Noise Level (IHF-A, typ.) Input (1L, 2R) to Output (1L, 2R): -94 dBu typ. (SENS 1L, SENS 2R knobs: min., input terminated with 600 Ohms, IHF-A, typ.)

Dynamic Range AD Block Input (1L, 2R) Jacks: 104 dB typ. (SENS 1L, SENS 2R knobs: min.) DA Block Output (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks: 109 dB typ.

Power Supply Supplied from computer via USB, 5 VDC

Current Draw 500 mA

Operating System Windows 7, 8, 8.1,10 Mac OS X 10.10 or later iPad iOS 9 or later

Dimensions (W x D x H) 7.2 x 6.5 x 1.8" / 183.0 x 165.0 x 46.0 mm

Weight 2.6 lb / 1.2 kg