Description
The 4-in/4-out Rubix44 USB 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 Rubix44 is equipped with four low-noise mic preamps and two Hi-Z jack inputs 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 audio to external gear or setting up a stage monitor.
The unit also features two 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 Rubix44 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 Rubix44 to an iPad, and using the included Ableton Live Lite software, turn it into a compact system for on-location productions.
Features:
- 4-in/4-out USB audio interface
- 4 low-noise mic preamps with XLR-1/4" combo jacks
- Two Hi-Z input for guitars and other high-impedance sources
- MIDI In/Out ports
- High-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- Low-latency class-compliant drivers for Mac OS, Windows, iPad
- Hardware compressor/limiter
- Big, easy-to-read indicators show vital information
- Ground lifts for quiet operation in a variety of venues
- Extensively shielded, low-noise design
- Sturdy and compact metal construction
- Includes Ableton Live Lite
Technical Specifications
| Channels | Record: 4 channels
Playback: 4 channels
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| Signal Processing | Interface: 24-bit
AD/DA conversion: 24-bit
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| Sampling Frequency | AD/DA Conversion: 44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz |
| Interface | Hi-speed USB
MIDI in/out
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| Connectors | Input (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Connectors: XLR, balanced, phantom power (+48 V, 6 mA max.)
Input (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks: 1/4" TRS phone, balanced, input 1L and 3L 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
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| Controllers | SENS 1L, 2R, 3L, 4R knobs
Hi-Z switches 48 V switches THRS knobs COMP/LIMIT switches COMP/LIMIT TYPE 1/2 switch COMP/LIMIT TYPE 3/4 switch DIRECT MONITOR 1/2 knob DIRECT MONITOR 3/4 knob MONO switches OUTPUT knob PHONES knob PHONES SOURCES switches POWER switch LOOPBACK switch GROUND LIFT switch |
| Indicators | Level indicators (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R)
Level indicator (COMP/LIMIT) POWER indicator Hi-Z indicators 48 V indicators COMP/LIMIT indicators |
| Nominal Input Level | Input (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Connectors (XLR): -60 to -12 dBu
Input (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks (1/4" TRS Phone): -44 to +4 dBu
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| Maximum Input Level | Input (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Connectors (XLR): +2 dBu
Input (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks (1/4" TRS Phone): +18 dBu
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| 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, 3L, 4R) Connectors (XLR): 4 kOhms or greater (balanced)
Input (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks (1/4" TRS Phone): 15 kOhms or greater (balanced) Input (1L, 3L) Jack (1/4" Phone): 500 kOhms or greater when Hi-Z is turned on
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| Output Impedance | Output (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks: 2 kOhms, balanced
Phones Jack: 47 Ohms
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| 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, 3L, 4R) Jacks: 104 dB typ. (SENS 1L, SENS 2R knobs: min.)
DA Block Output (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) Jacks: 109 dB typ.
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| Power Supply | AC adapter |
| Operating System | Windows 7, 8, 8.1,10
Mac OS X 10.10 or later iPad iOS 9 or later
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| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 12.2 x 6.5 x 1.8" / 310.0 x 165.0 x 46.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 lb / 1.8 kg |
| Packaging Info | |
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| Package Weight | 6.5 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 15.1 x 9.7 x 5.4" |