Roland RUBIX22 USB Hi Res Audio Interface

Overview
The Rubix22 is a versatile and affordable USB audio interface that offers high-fidelity sound and crucial features for today’s musicians and producers. It features 2 low-noise mic preamps with XLR combo jacks, a Hi-Z input for guitar and other high impedance sources, and MIDI In/Out ports. The interface is extensively shielded and has a sturdy and compact metal construction, making it perfect for use in a variety of venues. It also comes with Ableton Live Lite, a powerful software for studio production and live performance.

The Rubix22 is designed for high-quality sound, with support for high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. Its dual microphone preamps are clean and transparent, and the flexible combo jacks allow for easy connection of various sources. The interface is compatible with Mac, PC, and even iPads, making it a portable and flexible option for music production and performance. Its low latency, class compliant drivers ensure smooth and reliable audio performance, and it also includes ground lifts for quiet operation. With Rubix22, you can have studio-grade sound wherever you go.

Included in box
1x RUBIX22 2 IN / 2 Out Hi Res USB Audio Interface

About the Roland RUBIX22 USB Hi Res Audio Interface
Rubix22 offers a perfect balance of high-fidelity sound, solid build quality, compact size, affordable price, and crucial features for today’s musicians and producers.With support for high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz, Rubix22 sounds clear and defined and is carefully engineered to have extremely low noise from input to output.Its near universal USB support means it works seamlessly with Mac and PC computers, and even supports iPads, for the ultimate in portable music production and performance.

Studio-grade sound you can take anywhere

Nothing is more important than sound quality when it comes to audio interfaces. And you shouldn’t have to sacrifice sound quality to have an affordable interface that you can take with you. Rubix sounds clean and detailed with transparent, low noise mic preamps and supports audio resolutions up 24-bit/192kHz. It’s made of durable metal, and a lot went into its compact, low-noise design. With all the places Rubix22 can go, you’ll appreciate its extensive shielding and ground lifts, making sure you get good clean audio just about anywhere.

2 high quality mic preamps

Rubix22’s dual microphone preamps are designed for low noise and high definition. They sound clean and transparent with plenty of headroom for capturing all the impact and detail of whatever you’re recording. And the flexible combo jacks mean you can easily connect a wide variety of sources without the need for adapters or special cables.

Built for Mac, PC and iPad

Rubix22 is ultra-portable and ultra-flexible. It has low latency class compliant drivers for Mac and PC, so it’s simple to get up and running with smooth, reliable audio performance. And it also supports iPad giving you an extremely compact system for on-location recording, on-the-go production, or live performance. It even includes Ableton Live Lite, powerful studio production and live performance software that works perfectly with Rubix22, right out of the box.

SYSTEM
Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels Record: 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 OUTConnectorsINPUT (1L, 2R) connectors: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: +48 V, 6 mA Max *1)
INPUT (1L, 2R) jacks *2: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced)
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT (1L, 2R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (impedance balanced)
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: USB Type B
DC 5V port: USB Type micro B
*1 Current value per channel
*2 INPUT 1L supports high impedance
Controllers SENS 1L, 2R knobs
Hi-Z switch
48V switch
OUTPUT knob
PHONES knob
POWER SOURCE switch
DIRECT MONITOR switch
GROUND LIFT switch
Indicator Level indicators (1L, 2R)
POWER indicator
Hi-Z indicator
48V indicator
CHARACTERISTICS
Nominal Input Level INPUT (1L, 2R) connectors (XLR type): -60– -12 dBu
INPUT (1L, 2R) jacks (1/4-inch TRS phone type): -44–+4 dBu
Maximum Input Level INPUT (1L, 2R) connectors (XLR type): +2 dBu
INPUT (1L, 2R) jacks (1/4-inch TRS phone type): +18 dBu
Nominal Output Level OUTPUT (1L, 2R) jacks: -6 dBu (impedance balanced)
Maximum Output Level OUTPUT (1L, 2R) jacks: +8 dBu (impedance balanced)
PHONES Maximum Output Power 20 mW + 20 mW (L + R, 47 ohms load)
Headroom 14 dB
Input Impedance INPUT (1L, 2R) connectors (XLR type): 4 k ohms or greater (balanced)
INPUT (1L, 2R) jacks (1/4-inch TRS phone type): 15 k ohms or greater (balanced)
INPUT (1L) jack (1/4-inch phone type *3): 500 k ohms or greater
*3 When the Hi-Z is turned on
Output Impedance OUTPUT (1L, 2R) jacks: 2 k ohms (balanced)
PHONES jack: 47 ohms
Residual Noise Level INPUT (1L, 2R) –> 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) jacks: 109 dB typ.
OTHER
Power Supply Supplied from the computer via USB, DC 5V
Current Draw 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 later
Apple iOS 9 or later
Dimensions 145 (W) x 165 (D) x 46 (H) mm
5-3/4 (W) x 6-1/2 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches
Weight (main unit only) 1.0 kg
2 lbs 4 oz
Accessories Setup Guide
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
USB cable
Ableton Live Lite Serial Number Card
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

2-in/2-out USB audio interface
2 low-noise mic preamps with XLR combo jacks
Hi-Z input for guitar and other high impedance sources
MIDI In/Out ports
Extensively shielded, low-noise design
Sturdy and compact metal construction
Big, easy-to-read indicators show vital information
Low latency, class compliant drivers
Ground lifts for quiet operation in a variety of venues
Includes Ableton Live Lite