Roland Rubix24 USB Audio Interface
Roland Rubix24 USB Audio Interface
2-IN/4-OUT, HIGH-RESOLUTION INTERFACE FOR MAC, PC AND IPAD
Rubix24 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, Rubix24 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. Rubix24 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 Rubix24 can go, you’ll appreciate its extensive shielding and ground lifts, making sure you get good clean audio just about anywhere.
2-in/4-out USB audio interface
2 low-noise mic preamps with XLR combo jacks
Hi-Z input for guitar and other high impedance sources
Hardware compressor/limiter
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
SYSTEMNumber of Audio Record/Playback Channels
Record: 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) 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, 3L, 4R) 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
THRS knob
COMP/LIMIT switch
DIRECT MONITOR knob
MONO switch
OUTPUT knob
PHONES knob
POWER SOURCE switch
LOOPBACK switch
COMP/LIMIT TYPE switch
GROUND LIFT switch
PHONES SOURCE switch
Indicator
Level indicators (1L, 2R)
Level indicator (COMP/LIMIT)
POWER indicator
Hi-Z indicator
48V indicator
COMP/LIMIT indicator
CHARACTERISTICSNominal 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, 3L, 4R) jacks: -6 dBu (impedance balanced)
Maximum Output Level
OUTPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) 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, 3L, 4R) 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, 3L, 4R) jacks: 109 dB typ.
OTHERPower 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
* Although Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the Rubix, Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the Rubix based solely on the fact that it meets the above requirements. This is because there are too many other variables that may influence the processing environment, including differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.
Dimensions
183 (W) x 165 (D) x 46 (H) mm
7-3/16 (W) x 6-1/2 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches
Weight (main unit only)
1.2 kg
2 lbs 11 oz
Accessories
Setup Guide
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
USB cable
Ableton Live Lite Serial Number Card
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
