RolandRUBIX44 USB Audio Interface 4In/4Out
The ideal fusion of high-fidelity audio, durable construction, and features required by modern producers and artists is provided with Rubix44. Up to 24-bit/192 kHz, high-resolution audio is delivered, and it has four premium mic preamps that were specifically created for clean audio and low noise performance. You also have the capability and versatility to fulfill your expanding artistic aspirations thanks to the four discrete outputs, analog dynamics processing, and integrated MIDI interface. For the best mobile music production experience, Rubix44 supports both Mac and Windows computers and even the Apple iPad.
Features
- - 4-in/4-out USB audio interface
- - 4 low-noise mic preamps with XLR combo jacks
- - Hardware compressor/limiter
- - 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 six months of Roland Cloud Pro membership
SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM
Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels
- - Record: 4 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, 3L, 4R) connectors: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: +48 V, 6 mA Max *1)
- - INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) 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 IN jack
*1 Current value per channel.
*2 INPUT 1L, 3L support high impedance
Controllers
- - SENS 1L, 2R, 3L, 4R knobs
- - Hi-Z switches
- - 48V switches
- - THRS knobs
- - COMP/LIMIT switches
- - DIRECT MONITOR 1/2 knob
- - DIRECT MONITOR 3/4 knob
- - MONO switches
- - OUTPUT knob
- - PHONES knob
- - POWER switch
- - GROUND LIFT switch
- - PHONES SOURCE switch
- - LOOPBACK switch
- - COMP/LIMIT TYPE 1/2 switch
- - COMP/LIMIT TYPE 3/4 switch
Indicator
- - Level indicators (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R)
- - Level indicator (COMP/LIMIT)
- - POWER indicator
- - Hi-Z indicators
- - 48V indicators
- - COMP/LIMIT indicators
CHARACTERISTICS
Nominal Input Level
- - INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) connectors (XLR type): -60-- -12 dBu
- - INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks (1/4-inch TRS phone type): -44--+4 dBu
Maximum Input Level
- - INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) connectors (XLR type): +2 dBu
- - INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) 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, 3L, 4R) connectors (XLR type): 4 k ohms or greater (balanced)
- - INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks (1/4-inch TRS phone type): 15 k ohms or greater (balanced)
- - INPUT (1L, 3L) jacks (1/4-inch phone type): 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, 3L, 4R) jacks: 104 dB typ. (SENS 1L, SENS 2R knobs: min.)
- - DA block OUTPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks: 109 dB typ.
OTHER
Power Supply
- - AC adaptor
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
- - 310 (W) x 165 (D) x 46 (H) mm
- - 12-1/4 (W) x 6-1/2 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches
Weight (main unit only)
- - 1.8 kg (4 lbs)
Accessories
- - Setup Guide
- - Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- - Power cord
- - USB cable
- - Ableton Live Lite Serial Number Card
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms