E2 - Roland Rubix22 USB Audio Interface, 2-In/2-Out

About this item

• 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

• 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 six months free of Roland Cloud Pro membership with full access to Zenbeats multi-platform music creation app, software synthesizers like ZENOLOGY Pro, TR-808, and D-50, and much more.

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

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) 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

* 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

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
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms