Audio Interface / Sound Card Roland DUO CAPTURE EX (UA-22)

Roland DUO CAPTURE EX (UA-22)

The UA-22 DUO-CAPTURE EX from Roland is a two input/two output USB audio interface housed in a compact road-tough metal case, perfect for traveling musicians. It features two digitally controlled microphone preamps (VS Preamps) made from the same components as the preamps found in company's V-STUDIO 700 and M-400 digital mixer. The interface is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and iOS operating systems.

Two combo XLR/TRS inputs are provided that deliver phantom power for use with condenser microphones. Additionally, one of the inputs accepts a Hi-Z instrument input for connecting electric guitars, etc. The unit can also be used as a front end for the Apple iPad equipped with the appropriate iOS recording apps, or the USB-MIDI interface used to control iOS apps with electronic instruments such as MIDI keyboards, V-Drums, etc.

Features

• Two Roland VS Preamps with phantom-power
• Compatible with PC, Mac, and iPad
• Low-noise three-way power supply with choice of USB bus power, three AA-size batteries, or AC adapter
• Road-tough, compact aluminum case
• Hi-Z input for electric guitar or bass
• MIDI input and output
• Bundled with Ableton Live Lite software

Specs

• Type: USB
• Converter: 24-bit
• Sample Rates: 44.1 and 48 kHz
• Inputs: 2 x XLR/TRS combo Microphone/Line; Nominal Input Level XLR: -60 dBu to -12 dBu; 1/4" TRS: -46 dBu to +2 dBu; Input Impedance XLR: 4 kOhms or greater (balanced); 1/4" TRS: 34 kOhms or greater (balanced)
• Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS phone; 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone
• Nominal Output Level: -6 dBu (balanced)
• Output Impedance: Output: 2 kOhms; Headphone: 47 Ohms
• MIDI: 2x5-pin DIN In/Out
• Other Connectors: 1 x USB Type-B; DC In
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz, +0/-2 dB @ 48 kHz; 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-2 dB @ 44.1 kHz
• Noise Input to Output (Residual): -94 dB typical (Sens knobs minimum, input 600 Ohms terminated, IHF-A)
• Power Requirements: USB bus; 3 x AA Alkaline (AA, LR6) or Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6); Optional PSB-1U AC adapter
• Power Draw: 240 mA (DC 9 V)
• Dimensions: 153x119x47 mm
• Weight: 460 g