Edirol UA-25EX: 24Bit/96kHz Audio Interface UA25EX

Edirol UA-25EX: 24Bit/96kHz Audio Interface

Mobile Connectivity with Pro-Studio Extras

Rugged, compact, and feature-filled, the new UA-25EX is a portable-interface powerhouse. Ideal for computer-based audio engineers who appreciate mobility, this 24bit/96kHz USB audio interface is equipped with pro-grade microphone preamps, a newly-developed analog compressor/limiter, and ground-lift functionality for studio and stage.

Key Features of the Edirol UA-25EX: 24Bit/96kHz Audio Interface

• High-resolution 24bit/96kHz performance with pro-grade mic preamps
• Onboard analog compressor/limiter with variable attack times and threshold control
• USB bus powered, low-noise, wide-range power supply
• Two mic preamps and XLR/TRS combo jacks with 48V phantom power, Hi-Z port for guitar-direct connection, S/PDIF optical I/O, MIDI in/out
• Ground lift for studio and live stage use
• Bundled with Production Plus Pack from Cakewalk By Roland

Extended Description of the Edirol UA-25EX: 24Bit/96kHz Audio Interface

High-Resolution Performance

Don’t let its compact size (or body) fool you — the Edirol UA-25EX is a full-featured, professional audio interface with extras you wouldn’t expect in its size and price class. It’s capable of handling audio at 24bit/96kHz resolution, and boasts newly-developed high-end mic preamps, plus proquality balanced audio inputs and outputs, and an integrated low-noise, wide-range power supply.

Analog Compression & Limiting

The UA-25EX audio interface features a newly-developed analog compressor with variable attack times and threshold control for smooth capture of vocals or dynamic instruments. The accompanying limiter prevents input clipping from occurring so you’ll never lose those perfect takes.

Pro-Quality Shielding with Ground Lift

With its high-grade aluminum chassis, the UA-25EX can withstand hard impacts, and is shielded against high-frequency interference from other electrical components. Should a ground loop occur, the new ground-lift function eliminates the noise by disconnecting the sleeve pin of the master output from the earth ground.

Bundled Software

Included with the UA-25EX interface is the Production Plus Pack from Cakewalk by Roland, a feature-rich recording software bundle consisting of SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE for PC-based recording. The CD-ROM also includes the latest ASIO, WDM, and MME drivers for Windows XP and Vista (32-bit versions), plus CoreAudio drivers for Mac OSX.

Specifications of the Edirol UA-25EX: 24Bit/96kHz Audio Interface

Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels

• Record
• 1 pair of stereo
• Playback
• 1 pair of stereo
• DIGITAL IN SWITCH = OFF: Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting)
• DIGITAL IN SWITCH = ON: Recording only

Signal Processing

• PC interface
• 24 bits (ADVANCE SWITCH=OFF: 16 bits)
• AD/DA Conversion
• 24 bits (linear)

Sampling Frequency

• Digital output
• 44.1/48/96 kHz
• Digital input
• 44.1/48/96 kHz
• AD/DA Conversion
• 44.1/48/96 kHz
• * ADVANCE SWITCH=OFF: 44.1 kHz only

Frequency Response

• 96.0 kHz
• 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0 dB/-2 dB)
• 48.0 kHz
• 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+0 dB/-1 dB)
• 44.1 kHz
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 dB/-1 dB)

Nominal Input Level

• Input Jack L, R (XLR type)
• -60 to -20 dBu
• Input Jack L, R (1/4 inch TRS phone type)
• -36 to +4 dBu
• * Maximum Input level: Nominal Input Level + 12 dB

Nominal Output Level

• Output Jack L, R (1/4 inch TRS phone type)
• +4 dBu (balanced)
• Output Jack L, R (RCA phono type)
• -2 dBu
• * Maximum Output level: Nominal Output Level + 12 dB

Residual Noise Level

• Output Jack
• -96 dBu (S/N ratio: 105 dB) (input terminated with 1 k ?, OUTPUT VOLUME: max., INPUT MONITOR: min., IHF-A, typ.)

Mic Preamp

• PHANTOM POWER 48 V, ANALOG LIMITER/COMPRESSOR

Connectors

• Front Panel
• Input Jack L, R: XLR type (balanced, phantom power +48 V), 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced)
• * Input Jack R: high impedance is supported
• Headphone Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
• Rear Panel
• Digital Input Connector: Optical type
• Digital Output Connector: Optical type
• Output Jack L, R: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), RCA phono type
• MIDI Connectors: IN/OUT
• USB Connector: B type

Other

• Power Supply
• USB Bus Power
• Current Draw
• 480 mA
• Accessories
• Owner's Manual
• USB cable
• CD-ROM

Size and Weight ( Size and Weight )

• Width
• 164 mm
• 6-1/2 inches
• Depth
• 133 mm
• 5-1/4 inches
• Height
• 64 mm
• 2-9/16 inches
• Weight
• 0.6 kg
• 1 lbs. 4 oz.

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.