Roland RUBIX22

Rubix22 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, Rubix22 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.

Rubix22 is a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for Mac, PC and iPad. It records high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz and offers two low-noise mic preamps with XLR combo jacks, a Hi-Z guitar input, MIDI IN/OUT and a rugged metal body.

Studio-grade sound you can take anywhere

Two mic inputs, two separate outputs and low-latency drivers in a compact metal chassis.

USB 2-in/2-out24-bit/192 kHz2× XLR combo, 48 VMIDI IN/OUTMac, PC, iPad

Inputs and outputs

Two XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48 V phantom power, a high-impedance guitar input (1L), two impedance-balanced 1/4″ TRS outputs, a 1/4″ headphone output and MIDI IN/OUT.

Quiet operation anywhere

A sturdy metal body, extensive shielding and a ground lift switch help you get clean, hum-free audio at home, in the rehearsal room or on stage.

Mac, PC and iPad

Low-latency class-compliant drivers mean a quick setup and smooth, reliable performance with Mac and Windows computers. With an iPad it becomes an extremely compact system for recording on the go.

Clean high-resolution recordings

Low-noise preamps with plenty of headroom capture all the impact and detail. Residual noise is −94 dBu typical, with a dynamic range of 104 dB on the inputs and 109 dB on the outputs.

Direct monitoring

A DIRECT MONITOR control for latency-free input monitoring without a software mixer.

MIDI IN/OUT

Five-pin MIDI ports for keyboards, synths and drum machines.

USB power

Powered from the computer via USB or via a separate DC 5 V port (micro USB), 500 mA.

Big indicators

Highly visible level indicators show signal and overload even from a distance.

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.

• 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
• Includes six months of Roland Cloud Pro membership

Block diagram. The signal path from the inputs through the converters and USB to the outputs, headphones and MIDI.