UA-25EX: High Quality 24-bit/96 kHz USB Audio Interface for Mac and PC

UA-25EX: High Quality 24-bit/96 kHz USB Audio Interface for Mac and PC

The UA-25EX is a feature packed, professional-level, ruggedly made 2x2 24-bit/96 kHz USB Audio Interface for Mac and PC. With its professional quality mic preamps and compact size, the UA-25-EX is equally suited in the project studio or as a mobile solution on the road for high quality audio recording and music production.

High-Resolution Performance

Dont let its compact size (or body) fool you the UA-25EX is a full-featured, professional audio interface with extras you wouldnt expect in its size and price class. Its capable of handling audio at 24-bit/96 kHz resolution, and boasts newly-developed high-end micpreamps, plus pro quality balanced audio inputs and outputs, and an integrated low-noise, wide-range power supply.

Analog Compression & Limiting

The UA-25EX 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 youll 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.

Compatible With All Major DAWs

The UA-25EX is the perfect I/O for Mac and PC customers looking to get better audio quality from Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Digital Performer, Garage Band, Logic, Nuedo, SONAR, and others.

Bundled Software

For Windows customers just getting started, the UA-25EX includes the Cakewalk Production Plus Pack, a feature-rich recording software bundle consisting of SONAR LE, Project5 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 Core Audio drivers for Mac OS X.

• Designed for low-noise and high-sensitivity professional recording with +4 dBu balanced input and output
• 2 premium XLR/TRS jacks with improved, professional-grade mic preamps and phantom power for crystal-clear audio capture
• Analog Dynamics Processing (threshold-adjustable Compressor/Limiter) with indicator for great sound on input
• Direct-Box functionality, essential for noise-free live stage use
• USB bus-powered, no AC adaptor required, ideal for mobile use
• High-resolution recording & playback, up to 24-bit/96 kHz through USB connection
• Compact and ultra-sturdy solid-metal construction
• Variety of input and output options
• Powerful low latency driver performance
• Zero-latency, direct monitoring
• MIDI in/out ports for MIDI recording, sequencing, control, and playback
• Cakewalk Production Plus Pack software included

Record

1 stereo pair

Playback

1 stereo pair DIGITAL IN SWITCH = OFF: Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting)

DIGITAL IN SWITCH = ON: Recording only

Signal Processing

Computer Interface 24-bit (ADVANCE SWITCH=OFF: 16-bit)

AD/DA Conversion 24-bit (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

XLR Input (Left/Right) -60 to -20 dBu

1/4" TRS Input (Left/Right) -36 to +4 dBu

Maximum Input level: + 12 dB

Nominal Output Level

1/4" TRS Output (Left/Right) +4 dBu (balanced)

RCA Output (Left/Right) -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 O,

OUTPUT VOLUME: max., INPUT MONITOR: min., IHF-A, typ.)

Mic Preamp

PHANTOM POWER +48V ANALOG LIMITER/COMPRESSOR

Connectors

Front Panel

Input (Left/Right): XLR (balanced, phantom power +48V), 1/4" TRS (balanced) Input Jack R: Hi-Z (high impedance) is supported Headphone Out: Stereo 1/4"

Rear Panel

Digital Input Connector: Optical Digital Output Connector: Optical Output Jacks (L/R): 1/4" TRS (balanced), RCA MIDI Connectors: IN/OUT USB Connector: Type B

Power Supply

USB Bus Power

Current Draw

480 mA

Accessories

Accessories Owner's Manual USB cable CD-ROM

Size and Weight

Width

164 mm | 6-1/2"

Depth

133 mm | 5-1/4"

Height

64 mm | 2-9/16"

Weight

0.6 kg | 1 lb 4 oz

System Requirements

Windows

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP Home / XP Professional SP2 or later* Computer: Windows compatible PC equipped with a USB port CPU/Clock: Pentium Processor 1 GHz or higher Memory(RAM): 256 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) This product does not support Windows XP Media Center Edition or XP Professional x64.

Macintosh

OS: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later Computer: Apple Macintosh series with on-board USB port CPU/Clock: Intel Processor or PowerPC G4/867 MHz or higher Memory(RAM): 256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended)

Cakewalk Production

Pack Software Operating System: Windows XP/Vista only Processor: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+ RAM - 256 MB RAM Hard Drive: 100 MB free hard disk space Screen Resolution: 1024 X 768, 16-bit color CD-ROM drive (for installation) Windows-compatible audio card/interface

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