Cakewalk UA-25EX USB Audio & MIDI Interface with Recording Software

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

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-25EX 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

Don't let its compact size (or body) fool you - the 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 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 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.

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.

Features

• 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

Specifications

• 1 stereo pair

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

• 24-bit (ADVANCE SWITCH=OFF: 16-bit)

• 24-bit (linear)

• 44.1/48/96 kHz

• 44.1/48/96 kHz

• 44.1/48/96 kHz
  * ADVANCE SWITCH=OFF: 44.1 kHz only

• 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0 dB/-2 dB)

• 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+0 dB/-1 dB)

• 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0 dB/-1 dB)

• -60 to -20 dBu

• -36 to +4 dBu

• +4 dBu (balanced)

• -2 dBu

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

• Phantom Power +48V
• Analog Limiter/Compressor

• 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"

• 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

• USB Bus Power

• 480 mA

• Owner's Manual
• USB cable
• CD-ROM

• 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

• OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista® / Windows® XP Home / XP Professional SP2 or later* CPU/Clock: Pentium® Processor 1 GHz or higher
• Memory(RAM): 256 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)

• 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)

• 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