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Specifications

Roland Rubix44: USB Audio Interface

[System]

Number of Audio 

Record/Playback 

Channels

Record: 4 channels
Playback: 4 channels

Signal Processing

PC interface: 24 bits
AD/DA conversion: 24 bits

Sample Rate

AD/DA conversion: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 

kHz

Interface

Hi-Speed USB
MIDI IN, OUT

Connectors

INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) connectors: XLR type 

(balanced, phantom power: +48 V, 6 mA Max *1)
INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks *2: 1/4-inch TRS phone 

type (balanced)
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone 

type (impedance balanced)
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: USB B type
DC IN jack

*1 Current value per channel.
*2 INPUT 1L, 3L support high impedance

Controllers

SENS 1L, 2R, 3L, 4R knobs
Hi-Z switches
48V switches
THRS knobs
COMP/LIMIT switches
DIRECT MONITOR 1/2 knob
DIRECT MONITOR 3/4 knob
MONO switches
OUTPUT knob
PHONES knob
POWER switch
GROUND LIFT switch
PHONES SOURCE switch
LOOPBACK switch
COMP/LIMIT TYPE 1/2 switch
COMP/LIMIT TYPE 3/4 switch

Indicators

Level indicators (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R)
Reduction indicators
POWER indicator
Hi-Z indicators
48V indicators
COMP/LIMIT indicators
MONO indicators

[Characteristics]

Nominal Input 

Level

INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) connectors (XLR type): -60– 

-12 dBu
INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks (1/4-inch TRS phone 

type): -44–+4 dBu

Maximum Input 

Level

INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) connectors (XLR type): +2 

dBu
INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks (1/4-inch TRS phone 

type): +18 dBu

Nominal Output 

Level

OUTPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks: -6 dBu (impedance 

balanced)

Maximum Output 

Level

OUTPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks: +8 dBu (impedance 

balanced)

PHONES 

Maximum Output 

Power

20 mW + 20 mW (L + R, 47 ohms load)

Headroom

14 dB

Input Impedance

INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) connectors (XLR type): 4 k 

ohms or greater (balanced)
INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks (1/4-inch TRS phone 

type): 15 k ohms or greater (balanced)
INPUT (1L, 3L) jacks (1/4-inch phone type): 500 k 

ohms or greater
*3 When the Hi-Z is turned on

Output 

Impedance

OUTPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks: 2 k ohms (balanced)
PHONES jack: 47 ohms

Frequency 

Response

*  for each sample 

rate)

192.0 kHz: 20 Hz–60 kHz (+0/-2 dB), 20 Hz–90 kHz 

(+0/-8 dB)
96.0 kHz: 20 Hz–40 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
48.0 kHz: 20 Hz–22 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
44.1 kHz: 20 Hz–20 kHz (+0/-2 dB)

Residual Noise 

Level

INPUT (1L, 2R) 

0

 OUTPUT (1L, 2R): -94 dBu typ. 

(SENS 1L, SENS 2R knobs: min., input terminated 

with 600 ohms, IHF-A, typ.)

Dynamic Range

AD block INPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks: 104 dB typ. 

(SENS 1L, SENS 2R knobs: min.)
DA block OUTPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) jacks: 109 dB 

typ.

[Other]

Power Supply

AC adaptor

Current Draw

750 mA

Operating 

System

Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7, 

Windows(R) 8, Windows(R) 8.1, Windows(R) 10
Apple Mac OS X 10.10 or later
Apple iOS 9 or later

Dimensions

310 (W) x 165 (D) x 46 (H) mm
12-1/4 (W) x 6-1/2 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches

Weight 

(main unit only)

1.8 kg
4 lbs

Accessories

Setup Guide
Leaflet 

“USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

AC adaptor
Power cord
USB cable
Ableton Live Lite Serial Number Card

*  0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Summary of Contents for rubix 22

Page 1: ...ReferenceManual 2017 Roland Corporation 01...

Page 2: ...4 Hi Z button Determines the impedance of the INPUT 1L jack You can select high impedance Hi Z or low impedance Lo Z as appropriate for the connected equipment Hi Z button Equipment connected to the I...

Page 3: ...ard or MIDI controller 5 DIRECT MONITOR switch Determines whether the audio signals input via the INPUT 1L 2R are output directly Switch position Explanation MONO Monitor in mono STEREO Monitor in ste...

Page 4: ...audio device that is connected 5 5 Use a microphone with an XLR connector The sound level will be very low if you use a microphone with a phone type plug 5 5 When connecting a guitar or bass use the...

Page 5: ...u might hear noise when turning this knob but this is not a malfunction 10 MONO button If this is turned on the audio signal that is input to the INPUT 1L 2R jacks is monitored in mono MEMO 5 5 When a...

Page 6: ...T TIP COLD RING 5 5 The wiring of this device uses impedance balancing The audio signal is conveyed via HOT and GND in unbalanced form but since COLD and GND are connected by a resistor the electrical...

Page 7: ...The sound level will be very low if you use a microphone with a phone type plug 5 5 Whenconnectingaguitarorbass usetheINPUT1L or INPUT 3L jack The sound level will be very low if you connect directly...

Page 8: ...e connection with a USB device Power indicator Status Lit Connected to a computer or iPad Unlit Not connected to a computer or iPad Rapid blinking The power will soon be turned off automatically by th...

Page 9: ...c Connect the MIDI IN connector to a MIDI keyboard or MIDI controller 6 9 10 7 8 6 OUTPUT 1L 2R 3L 4R jacks balancedTRS type Output the analog audio signal MEMO 5 5 Pin assignment of OUTPUT jack GND S...

Page 10: ...ect it before you proceed Installing the USB Driver Before Using the Product for the FirstTime 1 With the Rubix22 Rubix24 Rubix44 not connected start up your computer 2 Download the USB driver from th...

Page 11: ...the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator see illustration faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC out...

Page 12: ...th the indicator see illustration faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet Uninstalling the Driver Wi...

Page 13: ...13 Getting Ready to Use the Rubix 6 Follow the directions in the screen to uninstall the USB driver If any other message appears proceed as directed by the message...

Page 14: ...applications you re using and power cycle the Rubix 5 5 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable 5 5 If you connect or disconnect another USB device such as a USB flash drive while using the Rubix or tu...

Page 15: ...click the Set as default button 3 Click the OK button Mac OS 1 Open System Preferences and click the Sound icon 2 Click the Output tab and select Rubix22 3 3 Select the model of Rubix that you re usin...

Page 16: ...data to be transferred smoothly without dropouts You can use the USB buffer setting to change the size of the audio buffer Increasing the size makes data transfer more stable but has the disadvantage...

Page 17: ...st appropriate setting Select the setting with the shortest delay that still allows stable audio playback Setting Stability Latency 1 Low Short fast 7 High Long slow MEMO Refer to How audio buffer siz...

Page 18: ...om the INPUT jacks can be sent to your DAW software and recorded To prevent malfunction and equipment failure always turn down the volume and turn off all the units before making any connections Guita...

Page 19: ...TYPE switch Explanation Response COMP1 When the input signal exceeds the level specified by the THRS knob the level is restrained at a fixed proportion This setting is suitable for instruments such as...

Page 20: ...does not resolve the issue reinstall the USB driver p 10 Is the Rubix s device name displayed Exit all software that s using the Rubix and then try the following 5 5 Reconnect the USB cable 5 5 Power...

Page 21: ...ts communications activity to Do nothing 3 Click the OK button to close the Sound window My guitar is too quiet Are you using the correct jack Connect your guitar to the INPUT 1L or INPUT 3L jack p 2...

Page 22: ...you don t see the High Performance plan click Show Additional Plans 3 In high performance click Change Plan Settings 4 Click Change Detailed Power Settings 5 In detailed settings click for Hard Disk a...

Page 23: ...and the output of the MIDI sound module be connected to the INPUT 1L or INPUT 2R jack of the Rubix Connect the MIDI sound module and the Rubix to a USB hub that connects to a power supply Have you co...

Page 24: ...Windows detects communications activity to Do nothing 3 Click the OK button to close the Sound window Windows Is the size of the USB driver s audio buffer too small Increase the size of the USB driver...

Page 25: ...ppear 5 Click the added new external device icon and then click the Show Info icon 6 Enter Rubix in the Device Name field and then click the Apply button 7 Using your mouse drag and connect the I H bu...

Page 26: ...I IN OUT Hi SPEED USB DIRECT MONITOR MONO STEREO MIDI IN D A D A PHONES SELECT PHONES OUTPUT OUTPUT 1L OUTPUT 2R OUTPUT 3L OUTPUT 4R PHONES MIDI OUT NOR LIFT NOR LIFT BLOCK DIAGRAM INPUT 1L INPUT 2R 4...

Page 27: ...1L 2R jacks 6 dBu impedance balanced Maximum Output Level OUTPUT 1L 2R jacks 8 dBu impedance balanced PHONES Maximum Output Power 20 mW 20 mW L R 47 ohms load Headroom 14 dB Input Impedance INPUT 1L...

Page 28: ...2R jacks 1 4 inch TRS phone type 18 dBu Nominal Output Level OUTPUT 1L 2R 3L 4R jacks 6 dBu impedance balanced Maximum Output Level OUTPUT 1L 2R 3L 4R jacks 8 dBu impedance balanced PHONES Maximum Ou...

Page 29: ...3L 4R connectors XLR type 2 dBu INPUT 1L 2R 3L 4R jacks 1 4 inch TRS phone type 18 dBu Nominal Output Level OUTPUT 1L 2R 3L 4R jacks 6 dBu impedance balanced Maximum Output Level OUTPUT 1L 2R 3L 4R ja...

Page 30: ...that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two...

Page 31: ...31 For EU Countries WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead For C A US Proposition 65...

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