Cakewalk UA-25EX USB Audio Interface

Manufacturer's Description for Cakewalk UA-25EX USB Audio Interface

The Cakewalk UA25EX is a High Quality 24-bit/96 kHz USB Audio Interface for Mac and PC. The UA25EX 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 UA25EX is equally suited in the project studio or as a mobile solution on the road for high quality audio recording and music production.

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

High-Resolution Performance
Don't let its compact size (or body) fool you -- the UA25EX 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 UA25EX 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 UA25EX 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 UA25EX 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 UA25EX 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. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Cakewalk products.

Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels
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)

Mic Preamp:
PHANTOM POWER +48V
ANALOG LIMITER/COMPRESSOR

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

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

Power Supply: USB Bus Power

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