CAKEWALK ua-25excw

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.

Technical data :

- 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

- 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

- Other
Power Supply: USB Bus Power
Current Draw: 480 mA
Accessories: Owner's Manual, USB cable, CD-ROM

- Size and Weight
Width: 6-1/2"
Depth: 5-1/4"
Height: 2-9/16"
Weight: 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)

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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