Roland UA-55

Pro Performance for Portable Production

With a pair of premium VS Preamps onboard, plus superb 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality, ultra-low latency performance, and convenient USB bus power, QUAD-CAPTURE sets a new standard for portable USB 2.0 audio interfaces. Its compact, durable design and pristine sound makes it the perfect foundation for portable, multichannel computer-based productions on the go. With quality and performance that far exceeds its size and price, QUAD-CAPTURE stands at the head of its class.

VS Preamps
QUAD-CAPTURE boasts two premium-grade, digitally controlled mic preamps (VS Preamps) made from the same high-grade components as the preamps found in Roland’s V-Studio 700 and M-400 digital mixer. Two XLR/TRS combo inputs are provided for the preamps, plus independent phantom power, low-cut filter, phase invert, and digital compression for each channel. The VS preamps can be controlled easily and intuitively with the included graphical Control Panel software (Mac/PC).

One-Click AUTO-SENS
Never before has it been faster or easier to set perfect input levels—simply activate the AUTO-SENS feature with the push of a button, play your connected instruments, and QUAD-CAPTURE automatically sets the ideal recording level for each input. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, AUTO-SENS is great for quick, fail-safe recordings, saving you setup time and letting you focus on where it starts... the performance.

VS Streaming
QUAD-CAPTURE offers incredible stability and industry-leading low-latency USB performance via Roland’s proprietary VS Streaming technology. All current Mac and PC DAW platforms are supported through ASIO 2.0/WDM (Windows) and Core Audio (Mac).

Low-Noise Power Supply
One of QUAD-CAPTURE’s key “behind-the-scenes” features is its low-noise, wide-ranging power supply. Designed to deliver a clean, balanced input and output, it provides a reliable foundation for any professional audio application or environment. When driven by the USB bus power supply, QUAD-CAPTURE’s power is regenerated, providing the analog circuitry ideal voltage for the very best sound quality and efficiency in mobile environments.

Aluminum Build, DI Functionality
QUAD-CAPTURE is small, strong, and housed in a road-tough aluminum body, so you can transport it anywhere with the confidence that its premium internal components are securely protected. For live-concert environments, QUAD-CAPTURE also provides Direct-Box (DI) functionality, essential for noise-free live stage use.

SONAR X1 LE Bundle
Every QUAD-CAPTURE package includes a complimentary copy of SONAR X1 LE software for PC that’s designed to work fluidly and seamlessly with the interface. Derived from Cakewalk’s award-winning SONAR X1 DAW software, the LE version give you a powerful set of software tools for writing, recording, editing, and mixing your music.

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Product Features:

• Two combo XLR/TRS inputs with premium mic preamps (VS Preamps), two TRS outputs, coaxial I/O, headphone out, and MIDI I/O
• Graphical Control Panel software provides fast, intuitive control of the VS Preamps
• Phantom power, ground lift, and Hi-Z switches
• One-click AUTO-SENS function intelligently sets optimal input levels for the preamps
• Extreme low-latency VS Streaming driver
• Low-noise, wide-range power supply
• Compact with durable aluminum body and Direct Box functionality
• Bundled with Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE (Windows Only)
• Also found as: UA55, UA5-5, U-A55, QUADCAPTURE
• Authorized Internet Dealer
• 1-year Parts/90-days Labor Manufacturer's warranty

Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE Features:

• Skylight Interface – the stunning new face of SONAR X1 includes redesigned Browser, Inspector, Screensets and MultiDock
• New Smart Tools intelligently edits audio and MIDI with no interruption to your creative flow
• Simpler, better installer and product activation process
• New template choices for popular project types like “Record Voice” and genres like “Rock”
• Hardware auto-detecting simplifies USB audio devices like USB Microphones setup
• Consolidated preferences puts everything together in one centralized place making it easier to find and change options
• Drag and Drop everything – audio files, MIDI files and video content, project and track templates and track effects
• Simplified track controls and a fully customizable Control Bar
• Matrix View - experience a whole new approach to creating music by loading audio or MIDI tracks, loops, and one-shots to improvise compositions on the fly
• Intuitive Shortcuts - designed to help new and power users to get around the new interface quickly
• All New Content: Over 1 GB in total, including 350+ WAV/REX audio files, 1000+ MIDI groove clips, tutorial projects, track templates and project templates
• Premium Cakewalk instruments including Studio Instruments Drums and Cakewalk Sound Center

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QUAD-CAPTURE Specifications:

• Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels:
• [@ 96/48/44.1 kHz]: 4 channels
• [@ 192 kHz]: 2 channels
• Signal Processing:
• PC interface: 24 bits
• AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits
• Internal: 40 bits
• Sampling Frequency:
• AD/DA Conversion: 192/96/48/44.1 kHz
• DIGITAL IN/OUT: 96/48/44.1 kHz
• Nominal Input Level:
• Input jacks 1, 2 (XLR type): -60 to -6 dBu
• Input jacks 1, 2 (1/4" TRS phone type): -50 to +4 dBu
• Nominal Output Level: +0 dBu (balanced)
• Headroom: 14 dB
• Input Impedance:
• Input jacks 1, 2 (XLR type): 4.8 k ohms (balanced)
• Input jacks 1, 2 (1/4-inch TRS phone type): 15 k ohms (balanced)
• Output Impedance:
• OUTPUT 1, 2: 2 k ohms (balanced)
• PHONES: 47 ohms
• Frequency Response:
• 192.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 90 kHz (+0/-8 dB), 20 Hz to 60 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
• 96.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
• 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
• 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
• Residual Noise Level:
• INPUT 1, 2 to OUTPUT 1, 2:
• -95 dBu typ. (GAIN: min., 600 ohms terminated, IHF-A)
* Internal Direct Monitor Mixer setting
* Input channel fader: Unity
• Dynamic Range:
• AD block: INPUT 1, 2: 104 dB typ. (GAIN: min.)
• DA block: OUTPUT 1, 2: 109 dB typ.
• Other:
• Connectors:
• Input jacks 1, 2 (XLR type / 1/4-inch TRS phone type)
• XLR type, balanced (phantom power: DC 48V, 6mA Max per channel)
• 1/4-inch TRS phone type, balanced (INPUT 1 supports high impedance)
• COAXIAL IN connector
• COAXIAL OUT connector
• Headphone jack (Stereo 1/4-inch phone type)
• OUTPUT jacks 1, 2 (1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced))
• MIDI connectors (In, Out)
• USB connector
• Interface:
• Hi-Speed USB
• Digital input/output: Coaxial type (Conforms to IEC60958 (S/PDIF) consumer format)
• MIDI input/output
• Power Supply: USB Bus Power
• Current Draw: 480 mA
• Size & Weight:
• Weight: 1 lbs. 5 oz. (0.57 kg)
• Width: 7-5/16" (185 mm)
• Depth: 5-5/16" (134 mm)
• Height: 1-3/4" (44 mm)

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System Requirements for QUAD-CAPTURE*:

• Windows:
• OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® SP1 or later / Windows® XP Home / Windows® XP Professional SP2 or later**
• Computer: Windows-compatible PC with USB 2.0 port
• CPU/Clock: Intel® Core™ 2 Processor 1.6 GHz or higher
• Memory (RAM): 1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended)


• Mac:
• OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later***
• Computer: Apple Mac series with on-board USB 2.0 port
• CPU/Clock: Intel® Core™ Processor
• Memory (RAM): 1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended)


• To use at 192 kHz, Intel® Core™ 2 Processor/2 GHz or higher and built-in 7200 rpm or faster hard drive are required

* This product has been tested on representative computers that meet the system requirements, but we cannot guarantee that it will operate on any computer that meets these requirements. Please be aware that even under the same conditions, differences in the operating environment may produce differences in performance.

** This product does not support Windows XP Media Center Edition or XP Professional x64

*** Mac computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported

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System Requirements for Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE:

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, or Windows 7
• Processor: Intel P4 1.3 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz
• RAM: 1 GB
• HDD Space: 3 GB
• Video Resolution: 1024 x 768, 16-bit
• Audio Hardware: Audio interface (WDM, ASIO)
If you're using Windows Vista, we recommend you use an external audio interface.
* Does not support Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, or XP Media Center Edition
* Internet connection is required for registration

* If this product does not work correctly when connected to a USB 3.0 port, you will need to connect it to a USB 2.0 port

* This product cannot be used with a USB 3.0 controller that does not support USB 2.0 devices

* Even if connected to a USB 3.0 port, this product will operate as a USB 2.0 device; the performance of the product will not change.

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