The UA-4FX is a compact and portable 24-bit/96 kHz USB audio interface featuring genuine Roland COSM® preamp emulation technology and high quality effects. The UA-4FX provides mobile recording, built-in effects, and great sound in a compact package making it ideal for guitarists, singer/songwriters, or any musician on the go.

High-quality Audio: If you demand pristine performance, the UA-4FX can handle audio at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution. Send audio in and out of the UA-4FX via its analog I/O or, for the ultimate in high-end audio quality, take advantage of its S/PDIF optical output. Windows users can use the optical output for Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 Surround output as well.

Built-In Effects: Great audio and versatile MIDI combined with a quality suite of built-in effects make the UA-4FX an irresistible package for computer-recording enthusiasts on a budget. Why pay extra for outboard or plug-in effects when the UA-4FX provides a quality, low-latency COSM tube mic-preamp simulator, multi-band compressor/limiter for mastering, amp-simulator and distortion/chorus/delay for guitar, center cancel, reverb, noise suppressor, and more.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: Good news for both Mac and PC users ? the UA-4FX is cross-platform compatible. It supports WDM, ASIO 2.0, and Mac OS X Core Audio formats. Enjoy low-latency audio performance on both platforms!

Low-Latency MIDI: Great audio is only part of what makes the UA-4FX a star performer. Connect your synths, modules, and controllers via MIDI, and enjoy ultra-fast,stable performance thanks to FPT (Fast Processing Transmission) technology. A single USB cable provides both the MIDI and audio links between your computer and the UA-4FX.

Portable Power: The UA-4FX receives its power via USB, which means no AC adapter is required. Great for musicians on the go!

Bundled Software: For Windows-based musicians just getting started, UA-4FX 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/Specifications:

Record and playback high-resolution audio of your music up to 24-bit/96 kHz

Phantom powered XLR Input for use with condenser microphones ? perfect for vocals

1/4" Hi-Z input designed to get a better sound when recording electric guitar and bass

Tube Mic Preamp Simulator provides warm tones through Roland's COSM® Technology

14 Onboard Advanced FX: Amp Simulator, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Enhancer, more

MIDI in/out ports for MIDI recording, playback, control, and sequencing

USB bus powered; no AC adaptor required - ideal for mobile use.

Also Featuring:

1/8" Electret input for condenser microphones, 1/4? input for dynamic microphones

Optical S/PDIF I/O for direct connection of digital audio devices

Low-latency drivers for responsive multitrack recording:

WDM (Windows) / ASIO 2.0 (Windows) / Core Audio (Mac OS X)

Fast and stable MIDI transmission using proprietary FPT advanced driver technology

5 segment stereo LED Meters for mixing and checking levels

Dolby Digital & DTS 5.1 channel surround sound through S/PDIF output (Windows only)

Digitize your vinyl albums and cassette tape collection

Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels:

Record: 1 stereo pair

Playback: 1 stereo pair

Full duplex (except 96 kHz) Signal Processing

Computer Interface: 24-bit

AD/DA Conversion: 24-bit (linear)

Internal Processing: 32-bit (Effect processing)

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 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+1 dB/-2 dB)

48 kHz: 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+1 dB/-1 dB)

44.1 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1 dB/-1 dB)