Roland Rubix24
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Rubix: Roland's Approach to a Compact and Reliable Audio Interface
With the Rubix series, Roland aimed to bring together the essentials expected from a modern audio interface: careful conversion, connectivity suited for home studios as well as mobile setups, and immediately accessible controls to save time during recording. The Rubix24 embodies this philosophy by focusing on high-fidelity audio quality, a build designed to endure travel, and simple USB connectivity that integrates easily into any production environment.
Who It's For and What It's For: Recording, DAW, Streaming, and Mobile Studio
The Roland Rubix24 is designed for musicians, beatmakers, podcasters, and content creators who want a USB audio interface capable of handling clean, detailed recordings without complex setup. Its 2 recording channels allow recording a vocal and a guitar, a microphone duo, or a stereo source, while its 4 outputs facilitate managing multiple monitoring mixes or more flexible routing (monitoring, returns, sending to external devices).
In practice, it fits well into a home studio (monitoring, headphones, instruments) as well as a mobile production setup thanks to USB, while offering useful features for live and content creation, such as loopback (handy for capturing system audio and mixing it with your inputs).
Features and Controls: A Fast Workflow from Connection to Recording
24-bit / 192 kHz Conversion and Low Noise Design
The Rubix24 supports high-resolution audio at 24-bit / 192 kHz. It is engineered to maintain very low residual noise and clear reproduction, capturing the details of vocal, guitar, or synth recordings and preserving dynamics during mixing.
Versatile Inputs: Microphone, Line, and Instrument
The inputs accept microphone sources via XLR (with 48 V phantom power), as well as line sources via TRS jacks. Input 1 can switch to Hi-Z to connect a guitar or bass directly, without an additional box, simplifying quick sessions and demos.
Direct Monitoring, Headphone Control, and Content-Oriented Functions
For comfortable recording, the Rubix24 offers direct monitoring (listening to the input signal without going through software) and dedicated controls for output and headphone levels. It also includes switches aimed at modern usage (mono, headphone source, ground lift, loopback) to quickly adjust routing and avoid common issues in studio and streaming environments.
Technical specifications
| Compatibility | PC, Mac, iOS |
| Sampling frequency | 192 kHz |
| Max resolution | 24-bits |
| Headphone outputs | Yes |
| Recording | 2 channels |
| Playback | 2 channels |
| PC Interface | 24 bits |
| AD / DA Conversion | 24 bits |
| INPUT (1L, 2R) | XLR type (balanced, phantom power: +48 V, 6 mA max per channel) |
| PHONES jack | stereo 1/4-inch |
| OUTPUT (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) | 1/4-inch TRS (balanced impedance) |
| USB port | USB Type B |
| DC 5V port | USB Type micro B |
| INPUT connectors (1L, 2R) (XLR type) | -60 to -12 dBu |
| INPUT jack (1L, 2R) (1/4-inch TRS type) | -44 to +4 dBu |
| INPUT (1L) (1/4-inch type) | 500 k ohms or more (when Hi-Z is activated) |
| INPUT (1L, 2R) to OUTPUT (1L, 2R) | -94 dBu typical (SENS 1L and SENS 2R: min., input terminated by 600 ohms, IHF-A, typical) |
| ADP INPUT terminals (1L, 2R) | 104 dB typical (SENS 1L and SENS 2R: min.) |
| DA OUTPUT chassis (1L, 2R, 3L, 4R) | 109 dB typical |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Roland Rubix24 compatible with Mac, PC, and iOS?
The announced compatibility includes PC and Mac computers, as well as iOS devices. The main connection is via a USB Type B port.
Can a guitar be recorded directly through this interface?
Input 1 has a Hi-Z mode with an impedance of 500 kΩ or higher. A guitar or bass can thus be plugged directly into a 6.35 mm jack.
How many microphones can be connected simultaneously?
Two balanced XLR inputs allow two microphones to be connected at the same time. Phantom power +48 V is available, with a maximum of 6 mA per channel. Both recording channels are suitable, for example, for dual-mic recording.
Does the Rubix24 allow latency-free monitoring during recording?
Direct monitoring enables listening to the input signals without passing through the software. A stereo headphone output on a 6.35 mm jack is provided for this purpose.
What audio outputs are available on the Rubix24?
Four outputs on 6.35 mm TRS jacks are available: 1L, 2R, 3L, and 4R. Outputs 1L and 2R offer a DA conversion with a typical rating of 109 dB.
