UA-25EX
24Bit/96kHz Audio Capture
UA-25EX: 24Bit/96kHz Audio Capture
Mobile Connectivity with Pro-Studio Extras
Features
Rugged, compact, and feature-filled, the UA-25EX is a portable-interface powerhouse. Ideal for computer-based audio engineers who appreciate mobility, this 24bit/96kHz USB audio interface is equipped with pro-grade microphone preamps, a newly-developed analog compressor/limiter, and ground-lift functionality for studio and stage.
- High-resolution 24bit/96kHz performance with pro-grade mic preamps
- Onboard analog compressor/limiter with variable attack times and threshold control
- USB bus powered, low-noise, wide-range power supply
- Two mic preamps and XLR/TRS combo jacks with 48V phantom power, Hi-Z port for guitar-direct connection, S/PDIF optical I/O, MIDI in/out
- Ground lift for studio and live stage use
- Bundled with Production Plus Pack from Cakewalk By Roland
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 24bit/96kHz resolution, and boasts newly-developed high-end mic preamps, plus proquality 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.
Bundled Software
Included with the UA-25EX is the Production Plus Pack from Cakewalk by Roland, a feature-rich recording software bundle consisting of SONAR LE, Project 5 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 CoreAudio drivers for Mac OSX.
Audio & Video
Video
Specs
- Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels
- Record
- 1 pair of stereo
- Playback
- 1 pair of stereo
- DIGITAL IN SWITCH = OFF: Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting)
DIGITAL IN SWITCH = ON: Recording only - Signal Processing
- PC interface
- 24 bits (ADVANCE SWITCH=OFF: 16 bits)
- AD/DA Conversion
- 24 bits (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
- Input Jack L, R (XLR type)
- -60 to -20 dBu
- Input Jack L, R (1/4 inch TRS phone type)
- -36 to +4 dBu
* Maximum Input level: Nominal Input Level + 12 dB - Nominal Output Level
- Output Jack L, R (1/4 inch TRS phone type)
- +4 dBu (balanced)
- Output Jack L, R (RCA phono type)
- -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 Ω, OUTPUT VOLUME: max., INPUT MONITOR: min., IHF-A, typ.)
- Mic Preamp
- PHANTOM POWER 48 V, ANALOG LIMITER/COMPRESSOR
- Connectors
- Front Panel
- Input Jack L, R: XLR type (balanced, phantom power +48 V), 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced)
* Input Jack R: high impedance is supported
Headphone Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type - Rear Panel
- Digital Input Connector: Optical type
Digital Output Connector: Optical type
Output Jack L, R: 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced), RCA phono type
MIDI Connectors: IN/OUT
USB Connector: B type - Other
- Power Supply
- USB Bus Power
- Current Draw
- 480 mA
- Accessories
- Owner's Manual
USB cable
CD-ROM - Size and Weight
- Width
- 164 mm
- 6-1/2 inches
- Depth
- 133 mm
- 5-1/4 inches
- Height
- 64 mm
- 2-9/16 inches
- Weight
- 0.6 kg
- 1 lbs. 4 oz.
- * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Downloads
Brochures & Catalogs
Updates & Drivers
- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 8
IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
1. Click [ More info ]
2. Click [ Run anyway ]
* Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition
- This is the UA-25EX driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7. This driver also supports ASIO (Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface).
- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition
- This is the UA-25EX driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition. This driver also supports ASIO (Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface).
- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.1.0 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition
- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.1.0 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.1.0 for Windows XP
- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.0.0 for Mac OS X 10.8
- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.0.0 for Mac OS X 10.7
- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.0.0 for Mac OS X 10.6
This is a driver for using the UA-25EX with Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
- Compatible with Apple's standards of CoreMIDI
- Universal Binary Driver (32-bit and 64-bit drivers)
- Single/Multi processor support
- Compatible with Mac OS X v10.6 "Snow Leopard" as of Sep. 9, 2009
- Compatible with Apple's standards of CoreMIDI
- UA-25EX Driver Version 1.1.0 for Mac OS X 10.5 and Earlier
Support
If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Cakewalk product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.




