Roland QuadCapture Audio Interface
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, multi-channel 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.
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).
Setting optimum recording levels is an indispensable part of capturing high-quality recordings. If input levels are too high, the sound will distort; if levels are too low, you lose the advantage of the excellent resolution afforded by digital recording, and the sound suffers from signal-to-noise ratio deterioration. To solve these issues, Quad-Capture is equipped with a unique "AUTO-SENS" function that automatically sets the appropriate input level. AUTO-SENS is simple to use for beginners and pros alike: just press the AUTO-SENS button, supply sound input for a short amount of time, and the built-in DSP analyzes the volume and sets the optimum input level. AUTO-SENS is also accessible via a software-based control panel, so you can control it remotely from your computer. This handy feature makes for quick and easy setup during recording sessions.
Quad-Capture offers incredible stability and industry-leading low-latency USB performance via Roland's proprietary VS Streaming technology. All current Mac and PC Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) platforms are supported through ASIO 2.0/WDM (Windows) and Core Audio (Mac).
On its rear panel, Quad-Capture features stereo S/P DIF I/O, which allows you to connect a digital device and use it simultaneously with the analog inputs and outputs. Analog outputs are provided on the rear panel as well, supporting balanced or unbalanced connections via 1/4-inch TRS jacks. There are also MIDI IN and OUT jacks (Quad-Capture functions as a MIDI interface, too), as well as switches for phantom power, Hi-Z operation on Input 1, and a ground lift that can be used to eliminate hum that might sometimes occur when connected to other devices.
Also on the rear panel is a USB jack for connecting to your computer. QUAD-CAPTURE gets its power directly from your computer's USB bus, so there's no need to hassle with external adaptors--a single-cable connection is all that's needed. Unlike most bus-powered audio interfaces, Quad-Capture regenerates the incoming power with its own wide-ranging power supply, providing the analog circuitry with the ideal voltage for the very best sound quality and efficiency in mobile environments.
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.
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.
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.
Roland Quad-Capture USB Audio Interface, owner's manual, Cakewalk SONAR LE DVD-ROM (for Windows), driver CD-ROM, USB cable.
| OCTA-CAPTURE High Speed Audio Interface | QUAD-CAPTURE USB 2.0 Audio Interface | |
|---|---|---|
| Eight premium mic preamps, compact I/O, pristine sound quality | Pro performance for portable production | |
| Number of Audio Record / Playback Channels Sampling Frequency = 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz | Record: 10 channels Playback: 10 channels | Record: 4 channels Playback: 4 channels |
| Number of Audio Record / Playback Channels Sampling Frequency = 192 kHz | Record: 4 channels Playback: 4 channels | Record: 2 channels Playback: 2 channels |
| Nominal Input Level | Input jack 1-6 (XLR type): -56 to -6 dBu Input jack 7-8 (XLR type): -50 to +0 dBu Input jack 1-8 (1/4-inch TRS phone type): -46 to +4 dBu | Input jack 1, 2 (XLR type): -60 to -6 dBu Input jack 1, 2 (1/4-inch TRS phone type): -50 to +4 dBu |
| Nominal Output Level | Output 1-8: +0 dBu (balanced) | Output 1, 2: +0 dBu (balanced) |
| Headroom | 16 dB | 14 dB |
| Input Impedance | Input jack 1-6 (XLR type): 5 k ohms (balanced) Input jack 7-8 (XLR type): 10 k ohms (balanced) Input jack 1-8 (1/4-inch TRS phone type): 17 k ohms (balanced) | Input jack 1, 2 (XLR type): 4.8 k ohms Input jack 1, 2 (1/4-inch TRS phone type): 15 k ohms (balanced) |
| Output Impedance | Output 1-8: 1.8 k ohms (balanced) Phones: 47 ohms | Output 1, 2: 2 k ohms (balanced) Phones: 47 ohms |
| Residual Noise Level | Main Out: -87 dBu typ. (Gain: min., Input 1-2 terminated with 600 ohms, IHF-A) * Internal Direct Monitor Mixing setting * Stereo Link: On, input channel fader: Unity | 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 1-8: 104 dB typ. (Gain: min.) DA Block: Output 1-8: 113 dB typ. | AS Block: Input 1, 2: 104 dB typ. (Gain: min.) DA Block: Output 1, 2: 109 dB typ. |
| Display | 128 x 64 dots Graphic LCD (backlit LCD) | |
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