New USB-Powered Interface from Edirol
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July 14, 2004
Edirol Corporation announced the
UA-25, a compact audio interface for mobile computer-based audio recording.
The UA-25, packaged in a durable metal casing, is bus-powered and transports
both audio and MIDI signals to and from the computer all through a single
USB connection. It offers phantom power mic preamps on the TRS/XLR combo
inputs for use with microphones; a Hi-Z switch to bring a guitar or
bass in without the need for a direct box; Digital In to bring in DAT and
Mini Disc, RCA, TRS Balanced, and Digital Output to send the signal to any
audio destination.The UA-25 offers
balanced +4 dBu inputs & outputs. In addition, the UA-25 includes a Direct
Monitoring switch that allows the user to hear the recording in real time,
as well as a "MONO" setting to hear phasing issues or monitor a single
source through both the left and right headphone.
The most differentiating feature on the UA-25 is the "Limiter" function
which adds mild compression to the analog inputs. This reduces the
likelihood of clipping and makes the UA-25 suited for
remote recording where a clean audio recording is a must and a second take
is not an option.
Drivers for the UA-25 are to be avilable for both Windows and Mac
operating systems, including direct support for ASIO2.0, WDM, Core Audio,
and OS native drivers.
Suggested retail price is $295 with availability in the 3rd quarter of 2004.
For more information, visit their web site at www.edirol.com. | 
