2x 1/4-inch stereo headphone jacks with trim knobs for monitoring different input mixes
2x dB-scaled VU meters with clip LEDs (software-assignable to any input/output pair)
Power switch
Rear Panel:
8x XLR balanced inputs w/ mic preamps
8x 1/4-inch unbalanced line level input jacks
8x 1/4-inch balanced line output jacks
S/PDIF input and output RCA-type jacks
2x 1/4-inch footswitch jacks for MIDI control of GearBox and 3rd party software
Expression Pedal for MIDI control of GearBox and 3rd party software
USB 2.0 connector
Internal power supply and IEC cable
Chassis:
2U metal rackmount design, 1/8-inch thick
Durable black matte enamel with silver silkscreen for high legibility
Chrome knobs, buttons and meter rings
Software:
Built-in models of 18 guitar amps and 24 cabinets, 5 bass amps and 5 bass cabs, 6 studio-standard mic preamp models and 29 stompbox and studio effects
ToneDirect Monitoring of your processed signal through the UX8 provides immediate responsiveness while you record - Watch the video here.
Hardware monitoring provides near zero latency
Recording flexibility monitor any pair of processed signals while sending either amp and effects, amp only, or completely dry signal to your recording software for later processing and effects bussing
Special TonePort UX8 software mixer provides cue-mix monitoring of up to 4 stereo pairs, ideal for live tracking
AD Conversion:
16 bit and 24 bit
44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz
Measurements:
Max Input Level: 18.5 dBu
12 dB more dynamic range for recording guitar than any similar interface
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 40 kHz +/-0.5 dB
EIN: -125 dB A-weighted
Analog Input
Mic:
8x XLR rear panel balanced inputs with mic preamps
8x front panel trim knobs
8x 75 Hz low-cut filter switches
8x -20 dB pad switches
+48 V phantom power
Impedance: 1.3 kΩ
Instrument:
2x 1/4-inch front panel High-Z inputs
2x -10dB pad switches
Impedance: 1 MΩ
Line:
8x 1/4-inch rear panel unbalanced line level inputs
Impedance: 10 kΩ
Analog Output
8x 1/4-inch rear panel balanced +4 dBu line outputs
Analog main volume knob and mute switch
Impedance: 600 Ω
Max Output Level: 19 dBu
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz -0.35 dB
THD+N: 0.005%
Headphone Output
2x 1/4-inch stereo headphone outputs
2x front panel trim knobs
Impedance: 50 Ω
Digital Input/Output
S/PDIF stereo I/O
RCA type connectors
24 bit operation, up to 96 kHz
Mac:
Intel® or Power PC® based G4 1.5GHz or better (G4 1.67 or better recommended)
OS X 10.4 or better
Host application that supports RTAS or Audio Unit (AU) Plug-ins
512MB RAM minimum (1GB or more recommended)
1GB free HD space minimum (10GB or more recommended for recording)
Drive speed 5400rpm minimum (7200rpm or faster recommended)
CD-ROM drive
Internet connection required for activation (once activated, Internet connection is not required)
Windows:
Pentium® 4 1.2GHz or better (2.5Ghz or more recommended)
Windows® Vista and Windows® XP (with SP2 only)
Host application that supports RTAS or VST Plug-ins
512MB RAM minimum (1GB or more recommended)
1GB free HD space minimum (10GB or more recommended for recording)
Drive speed 5400rpm minimum (7200rpm or faster recommended)
CD-ROM drive
Internet connection required for activation (once activated, Internet connection is not required)
USB:
One free USB 2.0 compatible port on computer (USB hubs not supported)