Line 6 TonePort UX8 Recording Interface

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Line 6 TonePort UX8

 is the only USB audio interface with recording inputs and outputs for eight simultaneous channels of studio-quality, 24-bit/96 kHz audio shaped deliciously by the included GearBox software, another acclaimed weapon in Line 6's aresnal. Perfect in a professional or project studio, this little powerhouse gives you 8 XLR inputs with high quality dedicated mic preamps, 8 (1/4-inch) line inputs, 2 (1/4-inch) front panel instrument jacks, 8 (1/4-inch) balanced line output jacks, and 2 stereo headphone jacks, as well as stereo RCA S/PDIF input and output.

As an added bonus, TunePort UX8 comes with GearBox modeling software and GearBox Plug-In in VST, AU, and RTAS (Pro Tools) formats. The combination gives you unmatched flexibility when you're ready to record, mix, and master. Line 6 TonePort UX8 includes a gigantic collection of models you get to noodle around with contains 18 guitar amps and 24 cabinets (all PODXT-based); 5 bass amps and 5 bass cabs; 6 mic preamps; as well as 30 stompbox and studio effects for guitar, bass, and vocals. The amps and cabs are based on a mix of popular Marshall, Fender, Mesa/Boogie, Vox, Roland, Soldano, and other models, with realistic looking controls every guitarist will be familiar with. For bassists, you'll enjoy the incredible tones of the replications of legendary amp and cab models like the Ampeg SVT and the Fender Bassman. The GearBox interface allows you to record wet or dry, or run a completely different signal path for your mic input with models of vintage preamps, compressors, and reverbs while still giving you the ultimate direct recording sound for your guitar. And then there are the 29 studio and stompbox effects, from fuzz to classic distortion, multiple reverbs to digital delay. No matter which way you go, you're getting world-class studio tone without having to be a rocket scientist or holder of a sound engineering degree.

When you're ready to record, make Line 6 TonePort UX8 sound like you spent thousands on studio time, by spending a few hundred on a TonePort UX8. You'll be happy with the results, and so will your listeners.

Front Panel
Line 6 TonePort UX8 has 8x input trim knobs, signal activity & clip LEDs, low-cut filter switches, and pad switches
2x 1/4-inch instrument input with 2x pads, stereo headphone jacks with trim knobs for monitoring different input mixes, and dB-scaled VU meters with clip LEDs (software-assignable to any input/output pair)
Phantom power (48V) buttons for mic inputs
Master volume knob, mute switch
(software-assignable to any input/output pair)
Power switch

Rear Panel
8x XLR balanced inputs w/ mic preamps, 1/4-inch unbalanced line level input jacks, 1/4-inch balanced line output jacks
S/PDIF input and output RCA-type jacks
2x 1/4-inch footswitch jacks and an Expression Pedal for MIDI control of GearBox and 3rd party software
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
GearBox virtual studio rig, providing the same amp and effects modeling as the world class PODXT for guitar, bass, and vocals
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 processed signal through the UX8 provides immediate responsiveness while recording
Hardware monitoring provides near zero latency
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
GearBox Plug-In (AU, VST, RTAS) provides the same professional tone as the GearBox application, but gives you the option of operating non-destructively in your recording software on an unlimited number of recorded tracks
Special TonePort UX8 software mixer provides cue-mix monitoring of up to 4 stereo pairs, ideal for live tracking

Analog Input
Mic
8x XLR rear panel balanced inputs with mic preamps, front panel trim knobs,75 Hz low-cut filter switches, and -20 dB pad switches
+48 V phantom power
Impedance: 1.3 kilohm

Instrument
2x 1/4-inch front panel High-Z inputs
2x -10dB pad switches
Impedance: 1 megohm

Line
8x 1/4-inch rear panel unbalanced line level inputs
Impedance: 10 kilohm

Analog Output
8x 1/4-inch rear panel balanced +4 dBu line outputs
Analog main volume knob and mute switch
Impedance: 600ohm
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, front panel trim knobs
Impedance: 50ohm

Digital Input/Output
S/PDIF stereo I/O
RCA type connectors
24-bit operation, up to 96 kHz

Windows
Pentium 4 1.2GHz or better (2.5Ghz or more recommended)
Windows XP (with SP2 only)
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 for online features

Macintosh
Intel or Power PC based G4 1.5GHz or better (G4 1.67 or better recommended)
OS X 10.4 or better
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 for online features

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