LINE6 Tone Port UX8 USB Computer Recording Interface - Rack Mount

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TonePort UX8: World-class Line 6 tone meets 24-bit/96kHz 8-channel recording.

Start recording with TonePort UX8 – the professional recording interface that combines the legendary sound of POD®, tremendous input/output flexibility and low-latency ToneDirect monitoring.

TonePort UX8 is the only USB 2.0 audio interface that combines the powerful tone-shaping mojo of Line 6’s acclaimed GearBox software—the same tone engine used by POD—with recording inputs for eight simultaneous channels of studio-quality 24-bit/96 kHz audio. The sturdy and stylish rack-mountable design delivers the kind of features and components you expect in a professional unit.

TonePort UX8 immediately impresses with an eye-catching front panel design that houses trim knobs, signal activity and clip LEDs, as well as two distinctive, retro-inspired VU meters. But it gets even better under the hood. TonePort UX8 provides the discerning producer with eight (8) XLR inputs, eight (8) ¼-inch line inputs, two (2) ¼-inch front panel instrument jacks, eight (8) ¼-inch balanced line output jacks and two (2) stereo headphone jacks, as well as stereo RCA S/PDIF input and output.

Of course, Line 6 is all about tone, and TonePort UX8 delivers in spades, with a massive collection of models, including 18 guitar amps and 24 cabinets, 5 bass amps and 5 bass cabs, 6 mic preamps and 30 stompbox and studio effects for guitar, bass and vocals. What’s more, TonePort will never let your killer tones lag behind your inspiration. Line 6’s outstanding ToneDirect technology allows for superior low-latency monitoring regardless of the buffer size in your recording app.

If you’re looking for a computer recording interface with amazing tone, studio-quality inputs and outputs, and hassle-free low latency recording, look no further than the awesome new TonePort UX8 from Line 6.

Features

Legendary POD tone for guitar, bass, and vocals
Eight simultaneous channels of 24-bit/96 kHz audio
Eight XLR inputs, eight ¼-inch line inputs, two ¼-inch front panel instrument jacks, eight ¼-inch balanced line output jacks and two stereo headphone jacks, as well as stereo RCA S/PDIF input and output.
Eight sets of trim knobs, plus signal activity & clip LEDs, low-cut and pad switch for rear panel input
Built-in set of 30 stompbox and studio effects that are modeled to perfection.
Six tried and true studio-standard mic preamp models for classic, warm vocals.
2-space sturdy metal rackmount design.
Two ¼-inch pedal connectors for switch/continuous pedals to turn stompbox or studio effects on and off.
¼-inch Expression Pedal jack to control wah, volume, or other effects.
USB 2.0 connectivity for fast and reliable audio
Low-latency ToneDirect monitoring
Two VU meters with the ability to assign to different inputs or outputs
Upgradeable with Line 6 Model Packs and Riffworks, GuitarPort Online
Internal power supply and IEC cable

Front Panel

8x input trim knobs, signal activity & clip LEDs
8x high pass filter switches
8x pad switches (-20dB)
2x 1/4-inch instrument input with 2x pad buttons
Phantom power (48V) buttons for rear panel inputs
Master output monitoring knob
Master mute button
2x ¼-inch stereo headphone jacks with trim knobs for monitoring different mixes
2x VU meters (same meters as UX2; assignable to any in/out) with clip LEDs
Power switch

Rear Panel

8x XLR balanced inputs w/ mic preamps (+60 dB gain)
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
Internal power supply and IEC cable

Software

GearBox application is your virtual studio rig, providing the same amp and effects modeling as the world class PODxt™ for guitar, bass and vocals
ToneDirect Monitoring of your processed signal through the UX8 provides immediate responsiveness while you record
Recording flexibility – monitor your processed signal 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 Silver Bundle (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
Special UX8 software mixer provides cue-mix monitoring of up to 4 stereo pairs, ideal for live tracking
Line 6 Monkey is your worry-free software updater, compatibility checker and portal to add-ons expansion

System Requirements

WINDOWS®
Pentium® 4 1.2GHz or better (2.5Ghz or more recommended)
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)

MACINTOSH®
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)

USB
One free USB 2.0 compatible port on computer (USB hubs not supported)