REVIEWED
HANDS ON... ROLAND Duo & Tri-Capture
Audio Interface
Duo-Capture - £79.99, Tri-Capture - £119.99 Roland UK 401792 702701
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• video production, web streaming, and creating podcasts with unique LOOP BACK function • XLR mic input with phantom power, plus 1/4-inch input with Hi-Z switch for connecting a guitar • Stereo AUX input with dedicated volume control • Balanced 1/4-inch TRS outputs and headphone jack • Low-latency ASIO driver; recording and playback at rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz
• USB bus powered with 24-bit/96 kHz operation • Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE included ROLAND DUO-CAPTURE • •
Small, convenient audio interface
1/4-inch Mic/Guitar input with Hi-Z switch for connecting a guitar directly
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1/8-inch stereo input, 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch dual headphone outputs
• Dedicated controls for input and output volume Low latency ASIO driver; direct monitor function
• USB bus powered • Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE included 20 3pickup
Drum set rack, with clamps and arms for pads and cymbals are included with both kits.
Roland Duo-Capture
Roland’s increasing profile in the world of home recording has recently been cemented further with the introduction of two new affordable compact audio interfaces. The new Roland Duo-Capture and Tri-Capture audio interfaces both claim to present home recording musicians with a very use-friendly interface for vocals and guitar (plus the Tri-Capture also features stereo Aux inputs for connecting a keyboard or similar line level instrument or source). So what are the major differences between the two, we hear you cry? OK, the Duo-Capture is designed to be a portable – not to mention very affordable - audio interface that is designed to make the most of its compact design. As its name suggest the Duo-Capture is based on two inputs: A single Low-Z ¼-inch jack Microphone/Guitar input is switchable to Hi-Z mode for connecting a guitar, plus there is also a 1/8-inch stereo line level input for connecting an external line level source like a keyboard or sampler. The headphone output is linked to a secondary Line Level output; which is handy when for example, you want another person to listen along to playback or while recording a take. The Duo-Captures unobtrusive design also makes it feel very welcome on your desktop. The Tri-Capture is similarly easy to use and offers a separate XLR mic input alongside a switchable Hi/Low-Z jack input. The stereo Aux-in even has its own dedicated volume control for superior control over the input levels, plus Tri-Capture also features balanced TRS outputs and a dedicated headphone out. Both the Duo-Capture and Tri-Capture features USB connections and low latency ASIO drivers, plus they both come bundled with Cakewalk Sonar X1 LE DAW recording software. If you are looking for a great way to start your home recording setup then both of these new Roland audio interfaces offer great features for a very reasonable price. Look out for full reviews in PM soon… PM
This month we take a dip into compact audio interfaces, courtesy of Roland, of course…
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