TonePort UX8

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 inputput.
• Eight sets of trim knobs, plus signal activity & clip LEDs, low-cut and pad switch for rear panel input
• Built-in ses, 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 outt 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

PC

• 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)

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)

USB

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