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Description
The Roland Super UA Audio Interface seamlessly blends audiophile-grade sound with a robust, mobile-friendly design, making it an indispensable tool for musicians and sound engineers on the move. With its 1-bit DSD and 32-bit/192kHz playback capability, this interface delivers unparalleled sound clarity and dynamic range, ensuring every note and nuance is captured with precision. Its innovative two-part design features a detachable I/O module, allowing for effortless transitions between studio and stage without the hassle of constant rewiring.
Housed in a durable die-cast metal chassis, the Super UA is built to withstand the rigors of frequent travel while providing reliable performance wherever inspiration strikes. The main tabletop unit boasts dual headphone outputs, illuminated controls, and smooth LED level monitoring, making it easy to achieve professional results even in challenging environments. Whether you're laying down tracks in your home studio or mixing live sound on tour, the Super UA’s low-latency performance ensures your virtual instruments and tracks sound their most authentic.
For musicians and audiophiles alike, the Roland Super UA Audio Interface is a powerful companion, offering the flexibility to create, edit, and enjoy high-quality audio anytime, anywhere.
Key Features:
- 1-bit DSD and 32-bit/192kHz audio playback for superior sound quality
- Two-part design with detachable I/O module for easy portability
- 4 in/4 out configuration with Neutrik XLR and 1/4" connectors
- Low latency ASIO and Core Audio drivers compatible with Mac and PC
- Durable die-cast metal chassis for road-ready reliability
- Dual headphone outputs with 1/4" and 1/8" jacks
- Phantom power support for condenser microphones
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Roland Super UA Audio Interface - Review
Reviews
PROS
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Preamps produce a distinctly musical sound quality
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Offers superior dynamic range compared to competitors
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Unique "clean darkness" tone adds character
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Attractive design with tactile buttons for ease of use
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Simplified operation with a user-friendly software control panel
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High output resolution of 32bit for mastering tracks
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Exceptional value, especially at discounted prices
CONS
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Lacks a rackmount or Thunderbolt version for expanded connectivity
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Relatively scarce reviews may deter potential buyers
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roland Super UA Audio Interface.
Software and compatibility
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Roland Super UA is incompatible with macOS Big Sur and later, with no official driver updates planned for these systems.
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Roland confirmed the Super UA was last compatible with macOS 10.14 and won't support future macOS versions.
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Linux users found success with Roland Super UA by replacing the audio server with Pipewire and Wireplumber, enabling it to work flawlessly on Linux Mint.
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User experience
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Owners have resorted to downgrading their macOS to Mojave to continue using the Super UA, though this is not an ideal solution.
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Comparisons
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Users switching from Super UA to Komplete Audio 6 due to compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
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Features and functionality
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Switching from Multichannel Input to Multichannel Duplex on Linux allowed both headphones and microphone functionality with the Roland Super UA.
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Setup and maintenance
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For optimal audio on Linux, users recommend disabling "Lock channels together" and setting Auxiliary 0 at 100% volume, while reducing other channels to prevent PC audio leakage.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 5 Ratings
502
Great
I had M audio audiophinle 192(good), Digital Audio labs Card Deluxe (great converters), Focusrite Saffire 24Pro (clean sound), Steinberg UR28m (clean sound), Roland super UA and now a Antelope Zen Studio (clean, wide and professional 3d sounding interface). I really loved the Roland, preamps sounded so musical compared to the others. The dinamic range was great, not as large as Zen studio, but miles ahead the others. It had a certain 'clean darkness' to the tone very very very beautiful. A carachter interface. Had to sell it, but on another chance i'll buy another one. Roland should build a rack/thunderbolt version and start to compete with UAD, Claretts, Symphonys, Antelopes, etc.
1539
Fantastic so far
I managed to snag this brand new at half the normal cost as a replacement for my Focusrite Forte (drivers were too unstable for me). Sounds brilliant, looks great, and very simple to use. Big fan of the tactile buttons vs the press-and-hold icons on the Forte screen. The software control panel is very nice as well. Roland has been hit-or-miss with synths and stuff lately, but this thing seems to be a massively underrated unit, especially considering the price (even without the discount I got). Why are there almost no reviews out there???
322
Great audio interface
This is probably one of the most underrated audio interfaces in the market. With an output of 32bit, you are able to master your songs without the extra expense of other hardware.
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