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Resident Audio - RAT2

Description

Thunderbolt Speed In A Portable Package

The Resident Audio T2 Thunderbolt interface is perfect for performers using a laptop computer onstage or for anyone doing recording at home or on the road. The T2 provides two channels of I/O with near-zero latency in a lightweight, portable package, with support for high-resolution audio, all the way up to 24-bit/96kHz.

The T2 is fully bus-powered - no AC connection or batteries required - so it can easily be integrated into any live rig, or portable/home studio. Dual combo XLR/TRS input connectors allow you to plug in microphones, line-level sources, and even instruments. The T2 can also serve as an ultra-stable MIDI interface, ensuring precise synchronization between your audio and MIDI tracks.

Feature Rich

The T2 provides two combo XLR/1/4" inputs with switchable phantom power for the connection of microphones, instruments and line-level devices, as well as dual balanced TRS outputs and a dedicated headphone output.

Tactile gain controls with three-color wraparound LEDs allow optimum levels to be set quickly and easily, even in low-light onstage environments. MIDI In and Out allow the T2 to be used as a MIDI interface with superb clocking accuracy.

A Big Knob volume control sets the level of connected headphones as well as overall monitor level. The T2 also has a Smart Monitoring feature, which allows you to easily switch between stereo and mono monitoring.

Fidelity Plus

The T2 provides crisp, clear sound. It allows you to record and play back audio with full 24-bit resolution, at sampling rates up to 96 kHz. And because Thunderbolt technology allows increased power capacity, the T2 is equipped with high-end electronic components that would be unusable with USB.

Software Stability

The software drivers for the T2 have been specifically designed to ensure rock-solid performance and minimal CPU overhead, allowing your computer to focus on things like effects processing and monitoring. All T-Series interfaces support ASIO, CoreAudio, and Windows Audio Session API, allowing them to be used with most Macintosh and Windows computers that provide a Thunderbolt port. *Select Windows systems only.

Ready for the Road

If you're a performing artist using a laptop computer onstage, you won't find a more perfect interface than the lightweight, compact T2. It provides combo input connectors that can accept both XLR and 1/4" jacks and is fully bus-powered - no AC cord or batteries required - allowing the T2 to easily be integrated into any live performance rig.

What's more, the T2 is housed in a sturdy aluminum/acrylic 1/3 U rack mountable chassis that can stand up to the wear and tear of an artist on the go. (Mounting hardware not included).

T2 Features:

* Near-zero latency for virtually instantaneous recording and playback
* Support for high resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio
* Two channels of I/O
* Two combo XLR / 1/4" inputs with input gain controls and three-color wraparound LEDs
* Phantom power allows use of condenser microphones
* Two balanced TRS 1/4" outputs
* Dedicated headphone output
* Input Mix control to blend live signal with computer playback
* Master "Big Knob" output control
* Smart Monitoring automatically switches headphones between stereo and mono
* High quality mic preamps and ADA converters
* Bus-powered (no need for AC or batteries)
* Compatible with Thunderbolt equipped Mac and Windows computers
* Downloadable Drivers
* Lightweight and portable
* Sturdy aluminum/acrylic chassis ensures roadworthiness
* 1/3 U rack-mountable (Mounting hardware not included)

Specifications:

Connectors

Inputs
2 x Combo XLR mic / balanced 1/4" TRS, line / instrument level

Outputs
2 x balanced 1/4" TRS line-level
1 x stereo 1/4" headphone output

MIDI
Input / Output

Thunderbolt port
1 (bus-powered)

Controls

Trim: 2 (1 per channel) with 0 to +35 dBu mic gain range
LED clip indicator: 2 (1 per channel)
Line / Instrument switch: 1
Phantom Power: On/Off +48V (global for both channels)
Input Mix: Blends live input signal with computer output signal
Big Knob (volume control): Controls headphone level and monitoring level

Hardware

Preamps: 2 per channel, mic / instrument

Chassis: Aluminum/Acrylic 1/3 U rack-mountable (Mounting hardware not included)

A/D/A converters: More than 100dB dynamic range

Smart Monitoring

Stereo or Mono, selected by Line/Instrument switch

Audio

Bit resolution: 24-bit

Sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

Mac- and Windows-compatibility
Recommend Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks or higher, or Windows 8 or higher

Supports
ASIO, Core Audio, Windows Audio Session API (Windows 8)

In the box:

- T2 Audio interface
- QuickStart guide