Question 1

Which driver to use to connect the EDIROL UA-1EX on Mac OS?

Accepted Answer

The driver to use depends on your version of macOS. For classic versions of Mac OS X, install the official driver UA1EXUSBDriver.pkg located in the Driver (Mac OS X) folder on the CD-ROM provided with the device.

Before installation, follow these essential steps: set the ADVANCED (mode select) switch on the UA-1EX to ON (without this step, installation is impossible); disconnect all USB cables except for keyboard and mouse; close all active applications and antivirus software.

Double-click on the UA1EXUSBDriver.pkg file, accept the terms, select your startup disk as the installation destination, then click [Install] or [Upgrade]. The system will prompt you to restart. After restarting, go to System Preferences > Sound and select EDIROL UA-1EX 44.1 kHz (or your device's sampling rate) as the input and output device. Important note: the UA-1EX does not work in the Classic environment of Mac OS X.

If you are using Mac OS 9, install the driver from the Driver E (Mac OS 9) folder on the CD-ROM. For optimal use with ASIO-compatible software (Cubase, Logic, Digital Performer), also install the corresponding ASIO driver located in the Driver E (Mac OS 9) - ASIO folder.

For macOS 10.12 Sierra and later versions: Roland/Edirol has discontinued official support for the UA-1EX for recent macOS versions. The UA1EXUSBDriver.pkg driver is not compatible with 64-bit macOS (notably Catalina 10.15 and later). However, by setting the ADVANCED switch to OFF, macOS has a built-in generic USB audio driver that can automatically recognize the UA-1EX in Standard mode, although with reduced functionality compared to Advanced mode (no 24-bit or 96 kHz support).

Question 2

What do the 5 controls on the back panel of the EDIROL UA-1EX correspond to and how do you adjust them?

Accepted Answer

The back panel of the EDIROL UA-1EX has 5 numbered elements from 8 to 12:

8 - ADVANCED Switch (mode select): toggles between two operating modes of the audio driver.
- ON (Advanced mode): uses the dedicated EDIROL driver for optimal audio quality. Enables support for 24-bit and 96 kHz. This is the recommended mode for professional recording, mixing with a sequencer, and music production. Leave it ON by default.
- OFF (Standard driver mode): uses the generic USB driver provided by Windows or Mac OS. Limited to 16-bit and 32/44.1/48 kHz maximum. Suitable only for simple and occasional uses. Important: after any change in position, you must disconnect and then reconnect the device to the computer.
9 - Input volume: knob for adjusting the audio input level. Controls the signal coming from both the 3.5 mm microphone input (phantom power 3.3V for condenser mics) and the stereo RCA line inputs. Turn it to the right to increase the recording level, to the left to decrease it. Adjust according to the amplitude of your source signal.
10 - Optical digital input connector (TOSLINK): socket for connecting a digital optical cable from a digital audio device (CD player, MiniDisc recorder, DAT). This connector receives an incoming signal only - there is no associated adjustment, just the cable connection.
11 - Optical digital output connector / Headphone jack: dual-function socket. You can connect either an optical cable (TOSLINK) to send the signal digitally to a recorder (MD, DAT), or headphones. Important: even with headphones connected, the signal continues to output through the RCA line outputs, allowing for simultaneous mixing or monitoring on multiple devices.
12 - Headphones volume: knob that exclusively adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to socket 11. Turn it to adjust to your liking. Important note: this knob does not control the volume of the optical digital output or the stereo RCA line outputs.

For optimal use: leave the ADVANCED switch ON for recording and mixing, adjust the Input volume (9) according to your source level (microphone or line), and then adjust the Headphones volume (12) to your listening preference.

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