Description
IK Multimedia specialise in technology, from their cutting-edge synths to their hugely popular software releases. For 2019, they’ve introduced the Axe I/O to the family. This stunning audio interface offers new levels of versatility, while being squarely aimed at the tone-wary guitarist.
AXE I/O is a professional 2 in / 5 out Audio Interface – and controller – designed specifically with the needs of the recording guitarist in mind, providing best-in-class sound quality and powerful features aimed squarely at making your recordings faster, easier and better than ever.
AXE I/O offers an exclusive triple-topology, fully discrete input circuit, with bothPUREandJFETinput stages, to go from transparent to tube-like with just a single switch.
Its patent-pendingZ-Tone®impedance-adapting circuit interacts with your guitar’s pick-ups to give you a massive range of tonal flexibility, you’ve never heard before.
Plus AXE I/O includes a dedicatedAmp Out, so you can process your recording with real guitar amps and stomps without the need for external accessories (and without having to unplug your existing connections!). This low-noise out also eliminates ground loops, to keep even the highest-gain re-amplification as quiet as possible.
We even included an onboard tuner so you can be ready to record in an instant whenever inspiration strikes.
Every element of AXE I/O has been created with no-compromise quality and real-world usefulness.
It’s the interface we wish we’d had all along.
Specifications
Common
Conversion: 24-bit A/D, 24-bit D/A
Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
Power: DC IN
Device Connection: USB B-Type 2.0
Enclosure: metal sheet
Line Outputs 1-2 (Monitor)
Configuration: Electronically balanced and floating, automatically compensates level when connection is balanced or unbalanced, tip hot.
Output impedance: 150 Ohms balanced, 75 Ohms unbalanced
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +21 dBu
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -1 dBFS
Channels 1-2 crosstalk: 115 dB(A)
Line Outputs 3-4
Configuration: Unbalanced
Output impedance: 75 Ohms
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +16 dBu
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 115 dB(A)
THD+N: -102 dB(A)
Channels 3-4 crosstalk: 112 dB(A)
Output 5 (Amp output)
Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift
Output impedance: 100 Ohms
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -6 dBu
Frequency response: From 10 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 110 dB(A)
THD+N: -104 dB(A)
Headphones Out
Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping
Maximum Output level: +12 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 180 mW)
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 112 dB(A)
THD+N: -100 dB(A)
Mic Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential microphone preamp, pin 2 hot
Input impedance: 4 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +12 dBu signal at the XLR input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -37 dBu signal at the XLR input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
Line Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential line receiver, tip hot
Input impedance: 20 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +26 dBu signal at the TRS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -24 dBu signal at the TRS input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
Instrument Inputs 1
Configuration: Multiple topology instrument preamp
Input impedance, PASSIVE mode: Variable from 1 MOhms down to 2.2 kOhms
Input impedance, ACTIVE mode: 10 kOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD, PURE mode: 0.0015 %
THD, JFET mode: 0.5 %
Instrument Inputs 2
Configuration: Hi-Z instrument preamp
Input impedance: 1 MOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD: 0.006%
Connections and Controls
Front Panel
Two 1/4″ instrument input jacks
Two analog potentiometers for Input GAIN
Two 5 segments input level meter (peak)
Two INST, LINE, MIC LEDs
Analog potentiometers for Z-Tone control
Pick-Up selector (PASSIVE/ACTIVE)
Preamp topology selector (JFET/PURE)
+48V phantom power switch
Tuner switch
Tuner display and LEDs
USB LEDS
MIDI IN/OUT LEDs
push-encoder for Presets
Monitor knob
1/4″ headphones output jack
Master potentiometer for main output control
1/4″ Amp output jack
Rear Panel
On/Off power switch
External DC power input
MIDI I/O 5-pin DIN connectors
B-Type USB socket for connecting a computer (Mac/PC)
2 x 1/4″ TRS External controllers sockets
2 x 1/4″ TRS Balanced floating line outputs
2 x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced line outputs
2 Combo sockets for MIC input and Instrument input (auto selecting)
Package includes
AXE I/O
USB A-Type to USB B-Type connection cable (1.5m/4.32ft)
DC power supply
Dimensions
Size: 23.8cm/9.37″ x 21.1cm/8.31″ x 5.3cm/2.09″
Weight: 1.3kg/2.9lb
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