IK Multimedia AXE I/O USB Audio Interface
IK Multimedia AXE I/O USB Audio Interface
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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.
Active / Passive pick-up selector
AXE I/O's instrument input 1 offers an ACTIVE / PASSIVE pick-up selector. "Passive" offers the ideal input gain range for both single-coils and hum buckers, and "Active" bypasses unnecessary gain stages to keep your signal as direct, transparent and clean as possible.
PURE and JFET input circuits
AXE I/O's PURE input circuit offers 117 dB dynamic range and 3 - 32 kHz frequency response, for a completely uncolored sound. The JFET circuit adds a subtle harmonic enhancement, with a slight midrange focus and warmth, giving you more tonal options from the same instrument.
Z-Tone™ adjustable input impedance
AXE I/O’s Z-TONE™ circuit lets you dial in impedance from 1 MOhm down to 2.2 kOhms to radically re-shape the tone and feel of your instrument. At the maximum impedance, you’ll find your sound tighter, sharper and more precise. Increase the load and the sound becomes more thick and bold.
PURE mic preamps for transparent recording
AXE I/O offers two mic preamps with a wide, flat 5 Hz to 32 kHz frequency response to perfectly preserve the character of your vocals, acoustic guitar, or other instrument. They offer 116 dB of dynamic range to capture even the most delicate instrument, but easily pull back to record the loudest amp stack.
Record the perfect take
Many guitarists have tried to integrate their amps and stomps with recording setups only to discover it’s not an easy task! You used to need a DI box, a ground loop interrupter to prevent buzz and hum, and still have to constantly dis-connect and re-connect every time you switch between recording direct and recording your amp.
AXE I/O offers a simple, streamlined re-amplification setup in a single box, to save you time, money and energy and open up unlimited sonic flexibility.
Connect your amps and effects boxes
AXE I/O makes this easier than ever with its Amp Out. It features a dedicated ground-isolated low noise ¼” output right on the front panel.
Just record a track with a clean copy of your guitar’s signal into your recording software. AXE I/O makes it easy to record 3 ways: completely clean, using the included AmpliTube amp modeling software, or even while using your real rig. Focus on nailing the performance, and you can tweak your tone later.
Experiment with setups and settings
After you've recorded a track, output the clean signal to your amps or stomp boxes using the Amp Out, and mic them up into AXE I/O's mic preamps. Now you can easily experiment with different amp settings, stompbox effects, and even mic placements, listening to how they affect your sound in real-time.
Save countless hours and takes, without having to buy expensive direct boxes and splitter cables. AXE I/O makes re-amping easier than ever, and you'll love the results.
| Product Name | IK Multimedia AXE I/O USB Audio Interface |
|---|---|
| Brand | IK Multimedia |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | 291717 |
| UPC | 888680937959 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
- 2 in / 5 out 24-bit, 192 kHz audio interface with 2 mic preamps, 2 instrument inputs
- ACTIVE / PASSIVE pick-up selector matches your guitar's pickups for ideal gain levels
- Z-Tone adjustable impedance control coaxes a wider range of tones from your instrument
- PURE and JFET instrument input channels keeps your sound totally clean or adds subtle saturation
- Low noise AMP OUT for easy re-amping without the need for additional direct boxes or splitters
- Register to receive a massive software bundle with AmpliTube 4 Deluxe, Ableton Live 10 Lite and 10 T-RackS mixing plug-ins
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)
IK Multimedia AXE I/O USB Audio Interface
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.
Active / Passive pick-up selector
AXE I/O's instrument input 1 offers an ACTIVE / PASSIVE pick-up selector. "Passive" offers the ideal input gain range for both single-coils and hum buckers, and "Active" bypasses unnecessary gain stages to keep your signal as direct, transparent and clean as possible.
PURE and JFET input circuits
AXE I/O's PURE input circuit offers 117 dB dynamic range and 3 - 32 kHz frequency response, for a completely uncolored sound. The JFET circuit adds a subtle harmonic enhancement, with a slight midrange focus and warmth, giving you more tonal options from the same instrument.
Z-Tone™ adjustable input impedance
AXE I/O’s Z-TONE™ circuit lets you dial in impedance from 1 MOhm down to 2.2 kOhms to radically re-shape the tone and feel of your instrument. At the maximum impedance, you’ll find your sound tighter, sharper and more precise. Increase the load and the sound becomes more thick and bold.
PURE mic preamps for transparent recording
AXE I/O offers two mic preamps with a wide, flat 5 Hz to 32 kHz frequency response to perfectly preserve the character of your vocals, acoustic guitar, or other instrument. They offer 116 dB of dynamic range to capture even the most delicate instrument, but easily pull back to record the loudest amp stack.
Record the perfect take
Many guitarists have tried to integrate their amps and stomps with recording setups only to discover it’s not an easy task! You used to need a DI box, a ground loop interrupter to prevent buzz and hum, and still have to constantly dis-connect and re-connect every time you switch between recording direct and recording your amp.
AXE I/O offers a simple, streamlined re-amplification setup in a single box, to save you time, money and energy and open up unlimited sonic flexibility.
Connect your amps and effects boxes
AXE I/O makes this easier than ever with its Amp Out. It features a dedicated ground-isolated low noise ¼” output right on the front panel.
Just record a track with a clean copy of your guitar’s signal into your recording software. AXE I/O makes it easy to record 3 ways: completely clean, using the included AmpliTube amp modeling software, or even while using your real rig. Focus on nailing the performance, and you can tweak your tone later.
Experiment with setups and settings
After you've recorded a track, output the clean signal to your amps or stomp boxes using the Amp Out, and mic them up into AXE I/O's mic preamps. Now you can easily experiment with different amp settings, stompbox effects, and even mic placements, listening to how they affect your sound in real-time.
Save countless hours and takes, without having to buy expensive direct boxes and splitter cables. AXE I/O makes re-amping easier than ever, and you'll love the results.
| Product Name | IK Multimedia AXE I/O USB Audio Interface |
|---|---|
| Brand | IK Multimedia |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | 291717 |
| UPC | 888680937959 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
- 2 in / 5 out 24-bit, 192 kHz audio interface with 2 mic preamps, 2 instrument inputs
- ACTIVE / PASSIVE pick-up selector matches your guitar's pickups for ideal gain levels
- Z-Tone adjustable impedance control coaxes a wider range of tones from your instrument
- PURE and JFET instrument input channels keeps your sound totally clean or adds subtle saturation
- Low noise AMP OUT for easy re-amping without the need for additional direct boxes or splitters
- Register to receive a massive software bundle with AmpliTube 4 Deluxe, Ableton Live 10 Lite and 10 T-RackS mixing plug-ins
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)
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