IK Multimedia AXE I/O USB Audio Interface

FEATURES

• 24-bit/192kHz guitar recording interface 
• Includes TONEX SE, AmpliTube 5 SE, 10 T-RackS Singles, and Ableton Live 10 Lite recording software
• JFET input stage
• PURE input stage 
• Switch for passive and active pickups
• Z-Tone variable impedance 
• 2 Class A mic preamps with +48-volt phantom power 
• Onboard tuner 
• Dedicated re-amp output
• Assignable preset knob
• 2 inputs for single or double footswitches and expression pedals

DESCRIPTION

Since we pioneered guitar amp & effects modeling in 2002, IK Multimedia has spent more time studying guitar and amp recording than possibly anyone else on the planet. Modeling over 400 pieces of gear has required tens of thousands of hours painstakingly measuring the interactions between instruments, pickups and amplifier circuits, not to mention the cooperation of the world’s most iconic guitar players, amplifier manufacturers, and engineers to learn how to create and capture great guitar tones.  AXE I/O brings all that experience to you!

It features a front-panel 1/4” Hi-Z in and Amp out, two combo inputs for instruments and mics (with +48v phantom power), and four TRS balanced line outputs. The system can process two inputs and five outputs simultaneously along with MIDI I/O data. It has two configurable inputs for pedals and/or switches, along with input gain control, LED signal indicators, and monitor, master and headphone volume controls.

Its unique PURE circuit delivers completely transparent and ultra-accurate sound with >117 dB (A) dynamic range. JFET adds subtle harmonic enhancement for a rounder, warmer sound without sacrificing dynamic range, and ACTIVE bypasses unneeded stages for completely transparent sound when used with active pickups. The patent-pending Z-Tone variable impedance Hi-Z input re-shapes the tone of your guitar, or it can precisely match the impedance of a virtual gear model.

The AXE I/O’s front-panel Amp output for easy re-amping, with no need for a direct box and no ground loops or noise. A front-panel 1/4" return lets you add external pedal FX without the need to rewire rear inputs. It has a built-in tuner to keep your instrument in tune throughout recording sessions, and a PRESET control to change settings in AmpliTube 4 and other plug-ins, with two freely assignable CC inputs for expression pedals or single/switches for real-time control over virtual rigs.

This complete guitar recording studio includes more than $1,000 worth of guitar, bass, mixing and mastering software: AmpliTube 4 Deluxe (over 140 ultra- realistic models of iconic guitar amps, cabs, FX and more) - 10 T-RackS Singles for mixing (includes EQ, compressors, reverb, delays, mic modeling and more) - Ableton Live 10 Lite - Free Amplitude 5 and TONEX intro version software included with purchase upon registration of product through IK Multimedia

SPECIFICATIONS

• Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 5
• Number of Preamps: 2 x mic, 2 x instrument
• Phantom Power: Yes
• A/D Resolution: Up to 24-bit/192kHz
• Analog Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (Hi-Z), 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
• Analog Outputs: 4 x 1/4" (line out), 1 x 1/4" (amp/re-amp out)
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
• MIDI I/O: In/Out
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Other I/O: 2 x 1/4" (remote footswitch/control)
• Software: AXE Control Panel, AmpliTube 4 Deluxe, Ableton Live Lite, T-RackS 5 Processors
• OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.11 or later, 64-bit
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later, 64-bit
• Power Supply: 9V DC power supply (included)
• Height: 2.09"
• Width: 9.37"
• Depth: 8.31"
• Weight: 2.9lbs