IK Multimedia AXE IO USB Audio Interface

A complete guitar recording studio, the AXE I/O is a premium USB audio interface with advanced guitar tone shaping capabilities.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: A truly premium audio interface

• 2 in/5 out high-end USB audio interface
• Discrete Class A microphone preamps
• 24 bit/192Khz maximum sample rate
• 3 Hz - 35 kHz frequency response
• >117 dB dynamic range
• Very low latency
• Ultra low jitter clock for transparent, world class sound
• Top of the line converters
• High-current balanced outputs
• High-current professional headphone amplifier

AXE I/O offers exclusively a triple-topology fully discrete input circuit, with both PURE and a JFET input stages, that can go from transparent to tube-like. Its patent-pending Z-Tone™ impedance-adapting circuit interacts with your axe for a massive range of tonal flexibility, never heard before. A dedicated Amp Out lets you process your recording with real guitar amps and stomps without the need for external accessories and with massively reduced noise.

Triple-topology instrument preamp with Z-Tone

• The 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
• ACTIVE bypasses unneeded stages for completely transparent sound when used with active pickups
• Patent-pending Z-Tone variable impedance Hi-Z input re-shapes the sound of instruments to dramatically reshape the tone of your guitar, or precisely match the impedance of a virtual gear model 

Comprehensive inputs, outputs andcontrols

• Front-panel 1/4” Hi-Z in and Amp out
• 2 x combo inputs for instruments and mics (with +48v phantom power)
• 4 x TRS balanced line outputs
• 2-in, 5-out simultaneous I/O
• Reference-quality headphone output
• MIDI Input and Output
• 2 configurable inputs for pedal/switches
• Input gain controls and LED signal indicators
• Monitor, master and headphone volume controls

AXE I/O seamlessly integrates with the included AmpliTube 4 Deluxe to select presets and control values via the front input knob, and lets you connect pedals and switches to get the most from your virtual rig without ever taking your hands off your axe. It also offers a selection of T-RackS Singles hand-picked to deliver the most useful processors for recording instruments and vocals, plus Ableton Live Lite 10 to get you up and recording instantly.

A complete guitar recording studio

• Includes over $1000 of guitar and bass, mixing and mastering software
• AmpliTube 4 Deluxe: over 140 ultrarealistic models of iconic guitar amps, cabs, FX and more
• 10 T-RackS Singles for mixing instruments, including EQ, compressors, reverb, delays, mic modeling and more
• Ableton Live 10 Lite recording software