The AXE I/O by IK Multimedia is a high-end audio interface designed specifically for guitar and bass recording. It offers a range of features and technical specifications that make it suitable for professional use. Here are the technical details for the AXE I/O and AXE I/O ONE:
AXE I/O Specifications:
- 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%
- Connections and Controls: The AXE I/O features various front and rear panel
connections and controls for input/output management and monitoring.
AXE I/O ONE Specifications:
- AD and DA Resolution: 24-bit
- Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz
- Host Connection: USB Type-C socket
- Mic Input:
- 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 +7 dBu signal at the XLR
input
- Input Level, Max Gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -42 dBu signal at the XLR
input
- Frequency Response: From 9 Hz to 45 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 108 dB(A)
- THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
- Instrument Input:
- 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 +10.5 dBu signal at the TS
input
- Input Level, Max Gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -19 dBu signal at the TS
input
- Frequency Response: From 11 Hz to 45 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 108 dB(A)
- THD, PURE mode: 0.0018% (-1 dBFS input)
- THD, JFET mode: 0.42%
- Line Outputs 1-2 (Monitor):
- Configuration: Electronically balanced
- Output Impedance: 150 Ohms balanced, 75 Ohms unbalanced
- Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +12.8 dBu
- Frequency Response: From 10 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 108 dB(A)
- THD @ -1 dBFS: 0.0015%
- THD+N: -95 dB(A) at -1 dBFS
- Channels 1-2 Crosstalk: 109 dB(A)
- Output 3 (Amp Output):
- Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift
- Output Impedance: 75 Ohms
- Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -3.5 dBu
- Frequency Response: From 20 Hz to 44 kHz within 1 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 108 dB(A)
- THD+N: -93 dB(A)
- Headphone Output: The AXE I/O ONE features a headphone output with specific
technical details related to impedance, output level, frequency response, and
dynamic range.
- Package Includes: The package includes the AXE I/O ONE unit, USB A-Type to
USB C-Type connection cable (1.5m/4.32ft), and other necessary components.
- Dimensions: The dimensions of the AXE I/O ONE unit are specified as
13cm/5.12" x 14.5cm/5.71" x 5.2cm/2.04", with a weight of 0.37kg/0.8lb.
- Compatibility: The AXE I/O ONE is compatible with 64-bit applications and
requires a 64-bit CPU and Operating System for both Mac and Windows platforms.
These technical specifications provide comprehensive details about the features, design, and functionality of the AXE I/O and AXE I/O ONE, making them valuable for professional audio recording and guitar/bass processing applications.
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