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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 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 both PURE and JFET input stages, to go from transparent to tube-like with just a single switch. Its patent-pending Z-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 dedicated Amp 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.

And 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. 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.

AXE I/O 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
• USB A-Type to USB B-Type connection cable (1.5m/4.32ft)