The AXE I/O Recording Interface with AmpliTude MAX 5 Bundle from IK Multimedia is a 2-in/5-out audio interface and controller designed for the recording guitarist. It can be used with Mac or Windows computers and makes your guitar recordings faster, easier, and optimized for DAW applications.

The AXE I/O offers triple-topology, fully discrete input circuits with both PURE and JFET input stages. This allows you to go from transparent to tubelike with just a single switch. The Z-TONE impedance-adapting circuit interacts with your guitar's pickups to give you a large range of tonal flexibility. When it comes to recording with microphones, AXE I/O offers two combo XLR-1/4" inputs with +48 phantom power. The dedicated low-noise amp out eliminates ground loops and lets you experiment with an incredible array of sound chain possibilities such as using the Z-TONE knob to color a clean signal before sending it to a real amp, and then further controlling your sound with onboard microphone settings while seamlessly monitoring the session in real time.

The bundled AmpliTube 5 MAX software can be used to select presets and control values via the front input knob. Set behavior, MIDI channel, MIDI CC#, minimum and maximum values, and more, so you can dial in the best settings for whatever application you want to control. Connect pedals and switches to get the most from your virtual rig without taking your hands off your guitar. The AXE I/O Audio Interface is a full-blown analog in-the-box studio, out of the box.

Specifications:

• Form Factor: Desktop
• Display: 1 x Monochrome LED, 2 x Color Multi-Segment LED Meter
• Channels of I/O Analog: 2 Inputs / 5 Output at 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
• Built-In DSP: Yes
• Maximum Sampling Rate: 192 kHz / 24-Bit
• Number of Microphone Preamps: 2 Preamps
• Built-In Microphone: None
• Input Level Adjustment: 2 x Knob
• Expansion Slots: None
• Pad: None
• High-Pass Filter: None
• Solo/Mute: None
• Analog Audio I/O: 2 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Shared with Rear Panel Input), 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input (Pin 2 Hot)
• 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Output (Tip Hot), 2 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Line Output, 1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Re-Amp Output (Front Panel), 1 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
• Phantom Power: 48 V, Selectable On/Off (on 2 Channels)
• Digital Audio I/O: None
• Host Connection / USB: 1 x USB-B
• Host Connection Protocol: USB 2.0
• USB (Non-Host): None
• Sync I/O: None
• Network I/O: None
• MIDI I/O: 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input, 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output
• Other I/O: 2 x 1/4" TRS Footswitch Input
• Wireless Connectivity: None
• Frequency Response: Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: 5 Hz to 32 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz, Balanced)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 3 Hz to 32 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz, Unbalanced)
• 1/4" Line Outputs: 3 Hz to 32 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz, Balanced, Unbalanced)
• 1/4" Headphone Outputs: 3 Hz to 32 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Outputs: 10 Hz to 32 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz, Unbalanced)
• Maximum Input Level Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: -37 dBu for 0 dBFS (Max Gain), +12 dBu for 0 dBFS (Min Gain)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: -24 dBu for 0 dBFS (Max Gain), +26 dBu for 0 dBFS (Min Gain)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: -17 dBu for 0 dBFS (Max Gain)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: +14 dBu for 0 dBFS (Min Gain)
• Maximum Output Level 1/4" Line Outputs: +21 dBu at 0 dBFS (Balanced, Unbalanced)
• 1/4" Line Outputs: +16 dBu at 0 dBFS (Unbalanced)
• 1/4" Outputs: -6 dBu at 0 dBFS (Unbalanced, 100-Ohm Load)
• 1/4" Headphone Outputs: +12 dBu (51-Ohm Load)
• Headphone Output Power 1/4": 180 mW into 50 Ohms
• Impedance 1/4" Line Outputs: 150 Ohms (Balanced), 75 Ohms (Unbalanced)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Outputs: 100 Ohms (Unbalanced)
• 1/4" Headphone Outputs: 0 Ohms
• Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: 4 Kilohms (Mic Level)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: 20 Kilohms (Line Level)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 2.2 to 1 Megohms, 10 Kilohms
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohms
• Dynamic Range 1/4" Line Outputs: 116 dBA (A-Weighted), 115 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Outputs: 110 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Headphone Outputs: 112 dBA (A-Weighted)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: 116 dBA (A-Weighted)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: 116 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 117 dBA (A-Weighted)
• THD 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 0.0015%, 0.5%
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 0.006%
• THD+N 1/4" Line Outputs: -106 dBA (A-Weighted, -1 dBFS Input)
• 1/4" Line Outputs: -102 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Outputs: -104 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Headphone Outputs: -100 dBA (A-Weighted)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: -106 dBA (A-Weighted, at -10 dBFS)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: -106 dBA (A-Weighted, at -10 dBFS)
• Crosstalk 1/4" Mic Outputs: 115 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Line Outputs: 112 dBA (A-Weighted)
• dBFS Reference Level Monitor Outputs: +21.5 dBu = 0 dBFS
• Line Outputs: +15 dBu = 0 dBFS
• Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (AD/DA Conversion)
• Sample Rate Conversion: None
• Bit Depths: 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
• Latency: Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring (Recording)
• Memory Card Slot: None
• OS Compatibility: Windows 7, macOS 10.11
• Included Software: Ableton Live Lite
• Included Plug-Ins Guitar & Bass: AmpliTube 5 Max
• App Compatible: No
• Mobile Device Compatibility: None
• Required Hardware: USB 2.0 Port
• Power Requirements: AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
• AC/DC Power Adapter: 9 VDC at 1.75 A, Center-Positive (Included)

In the Box:

• IK Multimedia AXE I/O Recording Interface with AmpliTude 5 MAX Bundle
  Ableton 11 Live Lite
  
• USB A-Type to B-Type Cable (4.32')
  
• DC Power Supply
  
• Limited 2-Year Warranty