The AXE Solo I/O Recording Interface with AmpliTube 5 MAX Bundle from IK Multimedia is a 2-in / 3-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 Solo Audio Interface is a full-blown analog in-the-box studio out of the box. The AXE I/O Solo 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 Solo provides a combo XLR-1/4" input with a Class-A preamp and +48V phantom power. The dedicated low-noise amp out eliminates ground loops and lets you experiment with an incredible array of sound-chain possibilities. For example, you can use the Z-Tone knob to color a clean signal before sending it to a real amp; then, control your sound further with the 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 AXE I/O Solo Control Panel software. 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.

Specifications:

• Form Factor: Desktop
• Display: 1 x Monochrome LED, 2 x Color Multi-Segment LED Meter
• Channels of I/O Digital / USB: 2 Inputs / 3 Outputs at 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
• Maximum Sampling Rate: 192 kHz / 24-Bit
• Number of Microphone Preamps: 1 Preamp
• 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: 1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input, 1 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input (Pin 2 Hot), 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Monitor Output (Tip Hot), 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
• 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, Line Inputs: 7 Hz to 32 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz, Balanced)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 6 Hz to 42 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz, Unbalanced)
• 1/4" Line Outputs: 1 Hz to 46 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz, Balanced, Unbalanced)
• 1/4" Headphone Outputs: 1 Hz to 42 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Outputs: 20 Hz to 42 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 96 kHz, Unbalanced)
• Maximum Input Level Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: -44 dBu for 0 dBFS (Max Gain) +9 dBu for 0 dBFS (Min Gain)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: -27 dBu for 0 dBFS (Max Gain) +26 dBu for 0 dBFS (Min Gain)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: -19 dBu for 0 dBFS (Max Gain)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: +12.5 dBu for 0 dBFS (Min Gain)
• Maximum Output Level 1/4" Line Outputs: +13.5 dBu at 0 dBFS (Balanced, Unbalanced)
• 1/4" Outputs: -3 dBu at 0 dBFS (Unbalanced, 100-Ohm Load)
• 1/4" Headphone Outputs: +9 dBu (51-Ohm Load)
• Headphone Output Power 1/4": 95 mW into 50 Ohms
• Impedance 1/4" Line Outputs: 150 Ohms (Balanced), 75 Ohms (Unbalanced), 1/4" Hi-Z Outputs: 75 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 1000 Kilohms, 10 Kilohms
• Dynamic Range 1/4" Line Outputs: 113 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Outputs: 106 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Headphone Outputs: 111 dBA (A-Weighted)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: 116 dBA (A-Weighted)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: 117 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 117 dBA (A-Weighted)
• THD 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 0.002%, 0.5%
• 1/4" Line/Monitor Outputs: 0.001% (at -1 dBFS)
• THD+N 1/4" Line Outputs: -103 dBA (A-Weighted, -1 dBFS Input)
• 1/4" Hi-Z Outputs: -93 dBA (A-Weighted)
• 1/4" Headphone Outputs: -102 dBA (A-Weighted)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: -104 dBA (A-Weighted, at -10 dBFS)
• Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: -104 dBA (A-Weighted, at -10 dBFS)
• Crosstalk 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 or Later, macOS 10.11 or Later
• Included Software: Ableton Live Lite
• Compatible Software (Not Included): Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software
• Included Plug-Ins Guitar & Bass: AmpliTube 5 MAX
• Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins: Windows Driver Downloadable from Manufacturer
• Required Hardware: USB 2.0 Port
• Power Requirements: USB Bus Power

In the Box:

• IK Multimedia Axe I/O Solo Recording Interface with AmpliTube 5 MAX Bundle
  TONEX SE AI Machine Modeling
  
• AmpliTube 5 SE for Computers
  
• USB Cable
  
• Limited 2-Year Warranty