Ik Multimedia IK AXE I/O Solo

AXE I/O, IK's award-winning audio interface, set a new standard for guitar-oriented recording interfaces. Now AXE I/O Solo brings the same great tone shaping, convenient features and premium sound to everyone, everywhere, in a compact and affordable 2-in / 3-out format.

• 2-in / 3-out USB audio interface

• ACTIVE/PASSIVE pick-up selector

• PURE and JFET input stages

• Z-Tone impedance-adapting circuit

• Amp Out for reamplification or Tone Modeling using TONEX for Mac/PC

• Comes with AmpliTube 5 SE and TONEX SE for Mac/PC

• High-resolution, Class A mic preamp

• 24-bit, 192 kHz sound quality

• Wide frequency response ideal for instruments

• Best-in-class analog/digital conversion

• Ultra-low noise floor for high-gain recording

• Designed and made in Italy

COMMON:

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-B receptacle. USB 2.0 (High Speed).

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 +13.5 dBu

Frequency response: From 1 Hz to 46 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)

Dynamic Range: 113 dB(A)

THD @ -1 dBFS: 0.001%

THD+N: -103 dB(A) at -1 dBFS

Channels 1-2 crosstalk: 112 dB(A)

OUTPUT 3 (AMP OUTPUT):

Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift

Output impedance: 75 Ohms

Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -3 dBu

Frequency response: From 20 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)

Dynamic Range: 106 dB(A)

THD+N: -93 dB(A)

HEADPHONES OUT:

Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping

Maximum Output level: +9 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 95 mW)

Frequency response: From 1 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)

Dynamic Range: 111 dB(A)

THD+N: -102 dB(A)

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 +12.5dBu 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 6 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)

Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)

THD, PURE mode: 0.002 % (-1dBFS input)

THD, JFET mode: 0.5 %

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 +9 dBu signal at the XLR input

Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -44 dBu signal at the XLR input

Frequency response: From 7 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)

Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)

THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS

LINE INPUT:

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 -27 dBu signal at the TRS input

Frequency response: From 7 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)

Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)

THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS:

FRONT PANEL:

One 1/4" instrument input jacks

Two analog potentiometers for Input GAIN

Two 5 segments input level meter (peak)

Analog potentiometers for Z-Tone control

Pick-Up selector (PASSIVE/ACTIVE)

Preamp topology selector (JFET/PURE)

+48V phantom power switch

USB LEDS

MIDI IN/OUT LEDs

Monitor knob

1/4" headphones output jack

Master potentiometer for main output control

1/4" Amp output jack

REAR PANEL:

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

1 Combo socket for MIC input and Line input (auto selecting)

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

AXE I/O SOLO

USB A-Type to USB B-Type connection cable (1.5m/4.32ft)

DIMENSIONS:

Size: 19.5cm x 19.5cm x 5.3cm

Weight: 1.0kg