Name: IK Multimedia AXE I/O & Amplitube Bundle
Brand: rhythmtoolstore.com
SKU: YW94393034631
Price: 72.60 USD
Availability: InStock

Description:

Premium audio interface with advanced guitar tone shaping

The audio interface guitar players were waiting for

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 worlds most iconic guitar players, amplifier manufacturers, and engineers to learn how to create and capture great guitar tones.

AXE I/O brings all that experience to you.

AXE I/O is a professional 2 in/5 out audio interfaceand 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, youve never heard before.

AXE I/O also includes a dedicated Amp Out, so you can create the perfect Tone Models of your amps and pedals using TONEX for Mac/PC. Or process your recorded tracks using real guitar amps and stomps without the need for external accessories (and without having to unplug your gear). This low-noise output also eliminates ground loops during amplification and Tone Modeling to keep your high-gain amps as quiet as possible.

AXE I/O now ships with TONEX SE

Model the sound of any amp, cabinet, combo or pedal, and turn it into a plug-in to use on both Mac/PC or iPhone and iPad for the ultimate tone experience. Explore ToneNET and IKs new TONEX Signature and Tone Partner Collections and discover gear youve always wanted to own.

A truly high-end audio interface for everybody

117 dB dynamic range, 3 Hz32 kHz frequency responsethese arent the specs you typically find on instrument inputs. But theyre essential to capturing the most accurate details of your performance, for coaxing the best performance from your instrument, and for keeping your sound pure and transparent.

AXE I/O provides 2 Hi-Z front ” inputs for guitars and basses, 2 rear combo inputs with phantom power to connect mics and line instruments, and clear precision front peak meters to conveniently monitor the signal level at the channels input. Two floating balanced outputs, two unbalanced and one floating unbalanced Amp out plus a high-current headphone out let you connect monitors, mains and headphones, with independent volume for both. A Monitor knob makes it easy to blend direct monitoring and the audio from your computer for zero latency monitoring.

24-bit, 192 kHz conversion and an ultra-stable, low jitter internal clock ensures the highest fidelity, whether youre capturing vocals, acoustic instruments, amplified guitar or just direct signal for use with AmpliTube. But thats just scratching the surface.

Your guitars golden channel

AXE I/Os main channel offers 3 different circuit topologiesthat means you have 3 different options to adapt to any type of guitar, pick-up and style so you can always dial in the perfect tone from any instrument.

PURE: a completely transparent and ultra-accurate instrument preamp that wont color

your sound in any way.

JFET: a Class A JFET input buffer to add subtle harmonic enhancement. A slight midrange focus adds warmth, giving you more tonal options from the same instrument.

ACTIVE: bypasses unnecessary gain stages when using active pick-ups, to keep your signal path as direct, transparent and clean as possible.

All three stages offer 117 dB dynamic range to ensure the cleanest signal. And the 3 Hz32 kHz frequency response preserves the full sonic impact of your instrument. Unlike the 20 Hz bass response in budget interfaces, AXE I/O captures the full impact of even the deepest bass and wont artificially cut off sounds above 20 kHz.

Tone and feel like youve never heard

Guitar pickups can dramatically change their character depending on the impedance of your preamp. Many guitar amps offer a load of 1 MOhms, while pedals can run much lower. Thats why the tone and responsiveness of your guitar can change so much when plugging into different gear.

AXE I/Os patent pending Z-TONE circuit lets you dial in impedance from 1 MOhm (sharp) down to 2.2 kOhms (bold) that interacts with your pick-ups.

At the maximum impedance, youll find your sound tighter, sharper and more precise. Increase the load and the sound becomes more thick and bold.

Youll quickly find yourself using this to give your guitars even more sonic characterwith just a few minutes experimentation you can dial in a sound that fits the mix beautifully, as if it’s been EQd.

PURE mic preamps for transparent recording

When it comes to recording with microphones, AXE I/O offers two PURE mic preamps designed for transparent and clean recording.

These mic pres offer a wide, flat frequency response: 5 Hz to 32 kHz,0.5 dB (at 96 kHz) to avoid unwanted coloration and perfectly preserve the sonic character of your acoustic guitar, piano or other instrument, and maintain the signature of whichever mics you connect.

They offer 116 dB of dynamic range, for ultra-quiet sound perfect for recording even the most delicate instruments, but make it easy to also pull back and record the loudest amp stack.

Tone Modeling and reamplification made easy

Its simple: connect the Amp Out to your amp, then mic it up using AXE I/O microphone preamp. Now you can create a perfect Tone Model using TONEX for Mac/PC. Capture a clean copy of your signal while recording and feed it back to your amp afterwards to experiment with different amp, stompbox and microphone settings without re-recording countless takes.

Seamless AmpliTube integration – and more

For those who prefer in-the-box modeling, AXE I/O also offers a range of useful features.

First, a Preset knob lets you quickly and easily scroll through AmpliTube presets. Just push the knob to select and load one. You can find the perfect preset without ever having to grab a mouse. And if you use any other software, the Preset knob can be freely assigned to any CC so you can have direct control of your preferred virtual rig.

AXE I/O offers a simple, streamlined reamplification setup in a single box to save you time, money and energy and open up unlimited sonic flexibility for all your guitar recordings.

Second, two dedicated controller inputs let you connect up to two expression pedals or two single/double switches to control AmpliTube, or any other software, in real-time while playing. With AmpliTubes MIDI Learn function, just right-click on any parameter you want to control, move the pedal, and its assigned. You can do up to 6 different controller configurations with AXE I/O, mixing pedals and switches, to suit your needs.

You can also use AXE I/Os MIDI input and output to connect floor controllers or iRig Stomp I/O to add even more real-time controls – or use it with regular keyboards and other standard MIDI gear. Theres also a dedicated tuner on the front panel, making it easier to tune in between takes.

And weve worked hard to ensure AXE I/O offers minimal latency, giving you the tightest response and feel while tracking.

Features:

Connections

2 in / 5 out (one low-noise Amp out)
2 ultra-low noise mic in/balanced line in
Triple topology guitar input with Z-TONE
2 balanced monitor out / 2 line out
Reference headphones out
2 fully configurable external control input
MIDI input/output
USB 2.0 compatible with Mac/PC

Best-in-class guitar tone

Selectable Active/Passive/discrete JFET/Pure instrument preamp
Patent pending Z-TONE input for a tonal palette never heard before
Amp Out for reamplification or Tone Modeling using TONEX for Mac/PC
Comes with AmpliTube 5 SE and TONEX SE for Mac/PC
Connect up to 2 expression pedals, single and double-switches
Fully assignable>
Built-in Tuner
Rugged/compact metal housing

Premium studio sound

High-resolution ultra low-noise Class A microphone preamps
Best-in-class conversion and superior analog design
Asynchronous USB audio, ultra low conversion jitters for premium quality
117dB dynamic range
Includes control software
Up to 192 kHz sampling rate

Specs:

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