If you are a guitarist who is looking for a reasonably priced audio interface that is oriented primarily toward the guitarist, consider the AXE I/O. The AXE I/O is a premium audio interface with comprehensive inputs, outputs and controls.

It features a front-panel 1/4 Hi-Z in and Amp out, two combo inputs for instruments and mics (with +48v phantom power), and four TRS balanced line outputs. The system can process two inputs and five outputs simultaneously along with MIDI I/O data. It has two configurable inputs for pedals and/or switches, along with input gain control, LED signal indicators, and monitor, master and headphone volume controls.

Its unique PURE circuit delivers completely transparent and ultra-accurate sound with >117 dB (A) dynamic range. JFET adds subtle harmonic enhancement for a rounder, warmer sound without sacrificing dynamic range, and ACTIVE bypasses unneeded stages for completely transparent sound when used with active pickups. The patent-pending Z-Tone variable impedance Hi-Z input re-shapes the tone of your guitar, or it can precisely match the impedance of a virtual gear model.

Powerful guitar features
The AXE I/Os front-panel Amp output for easy re-amping, with no need for a direct box and no ground loops or noise. A front-panel 1/4 return lets you add external pedal FX without the need to rewire rear inputs. It has a built-in tuner to keep your instrument in tune throughout recording sessions, and a PRESET control to change settings in AmpliTube 4 and other plug-ins, with two freely assignable CC inputs for expression pedals or single/switches for real-time control over virtual rigs.

This complete guitar recording studio includes more than $1000 worth of guitar, bass, mixing and mastering software:

AmpliTube 4 Deluxe (over 140 ultra- realistic models of iconic guitar amps, cabs, FX and more)

10 T-RackS Singles for mixing (includes EQ, compressors, reverb, delays, mic modeling and more)

Ableton Live 10 Lite

FEATURES

• 2 in/5 out high-end USB audio interface
• Discrete Class A microphone preamps
• 24 bit/192Khz maximum sample rate
• 3 Hz – 35 kHz frequency response
• >117 dB dynamic range
• Very low latency
• Ultra low jitter clock for transparent, world class sound
• Top of the line converters
• High-current balanced outputs
• High-current professional headphone amplifier

SPECIFICATIONSAudio Quality

• Bit depth: 24 Bit
• Sampling rate: 192 Khz maximum

Inputs

• Total inputs: 4
• Analog inputs: 2
• Digital inputs: 0
• Mic preamps: 2
• XLR/TRS combo jacks: 2
• XLR only jacks: 0
• 1/4 only jacks: 2

Outputs

• Total outputs: 5
• Analog outputs: 5
• Digital outputs: 3
• XLR out: 0
• 1/4 out: 5

Connectivity

• Connections: USB 2.0
• MIDI I/O: Yes
• Headphone output(s): 1
• Word-clock I/O: No

Onboard Features

• Phantom power: Yes
• Direct monitoring: Yes
• Onboard DSP: No
• Metering: LED meters
• Display:
• Latency control: Latency-free monitoring
• Monitor control: Yes
• Headphone control: Yes

Other

• Width: 11.1″
• Height: 5″
• Depth: 9.9″
• Weight: 1.5 lbs.
• Rack-mountable: Yes
• Included software: Yes