IKCBAXEIOAT5

CB-AXEIOAT5-HCD-IN

IK Multimedia

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. Transparent to Tubelike with the Flip of a Switch Good things come in threes, and the AXE I/O is no different with a fully discrete triple-topology input circuit, which contains both Pure and JFET input stages. JFET uses classic field-effect transistor technology to impart a small amount of color and harmonics to the signal, giving instruments a bit of tubelike warmth, while Pure results in a more linear response with the most clean and transparent signal possible. Finally, the Active switch bypasses unnecessary gain stages when active pickups are in use, keeping the signal path clear and direct.Z-TONE Variable Impedance When using passive pickups, the load impedance of each pickup type (single coil, humbucker, etc.) will often alter the sound character of the guitar tone. Enter the Z-TONE impedance-adapting circuit, which gives you the ability to dial in your preferred tone regardless of passive pickup type by altering the load impedance of the Instrument 1 input. Turning the knob clockwise reduces the impedance and produces a thicker, bolder tone, while turning the knob counter-clockwise increases impedance and conversely produces a crisper, sharper tone. Z-TONE can even work its magic on bass guitars (with passive pickups), injecting thin sounding bass tones with a bigger, more direct sound.Pure Mic Preamps The Axe I/O is as deft at recording mics as it is with guitars, and features two Class-A Pure mic preamps designed for transparent and clean recording. Offering a wide flat frequency response of 3 Hz to 32 kHz, these mic preamps avoid unwanted coloration and can preserve the sonic character of your acoustic guitar, piano, or any other instrument. Ultralow noise and 116 dB of dynamic range makes it easy to record anything from the most delicate sounds to mighty and loud amps.I/O: It's in the Name As the name suggests, this unit provides copious I/O options for everything from DI recording, to standard microphone recording, to complex live performances, to reamplification. Two 1/4"/XLR combo inputs with 48V of phantom power enable easy direct input or recording with any dynamic, condenser, or ribbon microphone. Special Hi-Z instrument inputs give access to the units numerous purpose-built circuits for controlling your guitar tone and feature a dedicated switch for passive or active instrument pickups. The 1/4" left and right jacks provide an easy connection to drive active monitoring speakers and feature au