No-compromise professional studio quality and features at an amazing value!
With the AIR 192|8, you can create 24-bit/192kHz studio-quality recordings with an intuitive and easy-to-use audio interface. The AIR 192|8's flexible inputs enable you to record up to 2 channels at once with its 2 dedicated XLR+1/4" balanced combo inputs with switchable -10dB mic pad, and 2 all-new 1/4" instrument inputs that have a specially designed gain and impedance stage to provide the most accurate representation of a guitar or bass plugged directly into the interface. The (2) 1/4" and (4) RCA outputs with USB/Direct control, and Direct Mono/Stereo switch provide multiple output options for connecting to outboard gear, DJ mixers, or studio monitors. The headphone output with independent level, USB/Direct, and switchable 1/2 or 3/4 audio stream controls are perfect for discretely listening to a cue mix, sub mix, or main mix. MIDI In and Out connections are included for connecting synths, sequencers and external MIDI gear.
Software to Match Your Style!
The AIR 192|8 comes complete with a software package that has everything to get you started. With 2 powerful DAWs to suit your production needs, AIR 192|6 includes Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, and Ableton Live Lite.
The AIR 192|8 also includes an entire Effects Plugin, Virtual Instruments and Loop package to cater to all your production needs. Whether you need a guitar tone, reverb, or delay, you're covered with Eleven Lite, 20 effect plugins and AIR's Creative FX Collection. With the included AIR Virtual Instrument plugins, you'll have a virtual drum machine, synth, strings, percussion, organ and piano plugins to add world-class-sounding instruments to your songs with ease.
Crystal™ Preamps, Pristine A/D Converters and Premium Components
M-Audio's engineers designed the Crystal Preamps to provide you with a transparent, low-noise preamp that guarantees the best sound from your microphones and captures your performance exactly the way you intended. The AIR 192|8 incorporates pristine A/D converters for 24-bit resolution digital audio with explosive dynamic range that captures every nuance and subtlety of the performance.
Hear the Performance Now- Not a Second Later
When recording, you want to focus on capturing that perfect moment, and getting the best performance out of your artist and talent. You don't want to be bogged down by "clicks", "pops" or latency. The AIR 192|8 not only features a high-speed USB connection for providing the lowest round trip latency (2.59ms) between your machine and your hardware, but it also features monitor mix control for listening directly to the source inputs, providing you with zero-latency technology.
Features
• 24-bit/192kHz resolution for professional recording and monitoring
• Hi-Speed USB circuitry for fastest connection, with class-leading round-trip latency of 2.59ms (dependent on buffer settings)
• Transparent Crystal™ preamps and ultra-pristine A/D converters for unsurpassed audio recording quality
• VU LED meters for dialing in the perfect level
• Flexible inputs: (2) XLR+1/4" TRS combo with -10dB mic pad or 1/4" instrument inputs
• Use any combination of TRS combo or 1/4" instrument input on the two channels:(2) TRS, (2) instrument or (1) of each
• MIDI input/output for connecting virtually any external MIDI gear
• Stereo 1/4" and RCA outs with direct mono/stereo switch
• (2) RCA assignable auxiliary outputs; 1/4" headphone output with independent source and level controls
• Rugged metal chassis; large central control for easy volume adjustment
• USB/Direct knob for balancing between the input signal and the computer signal
What's Included
• AIR 192|8
• USB-C-to-USB-C Cable
• USB-C-to-USB-A Cable
• (2) 1/8" (3.5 mm) to MIDI Adapters
• Software Download Cards
• User Guide
• Safety and Warranty Manual
Minimum System Requirements
macOS: 10.8 Class Compliant
PC: Windows 7, Windows Driver
• Standard USB 2.0 or USB-C Port
Specifications
Mic Inputs 1-2 (balanced XLR)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1 dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 104dB (A-weighted)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 104dB (+1.0dBu, A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.001% (1kHz, +0.8dBu, -1dBFS)
PREAMP EIN: -126dBu (150Ω, unweighted)
MAX INPUT LEVEL: +1.8dBu
GAIN RANGE: 60dB
Line Input 1-2 (balanced 1/4" TRS)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 101dB (1kHz, +4dBu, A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.002% (1kHz, +19.7dBu, -1dBFS)
MAX INPUT LEVEL: +20.7dBu
DYNAMIC RANGE: 106dB (A-weighted)
Inst Input 1-2 (unbalanced 1/4" TS)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 106dB (A-weighted)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 98dB (+4dBu, A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.001% (1kHz, +5.8dBu, -1dBFS)
MAX INPUT LEVEL: +6.8dBu
INPUT IMPEDANCE: ~1MΩ
GAIN RANGE: 24dB
Main TRS Outputs, 1/L & 2/R (balanced 1/4" TRS)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 109dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.003% (1kHz, -1dBFS)
MAX OUTPUT LEVEL: +13dBu
Main & Aux RCA Outputs 1 - 4 (Unbalanced RCA)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 109dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.003% (1kHz, -1dBFS)
MAX OUTPUT: +7dBu
Headphone Outputs (Stereo 1/4" TRS)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 101dB
THD+N: 0.008% (1kHz, -1dBFS, 36mW)
MAX POWER: 36mW (32-ohm load)
MIN IMPEDANCE: 32-ohm
