M-Audio AIR 192|14 8 x 4 24/192 USB Audio Interface
Conquer any recording sessionwith professional studio quality and features!
The M-Audio AIR 192|14 is an 8-in4-out feature-packed USB audio/MIDI interface that provides all of theconnections and software you need to easily create professional 24-bit/192kHzstudio-quality recordings. The AIR 192|14 features (4) XLR+1/4” TRS comboinputs, (2) 1/4” line inputs and (2) 1/4” instrument inputs that have aspecially designed gain and impedance stage to provide the most accuraterepresentation of your guitar or bass when plugged directly into the interface.There is also MIDI input and output connections so you can connect any externalmidi gear that you may have such as external sequencers, drum machines andcontrollers.
We’ve included software tomatch your style!
The AIR 192|14 comes complete witha software package that has everything to get you started making professionalrecordings right out of the box. With a powerful DAW to suit your productionneeds, AIR 192|14 includes Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats. This amazing audioand MIDI recording software will inspire you to create, record and share yourideas across the world at any time.
We’ve also added an entire EffectsPlugin, Virtual Instruments and Loop package to cater to all your productionneeds. Whether you need a guitar tone, reverb, or delay we’ve got your effectsneeds covered with Revalver, 80 effect plugins and AIR’s Creative FX CollectionPlus. With the included AIR Virtual Instrument plugins, you’ll have a virtualdrummer, synth, strings, percussion, organ and piano plugins to addworld-class-sounding instruments to your songs with ease.
Hear the Performance Now-Not aSecond Later
When recording, you want to focuson capturing that perfect moment, and getting the best performance out of yourartist and talent. You don’t want to be bogged down by “clicks,” “pops” orlatency. The AIR 192|14 not only features a high-speed USB connection forproviding the lowest round trip latency (2.59ms*) between your machine and yourhardware, but it also features monitor mix control for listening directly tothe source inputs, providing you with zero-latency technology.
Connect Anything and Everything
The AIR 192|14 features 8 inputsfor simultaneously recording up to 8 channels at once to meet all your studio’srecording needs. The (4) dedicated XLR/TRS Mic/Line combo inputs with CrystalPreamps and phantom power are perfect for recording a vocals, mic’ing up anacoustic guitar, vintage guitar or bass amp or the core elements of a drum kit.The (2) 1/4” dedicated Instrument inputs use specially designed to provide thecleanest signal from your guitar, bass or keyboard, while the (2) 1/4”dedicated Line inputs provide a pure uncolored signal for connecting a tubepreamp, keyboard, synth or mixer, and MIDI input and output for connecting anyof your boutique synth gear.
Mix, Monitor and Provide
At the center of the AIR 192|14 isa large metal monitor volume knob with inlayed rubberized diamond texturedcomfort grip for dialing in your studio monitor’s volume, and smoothlyreferencing your mix at both high and low levels. The monitor and headphoneoutputs feature a direct mono/stereo switch and direct/USB mix knob. The (2) 1/4”headphone outputs have independent volume controls, and source select switcheslet you create mixes to suit your and your artist’s needs. In addition to the(2) 1/4” rear panel monitor outputs, the AIR 192|14 offers an additional (2) 1/4”outputs for connecting outboard gear.
Crystal Preamps, Pristine A/DConverters and Premium Components
Our engineers designed the CrystalPreamps to provide engineers, producers and musicians with a transparent,low-noise preamp that guarantees the best sound from your microphones andcaptures your performance exactly the way you intended. The AIR 192|14incorporates pristine A/D converters to provide 24-bit resolution digital audiofor explosive dynamic range that captures every nuance and subtlety of your performance.
Segmented VU Meters for Dialing inYour Best Signal
When capturing a performance, youwant to get the best levels possible. With the AIR 192|14’s segmented input VULEDs (-20db through 0dB), you can dial in the perfect gain setting every time,so there’s no more guessing how close or far away you are from optimizing yoursignal.
Key Features
- 24-bit/192kHz resolution forprofessional recording and monitoring
- Hi-Speed USB circuitry for fastestconnection, with class-leading round-trip latency of 2.59ms*
- Transparent Crystal preamps andultra-pristine A/D converters for unsurpassed audio recording quality
- VU LED meters for dialing in theperfect level
- (4) XLR+1/4″ TRS comboinputs, (2) 1/4” instrument inputs and (2) 1/4” line inputs
- MIDI input/output for connectingvirtually any external MIDI gear
- Stereo 1/4” with directmono/stereo switch; (2) 1/4” assignable auxiliary outs
- (2) 1/4” headphone outputs withindependent source and level controls
- Rugged metal chassis; largecentral control for easy volume adjustment
- USB/Direct knob for balancingbetween the input signal and the computer signal
*Round trip latency is dependenton buffer settings, and computer hardware
Technical Specifications
Minimum System Requirements
Standard USB 2.0 or USB-C Port
Windows: 7 (32 or 64 bit)
OSX: 10.8
Mic Inputs 1-4 (balanced XLR)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.2 dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE
113 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.003%
PREAMP EIN
-137 dBu (40 OHM source,A-weighted) -129 dBu (150 OHM source, unweighted)
MAX INPUT LEVEL
+14 dBu
GAIN RANGE
62 dB
Line Inputs 1-4 (balanced1/4″ TRS)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.1 dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE
113 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
MAX INPUT LEVEL
+30 dBu
GAIN RANGE
61 dB
Inst Inputs 5-6 (unbalanced1/4″ TS)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.1 dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE
110 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
MAX INPUT LEVEL
+16 dBu
INPUT IMPEDANCE
~1 MOHM
GAIN RANGE
59 dB
Fixed Line Inputs 7-8 (balanced1/4″ TRS)
DYNAMIC RANGE
113 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.1 dB)
MAX INPUT LEVEL
+17 dBu
Line Outputs 1-2 (balanced 1/4″ TRS)
DYNAMIC RANGE
112 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.002% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.2 dB)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL
+17 dBu
Fixed Line Outputs 3-4(balanced 1/4″ TRS)
DYNAMIC RANGE
113 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.002% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.2 dB)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL
+17 dBu
Headphone Outputs (stereo1/4″)
DYNAMIC RANGE
111 dB (A-weighted, 32 OHM load)
THD+N
0.002% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10mW/channel into 32 OHM load)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.2 dB)
MAXIMUM POWER DELIVERED
160mW (<1% THD, 32 OHM load)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL
+15 dBu (unloaded)
IMPEDANCE RANGE
32 OHM – 600 OHM
General
OTHER CONNECTORS
(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) MIDI input
(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) MIDI output
(1) USB Type-C port
(1) Power adapter input
POWER ADAPTER
12 VAC, 2 A, center-positive(included)
DIMENSIONS (WIDTH X DEPTH XHEIGHT)
10.2″ x 7.3″ x 3.6″(25.9 x 18.6 x 9.1 cm)
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs. 1.8 kg
What’s In The Box
AIR 192|14
USB-C-to-USB-C Cable
USB-C-to-USB-A Cable
(2) 1/8″ (3.5 mm) to MIDIAdapters
Software Download Cards
User Guide
Safety and Warranty Manual
