M-Audio AIR 192|14 8-In/4-Out 24/192 USB Audio Interface inMusic

Conquer any recording session with professional studio quality and features!
The M-Audio AIR 192|14 is an 8-in 4-out feature-packed USB audio/MIDI interface that provides all of the connections and software you need to easily create professional 24-bit/192kHz studio-quality recordings. The AIR 192|14 features (4) XLR+1/4″ TRS combo inputs, (2) 1/4″ line inputs and (2) 1/4″ instrument inputs that have a specially designed gain and impedance stage to provide the most accurate representation of your guitar or bass when plugged directly into the interface. There is also MIDI input and output connections so you can connect any external midi gear that you may have such as external sequencers, drum machines and controllers.

Mix, Monitor and Provide
At the center of the AIR 192|14 is a large metal monitor volume knob with inlayed rubberized diamond textured comfort grip for dialing in your studio monitor’s volume, and smoothly referencing your mix at both high and low levels. The monitor and headphone outputs feature a direct mono/stereo switch and direct/USB mix knob. The (2) 1/4″ headphone outputs have independent volume controls, and source select switches let 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.

Connect Anything and Everything
The AIR 192|14 features 8 inputs for simultaneously recording up to 8 channels at once to meet all your studio’s recording needs. The (4) dedicated XLR/TRS Mic/Line combo inputs with Crystal Preamps™ and phantom power are perfect for recording a vocals, mic’ing up an acoustic 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 the cleanest signal from your guitar, bass or keyboard, while the (2) 1/4″ dedicated Line inputs provide a pure uncolored signal for connecting a tube preamp, keyboard, synth or mixer, and MIDI input and output for connecting any of your boutique synth gear.

Crystal™ Preamps, Pristine A/D Converters and Premium Components
M-Audio’s engineers designed the Crystal Preamps to provide engineers, producers and musicians 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|14 incorporates pristine A/D converters to provide 24-bit resolution digital audio for explosive dynamic range that captures every nuance and subtlety of your performance.

Software to Match Your Style
The AIR 192|14 comes complete with a software package that has everything to get you started making professional recordings right out of the box. With a powerful DAW to suit your production needs, AIR 192|14 includes Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats. This amazing audio and MIDI recording software will inspire you to create, record and share your ideas across the world at any time.

Also included is 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 your effects needs are covered with Revalver, 80 effect plugins and AIR’s Creative FX Collection Plus. With the included AIR Virtual Instrument plugins, you’ll have a virtual drummer, synth, strings, percussion, organ and piano plugins to add world-class-sounding instruments to your songs with ease.

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 and computer hardware)
• Transparent Crystal™ preamps and ultra-pristine A/D converters for unsurpassed audio recording quality
• VU LED meters for dialing in the perfect level
• (4) XLR+1/4″ TRS combo inputs, (2) 1/4″ instrument inputs and (2) 1/4″ line inputs
• MIDI input/output for connecting virtually any external MIDI gear
• Stereo 1/4″ with direct mono/stereo switch; (2) 1/4″ assignable auxiliary outs
• (2) 1/4″ headphone outputs 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|14
• 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
• Standard USB 2.0 or USB-C Port
Windows: 7 (32 or 64 bit)
OSX: 10.8

Specifications
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 Ω source, A-weighted) -129 dBu (150 Ω source, unweighted)
MAX INPUT LEVEL: +14 dBu
GAIN RANGE: 62 dB
Line Inputs 1-4 (balanced 1/4″ [6.35 mm] 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 (unbalanced 1/4″ [6.35 mm] 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 MΩ
GAIN RANGE: 59 dB
Fixed Line Inputs 78 (balanced 1/4″ 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 12 (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 34 (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 (stereo 1/4″)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 111 dB (A-weighted, 32 Ω load)
THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 10 mW/channel into 32 Ω load)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.2 dB)
MAXIMUM POWER DELIVERED: 160mW (< 1% THD, 32 Ω load)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +15 dBu (unloaded)
IMPEDANCE RANGE: 32 Ω 600 Ω
General
OTHER CONNECTORS:
• 1/8″ (3.5 mm) MIDI input
• 1/8″ (3.5 mm) MIDI output
• USB Type-C port
• Power adapter input
POWER ADAPTER: 12 VAC, 2 A, center-positive (included)
DIMENSIONS (WIDTH X DEPTH X HEIGHT): 3.24″ x 10.2″ x 7.44″ 8.22 x 25.9 x 18.9 cm
WEIGHT: 3.9 lbs. 1.8 kg