M-Audio AIR 192 | 8

Uncompromising, professional studio quality and features at an amazing price-performance ratio!

The AIR 192|8 lets you create 24-bit/192kHz studio-quality recordings with an intuitive and easy-to-use audio interface. Behind its sleek, professionally crafted metal chassis with a large central control knob, the AIR 192|8 houses our exclusive Crystal low-noise preamps and impeccable A/D converters to deliver the best audio performance in its class. The AIR 192|8's versatile inputs allow you to record up to 2 channels simultaneously with its two dedicated balanced XLR+6.3mm combo inputs with -10dB mic pad and two brand new 6.3mm instrument inputs that feature specially designed gain and impedance grading for the most accurate reproduction of guitars or basses plugged directly into the interface.

The (2) 6.3mm and (4) RCA outputs with USB/Direct control and Direct Mono/Stereo switch offer a variety of output options for connecting external accessories, DJ mixing consoles or studio monitors. The headphone output with independent level, USB/Direct and switchable 1/2 and 3/4 audio stream controls are perfect for discreet listening to a cue, sub or main mix. MIDI In and Out connections are provided to connect synthesisers, sequencers and other external MIDI hardware. The AIR 192|8 is connected to the Mac or PC via a standard USB or USB-C port using one of the two included cables. This lightning-fast USB connection, combined with the USB/Direct Balance knob, allows latency-free monitoring of your inputs and simplifies the recording process.

High-quality software package included:

The AIR 192|8 includes a complete software package with everything you need to get started. Two powerful DAWs cover your production needs: AIR 192|8 includes Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite. Pro Tools is the industry standard for recording software, and we've collaborated with Avid to create a version of this outstanding collection specifically tailored to our hardware. This amazing audio and MIDI recording software will inspire you to realise, record and share your ideas with the world at any time.

Also included is a comprehensive software package with effect plugins, virtual instruments and loops. Whether you're looking for a specific guitar tone, a reverb or a delay - with Eleven Lite, the Avid Effect Collection and the Creative FX Collection from AIR, we give you the effects you need for your production. With the included AIR Virtual Instrument plugins (Xpand!2, Mini Grand, Vacuum, BOOM, DB33, Strike) you have a virtual drummer, drum machine, synthesiser, strings, percussion, organ and piano plugins to quickly and easily add top-quality instruments to your songs.

Crystal preamps, first-class A/D converters & high-quality components:

Our engineers have developed the Crystal Preamps to provide you with a transparent, low-noise preamp that gives you the best possible reproduction of your microphones and captures your performance exactly the way you want it. The AIR 192|8 incorporates impeccable A/D converters for 24-bit resolution digital audio and an explosive dynamic range that captures every subtle nuance of your performance. Combined with a class-leading sample rate of up to 192kHz, you can be sure that your recordings will sound crystal clear and true to the original. With an excellent design and components carefully developed by our American engineering team, you'll get the best sound possible.

Hear the performance immediately - not a second later:

When recording, you want to capture the perfect moment and get the best out of your artist. You don't want to be held back by clicks, other noise or latency. The AIR 192|8 not only offers a lightning-fast USB connection for the lowest total latency (2.59ms*) between your machine and your hardware, it also gives you monitor ring mix control to listen to the source inputs directly and latency-free.