IK Multimedia AXE I/O Solo 2×3 USB Audio/MIDI Interface

Overview
Designed for the recording guitarist, the IIK Multimedia AXE I/O Solo 2×3 USB Audio/MIDI Interface delivers the popular features of the award-winning AXE I/O, making it easier than ever to get great guitar sounds in a hurry. While the AXE I/O has five outputs, the AXE I/O Solo has three outputs to serve creators with smaller setups.
The AXE I/O Solo offers a 1/4″ Hi-Z instrument input with passive/active pickup selection and Pure/JFET input stages to impart the tone you want, be it clean and precise or warm and laden with extra harmonics. The Z-Tone variable impedance interacts with your guitar’s pickups to give you additional sonic flexibility at the turn of a knob.
When it comes to recording your favourite microphone, the AXE I/O Solo can handle dynamic or condenser mics with ease. Its XLR-1/4″ combo input feeds a Class-A preamp with selectable 48V phantom power and is capable of accepting a line-level signal such as a feed from a drum machine.
A dedicated 1/4″ amp output is provided, so you can record direct with your own real guitar amps and stompboxes simultaneously without the need for a special reamp box. The AXE I/O Solo also features balanced 1/4″ line outputs and a headphone output with separate level controls. You can even hookup two footswitches or controller pedals using the rear-panel 1/4″ control inputs.
To further expand your creative power, the AXE I/O Solo includes a powerful software bundle with Amplitube 4 Deluxe, 10 T-RackS plug-ins, and Ableton Live 10 Lite.
Key Features:

2-in / 3-out version of the award winning AXE I/O 2-in / 5-out audio interface.
XLR-1/4″ combo mic/line input with Class-A PURE ultra-transparent mic preamp and on/off selectable 48V phantom power.
1/4″ Hi-Z input with selectable active/passive pickup switch and Pure/JFET circuit selector.
Z-Tone variable impedance control for Hi-Z input creates a wide range of tones from tight, sharp, and precise to thick and bold.
Per input gain control and multi-segment LED metre.
5-pin MIDI I/O for connection of external MIDI equipment.
Balanced 1/4″ line outputs with level control.
Front-panel 1/4″ stereo headphone output with level control.
Direct/DAW monitoring with adjustable mix control.
Ground-isolated 1/4″ amp output for recording DI and through amps/pedals at the same time.
Two 1/4″ external control inputs for footswitches or controller pedals.
Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution.
High dynamic range.
USB bus-powered design.

Specifications

Interface

Channels of I/O
Analogue:2 Inputs / 3 Outputs at 192 kHz

Max Sample Rate/Resolution
192 kHz / 24-Bit

Display and Indicators
2 x Multi-Segment LED Metres (Clip, Input Level)1 x <LED (+48V)1 x LED (Host Connection)2 x <LEDs (MIDI)

Connectivity

Host Connection
1 x <USB Type-B (USB 2.0)

Analogue I/O
1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input1 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Output2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Control Input

Phantom Power
+48 V, Selectable On/Off

Digital I/O
None

MIDI I/O
1 x 5-Pin MIDI In1 x 5-Pin MIDI Out

Memory Card Slot
None

Performance

Impedance
Hi-Z Inputs:2.2 to 1000 Kilohms

Digital Audio

Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

Bit Depth
24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)

Sync Sources
Internal

Compatibility

OS Compatibility
macOSWindows

Required Hardware
Available USB 2.0 Port

Internet Connection
Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download

Power

Power Requirements
USB Bus-Power

Physical

Anti-Theft Features
Kensington Security Slot

Dimensions
7.68 x 7.68 x 2.09" / 19.5 x 19.5 x 5.3 cm

Weight
2.1 lb / 1.0 kg