AXE I/O

High-end sound meets best-in-class guitar tone

The guitar audio interface with Z-TONE and amp out

$399.99($487.99 incl. VAT)
Premium 2-in/5-out guitar audio interface
Z-TONE impedance adapting circuit
Dedicated amp out for re-amping
AmpliTube integration with preset recall
2 combo XLR/TRS inputs
MIDI I/O
USB-C connection
24-bit/192 kHz
AXE I/O Specifications
Common
Conversion: 24-bit A/D, 24-bit D/A
Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
Power: DC IN
Device Connection: USB B-Type 2.0
Enclosure: metal sheet
Line Outputs 1-2 (Monitor)
Configuration: Electronically balanced and floating, automatically compensates level when connection is balanced or unbalanced, tip hot.
Output impedance: 150 Ohms balanced, 75 Ohms unbalanced
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +21 dBu
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -1 dBFS
Channels 1-2 crosstalk: 115 dB(A)
Line Outputs 3-4
Configuration: Unbalanced
Output impedance: 75 Ohms
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +16 dBu
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 115 dB(A)
THD+N: -102 dB(A)
Channels 3-4 crosstalk: 112 dB(A)
Output 5 (Amp output)
Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift
Output impedance: 100 Ohms
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -6 dBu
Frequency response: From 10 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 110 dB(A)
THD+N: -104 dB(A)
Headphones Out
Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping
Maximum Output level: +12 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 180 mW)
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 112 dB(A)
THD+N: -100 dB(A)
Mic Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential microphone preamp, pin 2 hot
Input impedance: 4 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +12 dBu signal at the XLR input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -37 dBu signal at the XLR input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
Line Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential line receiver, tip hot
Input impedance: 20 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +26 dBu signal at the TRS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -24 dBu signal at the TRS input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
Instrument Inputs 1
Configuration: Multiple topology instrument preamp
Input impedance, PASSIVE mode: Variable from 1 MOhms down to 2.2 kOhms
Input impedance, ACTIVE mode: 10 kOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD, PURE mode: 0.0015 %
THD, JFET mode: 0.5 %
Instrument Inputs 2
Configuration: Hi-Z instrument preamp
Input impedance: 1 MOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD: 0.006%
Connections and Controls
Front Panel
Two 1/4" instrument input jacks
Two analog potentiometers for Input GAIN
Two 5 segments input level meter (peak)
Two INST, LINE, MIC LEDs
Analog potentiometers for Z-Tone control
Pick-Up selector (PASSIVE/ACTIVE)
Preamp topology selector (JFET/PURE)
+48V phantom power switch
Tuner switch
Tuner display and LEDs
USB LEDS
MIDI IN/OUT LEDs
push-encoder for Presets
Monitor knob
1/4" headphones output jack
Master potentiometer for main output control
1/4" Amp output jack
Rear Panel
On/Off power switch
External DC power input
MIDI I/O 5-pin DIN connectors
B-Type USB socket for connecting a computer (Mac/PC)
2 x 1/4" TRS External controllers sockets
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced floating line outputs
2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced line outputs
2 Combo sockets for MIC input and Instrument input (auto selecting)
Package includes
AXE I/O
USB A-Type to USB B-Type connection cable (1.5m/4.32ft)
DC power supply
Dimensions
Size: 23.8cm/9.37" x 21.1cm/8.31" x 5.3cm/2.09"
Weight: 1.3kg/2.9lb
Compatibility
Computers
64-bit application. Requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.
Mac® (64-bits)
Minimal: macOS 10.11 or later. One free USB port.
Windows® (64-bits)
Minimal: Windows 10 or later. One free USB port.
AXE I/O $399.99

Premium audio interface with advanced guitar tone shaping

The audio interface guitar playerswere waiting for Since we pioneered guitar amp & effects modeling in 2002, IK Multimedia has spent more time studying guitar and amp recording than possibly anyone else on the planet. Modeling over 400 pieces of gear has required tens of thousands of hours painstakingly measuring the interactions between instruments, pickups and amplifier circuits, not to mention the cooperation of the world’s most iconic guitar players, amplifier manufacturers, and engineers to learn how to create and capture great guitar tones. AXE I/O  brings all that experience to you.\n\n

Specs
AXE I/O Specifications
Common
Conversion: 24-bit A/D, 24-bit D/A
Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
Power: DC IN
Device Connection: USB B-Type 2.0
Enclosure: metal sheet
Line Outputs 1-2 (Monitor)
Configuration: Electronically balanced and floating, automatically compensates level when connection is balanced or unbalanced, tip hot.
Output impedance: 150 Ohms balanced, 75 Ohms unbalanced
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +21 dBu
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -1 dBFS
Channels 1-2 crosstalk: 115 dB(A)
Line Outputs 3-4
Configuration: Unbalanced
Output impedance: 75 Ohms
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +16 dBu
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 115 dB(A)
THD+N: -102 dB(A)
Channels 3-4 crosstalk: 112 dB(A)
Output 5 (Amp output)
Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift
Output impedance: 100 Ohms
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -6 dBu
Frequency response: From 10 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 110 dB(A)
THD+N: -104 dB(A)
Headphones Out
Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping
Maximum Output level: +12 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 180 mW)
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 112 dB(A)
THD+N: -100 dB(A)
Mic Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential microphone preamp, pin 2 hot
Input impedance: 4 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +12 dBu signal at the XLR input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -37 dBu signal at the XLR input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
Line Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential line receiver, tip hot
Input impedance: 20 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +26 dBu signal at the TRS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -24 dBu signal at the TRS input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
Instrument Inputs 1
Configuration: Multiple topology instrument preamp
Input impedance, PASSIVE mode: Variable from 1 MOhms down to 2.2 kOhms
Input impedance, ACTIVE mode: 10 kOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD, PURE mode: 0.0015 %
THD, JFET mode: 0.5 %
Instrument Inputs 2
Configuration: Hi-Z instrument preamp
Input impedance: 1 MOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD: 0.006%
Connections and Controls
Front Panel
Two 1/4" instrument input jacks
Two analog potentiometers for Input GAIN
Two 5 segments input level meter (peak)
Two INST, LINE, MIC LEDs
Analog potentiometers for Z-Tone control
Pick-Up selector (PASSIVE/ACTIVE)
Preamp topology selector (JFET/PURE)
+48V phantom power switch
Tuner switch
Tuner display and LEDs
USB LEDS
MIDI IN/OUT LEDs
push-encoder for Presets
Monitor knob
1/4" headphones output jack
Master potentiometer for main output control
1/4" Amp output jack
Rear Panel
On/Off power switch
External DC power input
MIDI I/O 5-pin DIN connectors
B-Type USB socket for connecting a computer (Mac/PC)
2 x 1/4" TRS External controllers sockets
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced floating line outputs
2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced line outputs
2 Combo sockets for MIC input and Instrument input (auto selecting)
Package includes
AXE I/O
USB A-Type to USB B-Type connection cable (1.5m/4.32ft)
DC power supply
Dimensions
Size: 23.8cm/9.37" x 21.1cm/8.31" x 5.3cm/2.09"
Weight: 1.3kg/2.9lb
Compatibility
Computers
64-bit application. Requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.
Mac® (64-bits)
Minimal: macOS 10.11 or later. One free USB port.
Windows® (64-bits)
Minimal: Windows 10 or later. One free USB port.
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