AIR 192|8
2-In/4-Out 24/192 Audio MIDI Interface
No-compromise professional studio quality and features at an amazing value!
With the AIR 192|8, you can create 24-bit/192kHz studio-quality recordings with an intuitive and easy-to-use audio interface. The AIR 192|8’s flexible inputs enable you to record up to 2 channels at once with its 2 dedicated XLR+¼” balanced combo inputs with switchable -10dB mic pad, and 2 all-new ¼” instrument inputs that have a specially designed gain and impedance stage to provide the most accurate representation of a guitar or bass plugged directly into the interface. The (2) ¼” and (4) RCA outputs with USB/Direct control, and Direct Mono/Stereo switch provide multiple output options for connecting to outboard gear, DJ mixers, or studio monitors. The headphone output with independent level, USB/Direct, and switchable 1/2 or 3/4 audio stream controls are perfect for discretely listening to a cue mix, sub mix, or main mix. MIDI In and Out connections are included for connecting synths, sequencers and external MIDI gear.
We've included software to match your style!
The AIR 192|8 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|8 includes Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats.
We’ve also added 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 we’ve got your effects needs covered with Revalver, AIR 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.
Crystal™ Preamps, Pristine A/D Converters and Premium Components
Our 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|8 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.
Hear the performance now—not a second later
When recording, you want to focus on capturing that perfect moment, and getting the best performance out of your artist and talent. You don’t want to be bogged down by “clicks,” “pops” or latency. The AIR 192|8 not only features a high-speed USB connection for providing the lowest round trip latency (2.59ms*) between your machine and your hardware, but it also features monitor mix control for listening directly to the source inputs, providing you with zero-latency technology.
Key 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*
- Transparent Crystal™ preamps and ultra-pristine A/D converters for unsurpassed audio recording quality
- VU LED meters for dialing in the perfect level
- Flexible inputs: (2) XLR+¼” TRS combo with -10dB mic pad or ¼” instrument inputs
- Use any combination of TRS combo or ¼” instrument input on the two channels:(2) TRS, (2) instrument or (1) of each
- MIDI input/output for connecting virtually any external MIDI gear
- Stereo ¼” and RCA outs with direct mono/stereo switch
- (2) RCA assignable auxiliary outputs; ¼” headphone output 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 *Round trip latency is dependent on buffer settings, and computer hardware
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What’s In The Box
- AIR 192|8
- 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
Specifications
Minimum System Requirements
macOS: 10.8 Class Compliant
PC: Windows 7, Windows Driver
Standard USB 2.0 or USB-C Port
| Mic Inputs 1-2 (balanced XLR) | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.1 dB) |
| Dynamic Range | 104dB (A-weighted) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 104dB (+1.0dBu, A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.001% (1kHz, +0.8dBu, -1dBFS) |
| Preamp EIN | -126dBu (150Ω, unweighted) |
| Max Input Level | +1.8dBu |
| Gain Range | 60dB |
| Line Input 1-2 (balanced 1/4" TRS) | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.1dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 101dB (1kHz, +4dBu, A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.002% (1kHz, +19.7dBu, -1dBFS) |
| Max Input Level | +20.7dBu |
| Dynamic Range | 106dB (A-weighted) |
| Inst Input 1-2 (unbalanced 1/4" TS) | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.1dB) |
| Dynamic Range | 106dB (A-weighted) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 98dB (+4dBu, A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.001% (1kHz, +5.8dBu, -1dBFS) |
| Max Input Level | +6.8dBu |
| Input Impedance | ~1MΩ |
| Gain Range | 24dB |
| Main TRS Outputs, 1/L & 2/R (balanced 1/4" TRS) | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.1dB) |
| Dynamic Range | 109dB (A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.003% (1kHz, -1dBFS) |
| Max Output Level | +13dBu |
| Main & Aux RCA Outputs 1 - 4 (Unbalanced RCA) | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1dB) |
| Dynamic Range | 109dB (A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.003% (1kHz, -1dBFS) |
| Max Output | +7dBu |
| Headphone Outputs (Stereo 1/4" TRS) | |
| Dynamic Range | 101dB |
| THD+N | 0.008% (1kHz, -1dBFS, 36mW) |
| Max Power | 36mW (32-ohm load) |
| Min Impedance | 32-ohm |
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Introducing the M-Audio AIR 192|8
Premium Software Suite Included
Ableton Live Lite is one of the most popular performance and production programs available in the world. A powerful music creation tool, Ableton Live Lite enables musicians and producers to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas in a fluid audio/MIDI environment. Explore sonic possibilities in real time whether on stage or in the studio. When you are satisfied with your work, Ableton Live Lite lets you save it or mix it down.
Whatever you set out to achieve, MPC Beats will get you started. Incorporating the finest parts of the legendary MPC workflow, MPC Beats features all the essential tools for pro production. Edit samples, mixdown your tracks, find any sound with the synth engines found on the legendary MPCs, record audio and much more. MPC Beats will host your AU/VST plugins so as you expand your arsenal, know you’ll have complete compatibility with industry standard virtual studio technology.
The AIR Creative FX Collection Plus features 28 effects that are used by some of the world’s most respected audio professionals. AIR Creative FX Collection Plus has been featured in many of the last decade’s top film, game and music projects. Each plugin has been expertly designed with ease of use in mind and will ensure professional results each time.
This exclusive and diverse collection delivers everything you need for creative production, mixing and mastering, including reverbs, compressors, equalizers, delays, filters and so much more.
80 effect plug-ins provided by AIR
Included are some extra goodies to help out any podcaster, guitarist, or producer. This exclusive and diverse collection delivers everything you need for creative production, mixing and mastering, including reverbs, equalizers, delays, filters and so much more.
A new standard for guitar amplifier modeling software
ReValver includes ValveKing® & Custom Lite Amp Modules, 3 x cabs, 3 x mics (with multiple selectable positions), and 3x effects.
Strike is a dynamic drum and arranger instrument that features a world-class sample library and a hyper-realistic performance engine. Strike puts you in the producer’s chair, enabling you to create, control, and produce professional drum tracks with uncanny human realism. With its proprietary technology, Strike surpasses conventional MIDI programming and drumming sampling when it comes to computer-based playing, arranging, and mixing of drums. Use Strike to play a seamless crescendo, switch drum kits from ballad to crushed punk, or tweak the tuning of the snare drum. Each instrument was recorded with up to three close, two overhead, and two room microphones. Strike also provides a full mixing console, complete with built-in effects.
AIR Music’s Mini Grand is a simple-to-use yet powerful virtual piano instrument with seven different acoustic piano sounds to suit a broad range of musical styles and production needs. Combining premium quality piano samples, innovative re-pedaling technology, built-in room simulation and equal and stretched tuning, Mini Grand is the go-to plugin for authentic, emotive piano sounds.
DB-33 Tonewheel Organ is a virtual organ that recreates the sounds and controllability of classic tonewheel organs such as the Hammond B3, and the rotary-speaker cabinets they are often played through. It includes 122 preset sounds plus an extra-realistic convolution rotary cabinet and tube overdrive emulation. The rotary-speaker cabinet can also be used as an effect in its own right on an audio track.
AIR Music’s Xpand!2 is a multitimbral workstation offering four active sound slots, or parts, per patch. Each part is provided with its own MIDI channel, Note Range (Zone), Mix, Arpeggiation, Modulation, and Effects settings—an excellent method for creating individual parts. Harnessing the four parts together to build one amazing Patch is where Xpand!2 reveals its true power. Using everything from wavetables and FM synthesis to sample playback, the expert sound design team at Air Music Tech has carefully created thousands of ready-to-play Xpand!2 patches.
AIR TubeSynth
The AIR TubeSynth plugin emulates the sound of vintage analog polyphonic synthesizers. Dive into a collection of warm pads, brass synths, and so much more in this massive collection of synthesizer presets.
AIR Electric
AIR Electric plugin is your total electric piano collection on MPC. Choose from a wide collection of keyboards like Rhodes, Wurlitzers, FM keyboards, and more. Dedicated control sections provide deep virtual control over keyboard pickups, envelope, bell and noise settings, and much more.
AIR Bassline
The AIR Bassline plugin emulates the sound of classic monophonic synthesizers. Create your own unique synth patches with the integrated AIR effects sections.
Chop up and mix 2 gigs of samples ranging from deep ambient synth pad loops to vintage drum one shots. These are all designed to inspire your music production and provide professional sounding samples that will shine in your mix. Touch Loops perfectly captures the tone and intensity of each sample, so they enhance and complement any song, wherever you use them. This incredible value can be found in your M-Audio account, ready to be downloaded and chopped to your liking!
