Ik Multimedia Axe I/O Solo and Amplitube 5 Bundle
The ultimate pro guitar recording studio, with AXE I/O Solo and Amplitube 5. AXE I/O, IK’s award-winning audio interface, set a new standard for guitar-oriented recording interfaces. Now AXE I/O Solo brings the same great tone shaping, convenient features and premium sound to everyone, everywhere, in a compact and affordable 2-in / 3-out format. With AmpliTube 5 you can super-charge your tone with over 170 gear models.
Features:
- AXE I/O Solo:
- 2-in / 3-out USB audio interface
- ACTIVE/PASSIVE pick-up selector
- PURE and JFET input stages
- Z-Tone® impedance-adapting circuit
- Amp Out with ground loop interrupter
- High-resolution, Class A mic preamp
- 24-bit, 192 kHz sound quality
- Wide frequency response ideal for instruments
- Best-in-class analog/digital conversion
- Ultra-low noise floor for high-gain recording
- Designed and made in Italy
- AmpliTube 5:
- Legendary guitar/bass gear on your Mac/PC - Captures the sound, feel and vibe of over 400 of the most sought-after guitar & bass gear ever.
- Developed with top brands & artists - Official gear from icons like Fender®, Mesa/Boogie®, Orange®, Slash, Brian May, Joe Satriani, and many more.
- Covers the entire signal chain - Stomps, amps, cabs, speakers, mics, rooms and rack FX all in one interface, all routed the way you want.
- All-in-one recording & performance studio - With an 8-track recorder + DAW, looper, tuner, practice tools and live features all in one.
- Powerful recording in your favorite DAW - Works as an AAX / VST / AU plug-in to create killer guitar tracks anywhere.
- The most realistic tones ever - IK’s DIM™ and VIR™ technology ensures AmpliTube nails the tone and feel of every piece of gear like never before.
Specifications:
- AXE I/O Specifications:
- Common:
- AD and DA Resolution: 24-bit
- Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
- Host Connection: USB Type-B receptacle. USB 2.0 (High Speed).
- 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 +13.5 dBu
- Frequency response: From 1 Hz to 46 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 113 dB(A)
- THD @ -1 dBFS: 0.001%
- THD+N: -103 dB(A) at -1 dBFS
- Channels 1-2 crosstalk: 112 dB(A)
- Output 3 (Amp output):
- Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift
- Output impedance: 75 Ohms
- Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -3 dBu
- Frequency response: From 20 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 106 dB(A)
- THD+N: -93 dB(A)
- Headphones Out:
- Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping
- Maximum Output level: +9 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 95 mW)
- Frequency response: From 1 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 111 dB(A)
- THD+N: -102 dB(A)
- Mic Inputs:
- 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 +9 dBu signal at the XLR input
- Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -44 dBu signal at the XLR input
- Frequency response: From 7 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
- THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
- Line Inputs:
- 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 -27 dBu signal at the TRS input
- Frequency response: From 7 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
- THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
- Instrument Inputs:
- 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 +12.5dBu signal at the TS input
- Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -19 dBu signal at the TS input
- Frequency response: From 6 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
- THD, PURE mode: 0.002 % (-1dBFS input)
- THD, JFET mode: 0.5 %
- Connections and Controls:
- Front Panel:
- One 1/4" instrument input jacks
- Two analog potentiometers for Input GAIN
- Two 5 segments input level meter (peak)
- Analog potentiometers for Z-Tone control
- Pick-Up selector (PASSIVE/ACTIVE)
- Preamp topology selector (JFET/PURE)
- +48V phantom power switch
- USB LEDS
- MIDI IN/OUT LEDs
- Monitor knob
- 1/4" headphones output jack
- Master potentiometer for main output control
- 1/4" Amp output jack
- Rear Panel:
- 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
- 1 Combo socket for MIC input and Line input (auto selecting)
- Dimensions
- Size: 19.5cm x 19.5cm x 5.3cm
- Weight: 1.0kg
- 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 7 or later. One free USB port.
- AmpliTube 5:
- Universal upgrade from any previous version of AmpliTube
- Restores all your gear from previous purchases via the Custom Shop
- Works as a standalone application and as a plug-in in your favorite DAW
- Live performance mode with preset switching via MIDI control in standalone version
- Fully redesigned Graphical User Interface with resizable display
- Huge database of presets with gear-oriented tags and keywords, advanced search function and more
- Proprietary DSM™ and VRM™ technologies deliver hyper-realistic, real-world gear emulations
- Dynamic Response Modeling provides improved amp response and feel across the entire signal chain
- Fully redesigned power amp section for new and legacy gear with impedance matching
- Simplified signal chain creation and management with custom routing options
- Expanded rig with up to 57 simultaneous FX
- New effects in the mixing section derived from T-RackS
- Stereo signal path makes the effects chain suitable for any type of instrument including drums, keyboards, vocals and more
- New VIR™ Volumetric Impulse Response cabinet engine
- New impulse response loader with up to 2,400 impulse responses per cabinet
- New custom user-supplied impulse response loader and editor
- Individual speakers can be swapped to any cabinet position (on 12” speaker models)
- Up to 31 individual speaker models available with more added to Custom Shop
- Two movable cab mics allow you to precisely mic the speaker cabinet
- Two movable ambient mics allow you to adjust the impact of the selected room
- Built-in 8-track multitrack recorder DAW in standalone operation
- Imports any Wav, Aiff, sd2, Apple Caf, Flac, MP3 audio file (standalone version)
- SpeedTrainer tool for speeding up/slowing down imported tracks without affecting the pitch
- Export loops to hard drive and import into the DAW section
- Import audio to track 1 in looper for playing over backing track loop
- Supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz
- DAW automation and BPM synchronization
- Built-in Custom Shop offers access to the full range of AmpliTube gear for free trial and purchase
- Integrates perfectly with IK’s range of audio interfaces and controllers
- 2-in / 3-out USB audio interface
- ACTIVE/PASSIVE pick-up selector
- PURE and JFET input stages
- Z-Tone® impedance-adapting circuit
- Amp Out with ground loop interrupter
- High-resolution, Class A mic preamp
- 24-bit, 192 kHz sound quality
- Wide frequency response ideal for instruments
- Best-in-class analog/digital conversion
- Ultra-low noise floor for high-gain recording
- Designed and made in Italy
- Legendary guitar/bass gear on your Mac/PC - Captures the sound, feel and vibe of over 400 of the most sought-after guitar & bass gear ever.
- Developed with top brands & artists - Official gear from icons like Fender®, Mesa/Boogie®, Orange®, Slash, Brian May, Joe Satriani, and many more.
- Covers the entire signal chain - Stomps, amps, cabs, speakers, mics, rooms and rack FX all in one interface, all routed the way you want.
- All-in-one recording & performance studio - With an 8-track recorder + DAW, looper, tuner, practice tools and live features all in one.
- Powerful recording in your favorite DAW - Works as an AAX / VST / AU plug-in to create killer guitar tracks anywhere.
- The most realistic tones ever - IK’s DIM™ and VIR™ technology ensures AmpliTube nails the tone and feel of every piece of gear like never before.
- AXE I/O Specifications:
- Common:
- AD and DA Resolution: 24-bit
- Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
- Host Connection: USB Type-B receptacle. USB 2.0 (High Speed).
- 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 +13.5 dBu
- Frequency response: From 1 Hz to 46 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 113 dB(A)
- THD @ -1 dBFS: 0.001%
- THD+N: -103 dB(A) at -1 dBFS
- Channels 1-2 crosstalk: 112 dB(A)
- Output 3 (Amp output):
- Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift
- Output impedance: 75 Ohms
- Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -3 dBu
- Frequency response: From 20 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 106 dB(A)
- THD+N: -93 dB(A)
- Headphones Out:
- Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping
- Maximum Output level: +9 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 95 mW)
- Frequency response: From 1 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 111 dB(A)
- THD+N: -102 dB(A)
- Mic Inputs:
- 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 +9 dBu signal at the XLR input
- Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -44 dBu signal at the XLR input
- Frequency response: From 7 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
- THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
- Line Inputs:
- 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 -27 dBu signal at the TRS input
- Frequency response: From 7 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
- THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
- Instrument Inputs:
- 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 +12.5dBu signal at the TS input
- Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -19 dBu signal at the TS input
- Frequency response: From 6 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
- THD, PURE mode: 0.002 % (-1dBFS input)
- THD, JFET mode: 0.5 %
- Connections and Controls:
- Front Panel:
- One 1/4" instrument input jacks
- Two analog potentiometers for Input GAIN
- Two 5 segments input level meter (peak)
- Analog potentiometers for Z-Tone control
- Pick-Up selector (PASSIVE/ACTIVE)
- Preamp topology selector (JFET/PURE)
- +48V phantom power switch
- USB LEDS
- MIDI IN/OUT LEDs
- Monitor knob
- 1/4" headphones output jack
- Master potentiometer for main output control
- 1/4" Amp output jack
- Rear Panel:
- 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
- 1 Combo socket for MIC input and Line input (auto selecting)
- Front Panel:
- Dimensions
- Size: 19.5cm x 19.5cm x 5.3cm
- Weight: 1.0kg
- 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 7 or later. One free USB port.
- Common:
- AmpliTube 5:
- Universal upgrade from any previous version of AmpliTube
- Restores all your gear from previous purchases via the Custom Shop
- Works as a standalone application and as a plug-in in your favorite DAW
- Live performance mode with preset switching via MIDI control in standalone version
- Fully redesigned Graphical User Interface with resizable display
- Huge database of presets with gear-oriented tags and keywords, advanced search function and more
- Proprietary DSM™ and VRM™ technologies deliver hyper-realistic, real-world gear emulations
- Dynamic Response Modeling provides improved amp response and feel across the entire signal chain
- Fully redesigned power amp section for new and legacy gear with impedance matching
- Simplified signal chain creation and management with custom routing options
- Expanded rig with up to 57 simultaneous FX
- New effects in the mixing section derived from T-RackS
- Stereo signal path makes the effects chain suitable for any type of instrument including drums, keyboards, vocals and more
- New VIR™ Volumetric Impulse Response cabinet engine
- New impulse response loader with up to 2,400 impulse responses per cabinet
- New custom user-supplied impulse response loader and editor
- Individual speakers can be swapped to any cabinet position (on 12” speaker models)
- Up to 31 individual speaker models available with more added to Custom Shop
- Two movable cab mics allow you to precisely mic the speaker cabinet
- Two movable ambient mics allow you to adjust the impact of the selected room
- Built-in 8-track multitrack recorder DAW in standalone operation
- Imports any Wav, Aiff, sd2, Apple Caf, Flac, MP3 audio file (standalone version)
- SpeedTrainer tool for speeding up/slowing down imported tracks without affecting the pitch
- Export loops to hard drive and import into the DAW section
- Import audio to track 1 in looper for playing over backing track loop
- Supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz
- DAW automation and BPM synchronization
- Built-in Custom Shop offers access to the full range of AmpliTube gear for free trial and purchase
- Integrates perfectly with IK’s range of audio interfaces and controllers
