AKAI EIE Pro USB audio interface
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: AL-101110 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
The AKAI EIE Pro is a tabletop USB audio interface that has been designed specifically for supporting your project and portable studio setups. The four inputs and four outputs ensure that you can build an entire studio around a PC or Mac, together with almost any DAW, recording or playback software, such as the included Pro Tools Express. The EIE Pro is equipped with three USB inputs so you can connect additional controllers, hard disk drives and other peripherals via the audio interface.
Ins and outs of the AKAI EIE Pro
The EIE Pro is equipped with a fair few inputs and outputs. Every channel has an XLR/6.35mm jack combo connector, all of which are nickel-plated with assigned gain spots and mic/line/guitar switches. When you use them as microphone inputs, you can use the high-grade 48V phantom power. Additional audio inserts can be found at the back of the audio interface. The AKAI EIE Pro is equipped with four 6.35mm jack outputs that you could use to connect two monitors, for instance. Both pairs can be monitored via the analogue VU meters, which keep you informed about the output signal. The AKAI EIE Pro is completely plug-and-play, with Mac OS X as well as with XP/Vista/7!
High-grade AD/DA converters
This AKAI USB audio interface is also equipped with high-quality AD/DA converters. This audio interface allows you to enjoy 24-bit quality in sample rates that you can select yourself (44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2 kHz or even 96 kHz). By using low-latency ASIO drivers, you won't be bothered by latency, which leaves you free to enjoy a great sound!
Tips or comments about this product- Please note: Pro Tools Express and the matching iLok will be sent to you after you have registered the product via this website.
Specifications
Product features
| 19 inches | no |
|---|---|
| Computer ports | USB |
| Suitable for operating system | Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows |
| Maximum sample rate | 96 kHz |
| Included software | Cubase AI/LE |
| MIDI I/O (din connector) | MIDI in, MIDI out |
| Network connections | none |
| Software included | yes, CD-ROM / DVD/ HDD |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 2,8 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 32,5 x 22,0 x 14,0 cm |
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Met mijn dank voor de service van Bax shop
Erg fijn hoe flexibel het apparaat is:
- afspelen van muziek etc.
- opnemen met condensator mics, dynamisch, toetsen, (bas)gitaar direct of via D.I.
- als mixer zodat ik zonder basversterker te kunnen spelen, handig dat je de balans tussen inputs en computer kan regelen
Pluspunten:
- 4 kanalen met combi XLR/jack
- 2x 2 outputs (ik gebruik het eigenlijk niet, maar kan erg handig zijn als DJ lijkt me)
- koptelefoon apart in te stellen
- past precies in mijn laptop standaard (Griffin Elevator) zodat ie netjes onder mijn MacBook zit (vastgezet met ducttape...)
Verbeterpunten:
- bij het opnemen moet je zorgen dat de monitor balans (knop rechtsonder) wel weer op 'out' staat anders neem je wat je afspeelt ook weer op
- de witte verlichting zou ik graag willen kunnen dimmen
Slechts 2 sterren omdat:
- sinds de upgrade naar een nieuwe MacBook met OSX 10.11 El Capitan en USB3 heb ik last van kraken, dat is NIET opgelost met de nieuwste OSX drivers (v3.3.3) Ook een USB2 hub er tussen helpt niet. De enige oplossing schijnt een Thunderbolt-USB adapter te zijn, maar deze kost 100
Nadeeltje is wel dat de volume knop snel begint te ruisen, echter met een beetje contact-spray goed te verhelpen.
Zelf draag ik hem via m'n mac daar verder geen problemen met drivers etc.
Latency is echter wel een issue als het gaat om vocal recording.
Verder met productie heb je er weinig tot geen last van.
Ideaal voor on the road recoding, studio technisch misschien wat minder.
Alles aangesloten + driver geïnstalleerd en ALLES werkt perfect :)
Dus geen gezever, dit is in orde !
Het irriteert mij echter dat de negatieve reviews nu de overhand krijgen.
Ik heb de interface sinds circa een jaar in bezit en nog geen enkel probleem gehad onder windows.
Niet onder 7, 8.1 en nu onder 10 niet, het apparaat werkt prima. (bijna 24/7)
Wat ik vaker tegenkom, en ja ik heb een gedegen kennis op ICT gebied, is dat mensen stuurprogramma's van hun pc niet bijwerken.
Slechte bekabeling komt ook regelmatig langs, net als het aan een hub hangen van 4 of meer apparaten.
Ik heb alle scenario's getest, met alle sample instellingen en krijg geen storing en ook geen bizar hoog cpu gebruik.
Kortom, ik ben bijzonder tevreden met het apparaat.
Ik heb mijne dan alweer doorverkocht aan iemand niet met windows werkt.
Heb mezelf nu een focusrite aangeschaft, werkt vlekkeloos.
schande voor zo'n product dat ze niet eens compatibel zijn met alle besturingssystemen...
In het kort:
- Meerdere apparaten op dezelfde USB controller geeft storing.
- Andere audio devices op de PC aansluigen geeft storing (denk aan een Rocksmith 2014 kabel, HDMI audio van de grafische kaart, etc)
- Drivers worden slecht ondersteund en nouwelijks geupdate.
Gebruik je Windows, zoek dan vooral verder naar een ander product. Ik heb de EIE PRO teruggestuurd en omgeruild voor een Steinberg UR28M en die bevalt op alle vlakken veel beter!
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