RØDE AI-1 USB audio interface

RØDE AI-1 USB audio interface
Product no: 9000-0041-8345 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Røde's very first USB audio interface, the AI-1, is a single-channel device with a combined Neutrik XLR/jack input on the front. Its compact size makes it ideal for home-studio recording applications. The preamp can handle both microphone and line level signals and on the rear, there are two jack outputs for connecting to your studio monitors, for instance. The connection to your computer goes via the USB-C connector. For those who only have a USB-A port, a USB-A cable is also included. Last but not least, you'll even receive Ableton Live Lite so you can get started right away!

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	compact all-round, guitarists
Number of analogue Inputs	1
Number of analogue outputs	2
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)
Total microphone inputs	1
Total guitar/bass inputs	1
Network connections	none
Digital audio inputs	none
Digital audio outputs	none
Computer ports	USB
Number of headphone outputs	1
Low latency monitoring	yes, direct monitoring
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate	96 kHz
Software included	yes, download
Included software	Ableton Live Lite
Included data cable	USB cable
Phantom power	yes
MIDI I/O (din connector)	none
19 inches	no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	737 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	18,0 x 13,0 x 6,0 cm

Product specifications

audio interface
input: 1x XLR/jack combo input
outputs:
- 2x line TRS jack
- headphone jack
bit depth: 24-bit
max. sampling rate: 96 kHz
operating system:
- Mac OS
- Windows
- dimensions: 100 x 124 x 38 mm
- weight: 560 g

Reviews from other countries

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Leon 22 March 2023

Wrote the following about RØDE AI-1 USB audio interface

Op een maandag om 22.55 uur besteld en op dinsdag om 17.00 uur had ik de Rode AI-1 in huis. Alle touwtjes aangesloten, PC aan en gaan. In combi met mijn set Yamaha HS5W set een perfect, warm en punchy geluid. Goed genoeg om mijn videoproducties qua audio te optimaliseren. Een aanrader.

Remy v. 15 August 2019

Wrote the following about RØDE AI-1 USB audio interface

Zoals altijd over het merk rode zeer tevreden
Goede bouw en geluid kwaliteit en heeft geen drivers nodig om te werken

Paul M. 12 November 2018

Wrote the following about RØDE AI-1 USB audio interface

Mooi compacte en stevige behuizing. Zeer eenvoudig aan te sluiten. Wordt door de Mac meteen herkend. Werkt vlekkeloos en heeft een supermooie klank. Koptelefoonversterker klinkt ook geweldig en heeft plenty vermogen!

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