Rode Audio Mixers|Podcasting>AI-1 Studio-Quality USB Audio Interface

RODE Ai1 Overview

The Rode AI-1 is a great choice for recording vocals, instruments, and voice-overs into your Mac or Windows computer. It features a single, combo XLR-1/4″ input with phantom power, two balanced 1/4″ monitor outputs, and a single, discrete, studio-quality headphone output and level control. You can use the zero-latency monitoring mode to connect the preamp directly to the headphone output for delay-free performance while recording. To engage the monitor outputs, just remove the headphone plug from the jack.

The rugged aluminium body is finished with a satin black finish and features large rubber feet, which prevent the desktop interface from sliding about when engaged. The class-compliant AI-1 requires no drivers and features a USB-C connector, which not only connects to your computer but also provides power as well. The Rode AI-1 ships with a USB cable and a license for Ableton Live Lite.

• Desktop USB audio interface with low-noise Class-A discrete preamplifier
• The sampling rate of up to 96kHz/24-bit
• One combo XLR-1/4″ combo input
• Two balanced 1/4″ monitor outputs
• One discrete, studio-quality headphone output
• Phantom power for condenser microphones
• Zero-latency monitor mode
• USB bus powered
• USB Type-C connector for future-proof operation
• Rugged body with Satin Black Finish
• Class compliant-no drivers required