Designed for musicians, solo performers, and songwriters questing for studio-quality recordings and fresh sounds, the M-Audio AIR 192|4 USB-C Audio Interfacedesktop 2x2 USB Type-C audio interface provides transparent preamps and converters, easy operability, and an expansive software bundle of DAWs, virtual instruments, plug-ins, and loops.

With its XLR-1/4" combo mic/line input and dedicated front-panel 1/4" Hi-Z instrument input, the AIR 192|4 can simultaneously accommodate a dynamic or condenser mic and an electric guitar/bass while offering separate meters and gain controls for both inputs. Since the interface has two 1/4" TRS monitor outputs and a 1/4" headphone output with its own level control, you can connect active speakers and a set of headphones and adjust their volumes independently. The built-in monitor mixer lets you dial in the optimal blend of zero-latency live input signal and low-latency computer playback, so you can smoothly transition from tracking to overdubbing to mixing.

Musicians, Solo Performers & Songwriters    USB Type-C and Type-A Connectivity    1 Mic/Line Preamp, 1 Instrument Input    1 Headphone Output, 2 Monitor Outs    24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA Converters    Bus Powered / Mac, Windows    Phantom Power, Adjustable Monitor Mix    Independent I/O Level Controls    Pro Tools | First and Ableton Live Lite    40 FX Plug-Ins, 4 VIs, 2GB Loop Set

With the AIR 192|4, you can create 24-bit / 192 kHz studio-quality recordings with an intuitive and easy-to-use audio interface. The AIR 192|4 enables you to record up to two channels at once with its dedicated XLR-1/4" balanced combo mic/line input (+48V phantom power is switchable), and a front-panel 1/4" instrument input that has a specially designed gain and impedance stage to provide the most accurate representation of a guitar or bass plugged directly into the interface.

M-Audio's engineers designed their Crystal preamps to provide you 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|4 incorporates pristine A/D converters for 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution digital audio with a dynamic range that lets you capture every nuance and subtlety of the performance.

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|4 not only features a high-speed USB connection for providing low round-trip latency (2.59 ms) 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. The AIR 192|4 sports stereo 1/4" monitor outputs and a 1/4" headphone output, each with its own level control.

The AIR 192|4 is bus powered, so you don't have to carry around an external power supply. Connect it to your Mac or Windows computer via the supplied USB cables (one USB Type-C and one USB Type-C to Type-A). The interface is class-compliant for Macs and utilizes a downloadable driver for Windows.

The AIR 192|4 comes complete with an expansive software package—two DAWs, 40 effect plug-ins, virtual instruments, and loops—to kickstart your musical creations.

• Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition: Audio/MIDI recording software with unlimited busses, Elastic Time, Elastic Pitch, offline bouncing, and 1GB of free cloud storage space
• Ableton Live Lite: Popular audio/MIDI performance and production software
• Eleven Lite: Guitar amp simulator with modern and vintage amps and cabs
• AIR Creative FX Collection: 20 effects including reverbs, equalizers, delays, filters, and more
• AVID Effects Collection: 20 effects including compression, delay, reverb, and more
• AIR Music's Instrument Collection
  • Boom: Drum machine
  • Vacuum: Monophonic tube synth
  • Mini Grand: Acoustic piano
  • Xpand!2: Multitimbral workstation
• Touch Loops 2GB Loop Library

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this properly drive the Rode Podmic without the need for a cloudlifter?

A: Technically it can, but you will find yourself turning the gain all the way up, which will introduce noise. For best results it is recommended to use either the Cloud Lifter or Triton Fet Head.

Q: 2. Are the front USB-A ports type 2.0 or 3.0?

A: The Type-A ports are USB 2.0.

Q: 3. can this be used with a usb hub, a powered hub? i only have one usb-c port om my computer.

A: Yes, the M Audio AIR | Hub Desktop USB Monitoring Interface with Built-In USB Hub can be connected to the computer via powered USB hub.

Q: 4. Could this function as a passive volume controller with 2 computer inputs via USB?

A: No, it can not be used as a passive volume knob for your computer.

Q: 5. Does the green signal/clip indicator LED glow from dim to bright as the signal level increases?

A: The LED will light up green when an input signal is recognized, and red if the signallevel is too high which may cause distortion or “clipping”. THe green level does not change from dim to bright.

Q: 6. Hi guys, will this one multi-track out the USB? Thanks!

A: The AIR 192|14 will output four channels of audio via USB.

Q: 7. Does this identify as 4x separate outputs (mains & monitors) in a DAW?

A: No, this will only give you the main stereo output signal in both main outs and headphones.

Q: 8. Which interface will be good for recording poetry?Presonus 96, Steinberg ur 22c or arturia minifuse1 or Tascam hr 22

A: Any of the USB audio interfaces can be used to record poetry, as long as the interface is compatible with your computer's operating system and the microphone that you will be using.

Q: 9. Is it still possible to ignore the dedicated DI and instead use the 2 mic/line pres for 2 separate electric guitars? Can the 2 inputs be used as instrument inputs like the Motu M2?

A: Just one instrument input: "This unit may look tiny, but it packs two pristine mic pres, a Hi-Z input for instruments, two 1/4" monitor outputs, and a headphone out that can power a variety of cans with power and punch." Analog I/O: 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input 1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output

Q: 10. Does this interface work without drivers (class compliant) or does it require M-Audio drivers to operate?

A: The M-Audio M-Track Duo 2x2 USB Audio Interface is class-compliant for Macs and requires a downloadable driver for Windows.