Designed as a complete setup for musicians, solo performers, and songwriters questing for studio-quality recordings and fresh sounds, the M-Audio Air 192|4 Vocal Studio Pro USB-C Audio Interfacebundles a studio condenser microphone and over-ear headphones with the AIR 192|4 desktop 2x2 USB Type-C audio interface, which provides transparent preamps and converters, easy operability, and an expansive software package 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    Desktop 2x2 Audio Interface    Studio Condenser Microphone & Headphones    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    Pro Tools | First and Ableton Live Lite    40 FX Plug-Ins, 4 VIs, 2GB Loop Set

The AIR 192|4 Vocal Studio Pro provides a complete package for recording vocals at home or in your project studio; all you need to supply is a computer, a mic stand, and some creativity.

• AIR 192|4 desktop 2x2 USB audio interface with USB Type-C and USB Type-A cables
• Nova Black large-diaphragm cardioid studio condenser microphone with shockmount, XLR cable, windscreen, and carrying pouch
• HDH40 closed-back, over-ear monitor headphones
• Bundled software including DAWs, virtual instruments, effect plug-ins, and loops

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 an accurate representation of a guitar or bass plugged directly into the interface.

M-Audio's engineers designed the Crystal preamps to provide you with a transparent, low-noise preamp that guarantees an accurate 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.

At the heart of the Nova Black microphone is an 18mm pure aluminum condenser capsule with a directional cardioid polar pattern. This delivers wide-range frequency response (20 Hz to 20 kHz), resulting in a microphone that captures even the most subtle nuances. Use it for spoken word (podcasts, narrations, etc), vocals, or instruments.

M-Audio's HDH40 headphones combine premium transducer elements with a durable, rugged design to deliver superb sound reproduction and the effective acoustic isolation required in recording and monitoring environments.

When recording, you want to focus on capturing that perfect moment, so you can get 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 buses, 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. 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: 2. 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: 3. Is this compatible with Chrome operating system - Chrome Book?

A: The Audient EVO 4 is not compatible with Chrome OS.

Q: 4. Would this work as a source for Zoom meetings?

A: Yes, the M-Audio AIR 192|4 Desktop 2x2 USB Type-C Audio Interface could be used as an audio source for Zoom conferencing to facilitate the connection of analog microphones and other external audio devices as desired.

Q: 5. 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.

Q: 6. I assume this would hookup to an iPAD, but my question is would it supply power to an iPAD also?

A: No

Q: 7. Is this something you can plug studio monitors into and use to control volume?

A: While the Audient EVO 4 Desktop 2x2 USB Type-C Audio Interface will connect to studio monitors for audio output and volume control, this is limited to its functionality while acting as an interface to a DAW. For a studio monitor selector and volume controller, we recommend BH #MABKPSMC Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1313074-REG/mackie_big_knob_passive_studio.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Q: 8. 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: 9. Please advise if you can comfortably say that the ESI Maya 44 is a direct replacement to M-Audio Delta 1010LT PC Sound Card. If not, can you suggest any other manufacturer that may have the same benefits as the M-Audio's; or advise the difference(s) between the ESI & M-Audio products mentioned above. Thank you?

A: This card is not a direct replacement for the Delta card in several ways; not the least of which is that the output of the MAYA44 is unbalanced high impedance low level line audio, versus the balanced low impedance high level output of the Delta 1010. I had about a dozen of the Delta series and have tried several replacements for it since being discontinued by M-Audio. This card works in place of a Delta 44, but with the understanding that the outputs are not fully compatible in level and impedance. As for a direct replacement of the Delta series cards, there is nothing I have found in a buss card (several USB options out there) anywhere in this price point. Obviously, Audio Science and Digigram makes exact replacement boards, but at 10x the price.

Q: 10. 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.