Akai Pro EIE Pro

Akai Pro EIE Electromusic Interface Expander

All your music gear in perfect harmony. The EIE I/O is a tabletop USB audio interface perfectly tailored for your project and portable studio setups. This four-in, four-out (4x4) device enables you on Mac and PC-based systems to record up to 24-bit resolution into virtually any DAW, recording or performance software. The EIE I/O also houses three convenient USB inputs, in addition to its main USB port, enabling you to connect controllers, hard drives or any other peripheral when native ports on a computer may be limited. The compact recording interface contains high-quality components including nickel-plated input jacks, analog-style VU meters and a rugged aluminum casing for a powerful, professional, portable audio solution.

Each channel of the EIE I/O has a XLR-¼” combo jack, dedicated sturdy, gain-pots and Mic/Line/Guitar switches. The EIE I/O features four discrete-design preamplifiers with 48V phantom power for use with virtually any microphone. Individual ¼” Nickel-plated jacks found on the back of EIE I/O provide you with channel inserts for processing audio signals externally. You can monitor sessions on multiple sets of studio monitors using the four ¼” balanced outputs, which are also Nickel-plated. Both pairs of outputs can be monitored visually with the high-quality, analog VU meters providing classic features with modern style. For remote tracking and alternative playback, the EIE I/O has a 1/4” TRS headphone output. High quality analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters ensure that every detail of your session or performance gets captured and played back faithfully.

The EIE I/O sends and receives four audio channels on a single USB cable for simple, universal interface to a computer. The three additional USB ports allow EIE I/O to function as a hub as well, bridging other MIDI controllers and hard-drives to the computer. The USB interface is class compliant for plug-and-play operation with Mac OS X and Windows XP, Vista and 7. The EIE I/O features traditional MIDI In and Out jacks for playing and controlling software with keyboard and pad controllers, workstations, and other MIDI-compatible instruments.

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Product Features

• Electromusic Interface Expander
• USB audio interface with up to 24-bit recording resolution
• Four XLR-1/4" combo jacks with phantom power and gain control
• Four nickle-plated 1/4" outputs for two separate monitoring systems
• Two classic, high-quality VU level meters with switchable sources
• Three additional USB ports for connecting other devices through to a computer
• 5 Pin DIN MIDI Interface
• Headphone output with switchable source and direct monitoring dial
• Table-top, solid construction with a great-looking, classic design
• 1-year Manufacturer's warranty

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Specifications:

• USB Audio Interface:
• Sampling Rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
• Resolution: 24-bit
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Analog Inputs:
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 21 kHz (± 0.05dB
• Dynamic Range (@ -60dB input): 96dB, A-weighted
• S/N: 96dB, A-weighted
• THD + N: 0.001% @ 1 kHz / -0.1dBFS
• Crosstalk: 93dB @ 1 kHz / -0.1dBFS
• Preamp THD + N: 0.018%
• Mic Gain (MIC): +9dB to +51.5dB
• Mic Impedance: 6.3 k ohms
• Line Gain: -10.5dB to +41dB
• Line Impedance: 55 k ohms
• Guitar Gain: +1.6dB to 53.1dB
• Guitar Impedance: 102 k ohms
• Input Sensitivity: 0dBFS @ +6dBV
• Input Impedance: 10 k ohms
• Analog Outputs:
• Output Level: +6dBV @ 0dBFS
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Dynamic Range (@-60dB input): 98dB, A-weighted
• S/N: -100dB, A-weighted
• THD + N: 0.006% @ 1 kHz / 0dBFS
• Crosstalk: 97dB @ 1 kHz / 0dBFS
• Headphones:
• 32 ohm load:
• Unclipped Output Power: 10mW @ 1 kHz
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.25dB)
• S/N: -100dB, A-weighted
• THD + N: 0.007% @ 1 kHz / 0dBFS
• Crosstalk: 95dB @ 1 kHz / 0dBFS
• 600 ohm load:
• Unclipped Output Power: 3.4mW @ 1 kHz
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.25dB)
• S/N: -100dB, A-weighted
• THD + N: 0.003% @ 1 kHz / 0dBFS
• Crosstalk: 95dB @ 1 kHz / 0dBFS