The OmniStudio USB is a complete USB audio/MIDI studio interface featuring more connectivity, flexibility and functionality than any other USB audio product. OmniStudio USB combines the features of the popular Quattro USB and award-winning Omni Studio into a single compact 24-bit/96kHz interface for USB computers. The 4x4 architecture is software configurable for 4x4 operation at 16-bits, or 2x4 or 4x2 operation at 24-bits. The first two inputs feature Neutrik connectors to accept both XLR and balanced 1/4 in. TRS mic & instrument inputs, each complete with M-Audio's award-winning pre-amp technology, switchable phantom power, gain control knob (up to 66dB), 20dB pad switch, 1/4 in. inserts, and signal present/clip LED. Two additional balanced 1/4 in. TRS line inputs with selectable +4dBu/-10dBV operation levels also route to the A/D converter. OmniStudio USB is designed for both mobile and desktop operation and includes detachable rack-mount ears.

Audio/MIDI Interface Features
Up to 24-bit/96 kHz performance
4-in/4-out audio I/O
2 mic/instrument preamps with phantom power and 20 dB pad
2 line inputs*
4 direct outputs*
1-in/1-out MIDI I/O

*fits in standard 19 in. rack using removable rack ears.

Built-in Mixer Features
14-channel line mixer with effects send/return
Four stereo aux inputs routable to mixer or record inputs
Stereo monitor out with level control*
Stereo record out*
Zero-latency direct monitoring system
Two stereo headphone outputs with individual controls
Balanced/unbalanced… read more operation

Outputs on the OmniStudio USB include individual balanced 1/4 in. TRS direct outputs from the four D/A channels, a stereo balanced 1/4 in. TRS monitor output pair complete with level control, a stereo balanced 1/4 in. TRS record output pair (independent of the monitor level control), and two separate 1/4 in. TRS stereo headphone outputs with individual level controls. The unit also features effects sends with level controls for each of the four D/A or direct monitor signals, as well as a stereo effects return. OmniStudio USB also serves as a 1x1 USB MIDI interface, thus providing a complete all-in-one audio/MIDI interface solution ideal for today's compact and mobile recording studio situations. OmniStudio USB ships with full driver support for Mac and Windows computers, including OS X. The package also includes M-Audio's Maximum Audio Tools bundle including an assortment of software designed to get users making music immediately.

M-Audio USB solutions are the shortest path between inspiration and final tracks. Their advanced technology and seamless driver support allow musicians to take advantage of pristine sound quality with plug-and-play ease. No PCI card installation, no muss or fuss. M-Audio's USB drivers also let you independently scale bit depth and sample rate (up to 96k) to deliver the lowest USB latency anywhere.

Whether you use Mac or PC, M-Audio's USB solutions offer affordable, high performance recording, playback and performance solutions for today's compact, mobile musicians. And once you experience a laptop-based virtual studio running with an M-Audio USB interface, you'll wonder how you ever made music any other way. The killer rig now even fits in a backpack so you can make music on your own terms--anywhere, anytime. read less