Rode AI-1 USB Audio Interface



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Get recording at home with Rode's USB interface. No bells and whistles here -- just a clean Class A mic preamp and 96 kHz/24-bit conversion for a nice price!
Overview
The Rode AI-1 USB Audio Interface adds studio-quality input and output capabilities to your computer, making home recording easier than it's ever been. With its high quality Neutrik TM combo jack input and discrete Class-A preamp, you'll be able to connect either a microphone, guitar or a line level instrument, such as a synthesizer.
The AI-1 is the best quality-for-price single-channel interface available, bar none. It’s also incredibly easy to use, thanks to thoughtful design, Australian Made quality – it is the perfect companion to any of RØDE Microphones
The AI-1 allows zero-latency playback by enabling the direct monitoring feature and playback via headphones/speakers with the high quality discrete headphone amplifier. To ensure the AI-1 is truly versatile it features 48V Phantom Power and is class compliant – so no need to install any drivers.
- Sampling rate of up to 96kHz/24-Bit
- Premium discrete headphone amplifier
- XLR-1/4” Combo Jack Instrument / line level input
- 2 x Balanced 1/4” speaker outputs
- Rugged body with Satin Black Finish
- USB-C/3 connectivity
Hardware Features:
- XLR-1/4” Combo Input: Balanced input via 3-pin XLR- 1/4” Neutrik combo socket. Microphones, instruments (guitars) and line level instruments (synthesizers) can be connected via this input.
- Signal LED: Indicates signal input level. No LED indicates below -60dB. Green LED indicates an input level of at least… read more -40dB, Yellow indicates an input level above -12dB and Red indicates an input level of above -3dB.
- Phantom Power LED: Indicates when phantom power 48V is applied to XLR-1/4” Combo Jack input. Gain level knob must be pushed to turn on/off.
- Gain Level Knob: Gain knob for adjusting input gain. Press knob to turn on/off phantom power.
- Playback/Monitor Level Knob: Gain knob for adjusting headphone / speaker volume. Press knob to turn Direct Monitoring on/off.
- Direct Monitor LED: Indicates when Direct Monitoring is on/off. When Direct Monitoring is ON, audio from the microphone will be routed directly to the headphones. When Direct Monitoring is OFF, you will hear only audio from the computer.
- USB LED: Indicates when the AI-1 is connected via the USB cable.
- Headphone Jack Output: Connector for headphones, ¼” TRS jack required
Hardware Features Back:- USB-C Port: USB-C type connector. Connect to your laptop or computer with the USB cable supplied.
- Speaker outputs: 2 x 1/4” impedance balanced outputs.
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The AI-1 is the best quality-for-price single-channel interface available, bar none. It’s also incredibly easy to use, thanks to thoughtful design, Australian Made quality – it is the perfect companion to any of RØDE Microphones
The AI-1 allows zero-latency playback by enabling the direct monitoring feature and playback via headphones/speakers with the high quality discrete headphone amplifier. To ensure the AI-1 is truly versatile it features 48V Phantom Power and is class compliant – so no need to install any drivers.
Features:
- Ultra low-noise Class-A discrete preamplifier- Sampling rate of up to 96kHz/24-Bit
- Premium discrete headphone amplifier
- XLR-1/4” Combo Jack Instrument / line level input
- 2 x Balanced 1/4” speaker outputs
- Rugged body with Satin Black Finish
- USB-C/3 connectivity
Hardware Features:
- XLR-1/4” Combo Input: Balanced input via 3-pin XLR- 1/4” Neutrik combo socket. Microphones, instruments (guitars) and line level instruments (synthesizers) can be connected via this input.
- Signal LED: Indicates signal input level. No LED indicates below -60dB. Green LED indicates an input level of at least… read more -40dB, Yellow indicates an input level above -12dB and Red indicates an input level of above -3dB.
- Phantom Power LED: Indicates when phantom power 48V is applied to XLR-1/4” Combo Jack input. Gain level knob must be pushed to turn on/off.
- Gain Level Knob: Gain knob for adjusting input gain. Press knob to turn on/off phantom power.
- Playback/Monitor Level Knob: Gain knob for adjusting headphone / speaker volume. Press knob to turn Direct Monitoring on/off.
- Direct Monitor LED: Indicates when Direct Monitoring is on/off. When Direct Monitoring is ON, audio from the microphone will be routed directly to the headphones. When Direct Monitoring is OFF, you will hear only audio from the computer.
- USB LED: Indicates when the AI-1 is connected via the USB cable.
- Headphone Jack Output: Connector for headphones, ¼” TRS jack required
Hardware Features Back:- USB-C Port: USB-C type connector. Connect to your laptop or computer with the USB cable supplied.
- Speaker outputs: 2 x 1/4” impedance balanced outputs.
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Specs
- Computer Connectivity: USB
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O: 1 x 2
- Number of Preamps: 1
- Phantom Power: Yes
- Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rates:
- 44.1 kHz
- 48 kHz
- 88.2 kHz
- 96 kHz
- Analog Inputs: 1 x Neutrik XLR-1/4” combo
Analog Outputs:
- 2 x 1/4” (impedance balanced)
- 1 x 1/4” (headphones)
- Direct Monitor: Yes
- USB: 1 x USB Type C
- Bus Powered: Yes
OS Requirements:
- Mac OS 10.10 or later
- Windows 7 or later
- Power: USB bus-powered
Depth:
- 100mm total (with knobs)
- chassis: 88mm
Width: 124mm
Height: 38mm
Weight: 1lb 3.7oz
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O: 1 x 2
- Number of Preamps: 1
- Phantom Power: Yes
- Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rates:
- 44.1 kHz
- 48 kHz
- 88.2 kHz
- 96 kHz
- Analog Inputs: 1 x Neutrik XLR-1/4” combo
Analog Outputs:
- 2 x 1/4” (impedance balanced)
- 1 x 1/4” (headphones)
- Direct Monitor: Yes
- USB: 1 x USB Type C
- Bus Powered: Yes
OS Requirements:
- Mac OS 10.10 or later
- Windows 7 or later
- Power: USB bus-powered
Depth:
- 100mm total (with knobs)
- chassis: 88mm
Width: 124mm
Height: 38mm
Weight: 1lb 3.7oz
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 1.12 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 3 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): Ai1
- Open Box (Very Good)
- Shipping Weight: 1.12 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 3 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): Ai1
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 562-364-7400
Web: https://rode.com/en/support/contact
Phone: 562-364-7400
Web: https://rode.com/en/support/contact
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted January 28, 2020 by MATTHEW H in GEORGETOWN, KY
"Cleanest Preamp I've Used"
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I use this for film voiceovers with an SM7B. I've tried Cloudlifters, Scarletts and Behringer preamps...this Rode has the CLEANEST LIFT I've ever heard. Unbelievably noise free even at quite high gain. I am very impressed and wished that there was a 4 input model for scoring.
Musical Background:
Film Scoring and Music Production
Musical Style:
Jazz, Surf, Lofi, Voiceovers
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