AXE I/O Outputs

[mailbarryheaney]

Hi Folks, I'm interested in buying the AXE I/O interface but I need to confirm that it is possible to assign different audio sources to the output pairing (1+2) and (3+4).
I would like to be able to do the following in a live situation. Output AmpliTube to a PA system through one pair of outputs (1+2) and output a click track to a drummer on the second output pair (3+4).
Does anyone know whether this is possible?
For me in any online info demos etc, Its not clear to me.
Is it the case that you can only output one stereo pair and send it to (1+2) or (3+4) or (1+2)+(3+4).

Hope this makes sense.
I would very much appreciate any advice insight.
Barry

[dlgebert]

I would like to be able to do the following in a live situation. Output AmpliTube to a PA system through one pair of outputs (1+2) and output a click track to a drummer on the second output pair (3+4).

Does anyone know whether this is possible?

Barry,

I only use the "Headphones Out" with my AXE I/O, but you should be able to do that according to the AXE I/O User Manual.

Edit: After re-reading your post, I see you want to send two different input sources. The AXE I/O has two mono inputs that can be active, and although it has 3 different types of inputs, "Instrument", "Microphone" and "Line", only one of these can be used per mono input. So you could have a guitar on (Instrument #1 routed to Output 1-2) and a mono click track on (Line Input #2 routed to Output 3-4) . The Line Inputs are mono balanced or unbalanced, not stereo unbalanced. Sorry for the confusion, I thought you wanted one input signal to go to two outputs.

MIRROR:
This function replicates the signal that goes out to OUT 1-2 to OUT 3-4.
This is an handy feature when you need to send the same signal to two different destinations, i.e.: FOH and a personal stage monitor, with independent volume controls from the AXE I/O control panel.

Note that setting is done in the AXE I/O Control Panel software, so you'd need a laptop connected to make that change at your gigs.

Dave

[dlgebert]

Hi Folks, I'm interested in buying the AXE I/O interface

Here are the full hardware specs from the manual. Note that "Line Outputs 1-2" are balanced or unbalanced and "Line Outputs 3-4" are unbalanced.

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9 Specifications

Common
AD and DA Resolution: 24-bit
Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
Host Connection: USB Type-B receptacle. USB 2.0 (High Speed).

Line Outputs 1-2 (Monitor)
Configuration: Electronically balanced and floating, automatically compensates level when connection is balanced or unbalanced, tip hot.
Output impedance: 150 Ohms balanced, 75 Ohms unbalanced
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +21 dBu
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -1 dBFS
Channels 1-2 crosstalk: 115 dB(A)

Line Outputs 3-4
Configuration: Unbalanced
Output impedance: 75 Ohms
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +16 dBu
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 115 dB(A)
THD+N: -102 dB(A)
Channels 3-4 crosstalk: 112 dB(A)

Output 5 (Amp output)
Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift
Output impedance: 100 Ohms
Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -6 dBu
Frequency response: From 10 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 110 dB(A)
THD+N: -104 dB(A)

Headphones Out
Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping
Maximum Output level: +12 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 180 mW)
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 112 dB(A)
THD+N: -100 dB(A)

Mic Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential microphone preamp, pin 2 hot
Input impedance: 4 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +12 dBu signal at the XLR input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -37 dBu signal at the XLR input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS

Line Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential line receiver, tip hot
Input impedance: 20 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +26 dBu signal at the TRS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -24 dBu signal at the TRS input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS

Instrument Inputs 1
Configuration: Multiple topology instrument preamp
Input impedance, PASSIVE mode: Variable from 1 MOhms down to 2.2 kOhms
Input impedance, ACTIVE mode: 10 kOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD, PURE mode: 0.0015 %
THD, JFET mode: 0.5 %

Instrument Inputs 2
Configuration: Hi-Z instrument preamp
Input impedance: 1 MOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD: 0.006%

Mic Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential microphone preamp, pin 2 hot
Input impedance: 4 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +12 dBu signal at the XLR input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -37 dBu signal at the XLR input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS

Line Inputs 1-2
Configuration: Class-A discrete differential line receiver, tip hot
Input impedance: 20 kOhms differential
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +26 dBu signal at the TRS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -24 dBu signal at the TRS input
Frequency response: From 5 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
THD+N: -106 dB(A) at -10 dBFS

Instrument Inputs 1
Configuration: Multiple topology instrument preamp
Input impedance, PASSIVE mode: Variable from 1 MOhms down to 2.2 kOhms
Input impedance, ACTIVE mode: 10 kOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD, PURE mode: 0.0015 %
THD, JFET mode: 0.5 %

Instrument Inputs 2
Configuration: Hi-Z instrument preamp
Input impedance: 1 MOhms
Input level, min gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a +14 dBu signal at the TS input
Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -17 dBu signal at the TS input
Frequency response: From 3 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
THD: 0.006%


Dave

[mailbarryheaney]

Hi dlgebert,
I appreciate you taking the time out for such a detailed response.
Much appreciated. It gives me more confidence that I'm doing the right thing.

Stay safe.
Barry