AXE I/O Now Available

[Tokoyeh]

Just got the Axe i/o and works perfectly with iPad Pro 3rd Gen. Both channels record independent as well on my daw. Not sure if they made a update, but I’m very satisfied with this purchase.

[Manish8759]

Thanks for the information.

[Paul Kemp]

It is possibile to know which DAC the AXE has got? Thanks.

[dlgebert]

which DAC the AXE has got?

Paul, I'm assuming you're asking about the digital to analog converter (DAC) and the analog to digital converter (ADC). It's on the product spec page:

https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/axeio/index.php?p=specs

Also, here's from the AXE I/O User Manual:

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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%

Dave

[Paul Kemp]

Thanks, dlgebert!

So I'd like to know if the AXE can handle an high impedance headphone or I should get a dedicated amp...

[dlgebert]

if the AXE can handle an high impedance headphone

According to Wikipedia:

high-impedance headphones are about 100-600 ohms. As the impedance of a pair of headphones increases, more voltage (at a given current) is

I use Sony MDR-7506 headphones and they are rated at 63 Ohms and at 1/4 headphone volume, the AXE I/O is plenty loud with no distortion.

Going back the AXE I/O spec:

Headphones Out
Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping
Maximum Output level: +12 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 180 mW)

What is your headphones' impedance?

Dave

[Paul Kemp]

I use Sony MDR-7506 headphones and they are rated at 63 Ohms and at 1/4 headphone volume, the AXE I/O is plenty loud with no distortion.

Going back the AXE I/O spec:


What is your headphones' impedance?

Dave

Thanks again, Dave!


My headphones' impedance is 250 Ohms...

[dlgebert]

My headphones' impedance is 250 Ohms...

Well at least you know the AXE I/O won't overpower your headphones... it would up to you to try it out and see how it sounds...

Dave

[edmundtownes]

I'm using 250ohm headphones. I've never turned the headphone volume knob past 3:00. I'm positive you'd have enough volume even with 600ohm cans.

[Goupil70]

Hello all,

I have the Axe I/O and there are 2 external control (switch/pedal 1 & 2) ins at the back of my device.
I'd like to have pedalboard controller connected to one of these. The iRig Stomp I/O seems to be perfect for this though I have some questions:

- is it possible to connect to the axe and not via USB (to the computer) ?
- I read that iRig Stomp I/O is much more than a pedalboard. Is using it as such an error about all this product can offer ?
- what would you recommend to have my Axe I/O working with a pedalboard (switches and expression pedal) to control Amplitube in my DAW ?

Best regards

[Goupil70]

Hello,

I have one more question: is it possible to connect the iRig Stomp I/O to my computer with a usb-C cable ?

Thank you

[DarkStar]

Hello Goupil70 and welcome to the forum.

As this is primarily a user to user forum, someone-else may chime in. Meanwhile, the best thing to do is raise a Support Ticket, here for some one to one investigation and help (US (East Coast) Business hours, generally). Response time is usually within 2 working days, but in the current circumstances please allow some more time.

[jessy87]

Anyone have experience with iLoud Micros? I'm really consodering a small studio setup and am sold on the iLoud micros. However they lack low end (by reviews I have read). So I thought about buying iLoud Micros + iLoud portable speaker (for low end). Good or bad idea? Any other options for small setups?krogerfeedback.com survey

[Peter_IK]

Anyone have experience with iLoud Micros? I'm really consodering a small studio setup and am sold on the iLoud micros. However they lack low end (by reviews I have read). So I thought about buying iLoud Micros + iLoud portable speaker (for low end). Good or bad idea? Any other options for small setups?

iLoud Micro Monitors have a bass response down to 55Hz and the DSP control creates a very tight and controlled low end. Most reviews I've seen don't complain about low end and I have two sets that do very well. They're not going to be the same as 8" monitors and/or a subwoofer but they are suprisingly good with low end. https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/i ... ?p=reviews

[edomello]

Hello,
I'm considering to buy this product, but I'd like to ask some questions to be sure it fits my needs:

- Is it ASIO/MME multiclient? In other words, would I be able to play inside my DAW while playing a non-asio source (e.g. YouTube) in the background? I own a well-known usb audio card which doesn't allow this, and it's quite frustrating.

- Is it ASIO/ASIO multiclient? In other words, would I be able to use two DAWs concurrently, or perhaps Amplitube and another similar ASIO software at the same time? [This is not crucial for me as much as the first]

- I know you won't give support about it, but does it support audio playback in Linux? I don't care about using a DAW or recording guitar in linux, I just need to use the AXE I/O as a standard usb audio card to drive my monitors on Linux as I plan to use this card to fully replace my motherboard audio card, and I use both linux and windows for work.

I'm sorry for asking so many questions, but I struggle finding other places with so many AXE I/O owners
Thanks in advance.