IK Multimedia AXE I/O ONE

A do-it-all interface for guitar and bass players

AXE I/O ONE

AXE I/O ONE sports IK’s exclusive Z-TONE® impedance control, JFET input for warm, tube-like sound, dedicated Amp Out for practicing or reamping, pickup selector, external volume/wah pedal or switch controller inputs, and includes award-winning AmpliTube and TONEX software with access to thousands of presets, amp and pedal rig tones on ToneNET for a complete digital studio rig that sounds like a pro.

AXE I/O ONE overview

• 1-in/3-out USB audio interface that captures everything in ONE device
• Z-TONE impedance-adapting input enhances your pickups’ true sound
• PURE and JFET input stages go instantly from modern to vintage tones
• ACTIVE/PASSIVE pickup selector optimizes the signal flow from the start
• Class-A mic preamp offers transparent sound for acoustic guitar and vocals
• High-definition 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion keeps your signal crystal clear
• Amp Out with ground loop interrupter is perfect for simplified Tone Modeling
• MIDI Input and Output to connect keyboards, E-drum kits, controllers and more
• 2 programmable inputs for expression pedals and/or single/double switches
• Includes AmpliTube 5 SE, TONEX SE and Ableton Live Lite

AXE I/O ONE 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-C socket

Mic Input

• 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 +7 dBu signal at the XLR input
• Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -42 dBu signal at the XLR input
• Frequency response: From 9 Hz to 45 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
• Dynamic range: 108 dB(A)
• THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS

Instrument Input

• 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 +10.5 dBu signal at the TS input
• Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -19 dBu signal at the TS input
• Frequency response: From 11 Hz to 45 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
• Dynamic range: 108 dB(A)
• THD, PURE mode: 0.0018 % (-1 dBFS input)
• THD, JFET mode: 0.42 %

Line Outputs 1-2 (Monitor)

• Configuration: Electronically balanced
• Output impedance: 150 Ohms balanced, 75 Ohms unbalanced
• Output level: 0 dBFS corresponds to +12.8 dBu
• Frequency response: From 10 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
• Dynamic range: 108 dB(A)
• THD @ -1 dBFS: 0.0015%
• THD+N: -95 dB(A) at -1 dBFS
• Channels 1-2 crosstalk: 109 dB(A)

Output 3 (Amp output)

• Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift
• Output impedance: 75 Ohms
• Output level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -3.5 dBu
• Frequency response: From 20 Hz to 44 kHz within 1 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
• Dynamic range: 108 dB(A)
• THD+N: -93 dB(A)

Headphone Output

• Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping
• Maximum output level: +5 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 40 mW)
• Frequency response: From 1 Hz to 44 kHz within 1 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
• Dynamic range: 108 dB(A)

Package includes

• AXE I/O One
• USB A-Type to USB C-Type connection cable (1.5m/4.32ft)

Dimensions

• Size: 13cm/5.12" x 14.5cm/5.71" x 5.2cm/2.04"
• Weight: 0.37kg/0.8lb

Compatibility Computers

• 64-bit application. Requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.

Mac® (64-bits)

• Minimal: macOS 10.15 or later. One free USB port.

Windows® (64-bits)

• Minimal: Windows 10 or later. One free USB port.