IK Multimedia AXE I/O Bedienungsanleitung

Premium Audio Interface

with advanced guitar tone shaping

USER MANUAL

Contents

Table of Contents

Contents 2

English 3

Power adapter information 3

AXE I/O 3

Front panel 4

Rear panel 6

1 Installation and setup 7

1.1 Software installation 7

1.2 Setup 7

2 Dedicated guitar features 11

2.1 Direct amplifier output & Re-Amplification 11

2.2 JFET / PURE input (only for Instrument Input 1) 12

2.3 Pick-Up selector (only for Instrument Input 1) 13

2.4 Variable impedance (Z-TONE™) control (only for Instrument Input 1) 14

2.5 Tuner (only for Instrument Input 1) 15

2.6 External control 15

2.7 Preset browsing 16

3 Setup your DAW 18

4 Connecting microphones 18

4.1 Condenser microphones 18

4.2 Dynamic microphones 19

4.3 Ribbon microphones 19

5 Connecting instruments 20

6 Connecting loudspeakers and headphones 20

7 Direct monitoring 21

8 Control software 21

8.1 Interface view 22

8.2 Controller tab 24

9 Specifications 25

Warranty 27

Support and more info 27

Regulatory 28

English

Power adapter information

Use only the specified AC adaptor and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage

specified on the AC adaptor’s body.

IK Multimedia will not be responsible of any damage caused by usage of any AC adaptor other than the

specified one.

The usage of AC adaptors other than the specified one could compromise the user experience in terms of:

• Safety risk

• Noise performances

AXE I/O

Thank you for purchasing AXE I/O.

Your package contains:

• AXE I/O

• USB cable

• PSU

• Quick Start Guide

• Registration Card

AXE I/O is a 2in/5out audio/midi interface capable of a resolution up to 24/192kHz.

It has been designed from the ground-up with the goal of providing the best possible interface for guitar players,

with dedicated features such as: Re-amplification IN/OUT, JFET/Pure input selector, Pick-up selector, Z-TONE™

control, Preset browser, external control inputs and tuner.

AXE I/O is a superior all-around audio interface too, thanks to the 192kHz sampling resolution at 24bit, the

outstanding dynamic range and the asynchronous USB audio, for ultra low conversion jitter for premium audio

performance.

English

By registering, you can access technical support, activate your warranty and receive free JamPoints™ which will

be added to your account. JamPoints™ allow you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases! Registering also

keeps you informed of all the latest software updates and IK products.

Front panel

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1. Instrument inputs 1 and 2 - 1/4” (6.35mm) jack type - it is possible to connect instruments (e.g., guitar).

2. GAIN 1 and GAIN 2 - adjust the input gain for the signals at Inputs 1 and 2 respectively.

3. Peak Meters - each input has a dedicated 5-segments peak meter, with 1-second hold on CLIP, that

indicates the level of the input signal.

4. INST, LINE, MIC LEDs - active input indication with auto select. If no connection is made, or if an XLR is

connected to the back Combo input, the MIC input will be activated, and the corresponding LED will light

up; if an 1/4” jack (line level) is connected at the back Combo input, the LINE input will be selected and the

corresponding LED will light up; if an instrument is connected to the front input, the INSTRUMENT input will

be selected and the corresponding LED will light up. The front Instrument input has always priority over back

connected XLR or 1/4” jacks.

5. Z-TONE™ - Variable impedance control - the front control named Z-TONE™allows you to change the input

impedance on the instrument input 1 allowing for a unique possibility for tone shaping on your instruments.

6. PASSIVE/ACTIVE - Pick-Up selector - this selector allows you to match the type of pick-up installed on the

connected instrument. This control will act exclusively on the instrument input 1.

7. JFET/PURE - Preamp topology selector - this selector allows you to select two different preamp topologies

for your connected instrument: JFET preamp type and Pure preamp type. This control will act exclusively on

the instrument input 1.

8. 48V - This switch enables 48V phantom power on both microphone inputs. The switch illuminates when

phantom power is selected.

9. TUNER - this switch activates the built in tuner. The switch illuminates when tuner is active.

10. Tuner’s display and LEDs - 7-segments display shows the note played, plus three segments tuning

indication.

English

11. USB LED - this LED illuminates when the unit is recognised by the computer to which it is connected.

12. MIDI IN/OUT LEDs - these LEDs illuminate when MIDI data is received from/transmitted to the MIDI port.

13. PRESET - this push-encoder allows you to browse between AmpliTube’s presets. This control can also be

customized to send any MIDI CC to control other functions or other software.

14. MONITOR - the Monitor knob allows you to blend your input signals with the playback streams from your

computer. This allows you to monitor your input signal with zero latency. If the knob is positioned at 12

o’clock, the input signal and the playback stream will be equally balanced. Turning the knob to the left will

increase the level of the direct signal; turning to the right will increase the level of the playback stream from

the DAW. This control works both for Outputs 1-2 and Heaphones.

15. HEADPHONES - connect one pair of headphones at the 1⁄4” (6.35 mm) TRS jack sockets below the

headphone volume controls. The headphone outputs always carry the signals that are currently routed to

outputs 1 & 2.

16. MASTER - main output level control – this control adjusts the level at Outputs 1 and 2 on the rear panel.

17. AMP OUT - this is a fifth 1/4” physical unbalanced, floating output with selectable ground lift (controlled with

software). It’s independent from main Outputs 1-2 and 3-4. This output is specifically designed to allow the

interface to feed guitar amps or stomps without the typically associated risk or hum or buzz noises caused

by ground loops or mismatched levels and impedances.

English

Rear panel

1. Power On/Off switch.

2. Kensington security lock - secure your AXE I/O to a suitable structure if desired.

3. External DC power input - 2-pole barrel socket. 9V DC, 1.75A (max), positive on the external pole.

4. MIDI IN/OUT - standard 5-pin DIN sockets for connection of external MIDI equipment.

5. USB 2.0 port - Type B connector - connect the AXE I/O to your computer with the cable supplied.

6. EXTERNAL CONTROL - use these 1/4” (6.35mm) jack to connect external controller pedals (single or dual

switches, continuous expression pedals). MIDI messages sent are freely assignable from the “Control app”.

7. LINE OUTPUTS 1 to 4 - Outputs 1/L and 2/R are balanced and floating analogue line outputs on 1⁄4” (6.35

mm) jack sockets; Outputs 3 and 4 are unbalanced line outputs; use TRS jacks for a balanced connection or

TS jacks for unbalanced. Outputs 1/L and 2/R will normally be used to drive the primary monitoring system.

8. MIC/LINE IN 1 and 2 - XLR Combo type input sockets - connect microphones or line level signals. Input 1

can also be used as a re-amp input.

English

1 Installation and setup

1.1 Software installation

All software required by the AXE I/O are available for download from the IK Multimedia website (www.

ikmultimedia.com/products/axeio). By downloading the “AXE I/O Drivers and Control Software” you’ll find:

MAC users: the installer contains the AXE I/O Control App.

Windows users: the package includes the AXE I/O Control App and the necessary drivers for the interface.

1. Using your usual browser, go to www.ikmultimedia.com/products/axeio and go to the Download section.

2. You can now download the “AXE I/O Drivers and Control Software” file (Mac and Windows versions available).

4. Download and install the “AXE I/O Drivers and Control Software” version (Mac or Windows) appropriate for

your computer and follow all on-screen instructions.

5. When the installation is complete, restart your computer.

6. After restart, connect the AXE I/O to your computer with the USB cable supplied.

1.2 Setup

1. Download and install the AXE I/O Drivers and Control Software as described above.

AmpliTube Deluxe

10 T-RackS plug-ins

Ableton Live Lite

AXE I/O Control Software

FREE DOWNLOAD

ikdownloads.com/axeio

English

2. Connect the AXE I/O to your computer with the supplied USB cable.

3. Connect the supplied PSU to the AXE I/O and switch on the unit

4. You can connect microphones or line level signal to the back combo XLR inputs 1 and 2, or instrument

signal to the front Jack 1/4” Instrument inputs 1 and 2.

MIC / LINE IN INSTRUMENT

English

5. Connect speakers, amplifiers or other line devices to the four line output jack 1/4” on the rear panel of AXE

I/O. Out 1/L and 2/R are balanced output.

English

6. If needed, you can connect external MIDI devices to the physical MIDI ports (Input/Output).

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

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