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SKU: EIE

Product Description

The included software may now be a download online and the stated CD may not be enclosed with this item as a result

The Aka EIE USB interface is all about connectivity. Get the gear you've got connected in the most efficient way: the Akai EIE offers 4 XLR/jack combo inputs (for microphones/guitars), rear inserts (for studio outboard) and four outputs for total flexibility. And if that's not enough theres full Midi i/o and a built in USB hub!

Key Features

  • Record and playback 16-bit, 2-channel audio via USB
  • Plug-and-play operation, no driver installation required
  • Four XLR-¼" combo jacks with phantom power and gain control
  • Four nickel-plated ¼" outputs for two separate monitoring systems
  • Two classic, high-quality VU level meters with switchable sources
  • Three additional USB ports for connecting other devices through to a computer
  • 5 Pin DIN MIDI Interface
  • Headphone output with switchable source and direct monitoring dial
  • Table-top, solid construction with a great-looking, classic design

Here's what Akai say about the EIE Pro

The EIE is all about plug and play convenience. With the EIE tabletop USB audio interface from Akai Professional, you can connect virtually any musical instrument or piece of production gear to your computer. With three convenient USB inputs in addition to its main USB port, EIE enables you to connect controllers, hard drives or any other peripheral to your computer when native ports may be limited. This compact, 16-bit recording interface contains high-quality components including nickel-plated input jacks, analog-style VU meters and a rugged aluminum casing for a powerful, professional, portable audio solution. The EIE can be used with virtually any music software program like GarageBand or Pro Tools and connects plug-and-play to Macs or PCs; there is no driver installation required.

Each channel of the EIE has an XLR-¼” combo jack, dedicated gain-pot and Mic/Line/Guitar switch. The EIE features four discrete-design preamplifiers with 48V phantom power for use with virtually any microphone. Individual ¼” nickel-plated jacks found on the back of EIE provide you with channel inserts for processing audio signals externally. You can monitor sessions on multiple sets of studio monitors using the four ¼” balanced outputs, which are also nickel-plated. Both pairs of outputs can be monitored visually with the high-quality, analog VU meters providing classic features with modern style. For remote tracking and alternative playback, the EIE has a 1/4” TRS headphone output. High quality analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters ensure that every detail of your session or performance gets captured and played back faithfully.

The EIE sends and receives four audio channels on a single USB cable for simple, universal interface to your computer. The three additional USB 1.1 ports allow the EIE to function as a hub as well, bridging other MIDI controllers and hard-drives to the computer. EIE's USB interface is class compliant for plug-and-play operation with Mac OS X and Windows XP, Vista and 7. The EIE features traditional MIDI In and Out jacks for playing and controlling software with keyboard and pad controllers, workstations, and other MIDI-compatible instruments.

Get connected with the EIE from Akai Professional.

Specifications
Analogue Outputs
No
Analogue Inputs
No
Brand
Akai
Connectivity
USB

Customer Reviews

4.7

3 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

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Trusted Customer4th May 2015

Trusted Customer29th Dec 2013

Very good

Trusted Customer10th Nov 2013

Great.

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