AXE I/O Solo is a 2-in, 3-out USB audio interface that offers the same revolutionary features as IK’s award-winning AXE I/O, but at a more entry-level price.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, AXE I/O Solo offers one PURE ultra-transparent microphone
preamp (with phantom power), and one instrument input letting guitarists shape their tone in powerful new ways.
With an active/passive pickup selector, transparent PURE and warm JFET channels, and Z-Tone variable impedance control, AXE I/O offers unique tools to make recording guitar & bass more creative than ever.
AXE I/O Solo also offers the same best-in-class sound quality and 24-bit, 192 kHz operation as AXE I/O, and features 1/4” balanced outputs, a headphone out, and a ground-isolated Amp Out for Tone Modeling and integrating amps and pedals. Between its powerful tone-shaping input, easy amplifier output, and dedicated inputs for controller pedals, AXE I/O Solo blurs the lines between in-the-box and analog recording to give musicians a massive range of ways to create.
AXE I/O SOLO comes loaded with a massive bundle of software and plug-ins, so you have everything you need to track, mix and master your music right out of the box. AmpliTube 5 SE offers a massive range of amp & FX models, plus IK's new TONEX SE AI-powered Tone Modeling software lets you capture your real rig virtually. And a selection of T-RackS Singles and Ableton Live Lite 10 gets you up and recording instantly.
- A professional 2 in/3 out audio interface
- Class A PURE ultra-transparent mic preamp
- Guitar in with active/passive pickup selector & Z-TONE tone shaping
- Dedicated Amp Out for Tone Modeling and integrating amps and pedals
- A massive software bundle including AmpliTube 5 SE and TONEX SE
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 +13.5 dBu
- Frequency response: From 1 Hz to 46 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 113 dB(A)
- THD @ -1 dBFS: 0.001%
- THD+N: -103 dB(A) at -1 dBFS
- Channels 1-2 crosstalk: 112 dB(A)
Output 3 (Amp output)
- Configuration: Unbalanced, floating, with selectable ground lift
- Output impedance: 75 Ohms
- Output Level: 0 dBFS corresponds to -3 dBu
- Frequency response: From 20 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 106 dB(A)
- THD+N: -93 dB(A)
Headphones Out
- Output impedance: Virtually ideal source (zero Ohms) until clipping
- Maximum Output level: +9 dBu into 50 Ohms load (approx 95 mW)
- Frequency response: From 1 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 111 dB(A)
- THD+N: -102 dB(A)
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 +12.5dBu 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 6 Hz to 42 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
- THD, PURE mode: 0.002 % (-1dBFS input)
- THD, JFET mode: 0.5 %
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 +9 dBu signal at the XLR input
- Input level, max gain: 0 dBFS is obtained with a -44 dBu signal at the XLR input
- Frequency response: From 7 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 116 dB(A)
- THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
Line Input
- 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 -27 dBu signal at the TRS input
- Frequency response: From 7 Hz to 32 kHz within 0.5 dB (96 kHz sample rate)
- Dynamic Range: 117 dB(A)
- THD+N: -104 dB(A) at -10 dBFS
Connections and Controls
Front Panel
- One 1/4" instrument input jacks
- Two analog potentiometers for Input GAIN
- Two 5 segments input level meter (peak)
- Analog potentiometers for Z-Tone control
- Pick-Up selector (PASSIVE/ACTIVE)
- Preamp topology selector (JFET/PURE)
- +48V phantom power switch
- USB LEDS
- MIDI IN/OUT LEDs
- Monitor knob
- 1/4" headphones output jack
- Master potentiometer for main output control
- 1/4" Amp output jack
Rear Panel
- MIDI I/O 5-pin DIN connectors
- B-Type USB socket for connecting a computer (Mac/PC)
- 2 x 1/4" TRS External controllers sockets
- 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced floating line outputs
- 1 Combo socket for MIC input and Line input (auto selecting)
Package includes
- AXE I/O SOLO
- USB A-Type to USB B-Type connection cable (1.5m/4.32ft)
Dimensions
- Size: 19.5cm x 19.5cm x 5.3cm
- Weight: 1.0kg
Compatibility
Computers
64-bit application. Requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.
Mac® (64-bits)
Minimal: macOS 10.11 or later. One free USB port.
Windows® (64-bits)
Minimal: Windows 7 or later. One free USB port.
AmpliTube 5
- Fully redesigned Graphical User Interface
- Re-sizable display
- New VIR™ Volumetric Impulse Response cabinet engine
- Up to 2,400 impulse responses per cabinet
- New impulse response loader
- Fully redesigned power amps section with new impedance matching
- Improved chains with custom routing options
- Expanded rig with up to 57 simultaneous FX
- Over 400 gear models
- New effects derived from T-RackS
- Industry-standard sound with DSM™ (Dynamic Saturation Modeling) and VRM™ (Volumetric Response Modeling) technologies for Hyper-
- Realistic emulation of real world gear and the best sounding models
- Dynamic Response Modeling provides real amp response and feel — models dynamic relationship and interaction between power amp and speakers, plus physical and harmonic interaction between individual speakers, cabinet and room construction and mics
- Perfect as a plug-in for studio recording and mixing in any Mac/Win
- DAW, native compatibility with 64-bit applications and operating systems
- Also perfect for live performance thanks to the standalone version with instant preset switching via MIDI control
- Highest supported Sampling Rate: 96 kHz
- DAW automation and BPM synchronization
- Two movable microphones allow you to mic the cabinet exactly like in real world studio and live environment
- Replace individual speakers in cabinets (12” speaker models)
- 31 individual speaker models available with more added to Custom Shop
- Stereo signal path makes it suitable for any type of instrument including drums, keyboards, vocals and more
- Massive database of presets with multiple guitar and bass oriented tags and keywords, advanced search function and more
- Perfect integration with IK’s range of audio interfaces and controllers such as iRig AXE I/O, iRig Stomp I/O, iRig HD, iRig Pro, iRig 2 allows for instant recording and performing in the studio or on stage with full programming at the software level
- 8-track built-in multitrack recorder and DAW enables you to quickly capture ideas or even record a full 8-track composition in the standalone application without the need to open a DAW and with the convenience of AmpliTube superior quality audio processing
- Multi-Track Looper for capturing and layering ideas quickly and easily
- Export loops to hard drive and import into the DAW section, import audio to track 1 in looper for playing over backing track loop
Imports any Wav, Aiff, sd2, Apple Caf, Flac, MP3 audio file (Standalone version) - SpeedTrainer for speeding up/slowing down imported tracks without affecting the pitch – the perfect tool for practicing and improving your instrument skills or learning your favorite riffs and solos (standalone version)
- Expandable via the new redesign built-in AmpliTube Custom Shop feature with gear from the world’s top manufacturers and artists
- Universal upgrade is available to anyone and any previous version of AmpliTube — Restore gear from previous purchases via the Custom Shop
System Requirements
Mac® (64-bits)
- Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (Intel Core i5 suggested), 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), macOS 10.10 or later. 3 GB of hard drive space.
- Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.
- Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.
Windows® (64-bits)
- Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 (Intel Core i5 suggested), 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested). Windows® 7 or later. 3 GB of hard drive space.
- Requires an ASIO compatible sound card.
Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. - Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX.
Condition | New |
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SKU | IKM-AXE-IO-SOLO |
UPC | 8025813860032 |