Akai EIE PRO Electromusic Interface Expander USB Audio Interface

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Record four analog mic/line inputs over USB at up to 96 kHz/24-bit resolution, with the EIE PRO audio interface, complete with a 3-port USB hub.

The Akai EIE Pro is a tabletop USB 2.0 audio interface perfectly tailored for your project and portable studio setups. This four-in, four-out (4x4) device features low latency ASIO drivers and enables you to record up to 24-bit resolution and sample rates of 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz into virtually any DAW, recording or performance software on Mac and PC-based systems. The EIE Pro also houses three convenient USB inputs, in addition to its main USB 2.0 port, enabling you to connect controllers, hard drives or any other peripheral when native ports on a computer may be limited. The compact 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.

Each channel of the EIE Pro has a XLR-1/4-inch combo jack, dedicated sturdy, gain-pots and Mic/Line/Guitar switches. The Akai EIE Pro features four discrete-design preamplifiers with 48V phantom power for use with virtually any microphone. Individual 1/4-inch Nickel-plated jacks found on the back of EIE Pro provide you with channel inserts for processing audio signals externally. You can monitor sessions on multiple sets of studio monitors using the four 1/4-inch 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 read more EIE Pro has a 1/4-inch 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 Pro sends and receives four audio channels on a single USB cable for simple, universal interface to a computer. The three additional USB ports allow the EIE Pro to function as a hub as well, bridging other MIDI controllers and hard-drives to the computer. The EIE Pro features traditional MIDI In and Out jacks for playing and controlling software with keyboard and pad controllers, workstations, and other MIDI-compatible instruments.

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Features

- USB audio interface with up to 24-bit recording resolution supporting all standard sample rates (44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz)
- Four XLR-1/4" combo jacks with phantom power and gain control
- Four nickel-plated 1/4" outputs
- Two classic, high-quality VU level meters with switchable sources and RED peak LEDS
- 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

Includes:
- EIE Pro
- Power adaptor
- USB Cable
- Quick start guide
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- USB 2.0 audio interface
- Multichannel recording and playback up to 24-bit/96 kHz
- 5-pin MIDI In and MIDI Out
- 48 volt phantom power
- 6 volt DC, 3A power

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-4032
Web: http://www.akaipro.com/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted September 19, 2014 by J C

"Excellent Interface"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I've owned this for about 2 weeks and it has been the most stable interface I've ever used aside from my old M-Audio Delta 66. Every Firewire Interface I've ever used sounded good, but had stability issues even with high buffer settings. Despite the stigma on USB audio interfaces, I decided to take a chance since Akai is typically a good brand in most everything. Needless to say this interface does not disappoint. In fact, it's the most stable interface I've ever used. It installed pain free, very well layed out so it's easy to get around. The software is minimal, which is good, because that way I can control everything from the DAW in terms of routing. I have the buffer set at 49 samples (odd number, but the lowest it goes in my case) and it doesn't skip a beat, not even so much as a pop. I could never do that with my firewire interfaces, and yes I had a TI chipset card. The lowest I could ever set it was 256 and even then it wasn't 100% stable. Preamps work good. Maybe not quite the gain from the more expensive brands, but definitely more than adequate for home studios and project studios alike. Add all that up with the additional quarter inch connections in the back, digital i/o, and MIDI, and you simply cannot beat this thing in this price range! I clicked 5 starts on support because I have dealt with Akai in the past and they've done me good, just so you know. Buy this!!!

Musical Background:

20 years between gigging and producing.

Musical Style:

Metal, Rock, Electronica, Techno, Soundtrack, Cinematic Scoring.
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