Description
The Rode Complete Studio Kit with AI-1 Audio Interface and NT1 microphone is the perfect first step into home recording.
Rode's AI-1 Audio Interface is stacked with incredible technology to ensure recording on your computer is easy, versatile and sounds superb. The Complete Studio Kit comes with the AI-1, Rode's peerless NT1 large diaphragm condenser microphone, a shock mount and all cables.
Includes everything you need to get started
The Complete Studio Kit comes with the Rode NT1 studio condenser microphone, a shock mount, pop-shield, Rode XLR cable and USB-C/A cables to transfer data from your AI-1 to your computer, and power -- including 48V phantom power to your AI-1.
Single combo input for microphones, guitars, and line sources
The AI-1's single input is a Neutrik Combo Jack, which takes both a 3-pole XLR (common to most microphones) and a quarter-inch jack common to most electric instruments like guitar, bass, etc. Layering tracks is as easy as plug in, set level and go.
Superior headphone amplifier onboard
Not only does the AI-1 deliver crystal-clear audio to your computer software, but headphones have never sounded sweeter thanks to the discrete studio-quality headphone output and level control.
Ableton Live Lite Included
Ableton Live Lite is a customised version of the music making software Ableton Live. With selected instruments and effects plus all the essential workflows of Live, it provides a fresh and easy way to write music, record audio and produce your own songs. FREE with every purchase of the Rode AI-1 Audio Interface, Ableton Live Lite is the perfect addition to your studio workflow.
Rode NT1 Microphone Specifications:
- Acoustic Principle: Pressure Gradient
- Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
- Capsule: 1-inch
- Directional Pattern: Cardioid
- Address Type: Side
- Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohm
- Equivalent Noise: 4.5 dBA SPL
- Maximum Output: +8 dBu (1kHz, 1% THD into 1K Ohm load)
- Sensitivity: -29 dB re 1V/Pa (35mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 2dB @ 1kHz
- Dynamic Range: 128 dB SPL
- Maximum SPL: 132 dB SPL
- Signal / Noise: 90 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)
- Power Requirements: 24V phantom power, 48V phantom power
- Output Connection: 3-Pin XLR
- Balanced output: between pin 2 (+), pin 3 (-) and pin 1 (ground)
- Weight: 0.97 lb. (440 grams)
Rode AI-1 Audio Interface Specifications:
- Computer Connectivity: USB
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O: 1 x 2
- Number of Preamps: 1
- Phantom Power: Yes
- Bit Depth: 24-bit
- Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
- Analog Inputs: 1 x Neutrik XLR-1/4" combo
- Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (impedance balanced), 1 x 1/4" (headphones)
- Direct Monitor: Yes
- USB: 1 x USB Type C
- Bus Powered: Yes
- OS Requirements: Mac OS 10.10 or later, Windows 7 or later
- Power: USB bus-powered
- Depth: 88mm chassis, 100mm total (with knobs)
- Width: 124mm
- Height: 38mm
- Weight: 1 lb 3.7oz (560g)
XLR/MIC INPUT:
- Dynamic Range: 104 dBA
Equivalent Input Noise @ Maximum Gain (Source Impedance 150 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, A-weighted): –128dBA
- Frequency Response (Measured after ADC): 20Hz – 20kHz better than ±1dB
- Gain Range: 0dB – >45dB
- Input Impedance: 1.3k Ohms
INSTRUMENT INPUT:
- Dynamic Range 99 dBA
- Frequency Response (Measured after ADC): 20Hz – 20kHz better than ±1dB
- Gain Range: 0dB – >45dB
- Input Impedance: 900k Ohms
MONITOR OUTPUTS:
- Maximum Output Level: -6dBu
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz better than ±1dB
HEADPHONE:
- Max output power at 1% THD: 32 Ohms – >210mW, 300 Ohms – >390mW