Rode | AI-1 | XLR Audio Interface

RØDE’s AI-1 Audio Interface is packed with incredible technology to ensure recording on your computer is easy, versatile and sounds superb. The AI-1’s single input is a NeutrikTM 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 et al. Layering tracks is as easy as plug in, set level and go. 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.

 
 
 
 
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
100mm total (with knobs)

chassis: 88mm

 

Width
124mm

 

Height
38mm

 

Weight
1lb 3.7oz

560g

 

 
INPUT
 
XLR/MIC INPUT
Dynamic Range
104dBA

 

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

 

Gain Range
1.3k Ohms

 

INSTRUMENT INPUT
Dynamic Range
99dBA

 

Frequency Response (Measured after ADC)
20Hz – 20kHz better than ±1dB

 

Gain Range
0dB – >45dB

 

Input Impedance
900k Ohms

 

 
OUTPUT
 
MONITOR OUTPUTS
Maximum Output Level
-6dBu

 

Frequency Response
20Hz – 20kHz better than ±1dB

 

HEADPHONE
Max output power at 1% THD
32Ohms – >210mW

300Ohms – >390mW