Description
- The M-Audio AIR 192|8 is a professional USB audio interface designed to deliver high-quality recording performance with an all-in-one production software bundle. It includes major DAWs like Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats, along with virtual instruments, loops, and effects such as AIR’s Creative FX Collection Plus and Revalver, giving you everything needed to start producing music immediately. Built with Crystal™ preamps and premium A/D converters, it captures audio in clean 24-bit resolution with a wide dynamic range, ensuring transparent, studio-grade recordings that preserve every detail of your performance. With ultra-low latency performance (as low as 2.59ms) and direct monitor mix control for zero-latency tracking, it allows musicians to record and monitor in real time without distracting delay, making it ideal for both home studios and professional setups.
M-Audio Crystal preamp
The AIR 192|8’s low-noise Crystal preamp builds a solid foundation for any style recording. Clean and uncolored, M-Audio’s Crystal preamp is a blank slate for your creative mix decisions down the road.
Latest-gen A/D converters
High headroom and low distortion are yours at every stage of the recording process, thanks to the AIR 192|8s current-gen A/D converters.
Direct input for guitar and bass
A front-mounted 1/4-inch instrument input streamlines the M-Audio AIR 192|8 for guitar and bass players. The included Eleven Lite FX suite gives you several virtual amp, cab, and stomp options to choose from, so you can leave your amp and pedalboard behind.
High-speed USB-C
USB-C protocol (also compatible with USB 2.0) gives the AIR 192|8 fast round-trip speeds — as low as 2.59ms — to minimize latency when you're tracking and monitoring.
Display: 2x Multi-Segment LED Meter
Channels of I/O: Analog: 2 Inputs / 4 Outputs at 192 kHz
Maximum Sampling Rate: 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs: 2 Preamps
Input Level Adjustment: 2x Knob
Pad: Mic: -10 dB (Switchable per Channel)
Gain/Trim Range:
Mic Inputs: 60 dB
Hi-Z Inputs: 24 dB
Analog Audio I/O:
2x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input
2x 1/4″ TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line Output
1x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
1x Stereo RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Line Output
1x Stereo RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Aux Output
Phantom Power: 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs)
Host Connection / USB: 1x USB-C (Class-Compliant)
Host Connection Protocol: USB 2.0
MIDI I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Input (DIN 5-Pin Adapter Included)
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Output (DIN 5-Pin Adapter Included)
Frequency Response:
Mic, Line, Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Maximum Input Level
Mic Inputs: +1.8 dBu
Line Inputs: +20.7 dBu
Hi-Z Inputs: +6.8 dBu
Maximum Output Level:
1/4″ Line Outputs: +13 dBu (Balanced, 1 kHz)
RCA Line/Aux Outputs: +7 dBu
Headphone Output Power: 36 mW into 32 Ohms
Impedance:
Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm (Unbalanced)
Headphone Outputs: 32 Ohms (Balanced)
Dynamic Range:
Mic Inputs: 104 dB (A-Weighted)
Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 106 dB (A-Weighted)
Line/Monitor Outputs: 109 dB (A-Weighted)
Headphone Outputs: 101 dB
SNR:
Mic Inputs: 104 dB (A-Weighted)
Line Inputs: 101 dB (A-Weighted, 1 kHz)
Hi-Z Inputs: 98 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N:
Mic Inputs: 0.001% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Line Inputs: 0.002% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Hi-Z Inputs: 0.001% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
1/4″ Monitor Outputs: 0.003% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
RCA Line/Aux Outputs: 0.003% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Headphone Outputs: 0.008% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
EIN: Mic Inputs: -126 dBu (150-Ohm Source)
Sample Rates: Up to 192 kHz (AD/DA Conversion)
Bit Depths: 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
Latency: 2.59 ms (Dependent on Buffer Size, Input to Output)
Sync Sources: Internal
OS Compatibility:
macOS 10.8 or Later
Windows 7 or Later
Required Hardware:
Available USB 2.0 Port or USB-C Port
USB Cable (Included)
Internet Connection: Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download
Power Requirements: USB Bus Power
Anti-Theft Features: Kensington Security Slot
Dimensions: 7.8 x 6 x 2.76″ / 19.8 x 15.2 x 7.01 cm
Weight: 2.0 lb / 0.9 kg
