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AUDIO KONTROL 1 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface

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Overview

An innovative audio interface and MIDI controller engineered for premium studio sound and flexibility.

Native Instruments AUDIO KONTROL 1 is a fully modern audio interface that delivers professional sound quality, versatile connections, and advanced controller functions all in a compact and sturdy design. This high-end audio interface offers crystal-clear 24-bit/192kHz quality sound through a Neutrik combo jack and a balanced line/Hi-Z jack with independent gain controls. There are three buttons and a high-resolution knob encoder that are freely-assignable for full control of software applications and included setup files for popular programs ensure it's as hassle-free as possible. The AUDIO KONTROL 1 also has four balanced outputs, headphone jack, and direct monitoring controls. It ships with full versions of XPRESS KEYBOARDS, GUITAR COMBOS, and TRAKTOR 3 LE so you can start creating sounds and mixing tracks instantly.

Features

  • High-quality, portable audio interface with sturdy brushed-aluminium casing
  • 24-bit/192kHz conversion quality
  • High-end Cirrus Logic A/D/A converters
  • 103dB-A SNR
  • XLR/1/4" TRS Neutrik jack with phantom power supplied)
  • Line/Hi-Z TRS jack
  • Individual gain controls with acitvity and clip LEDs
  • 4 - 1/4" TRS outputs with 2 stereo level controls
  • Headphone output with A/B source switching and level control
  • 3 freely-assignable buttons and 1 controller knob
  • MIDI and key commands support for audio software control and other media applications such as iTunes, Winamp, or Final Cut Pro
  • Direct monitoring with mono switch and mix control
  • Low-latency ASIO/Core Audio driver
  • USB 2.0 bus powered
  • MIDI I/O
  • Includes full versions of TRAKTOR 3 LE, GUITAR COMBOS, and XPRESS KEYBOARDS
Specs

AUDIO KONTROL 1 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface Specifications:

Interface Specifications:
  • Input (A/D)
  • 2 channels
  • 44.1, 48, 96 & 192kHz sampling rates
  • 16 or 24 bit resolution
  • Cirrus Logic converter
  • Output (A/D)
  • 4 channels
  • 44.1, 48, 96 & 192kHz sampling rates
  • 16 or 24 bit resolution
  • Cirrus Logic converter
Input Specifications
  • Line
  • 44kOhm balanced impedance
  • +2dBu max gain
  • +16dBu max input level
  • .006% THD + N
  • 100dB SNR
  • 20-20,000Hz frequency response (+/-5dB)
  • Microphone
  • 3.6Ohm balanced impedance
  • -40dBu max gain
  • +10dBu max input level
  • .007% THD + N
  • 100dB SNR
  • 20-20,000Hz frequency response (+/-5dB)
  • -128 dBu (A-weighted)
  • Line
  • 1mOhm unbalanced impedance
  • -4dBu max gain
  • +10dBu max input level
  • .0006% THD + N
  • 100dB SNR
  • 20-20,000Hz frequency response (+/-5dB)
Output Specifications
  • Line
  • 100 Ohms unbalanced, 200 Ohms Balanced impedance
  • +13dBu max output level
  • 103dB SNR
  • .005% THD +N
  • 20 ” 20,000 Hz frequency response (+/-.5dB)
  • Headphone
  • 8  600 Ohms(load) impedance
  • 4.26 V rms, 100mW @ 100 Ohms
  • 102.5dB SNR
  • .006% THD +N
  • 20 ” 20,000 Hz frequency response (+/-.5dB)
System Requirements
  • Mac OSX 10.4.x, G4 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
  • Win XP, Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
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