The M-Audio AIR 192|4 is a professional 2-in/2-out USB audio interface designed for musicians, producers, and home studio engineers who demand studio-quality recordings with ultra-low latency. With 24-bit/192kHz resolution, transparent Crystal™ preamps, and pristine A/D converters, this interface delivers clean, detailed, and dynamic audio for recording, monitoring, and performance.
Key Features
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Professional 24-bit/192kHz Recording – Capture every nuance of your instruments and vocals with high-resolution fidelity.
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Crystal Preamps & A/D Converters – Transparent, low-noise preamps and converters provide pristine audio capture.
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Low-Latency USB Connection – Hi-Speed USB circuitry ensures a class-leading 2.59ms round-trip latency, ideal for real-time recording and monitoring.
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Dedicated Inputs – One XLR+1/4” combo input for microphones, plus one 1/4” instrument input with specially-designed gain and impedance for guitars or bass.
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Flexible Outputs – Stereo 1/4” main outputs and 1/4” headphone output with independent volume control.
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Direct Monitoring – USB/Direct knob lets you balance the input and computer signals for zero-latency monitoring.
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Rugged Studio-Ready Design – Durable metal chassis with large central volume knob for easy adjustments.
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VU LED Meters – Quickly dial in the perfect input level with visual feedback.
Complete Software Bundle
The AIR 192|4 includes everything you need to start recording right away:
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Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition – Industry-standard DAW for recording, editing, and mixing.
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Ableton Live Lite – Creative software for music production and live performance.
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AIR Creative FX Collection & Virtual Instruments – Eleven Lite guitar amp/effects, 20 effect plugins, and virtual instruments including synths, drums, strings, organ, and piano.
With Crystal preamps, zero-latency monitoring, and ultra-low-latency USB, the AIR 192|4 ensures that your recordings sound exactly the way you intended, capturing every detail and dynamic nuance of your performance.
General Specifications
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
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Power: USB bus-powered
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Dimensions (WxDxH): 8" × 6" × 2.76" (203 × 152 × 70 mm)
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Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
Microphone Inputs
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Dynamic Range: 104 dB (A-weighted)
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 104 dB (+1 dBu, A-weighted)
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THD+N: 0.003%
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Preamp EIN: -128 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, A-weighted)
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Max Input Level: +1.5 dBu
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Gain Range: 55 dB
Line Input 1 (balanced 1/4" TRS)
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SNR: 101 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
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THD+N: 0.003%
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Max Input Level: +16 dBu
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Gain Range: 55 dB
Instrument Input 2 (unbalanced 1/4" TS)
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Dynamic Range: 100 dB (A-weighted)
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SNR: 102 dB (+4 dBu, A-weighted)
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THD+N: 0.004%
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Max Input Level: +6 dBu
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Input Impedance: ~1 MΩ
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Gain Range: 24 dB
Main Outputs (L/R, balanced, differential 1/4" TRS)
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Dynamic Range / SNR: 102 dB (A-weighted)
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THD+N: 0.005%
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Max Output Level: +7 dBu (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Headphone Output (impedance balanced 1/4" TRS)
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THD+N: 0.005%
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Output Impedance: 10 Ω
