IK Multimedia AXE I/O Manual de usuario
Premium Audio Interface
with advanced guitar tone shaping
USER MANUAL
Contents
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Table of Contents
Contents 2
English 3
Power adapter information 3
AXE I/O 3
Register your AXE I/O 4
Front panel 4
Rear panel 6
1 Installation and setup 7
1.1 Software installation 7
1.2 Setup 7
2 Dedicated guitar features 11
2.1 Direct amplifier output & Re-Amplification 11
2.2 JFET / PURE input (only for Instrument Input 1) 12
2.3 Pick-Up selector (only for Instrument Input 1) 13
2.4 Variable impedance (Z-TONE™) control (only for Instrument Input 1) 14
2.5 Tuner (only for Instrument Input 1) 15
2.6 External control 15
2.7 Preset browsing 16
3 Setup your DAW 18
4 Connecting microphones 18
4.1 Condenser microphones 18
4.2 Dynamic microphones 19
4.3 Ribbon microphones 19
5 Connecting instruments 20
6 Connecting loudspeakers and headphones 20
7 Direct monitoring 21
8 Control software 21
8.1 Interface view 22
8.2 Controller tab 24
9 Specifications 25
Warranty 27
Support and more info 27
Regulatory 28
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Power adapter information
Use only the specified AC adaptor and make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage
specified on the AC adaptor’s body.
IK Multimedia will not be responsible of any damage caused by usage of any AC adaptor other than the
specified one.
The usage of AC adaptors other than the specified one could compromise the user experience in terms of:
• Safety risk
• Noise performances
AXE I/O
Thank you for purchasing AXE I/O.
Your package contains:
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• AXE I/O
• USB cable
• PSU
• Quick Start Guide
• Registration Card
AXE I/O is a 2in/5out audio/midi interface capable of a resolution up to 24/192kHz.
It has been designed from the ground-up with the goal of providing the best possible interface for guitar players,
with dedicated features such as: Re-amplification IN/OUT, JFET/Pure input selector, Pick-up selector, Z-TONE™
control, Preset browser, external control inputs and tuner.
AXE I/O is a superior all-around audio interface too, thanks to the 192kHz sampling resolution at 24bit, the
outstanding dynamic range and the asynchronous USB audio, for ultra low conversion jitter for premium audio
performance.
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Register your AXE I/O
By registering, you can access technical support, activate your warranty and receive free JamPoints™ which will
be added to your account. JamPoints™ allow you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases! Registering also
keeps you informed of all the latest software updates and IK products.
Register at: www.ikmultimedia.com/registration
Front panel
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1. Instrument inputs 1 and 2 - 1/4” (6.35mm) jack type - it is possible to connect instruments (e.g., guitar).
2. GAIN 1 and GAIN 2 - adjust the input gain for the signals at Inputs 1 and 2 respectively.
3. Peak Meters - each input has a dedicated 5-segments peak meter, with 1-second hold on CLIP, that
indicates the level of the input signal.
4. INST, LINE, MIC LEDs - active input indication with auto select. If no connection is made, or if an XLR is
connected to the back Combo input, the MIC input will be activated, and the corresponding LED will light
up; if an 1/4” jack (line level) is connected at the back Combo input, the LINE input will be selected and the
corresponding LED will light up; if an instrument is connected to the front input, the INSTRUMENT input will
be selected and the corresponding LED will light up. The front Instrument input has always priority over back
connected XLR or 1/4” jacks.
5. Z-TONE™ - Variable impedance control - the front control named Z-TONE™allows you to change the input
impedance on the instrument input 1 allowing for a unique possibility for tone shaping on your instruments.
6. PASSIVE/ACTIVE - Pick-Up selector - this selector allows you to match the type of pick-up installed on the
connected instrument. This control will act exclusively on the instrument input 1.
7. JFET/PURE - Preamp topology selector - this selector allows you to select two different preamp topologies
for your connected instrument: JFET preamp type and Pure preamp type. This control will act exclusively on
the instrument input 1.
8. 48V - This switch enables 48V phantom power on both microphone inputs. The switch illuminates when
phantom power is selected.
9. TUNER - this switch activates the built in tuner. The switch illuminates when tuner is active.
10. Tuner’s display and LEDs - 7-segments display shows the note played, plus three segments tuning
indication.
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11. USB LED - this LED illuminates when the unit is recognised by the computer to which it is connected.
12. MIDI IN/OUT LEDs - these LEDs illuminate when MIDI data is received from/transmitted to the MIDI port.
13. PRESET - this push-encoder allows you to browse between AmpliTube’s presets. This control can also be
customized to send any MIDI CC to control other functions or other software.
14. MONITOR - the Monitor knob allows you to blend your input signals with the playback streams from your
computer. This allows you to monitor your input signal with zero latency. If the knob is positioned at 12
o’clock, the input signal and the playback stream will be equally balanced. Turning the knob to the left will
increase the level of the direct signal; turning to the right will increase the level of the playback stream from
the DAW. This control works both for Outputs 1-2 and Heaphones.
15. HEADPHONES - connect one pair of headphones at the 1⁄4” (6.35 mm) TRS jack sockets below the
headphone volume controls. The headphone outputs always carry the signals that are currently routed to
outputs 1 & 2.
16. MASTER - main output level control – this control adjusts the level at Outputs 1 and 2 on the rear panel.
17. AMP OUT - this is a fifth 1/4” physical unbalanced, floating output with selectable ground lift (controlled with
software). It’s independent from main Outputs 1-2 and 3-4. This output is specifically designed to allow the
interface to feed guitar amps or stomps without the typically associated risk or hum or buzz noises caused
by ground loops or mismatched levels and impedances.
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Rear panel
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1. Power On/Off switch.
2. Kensington security lock - secure your AXE I/O to a suitable structure if desired.
3. External DC power input - 2-pole barrel socket. 9V DC, 1.75A (max), positive on the external pole.
4. MIDI IN/OUT - standard 5-pin DIN sockets for connection of external MIDI equipment.
5. USB 2.0 port - Type B connector - connect the AXE I/O to your computer with the cable supplied.
6. EXTERNAL CONTROL - use these 1/4” (6.35mm) jack to connect external controller pedals (single or dual
switches, continuous expression pedals). MIDI messages sent are freely assignable from the “Control app”.
7. LINE OUTPUTS 1 to 4 - Outputs 1/L and 2/R are balanced and floating analogue line outputs on 1⁄4” (6.35
mm) jack sockets; Outputs 3 and 4 are unbalanced line outputs; use TRS jacks for a balanced connection or
TS jacks for unbalanced. Outputs 1/L and 2/R will normally be used to drive the primary monitoring system.
8. MIC/LINE IN 1 and 2 - XLR Combo type input sockets - connect microphones or line level signals. Input 1
can also be used as a re-amp input.
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1 Installation and setup
1.1 Software installation
All software required by the AXE I/O are available for download from the IK Multimedia website (www.
ikmultimedia.com/products/axeio). By downloading the “AXE I/O Drivers and Control Software” you’ll find:
MAC users: the installer contains the AXE I/O Control App.
Windows users: the package includes the AXE I/O Control App and the necessary drivers for the interface.
1. Using your usual browser, go to www.ikmultimedia.com/products/axeio and go to the Download section.
2. You can now download the “AXE I/O Drivers and Control Software” file (Mac and Windows versions available).
4. Download and install the “AXE I/O Drivers and Control Software” version (Mac or Windows) appropriate for
your computer and follow all on-screen instructions.
5. When the installation is complete, restart your computer.
6. After restart, connect the AXE I/O to your computer with the USB cable supplied.
1.2 Setup
1. Download and install the AXE I/O Drivers and Control Software as described above.
AmpliTube Deluxe
10 T-RackS plug-ins
Ableton Live Lite
AXE I/O Control Software
FREE DOWNLOAD
ikdownloads.com/axeio
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2. Connect the AXE I/O to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
3. Connect the supplied PSU to the AXE I/O and switch on the unit
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4. You can connect microphones or line level signal to the back combo XLR inputs 1 and 2, or instrument
signal to the front Jack 1/4” Instrument inputs 1 and 2.
MIC / LINE IN INSTRUMENT
IN
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5. Connect speakers, amplifiers or other line devices to the four line output jack 1/4” on the rear panel of AXE
I/O. Out 1/L and 2/R are balanced output.
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6. If needed, you can connect external MIDI devices to the physical MIDI ports (Input/Output).
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
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