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M-Audio AIR 192|4 USB Audio Interface — 24-bit/192kHz Studio Recording for Solo Creators

The M-Audio AIR 192|4 is a desktop USB audio interface for solo performers and podcasters. With 24-bit/192kHz conversion and a transparent Crystal™ preamp, it captures vocals and instruments with clarity. Bus-powered over USB-C, it ships with both USB-C and USB-C-to-USB-A cables.

Crystal Preamps and Zero-Latency Monitoring

The AIR 192|4's Crystal™ preamp delivers an equivalent input noise of -128 dBu (A-weighted) — among the quietest in its class. Zero-latency tracking comes via a USB/Direct knob. A 1 MΩ impedance stage on the 1/4" instrument input preserves guitar and bass tone.

Conversion Performance — Sample Rate and Latency

• Sample Rate: 192 kHz / 24-bit — captures audio well above human hearing
• Round-Trip Latency: 2.59 ms — class-leading for real-time monitoring
• Host Connection: USB-C (USB 2.0 class-compliant) — plug-and-play on macOS, driver on Windows

Inputs and Outputs — Signal Flow and Compatibility

The AIR 192|4 is a pure analog interface — no S/PDIF, ADAT, or AES/EBU.

• Number of Channels: 2 inputs / 2 outputs — record two sources simultaneously
• Number of Preamps: 1 Crystal™ preamp with 55 dB gain range and switchable +48V phantom power
• Headphone Output: 1/4" TRS with independent level control — 10 Ω impedance pairs best with 80–150 Ω headphones

Build, Power, and Software Bundle

• Power: USB bus-powered — no adapter required
• Dimensions: 20.3 × 15.2 × 7.0 cm — desktop footprint with metal chassis
• Package Contents: USB-C cable, USB-C-to-USB-A cable, user guide — plus Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, and AIR Creative FX Collection