M-AUDIO AIR 192x14 USB-C Audio Interface for Studio Recording with 8 In and 4 Out, MIDI Connectivity, and Software from MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite

I used to use an M-Audio Profire 610 from ~2009 and it still works to this day. However, in that time I have transitioned from a mac user to a Windows user, and having only firewire connectivity is limiting for me. Since my Profire has served me so well for so long, I wanted to stick with M-Audio instead of jumping on tp similar Focusrite products. Some of the reviews here were a tad limited or negative from my perspective as a potential customer, but I still thought it was worth a try to see how M-Audio's quality has stood the test of time. So right off the bat, I was all excited to start using it and in a rush I downloaded the 192 | 4 driver instead of the 192 | 14 driver like a dumb muppet, and was wondering why the app said no hardware was connected. After I got that sorted, everything else integrated smoothly. I like how the headphone outputs can drive my 300 ohm Sennheiser HD 800s with ease. If you turn the knob to 3 o'clock, it's loud enough that you'll feel your hair follicles vibrating. The mic quality and latency is sublime with my MXL 990 condenser. While the VU meters do work well indicating the volume levels of my turntable, I found that they are not very helpful when plugging in my mic. It's better to rely on your DAW in this case. I am very happy with the guitar inputs and really enjoyed noodling around with Guitar Rig and experimenting with different audio formats and sample rates. I suppose that thing that stood out to me about this device is how much it can do. I can route my vinyl to it, use a mic, have my monitors bumping, plug in two sets of headphones, jam along with my guitar, poke notes on my midi keyboard with my nose, all while listening for any notifications that may come through on my computer. I like that. One thing I miss that the Profire 610 had was a more robust computer interface. I could name my tracks for inputs and outputs, and I could control it on my computer. However, that device only had two gain knobs, two headphone audio knobs, and a master knob. I suppose it's nice to have a more physical interface and it takes me back to my guitar pedal collector days. As far as build and feel go, I am pretty happy. It looks very appealing and the metal chassis seems indestructible. My two slight complaints would be that I wish the main volume potentiometer had a little more resistance when I am turning it. It is super smooth. Also, the right side where the power goes in can get quite hot. I found that at a 192000 kHz sample rate it was much hotter than at 44.1 kHz and it kinda worried me about the longevity of the device if I were to be always running it that hot. When it comes to using it as a media device, I have been using it in conjunction with Voicemeeter Banana and Light Host. This allows me to have a lot of control over the inputs and outputs and I can also patch in VSTs if desired. All in all, I suppose my needs are a little odd, but this does the job at a reasonable price. Hopefully, this M-Audio interface will last me 11+ years as well.

Great little machine! I love the routing options, and it's easy to use. Integration with my DAW was painless (Reaper). I'm pleasantly surprised at the # of inputs for this price point. I'm really pleased with this

This had everything I wanted, dual headphone jacks, multiple inputs, USB-C connector, nice desktop hardware with the big knob. However, this thing comes with the worse driver I've ever seen for Windows 10. It's over two years out of date and causes SEVERAL audio glitching with not just audio programs, but also with video games. One game in particular, Rocket League, does not like the 32-bit audio. Which would be fine, because you can force Windows to use 24/16 bit, except for the fact that the device/driver wants to switch it back resulting in this ever constant sample rate/bit rate switching which makes the audio choppy and pegs out the CPU. Their driver must do a lot of non-standard stuff that Windows 10 (up to date, BTW) doesn't like and after a week of troubleshooting sample rates and tech forums, I give up. It's not worth it. Thankfully, I wasn't out of the return period and just sent it back.

Title: Great Interface—Now I Need Better Mics! The M-Audio AIR 192x14 is a fantastic unit. It’s been rock-solid for me, delivering clean recordings with zero noticeable latency and plenty of input/output options to handle my setup. The build quality is excellent, and the ease of use is perfect for both beginners and those advancing their home studio game. That said, it’s made me realize that my microphones are the limiting factor in my recordings now. The clarity this interface provides really exposes the quality of the input source. It’s a testament to how good the AIR 192x14 is—it’s outperforming my current gear! For anyone on the fence about this interface, I highly recommend it. Just be prepared: it might inspire you to upgrade the rest of your setup too! 🎤🎧🎶

Actually really kinda cool and works really well. Connecting three synths, monitors, computer, all pretty easy. Only drawback is the head phone output is a little low.

We were looking for a simple design interface with at least 4 XLR inputs for recording audio for an ongoing podcast. I debated between this interface and the Motu M6 for a couple of months. I went with the M-Audio because it seemed to be set up a little bit more like a sound console and figured it would be a little easier for the average person to understand. I thought maybe someone would be able to figure it out even if I couldn’t be there for a recording. This thing blew my expectations out of the water! First off, it is heavy! Heavy in a good way. It is definitely built solid. The knobs feel great and the switches for monitor selection and phantom power seem to be very well made. I can only speak for Mac with pro tools but it was very easy to get up an running. Everything was recognized right away. It was a nice touch that every cable you need is included. Even some midi cables that I will likely never use but I appreciate that you don’t have to buy a bunch of adapters and cables to make it work.

Does what it's supposed to. Pretty much impossible to find something with this many outgoing IO connections at this price range. I've been recording at the 96k resolution and at maximum realtime sample block size and it works great still. Sometimes it sort of decides that it's going to revert to 44.1k and it kind of locks up and won't let you change it back but if you just close down your DAW or change the output from Windows to something like the internal speaker and then back again it usually resolves the issue. It doesn't have midi inputs and outputs though, so that's something you might want to consider.

この値段でフツーに買えるので十分です。エレピのアナログとMIDIを、あとマイク、時々ギターをつないでいます。CakeWalkでフツーにマルチチャンネル録音してます。これまでは、Rolandの8/64chのマルチトラックレコーダ（HDD)を使ってましたが、PCの大画面に接続や録音状況がすべてだせるので、こちらが良いですね。遅延を心配しましたが、杞憂でした。ソフトはピアノ音源がついていた（ダウンロード）ので使ってみましたが、自分のピアノのアナログのほうがいいので、使ていませんが、ピアノ以外の音を重ねようと思っているのでMIDIは必須です。他の方の書き込みではソフトが期限切れでダウンロードできないとかありましたが、いまのところそんなに必要がなくて困ってはいません。マイクはジャックだと音量が小さくてノイジーだったので、XLRケーブルに変えて解決しました。アナログ＝＞デジタルの音質は少し硬いかもと思ったりしますが、マイク側の問題かもしれないし、なにせシロートなので何とも。とりわけこだわるレベルでもなく満足です。

Desde que incorporé la M-Audio AIR 192|14 a mi setup, mi flujo de trabajo en el estudio ha mejorado notablemente. Su versatilidad y calidad de sonido la convierten en una herramienta indispensable para cualquier productor o músico que busque una interfaz completa y confiable. Lo que más me gusta: Conectividad excepcional: Los 8 preamplificadores Crystal Preamps ofrecen una calidad de sonido cristalina y un amplio rango dinámico. Además, la cantidad de entradas y salidas me permite conectar múltiples instrumentos y monitores sin problemas. Construcción sólida: La interfaz es robusta y bien construida, lo que me da la tranquilidad de saber que resistirá el uso diario. Relación calidad-precio: Considero que la relación calidad-precio es excelente. Obtuve una interfaz de audio de alta calidad a un precio muy competitivo. Versatilidad: Es perfecta tanto para proyectos de grabación en solitario como para sesiones de grabación con una banda completa. En resumen: Si estás buscando una interfaz de audio que te permita expandir tu estudio y mejorar la calidad de tus grabaciones, la M-Audio AIR 192|14 es una excelente opción. Su versatilidad, calidad de sonido y precio la convierten en una inversión inteligente para cualquier productor musical.

M-Audio has really stepped up their game with this one. ALL METAL chassis with a top of the line premium finish. Sounds and looks better than any M-Audio interface I've owned in the past 20 years. Drivers are also very stable. Zero dropouts!!

+ Compatibilità Mac piena e diretta; + Bella fattura dell’oggetto solido dal bel design pensato all’utilizzatore; + Qualità audio e pre-amplificatori; + Disposizione xlr e trs convenientemente sul retro + Ingressi dedicati chitarra e basso, sul fronte; +/ - - M-Audio Support esiste MA…. Esiste (anche per l’Europa) e funziona (!) se riuscite a capire come accedervi ( Più Sotto l’arcano è svelato); +/- Manuale anche in Italiano piuttosto dettagliato ma che non mi ha fugato alcuni dubbi; + Possibilità di scaricare software audio, previa registrazione del sito, non solo versioni lite di daw. Lo ricomprerei. Devo dire invero che avevo effettuato un reso del prodotto (fortunato chi l’ha acquistata a prezzo di usato) perché subito pensavo che gli output 3-4 non funzionassero. A queste Uscite di linea 3 e 4 (non principali) avevo collegato un ampli per cuffie, caso contemplato peraltro su uno schema dal manuale. Dal Manuale: Uscite (3–4): servirsi di cavi TRS standard da 1/4” (6,35 mm) per collegare queste uscite di linea a un amplificatore cuffie, processori di segnale esterni quali un compressore, ecc. I relativi livelli sono automaticamente +4 dBu. Inoltre : "Selettore fonte cuffia: questi interruttori selezionano quali uscite (a livello del pannello posteriore) vengono inoltre inviate alle uscite cuffie: Uscite Main 1–2 (1/2) o Uscite 3–4 (3/4)". Ma non riuscivo a sentire niente. Dopo aver contattato “esperti amazon” che comunque non ne potevano sapere più di me e secondariamente desistito dall’ aprire un ticket a M-Audio in quanto mi si chiedeva la registrazione online del prodotto, e temevo problemi per un’eventuale restituzione, allora ho optato per il reso direttamente ad Amazon, richiedendo però lo stesso prodotto. Avendo provato il secondo prodotto il comportamento era similare alla scheda precedente pertanto dovevo capire cosa c’era di sbagliato. Un difetto generalizzato, una mia mancata comprensione sul set up, una poca chiarezza del manuale?. SUPPORT M-AUDIO: (Ovviamente in Inglese ma non è questo il problema). Ho registrato così il prodotto e però secondariamente per richiedere Supporto sul sito in di M-Audio veniva chiesto un fantomatico Support Code. Ho perso una mezzora buona per capire come ottenerlo o dove cercarlo, sia fisicamente (scatola o documentazione) che online, da una pagina all’altra in loop…, ma del Support Code neanche l’ombra. (Procedure nebulosa). Pertanto per sfinimento ho riempito lo spazio di compilazione obbligatoria Support Code con una lettera a caso della tastiera e… ha funzionato: mi ha risposto il Support Europe dagli UK! Risposta:” You need to setup the 3+4 output in your DAW by adding in the I/O hardware setup or by adding it manually into Audio/Midi setup”. Pertanto per ascoltare musica fuori dalla Daw bisogna utilizzare le cuffie posizionate sul frontale, mentre per il segnale in uscita dalle uscite aux esce il segnale configurato in Daw. Inoltre, quando dalla knob centrale abbasso il volume dei monitor (usando tipo Logic), posso sentirlo dalle Uscite 3-4 in quanto questo segnale non ne è influenzato. Diciamo che il Manuale, piuttosto dettagliato, poteva essere però scritto senz’altro più chiaramente specie riguardo a quest’aspetto. L’accesso al Support deve essere senz’altro migliorata. Il prodotto nel complesso è un’ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. -----Excellent value for money------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Full and direct Mac compatibility; + Beautifully designed solid object design designed for the user; + Audio quality and pre-amplifiers; + Conveniently xlr and trs layout on the back + Dedicated guitar and bass inputs on the front; +/ - - M-Audio Support exists BUT.....It exists (also for Europe) and it works (!) if you can understand how to access it ( More Below the arcane is revealed); +/- Manual also in Italian rather detailed but that has not dispelled all my doubts; + Possibility to download audio software after registration, not only lite versions of daw. +/- Manual also in Italian rather detailed but that has not escaped me some doubts; + Possibility to download audio software, after registration of the site, not only lite versions of daw. I would buy it again. I must say indeed that I had made a return of the product (lucky who bought it at used price) because I immediately thought that the 3-4 outputs did not work. To these Line Outputs 3 and 4 (non-mainstream) I had connected a headphone amplifier, a case that is also covered on a diagram in the manual. From the manual: "Outputs (3-4): Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these line outputs to a headphone amplifier, external signal processors such as a compressor, etc. Their levels are automatically +4 dBu". In addition : "Headphone source switch: These switches select which outputs (at rear panel level) are also sent to the headphone outputs: Main outputs 1-2 (1/2) or Outputs 3-4 (3/4)". But I couldn't hear anything. After contacting "amazon experts" who could not know any more about it than I could, and secondly desisting from opening a ticket to M-Audio because I was asked to register the product online, and I feared problems for a possible return, I opted to return it directly to Amazon, but requested the same product. Having tried the second product the behavior was similar to the previous card so I had to understand what was wrong.A generalized defect, a lack of understanding about the set up, a lack of clarity in the manual? M-AUDIO SUPPORT: (Obviously in English but this is not the problem). I registered the product but for support on the M-Audio website I was asked for a phantom Support Code. I lost a good half hour to understand how to get it or where to look for it, both physically (box or documentation) and online, from one page to another in loop..., but not even a trace of the Support Code. (Nebulous procedures). Therefore for exhaustion I filled the requested Support Code space with a random letter on the keyboard and... it worked: the Support from UK answered me! Answer:" You need to setup the 3+4 output in your DAW by adding in the I/O hardware setup or by adding it manually into Audio/Midi setup". Therefore, to listen to music outside of Daw you must use the headphones located on the front, while the aux outputs (3-4) output signal comes out the signal configured in Daw. Also, when I lower the monitor volume from the center knob (a.e using Logic), I can hear it from Outputs 3-4 as this signal is not affected. Let's say that the Manual, rather detailed, could have been written more clearly, especially about this aspect. The access to Support must be improved. The product as a whole is an excellent value for money.

Chegou antes do prazo, tudo certo, bem embalado e funcionado perfeiramente. Fiz o registro no site da M-audio e ganhei os produtos descritos na cx. (Plug-ins e daw. ). Recomendo demais o vendedor, vou sempre comprar com eles.