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Akai EIE Pro - 24-bit Electromusic Interface Expander
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The EIE Pro is a tabletop USB 2.0 audio interface perfectly tailored for your project and portable studio setups. This four-in, four-out (4x4) device features low latency ASIO drivers and enables you to record up to 24-bit resolution and sample rates of 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz into virtually any DAW, recording or performance software on Mac and PC-based systems. The EIE Pro also houses three convenient USB inputs, in addition to its main USB 2.0 port, enabling you to connect controllers, hard drives or any other peripheral when native ports on a computer may be limited. The compact recording interface contains high-quality components including nickel-plated input jacks, analog-style VU meters and a rugged aluminum casing for a powerful, professional, portable audio solution.
Each channel of the EIE Pro has a XLR- combo jack, dedicated sturdy, gain-pots and Mic/Line/Guitar switches. The EIE Pro features four discrete-design preamplifiers with 48V phantom power for use with virtually any microphone. Individual Nickel-plated jacks found on the back of EIE Pro provide you with channel inserts for processing audio signals externally. You can monitor sessions on multiple sets of studio monitors using the four balanced outputs, which are also Nickel-plated. Both pairs of outputs can be monitored visually with the high-quality, analog VU meters providing classic features with modern style. For remote tracking and alternative playback, the EIE Pro has a 1/4 TRS headphone output. High quality analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters ensure that every detail of your session or performance gets captured and played back faithfully.
The EIE Pro sends and receives four audio channels on a single USB cable for simple, universal interface to a computer. The three additional USB ports allow the EIE Pro to function as a hub as well, bridging other MIDI controllers and hard-drives to the computer. The EIE Pro features traditional MIDI In and Out jacks for playing and controlling software with keyboard and pad controllers, workstations, and other MIDI-compatible instruments.
- USB audio interface with up to 24-bit recording resolution supporting all standard sample rates (44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz)
- Four XLR-1/4" combo jacks with phantom power and gain control
- Four nickel-plated 1/4" outputs
- Two classic, high-quality VU level meters with switchable sources and RED peak LEDS
- Three additional USB ports for connecting other devices through to a computer
- 5 Pin DIN MIDI Interface
- Headphone output with switchable source and direct monitoring dial
- Table-top, solid construction with a great-looking, classic design
Includes:
- EIE Pro
- Power adaptor
- USB Cable
- Quick start guide
Each channel of the EIE Pro has a XLR- combo jack, dedicated sturdy, gain-pots and Mic/Line/Guitar switches. The EIE Pro features four discrete-design preamplifiers with 48V phantom power for use with virtually any microphone. Individual Nickel-plated jacks found on the back of EIE Pro provide you with channel inserts for processing audio signals externally. You can monitor sessions on multiple sets of studio monitors using the four balanced outputs, which are also Nickel-plated. Both pairs of outputs can be monitored visually with the high-quality, analog VU meters providing classic features with modern style. For remote tracking and alternative playback, the EIE Pro has a 1/4 TRS headphone output. High quality analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters ensure that every detail of your session or performance gets captured and played back faithfully.
The EIE Pro sends and receives four audio channels on a single USB cable for simple, universal interface to a computer. The three additional USB ports allow the EIE Pro to function as a hub as well, bridging other MIDI controllers and hard-drives to the computer. The EIE Pro features traditional MIDI In and Out jacks for playing and controlling software with keyboard and pad controllers, workstations, and other MIDI-compatible instruments.
- USB audio interface with up to 24-bit recording resolution supporting all standard sample rates (44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz)
- Four XLR-1/4" combo jacks with phantom power and gain control
- Four nickel-plated 1/4" outputs
- Two classic, high-quality VU level meters with switchable sources and RED peak LEDS
- Three additional USB ports for connecting other devices through to a computer
- 5 Pin DIN MIDI Interface
- Headphone output with switchable source and direct monitoring dial
- Table-top, solid construction with a great-looking, classic design
Includes:
- EIE Pro
- Power adaptor
- USB Cable
- Quick start guide
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Good for live applications. 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
This review is solely based on it's use in a live music setting:
I searched and searched for an interface that could handle my live rig which included 2 vocal mics, and two synths. Trying to get an affordable 4in/4out is not an easy task. Especially one that was four 1/4 and no RCA...so I took a chance on this despite the poor reviews. To be honest I wasn't disappointed. The drivers worked fine, it has a bit of noise, volume isn't the hottest but this thing performed well. No stupid software routing or other bs to complicate things and it's build is rugged and neat. The USB hub was handy as well.
Posted by Chris on Jan 25, 2015
works fine except for one thing 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
low noise,low latency,looks nice.the only problem is the output volume level. its not loud at all even turned all the way up.with headphones of perfect however i'd also like to use my expensive studio monitors and the signal it out puts via balanced trs cables is useless.way to quiet.
Posted by zp on Dec 25, 2014
Dead out of the box 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I bought this desoite the negative reviews, and decided to give it a go. It wouldn't even install the drivers, and i tried on 3 different pc's. The asthetics are pleasing, the build quality looks and feels good, and the USB hub would be a nifty feature, if i could get the darned thing to work. I will be returning it.
Posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2014
Don't buy this 1 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Lethbridge, Alberta
Not worth it.
Posted by Asub on Nov 5, 2014
EIE Pro...wish I had a V8 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Scarborough, Ontario
wish I had a V8 so I could run it over...The unit was glitchy from the get go. I installed the new drivers as recommended by the so called "support team" and lost the ability to record at 24 bit. Didn't matter what sample frequency. I tried this on three different pc's. Also tried on two different OS's Windows XP and Win7(32 bit and 64bitversions). I happen to be an IT analyst/technician so you couldn't say maybe its a lack of people skills.
Posted by Billy on Aug 10, 2014
Akai Fell Short 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
I loved this interface and did as well as expected (I love the rugged design), until I switched from PC to Mac. There is almost NO OSX 10.9 support from Akai.
Posted by anonymous on May 27, 2014
Item Didn't work 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
Item is noisy as hell. Pre amps suck. I've now had 3 die on me during gigs. Will be trashing it and buying something else. Not worth the money.
Posted by Luke on Mar 5, 2014
Great product, no complaints 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Great product with a superb build quality. After updating the drivers to the latest version, this product worked incredibly well for a wide variety of home studio and voice chat applications. Has not caused any problems. Easy to use. Lots of options to expand; I would recommend this product. It's possible to get a great sounding mix from this product!
Posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2014
Keeps Giving Blue Screen of Death. 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
Its a good product but the fact is that akai didn't go to the lengths to make sure there wasn't any bugs in the firmware. This product has given the blue screen of death on 3 different computers (my laptop, Desktop and my second desktop). Other users that also have this product are complaining about it on akai's forums and unfortunately it looks like they don't care about customer service. stay away from this product and spend your money on a different soundcard!
Posted by anonymous on Feb 5, 2014
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- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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