USER GUIDE
OVERVIEW The AI-1 USB Audio Interface adds studio-quality Input and Output capabilities to your PC or Mac, turning your recording software into a full recording setup. With its high quality Neutrik XLR-1/4” Combo Jack combined input and discrete Class-A preamp, the AI-1 allows you to connect a microphone or instrument or line level audio signal to your Mac/Windows computer for recording. The AI-1 provides the necessary A/D conversion at up to 24 bit/96kHz.
CONNECTING YOUR AI-1 If your computer doesn’t automatically switch its default input/output to the RODE AI-1 when connected, you can set this up with the following steps: Mac OS Go to System Preferences > Sound Confirm that ‘RODE AI-1’ is selected as the input and output device.
HARDWARE FEATURES Front 1. XLR-1/4” Combo Input Balanced input via 3-pin XLR1/4” Neutrik combo socket. Microphones, instruments (guitars) and line level instruments (synthesizers) can be connected via this input. 2. Signal LED Indicates signal input level. No LED indicates below -60dB. Green LED indicates an input level of at least -40dB, Yellow indicates an input level above -12dB and Red indicates an input level of above -3dB. 3.
SPECIFICATIONS Computer Connectivity USB Form Factor Desktop Simultaneous I/O 1x2 Number of Preamps 1 Phantom Power Yes Bit Depth 24-bit Sample Rates 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96 kHz Analog Inputs 1 x Neutrik XLR-1/4” combo Analog Outputs 2 x 1/4” (impedance balanced) 1 x 1/4” (headphones) Direct Monitor Yes USB 1 x USB Type C Bus Powered Yes OS Requirements Mac OS 10.
ADVANCED SPECIFICATIONS INPUT OUTPUTS XLR/MIC INPUT MONITOR OUTPUTS Dynamic Range 104dBA Equivalent Input Noise @ Maximum Gain (Source Impedance 150 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, A-weighted) –128dBA Max Input +6dBu THD <0.008% (-30dBu input, 30dB gain) Frequency Response (Measured after ADC) 20Hz – 20kHz better than ±1dB Gain Range 0dB – >45dB Input Impedance 1.
