M-Audio AIR 192x6 USB C MIDI Audio Interface for Recording, Podcasting, Streaming, Studio Quality Sound, 2 XLR in and Music Production Software

This thing has flat out worked and done everything I've asked of it perfectly. I has all the features I want for a small interface.-2 mic pre-amps so duets can be recorded simultaneously-MIDI in/out for inputting virtual instruments/drums using my old MIDI keyboard-low noise floor for clean recording-adequate gain for gain hungry mics (Shure SB7-B)-very low latencyI love the form factor. It's not tiny. But that means I get big knobs on the top of the interface that are easy to adjust accurately. No tiny knobs on the front of a tiny interface that almost require tweezers to adjust. I use this interface on my desk and it mostly stays on my desk. If you constantly move your interface, there are smaller ones available. But I still like the features and ease of use of this form factor so would move this slightly bigger interface.I like the VU LED meters with multiple levels. Much preferred over just "Signal" and "Clip" indicators. I can more easily tell when my gain levels are where I want them to be.I love the USB/Direct knob for mixing how much direct (zero latency) sound feed and how much USB sound feed you get back from your computer. It helps to nail vocal takes while still being able to hear the track you are building on from your DAW. Much better than a switch between 100% direct or 100% USB like others interfaces have.As for 'popping' and noise mentioned in other reviews, I've not experienced this at all... EXCEPT when someone used a low quality mic or instrument cable. Good cables and solid connections gave perfect pop free sound every time.I use Reaper as my DAW so had no need for the 'lite' versions of DAWs that came with the interface. But those DAWs could certainly get you started. But Reaper @ $60 is almost free and it's way better than what's included in the box. (Even the Reaper "demo" is a fully functional version you can use as long as you wish... although they will nag you to buy.) Included are some really good VST FX plugins that can be used in most DAWs. There are also some great virtual instruments and drum machine plugins. Plus 2GB of samples and loop tracks. All these are worth the price you pay for the whole interface.If I had any wishes, it would be for 'pad' switches on the channels to drop down the input level of hot instruments, but this can be handled easily enough with the gain knobs.I highly recommend this interface.

I purchased a used Yamaha S90 keyboard that sounds great and feels just like a piano. I wanted to record it into my FL Studio. Since the S90 is a somewhat older keyboard yet has a USB port, I could not directly record into my DAW. The M-Audio AIR 192x6 USB C MIDI Audio Interface quickly solved my problem. Within minutes of hooking up the S90 to the device and plugging the interface into my PC, I was hearing, recording and playing back my S90 from my PC as though I was in a music studio. I plugged a 1/4 inch guitar plug directly into the O/P of the S90 and into the M-Audio interface and was off to the races with whatever sound I played from the S90.

I purchased this in "like new" condition. It did not come with instructions, but I was able to find the guide online. I love that I can record multiple instruments at once, and the sound quality does not disappoint. Well built, does not feel cheep, simple to use, and looks cool. I have no complaints and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this interface.

The latency on this is so low I love it, the quality of my recordings sound super crisp too.But the tech support is non existent?I have tried to email 2 times asking a support question. I have gotten a confirmation reply email saying that my question has been received, but I have never been emailed back with an answer to my question?I tried calling them probably over 30 times over the course of 3 weeks and I was on hold indefinitely each time waiting for tech support to pick up the line.I thought, maybe theres a problem with my phone or data service? My girlfriend noticed my frustration with being unable to contact M-AUDIO and she called them herself all the way from a different state. And SHE TOO was unable to speak with any tech support at M-AUDIO and was on hold indefinitely.I am pleased with the quality of this pre-amp and I absolutely love the usb-direct mix knob for live recording but to M-AUDIO I ask one thing: Does anybody work at your tech support headquarters? Anybody??

I love this thing! The sound quality is lights out. Phenomenal! I'm a music teacher and typical use my interface to record guitar, bass, vocals and sometimes my electronic drum kit.I downloaded the free Abelton software that came with the purchase of this unit and haven't had any latency issues.With my past interface, my recorded sounds always sounded dull. My guitar solos came in kind of buried. Since switching to this M-Audio interface I can't believe the upgrade in my sound.This is really built rugged. It's not too big but it's got a little weight to it. Metal housing and the faceplate looks like glass. The volume wheel is large and it turns and feels like a professional-grade unit.I probably would have paid triple for this unit considering the sound I'm getting. Very impressive.

It looks great and sounds great. There's essentially no monitor lag at all, which is awesome, especially for the price. Really glad I picked this up. The first time I plugged it in to both my PC and MAC, it took about 4-5 minutes to be recognized. Startled me a bit before I figured it out, and was frustrated to find that technical support required a support code, which is a one single-use code you get upon registering your product. I registered and never received a code, and really had nowhere to turn for help. I eventually got a response via their social media channels, and they were great. I haven't experienced any delay with the device being recognized since that first attempt.

Works as advertised.