Name: Rode AI-1
Brand: Rode
Price: 129 USD

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$129

Rode AI-1 is an audio interface with USB-C connectivity. Inputs include 1 mic preamp, 1 combo input, and 1 Hi-Z input. Outputs include 2 line outputs and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, 48V phantom power, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 104 dB dynamic range (input) and 112 dB dynamic range (output). Reference price: $129.

Audio interface specs: Rode AI-1
Spec	Rode AI-1
General
Category	Entry
Reference Price (USD)	$129
Supported OS	macOS/Windows
Connection	USB-C
Inputs
Mic Preamps	1
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	1
Line Inputs	—
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	1
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Input)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	—
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	—
Analog Line Output	2
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	1
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Output)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	—
AES/EBU Output	—
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	—
Loopback	—
DSP Effects	—
Direct Monitoring	Yes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	96
Max Bit Depth (bit)	24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	60
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	104
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	112
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	<0.008% (-30dBu, 30dB gain)
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	—
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	-128
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	ProSound (external site)YouTube (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	Ableton Live Lite
Notes	Class-A discrete preamp, high-power headphone amp, zero-latency monitoring, Hi-Z instrument input

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