M-Audio AIR 192|4
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M-Audio
AIR 192|4
Product Info
Article Number:
476659
Brand:
M-Audio
Model:
AIR 192|4
Category:
USB Audio Interfaces
Price:
$100.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AIR 192|4 is a surprisingly capable entry-level interface. It's perfect for singer-songwriters, podcasters, or anyone just starting out with home recording, offering a clean signal path and a decent software bundle without breaking the bank. Just be mindful of its limitations if you're planning on more complex projects.
Product Description
- M-Audio AIR 192|4
- 2-Channel USB Audio Interface
- 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Low-noise M-Audio Crystal preamplifier
- MIC/LINE input (input 1): 1 XLR/jack combo
- 48 V Phantom power switchable
- Instrument input (input 2): 6.3 mm jack
- 2 Outputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced (volume control for output 1+2)
- Headphone output
- USB bus-powered
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 198 x 71 x 152 mm
- Weight: 0.9 kg
- System requirements: USB 2.0 or USB-C
- Win 7 (32 or 64-bit or Mac OS X 10.8 or higher
- Includes software for download: Ableton Live Lite
- Creative FX Collection
- Xpand!2
- Mini Grand
- Touch Loops
- Revalver - 2x Amps
- 3x Cabs
- 3x Mics
- 3x Effects
- MPC Beats
PROS
- • Solid build quality for the price point, feels surprisingly robust.
- • Crystal preamps offer a clean, usable gain for vocals and instruments.
- • Bundled software provides a great starting point for beginners.
- • Compact size makes it easy to transport and integrate into small spaces.
CONS
- • Phantom power is a bit noisy with some higher-end condenser mics.
- • Limited I/O restricts recording larger ensembles or complex setups.
- • USB bus-powered only – requires a strong USB port for stable operation.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
2 (1 XLR/jack combo, 1 instrument jack)
Outputs
2 (6.3 mm jack balanced), 1 headphone output
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Preamps
M-Audio Crystal
Weight
0.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a respectable preamp for the price, providing a clean signal but lacks the headroom and low-noise performance of high-end models.
Yes, but be prepared to experiment with gain staging; some mics may exhibit more noise than others with the included phantom power.
The bundled software is a solid starting point, particularly Ableton Live Lite and the effect plugins, offering a good foundation for basic music creation.
