{"id":21490,"date":"2023-01-10T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T09:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=21490"},"modified":"2023-01-23T09:58:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T09:58:19","slug":"m-audio-air-audio-interfaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/m-audio-air-audio-interfaces\/","title":{"rendered":"M-Audio AIR Audio Interfaces: The Hidden Crystal (Preamp)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/m-audio-air-audio-interfaces\/#All-new_Crystal_preamps\" >All-new Crystal preamps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/m-audio-air-audio-interfaces\/#The_range_of_AIR_interfaces\" >The range of AIR interfaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/m-audio-air-audio-interfaces\/#Software_included\" >Software included!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/m-audio-air-audio-interfaces\/#Find_out_more\" >Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Audio-Interfaces\/M-Audio\/USB.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M-Audio AIR series<\/a><\/strong> is a range of audio interfaces that combines pristine audio quality, premium components, and an incredibly comprehensive software package to give you an unrivalled interface at an incredible price point.<\/p>\n<p>An audio interface is <em>crucial<\/em> to anyone wanting to produce music. It&#8217;s the centrepiece of anyone\u2019s setup, and yet it&#8217;s often the most overlooked component.<\/p>\n<p>Given how saturated the interface market is, it\u2019s easy to understand why you may turn to an affordable model or stick to a generic brand. But sometimes there are incredible diamonds that, undeservedly, go under the radar\u2026<\/p>\n<p>So, let&#8217;s dive into the M-Audio AIR series&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;All-new Crystal preamps&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All-new_Crystal_preamps\"><\/span>All-new Crystal preamps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21514 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/A-guitarist-using-the-M-Audio-AIR-192-audio-interface-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A guitarist using the M-Audio AIR 192 audio interface\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/A-guitarist-using-the-M-Audio-AIR-192-audio-interface-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/A-guitarist-using-the-M-Audio-AIR-192-audio-interface-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/A-guitarist-using-the-M-Audio-AIR-192-audio-interface-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/A-guitarist-using-the-M-Audio-AIR-192-audio-interface.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>All M-Audio AIR interfaces feature M-Audio\u2019s new Crystal preamps.<\/p>\n<p>The M-Audio Crystal preamps exceed all expectations of an affordable unit, delivering incredible clarity with best-in-class preamp noise, as displayed by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O_L86wNbzi0&amp;t=696s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Julian Krause<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>What does that mean?<\/p>\n<p>When you record using a low-level signal microphone, you\u2019ll need to run the gain on the channel high or use an external Cloud Lifter or FetHead preamp to boost the signal. This is most common with mics like the industry standard <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Studio-Microphone\/G6X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shure SM7B<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The AIR series, however, negates the need for an additional preamp. It has plenty of gain on tap with an incredibly low-noise floor, making your recordings as articulate as you\u2019d expect from a high-end interface.<\/p>\n<p>This is combined with a -93dB THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) reading, which means the signal and sound captured are incredibly clear, Crystal if you will!<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also a wide dynamic range and an incredibly flat frequency response, giving you professional studio-quality components in an affordable, metal-housed unit.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The range of AIR interfaces&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_range_of_AIR_interfaces\"><\/span>The range of AIR interfaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21517 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/The-M-Audio-AIR-interface-with-a-laptop-and-headphones-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The M-Audio AIR interface with a laptop and headphones\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/The-M-Audio-AIR-interface-with-a-laptop-and-headphones-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/The-M-Audio-AIR-interface-with-a-laptop-and-headphones-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/The-M-Audio-AIR-interface-with-a-laptop-and-headphones-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/The-M-Audio-AIR-interface-with-a-laptop-and-headphones.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The M-Audio AIR is a complete and diverse range, with a variety of options for any home studio or portable interface.<\/p>\n<p>The range starts with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/M-Audio-AIR-192-4-Audio-Interface\/3517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>M-Audio AIR 192 4<\/strong><\/a>, which has a humble 2-in\/2-out interface (one combi-XLR Crystal Preamp and one instrument DI).<\/p>\n<p>Next up, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/M-Audio-AIR-192-6-Audio-Interface\/3519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>\u00a0AIR 192 6<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0boasts two Crystal Preamps, as well as 5-pin MIDI in and out!<\/p>\n<p>The range goes all the way up to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/M-Audio-AIR-192-14-Audio-Interface\/351B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AIR 192 14<\/strong><\/a>, which is an ideal diverse portable solution for any producer.<\/p>\n<p>With a mammoth 8-in\/4-out interface, you\u2019ll be prepared for any recording situation.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s even an easy-start setup in the form of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/M-Audio-AIR-192-Vocal-Studio-Bundle\/3627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>M-Audio AIR 192 4 Vocal Studio<\/strong><\/a>. It features an AIR192 4 interface, a large diaphragm condenser microphone, and a pair of headphones.<\/p>\n<p>The Vocal Studio is the ideal bundle for someone wanting to record their voice, start podcasting, or record instruments!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Software included!&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software_included\"><\/span>Software included!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21519 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/M-Audio-AIR-192-14-Audio-Interface-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"M-Audio AIR 192 14 Audio Interface \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/M-Audio-AIR-192-14-Audio-Interface-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/M-Audio-AIR-192-14-Audio-Interface-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/M-Audio-AIR-192-14-Audio-Interface-1-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/M-Audio-AIR-192-14-Audio-Interface-1.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Straight out of the box, you\u2019re able to start recording and producing to your heart\u2019s content with the included bundled software.<\/p>\n<p>All AIR 192 interfaces come with the DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/mpc-beats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Akai MPC Beats<\/a><\/strong> and the growing industry standard, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ableton.com\/en\/products\/live-lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ableton Live Lite<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do you have two DAW options, but there&#8217;s also a wealth of included effects plugins, virtual instruments, and loops!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a guitarist or bassist, you&#8217;ll enjoy the Peavey ReValver plugin that produces astonishing tones.<\/p>\n<p>There are also 80 effects plugins from AIR and AIR\u2019s Creative FX Collection.<\/p>\n<p>And with the included AIR Virtual Instrument plugins, you\u2019ll have virtual synth, strings, percussion, organ, and piano plugins to add world-class-sounding instruments to your songs with ease.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Find out more&#8221; 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It's the centrepiece of anyone\u2019s setup, and yet it's often the most overlooked component.<\/p><p>Given how saturated the interface market is, it\u2019s easy to understand why you may turn to an affordable model or stick to a generic brand. But sometimes there are incredible diamonds that, undeservedly, go under the radar\u2026<\/p><p>So, let's dive into the M-Audio AIR series...<\/p><hr \/><h3>All-new Crystal preamps<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21514 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/A-guitarist-using-the-M-Audio-AIR-192-audio-interface-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A guitarist using the M-Audio AIR 192 audio interface\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>All M-Audio AIR interfaces feature M-Audio\u2019s new Crystal preamps.<\/p><p>The M-Audio Crystal preamps exceed all expectations of an affordable unit, delivering incredible clarity with best-in-class preamp noise, as displayed by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O_L86wNbzi0&t=696s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Julian Krause<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>What does that mean?<\/p><p>When you record using a low-level signal microphone, you\u2019ll need to run the gain on the channel high or use an external Cloud Lifter or FetHead preamp to boost the signal. 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It features an AIR192X4 interface, a large diaphragm condenser microphone, and a pair of headphones.<\/p><p>The Vocal Studio is the ideal bundle for someone wanting to record their voice, start podcasting, or record instruments!<\/p><hr \/><h3>Software included!<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21519 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/M-Audio-AIR-192-14-Audio-Interface-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"M-Audio AIR 192 14 Audio Interface \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Straight out of the box, you\u2019re able to start recording and producing to your heart\u2019s content with the included bundled software.<\/p><p>All AIR 192 interfaces come with the DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/mpc-beats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Akai MPC Beats<\/a><\/strong> and the growing industry standard, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ableton.com\/en\/products\/live-lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ableton Live Lite<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>Not only do you have two DAW options, but there's also a wealth of included effects plugins, virtual instruments, and loops!<\/p><p>If you\u2019re a guitarist or bassist, you'll enjoy the Peavey ReValver plugin that produces astonishing tones.<\/p><p>There are also 80 effects plugins from AIR and AIR\u2019s Creative FX Collection.<\/p><p>And with the included AIR Virtual Instrument plugins, you\u2019ll have virtual synth, strings, percussion, organ, and piano plugins to add world-class-sounding instruments to your songs with ease.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Find out more<\/h3><p>For more information on the M-Audio AIR Interface range, as well as our pre-made AIR interface bundles, check out the M-Audio Gear4music page!<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[247,121],"tags":[590,290,166,104],"class_list":["post-21490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-studio-guides","category-studio-production","tag-audio-interface","tag-guide","tag-m-audio","tag-studio-production"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>M-Audio AIR Audio Interfaces: The Hidden Crystal (Preamp)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An audio interface is crucial to anyone wanting to produce music. 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