IK Multimedia AXE I/O – Premium 2 Input / 5 Output Audio Interface, Guitar Sound Modeling, 117 dB Dynamic Range, 3 Hz Frequency Response, Powerful Applications Included, Black

Price: £235.83
(as of Aug 07, 2025 14:04:05 UTC – Details)

From the manufacturer

IK Multimedia has spent more time studying guitar and amp recording than possibly anyone else on the planet. Modeling over 400 pieces of gear has required tens of thousands of hours painstakingly measuring the interactions between instruments, pickups and amplifier circuits, not to mention the cooperation of the world’s most iconic guitar players, amplifier manufacturers, and engineers to learn how to create and capture great guitar tones.

AXE I/O brings all that experience to you.

Premium audio interface with advanced guitar tone shaping

The audio interface guitar players were waiting for

AXE I/O is a professional 2 in/5 out audio interface – and controller – designed specifically with the needs of the recording guitarist in mind, providing high sound quality and powerful features aimed squarely at making your recordings faster, easier and better than ever.

2 in / 5 out 24-bit, 192 kHz audio interface with 2 mic preamps, 2 instrument inputs ACTIVE / PASSIVE pick-up selector matches your guitar’s pickups for ideal gain levels Z-Tone adjustable impedance control coaxes a wider range of tones from your instrument PURE and JFET instrument input channels keeps your sound totally clean or adds subtle saturation response Low noise AMP OUT for easy re-amping without the need for additional direct boxes or splitters Register to receive a massive software bundle with AmpliTube 4 Deluxe, Ableton Live 10 Lite and 10 T-RackS mixing plug-ins

AXE I/O offers an exclusive triple-topology, fully discrete input circuit, with both PURE and JFET input stages, to go from transparent to tube-like with just a single switch.

Its patent-pending Z-Tone impedance-adapting circuit interacts with your guitar’s pick-ups to give you a massive range of tonal flexibility, you’ve never heard before.

Plus AXE I/O includes a dedicated Amp Out, so you can process your recording with real guitar amps and stomps without the need for external accessories (and without having to unplug your existing connections!). This low-noise out also eliminates ground loops, to keep even the highest-gain re-amplification as quiet as possible.

And AXE I/O seamlessly integrates with the included AmpliTube 4 Deluxe to select presets and control values via the front input knob, and lets you connect pedals and switches to get the most from your virtual rig without ever taking your hands off your axe.

We even included an onboard tuner so you can be ready to record in an instant whenever inspiration strikes.

Every element of AXE I/O has been created with no-compromise quality and real-world usefulness.

It’s the interface we wish we’d had all along.

A truly high-end audio interface for everybody

117 dB dynamic range, 3 Hz – 32 kHz frequency response – these aren’t the specs you typically find on instrument inputs. But they’re essential to capturing the most accurate details of your performance, for coaxing the best performance from your instrument, and for keeping your sound pure and transparent.

AXE I/O provides 2 Hi-Z front ¼” inputs for guitars and basses, 2 rear combo inputs with phantom power to connect mics and line instruments, and clear precision front peak meters to conveniently monitor the signal level at the channels input. Two floating balanced outputs, two unbalanced and one floating unbalanced Amp out plus a high-current headphone out let you connect monitors, mains and headphones, with independent volume for both. A Monitor knob makes it easy to blend direct monitoring and the audio from your computer for zero latency monitoring.

24-bit, 192 kHz conversion and an ultra-stable, low jitter internal clock ensures the highest fidelity, whether you’re capturing vocals, acoustic instruments, amplified guitar or just direct signal for use with AmpliTube.

Your guitar’s golden channel: AXE I/O’s main channel offers 3 different circuit topologies

PURE

a completely transparent and ultra-accurate instrument preamp that won’t color your sound in any way.

JFET

a Class A JFET input buffer to add subtle harmonic enhancement. A slight midrange focus adds warmth, giving you more tonal options from the same instrument.

ACTIVE

bypasses unnecessary gain stages when using active pick-ups, to keep your signal path as direct, transparent and clean as possible.

Re-amplification made easier than ever

Record the perfect take

Many guitarists have tried to integrate their amps and stomps with recording setups only to discover it’s not an easy task! You used to need a DI box, a ground loop interrupter to prevent buzz and hum, and still have to constantly dis-connect and re-connect every time you switch between recording direct and recording your amp.

AXE I/O offers a simple, streamlined re-amplification setup in a single box, to save you time, money and energy and open up unlimited sonic flexibility.

Connect your amps and effects boxes

AXE I/O makes this easier than ever with its Amp Out. It features a dedicated ground-isolated low noise ¼” output right on the front panel.

Just record a track with a clean copy of your guitar’s signal into your recording software. AXE I/O makes it easy to record 3 ways: completely clean, using the included AmpliTube amp modeling software, or even while using your real rig. Focus on nailing the performance, and you can tweak your tone later.

Experiment with setups and settings

After you’ve recorded a track, output the clean signal to your amps or stomp boxes using the Amp Out, and mic them up into AXE I/O’s mic preamps. Now you can easily experiment with different amp settings, stompbox effects, and even mic placements, listening to how they affect your sound in real-time.

Save countless hours and takes, without having to buy expensive direct boxes and splitter cables. AXE I/O makes re-amping easier than ever, and you’ll love the results.

PURE mic preamps for transparent recording

AXE I/O offers two mic preamps with a wide, flat 5 Hz to 32 kHz frequency response to perfectly preserve the character of your vocals, acoustic guitar, or other instrument. They offer 116 dB of dynamic range to capture even the most delicate instrument, but easily pull back to record the loudest amp stack.

Packed with a massive collection of virtual gear for in-the-box recording

AXE I/O offers a massive bundle of over $/€1,000 of software and plug-ins, so you have everything you need to track, mix and master your music right out of the box.

The included AmpliTube 4 Deluxe offers over 140 ultra-accurate models of guitar and bass gear including 33 Stompbox models, 25 Amplifiers, 29 Cabinets, 29 speaker models, 12 Microphones, 15 Rack effects units, and 2 Tuners.

Everything you need to mix and master your tracks

ou’ll also receive a selection of 10 of IK’s most popular and best-sounding T-RackS 5 processors, covering the most popular outboard gear for mixing guitar, bass, vocals and any other instrument, and mastering full tracks with a world-class sound:

Vintage Compressor / Limiter Model 670, EQP-1A Vintage Tube Program Equalizer, White 2A Leveling Amplifier, Black 76 Limiting Amplifier, White Channel, Mic Room, Tape Echo, De-Esser, CSR Room, ONE

Get started right out of the box

AXE I/O also includes Ableton Live 10 Lite, a fresh and easy way to write music, record audio and produce your own songs. It comes with all of Live’s essential workflows, instruments and effects – everything you need to record songs, create hands-on with your controller, take music made in your apps further and so much more.

Control everything from your computer for faster workflow

AXE I/O also includes a powerful, convenient Control Panel application to manage inputs & outputs, assign routing & controller inputs.

In the INTERFACE tab, you can view the active inputs, enable phantom power and control the ground lift to dial in the least noise for your setup. Adjust output volume, direct monitoring routing, select the sample rate and more. The CONTROLLER tab gives you control over the preset knob and 2 controller inputs. Set behavior, MIDI channel, MIDI CC #, minimum and maximum values, and more, to dial in the best settings for whatever application you want to control.

Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 23.62 x 5.08 x 19.81 cm; 1.81 kg
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ IK Multimedia
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MWZ9FMR
Item model number ‏ : ‎ IP-INT-AXEIO-IN
Country of origin ‏ : ‎ Italy
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PROFESSIONAL AUDIO INTERFACE: 2 Inputs/5 Outputs, Triple Topology, Completely Discrete, with PURE and JFET Input Stages, to Switch from Transparent to Tubular with a Single Switch
SPECIFICATIONS: Dynamic Range of 117 dB, Frequency Response from 3 Hz to 32 kHz, Impedance up to 1 Mohm; You Get Excellent Performance from your Instrument, it is Pure and Transparent
EXCELLENT INTEGRATION OF AMPLITUBE: Preset Button to quickly Scroll through AmpliTube Presets; 2 Inputs to Connect 2 Pedals/Switches and Control AmpliTube in Real Time
ADVANCED DIGITAL CONTROL AND ROUTING: It also Includes a Powerful Application on the Control Panel for Managing Inputs and Outputs, Assigning Routing Inputs and Controllers
COMPATIBILITY: It Requires a 64-bit Processor and Operating System, Mac (64 bits): macOS 10.11 or Later; Windows (64 bits): Windows 7 or Later