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Akai Professional EIE Pro

Item ID: EIEPro

24-bit/96kHz, 4-in/4-out USB 2.0 Audio Interface with VU Meters and Zero-latency Input Monitoring

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Your On-the-go Pro Audio Interface

Recording on the go? The Akai EIE Pro USB audio interface is built for life on the road. Supporting up to professional-grade 24-bit/96kHz format, this rugged 4-in/4-out tabletop USB audio interface adds quality audio I/O to your favorite Mac or PC DAW. Four front-mounted XLR/TRS combo jacks provide easy access for your microphone-level, line-level, or instrument-level sources, and VU meters let keep a close eye on your levels. And in addition to its main USB 2.0 port, three additional USB ports let you hook up the rest of your gear, making the Akai Professional EIE Pro the perfect interface for your laptop studio.

Akai EIE Pro USB Audio Interface at a Glance:
  • Record professional-quality audio
  • Built to handle life on the go
  • The perfect interface for your portable studio

Record professional-quality audio
Just because you're looking for a good deal on an audio interface shouldn't mean you have to limit your recording quality. That's why Akai gave the EIE Pro professional-grade digital converters. The EIE Pro lets you record 24-bit audio at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, or 96kHz resolution. Are you ready for professional studio work? The EIE Pro is!

Built to handle life on the go
When Akai designed the EIE Pro for life on the road, they weren't fooling around. This rugged audio interface features an ultra-durable cast-aluminum chassis. So no matter where your music takes you, your EIE Pro will be ready to record when you get there.

The perfect interface for your portable studio
But a tank-like exterior isn't the only thing that makes the EIE Pro an ideal audio interface for laptop-based recording. Because many of the best recording laptops feature a limited number of USB ports, Akai decided to give the EIE Pro a trio of extra USB inputs. That means you can take your controller keyboard, pad controller, and external hard drive, with you, and still have USB ports left over for your iLok or other peripherals. Plus, onboard MIDI I/O lets you hook up any MIDI based gear as well.

Akai EIE Pro USB Audio Interface Features:
  • Ultra-portable USB audio interface that's perfect for on-the-go recording
  • Rock-solid cast-aluminum construction
  • Record 24-bit audio at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, or 96kHz resolution
  • 4 nickel-plated, front-mounted XLR/TRS combo jacks with phantom power provide convenient access for your mic, line, and instrument sources
  • 2 classic, high-quality VU meters let you keep an eye on your levels
  • Red peak LEDs indicate clipping
  • Built-in 3-port USB hub and MIDI I/O let you hook up additional gear
  • Headphone output with switchable source
  • Direct monitoring dial for zero-latency monitoring
  • Includes power adapter, USB cable, and quick start guide

Built for professional-quality recording, the Akai EIE Pro USB audio interface is perfect for your mobile studio!
Specification Detail
Computer Connection Type USB
Form Factor Desktop
Simultaneous I/O 4
A/D Resolution 24-bit/96kHz (44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz)
Built In DSP/FX No
Number of Audio Inputs 4
Audio Inputs Types 4 x XLR/TRS Combo
Number of Audio Outputs 4
Audio Output Types 4 x 1/4"
Number of Digital Inputs No Digital I/O
Digital Input Types No Digital I/O
Number of Digital Outputs No Digital I/O
Digital Output Types No Digital I/O
Number of Preamps 4
Phantom Power Yes
MIDI I/O In and Out
Clock I/O No Word Clock
Bus Powered No
Rack Units Not Rackmountable
Manufacturer Part Number EIE Pro

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Reviews

based on 15 reviews

So far, so good.

by Sean Havlena from Westlake, Oh
April 25, 2013
Music Background: Student
Honestly, this has been a great purchase; It works really well and I've managed to get signal through it every time I've used it. My only regret is that I didn't get any XLR cables to successfully pas... read more [+]s phantom power on this thing (plus I didn't know that you needed XLR to pass Phantom at the time.) Other than my own negligence, I can't see any other problems. I haven't managed to play around with much else, but I hope to do that very soon close [-]

Very good, all functionality you'd expect!

by from
July 29, 2012
Music Background:
Hi guys,

Solid controls, quiet operation, nice sound quality.
We tried it with guitar, overdrive and reverb with Palmer speaker simulator DI and without it, and it sounds well ei... read more [+]ther way, thumbs up for built-in preamps.
WDM drivers seem to work fine (tested with Audacity), no hum nor nasty clicks.

All features are useful, great looks and power supply supports 240V operation too.

Recommended for anyone looking for inexpensive USB recorder! close [-]

Nice..

by from OH, USA
March 21, 2012
Music Background: Hobbyist
Does eferything I need it to do as far as recording. have had no Latency problems of any sort. I definetly like the fact that I can control the input and output levels at the touch of a finger to c... read more [+]ontrol any clipping. Works great with IK Multimedia software, Sony Sound Forge 10 Pro, Nuendo, and Adobe Audition 1.5. close [-]

too cool for school

by Jason Haury from San Marcos, CA, USA
March 5, 2012
Music Background: live musician, amateur recording/engineering.
great sound, no hiss, no hum, hub feature is very convenient, inputs are very clean. it's a bit bigger than i imagined (~ 6"x3"x4") and pretty heavy (all metal) - so it's not quite laptop bag compati... read more [+]ble, but it's still portable. close [-]

awesome upgrade

by Victor Perez from San Francisco, CA
January 15, 2013
Music Background:
Upgraded my NI audio kontrol to this beast. I love the functionality of it all, the usb hub in the back makes things easy and neat. The inserts allow me to finally dabble with some hardware component... read more [+]s. It looks amazing and built like a tank. Oh, and the thing sounds awesome. Not the most portable, but it can be. I had the same noise issues whith playback but a simple change in my windows sound options fixed that in a second flat. (Set it to the highest settings) couldn't be happier with this purchase. close [-]
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