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Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6

Item ID: KompAudio6

6-channel USB Audio/MIDI Interface with S/PDIF Digital I/O, Monitoring Functions, Virtual Instruments, DJ Software, and Sequencer/Production Software

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Do-it-all Production Solution, Compact Footprint!

Whether you work with analog audio, MIDI instruments, or completely "inside-the-box" productions - or any combination, you'll absolutely love Komplete Audio 6 from Native Instruments. This amazing 6-channel USB interface gives you the connectivity, functionality, and production tools you need to get stunning results, and it's packed into a quality unit that won't hog space on your desktop or in your mobile rig. The bus-powered Komplete Audio 6 gives you four analog inputs and outputs plus digital I/O and MIDI capability. You'll also love the software that comes bundled with Komplete Audio 6 (including virtual instruments and effects and sequencing, recording, and DJ tools). What an outstanding value!

Going analog? Use the Komplete Audio 6's two XLR combo inputs to run mics or instruments. Premium preamps and phantom power give you the perfect "front end" for recording. Two 1/4" balanced line inputs are also included, as are four balanced line outputs. Plug in digitally with a stereo digital S/PDIF input, or use the MIDI I/O to get your controller involved. Komplete Audio 6 gives you direct monitoring options, so you can track without latency. The headphone output includes an independent level control and source switch, so monitoring is very flexible. USB bus power means you won't have to deal with external power sources.

Native Instruments took an already great value and added an amazing software package to this outstanding interface. The result? You get a total studio solution, right out of the box. Komplete Elements software gives you over 3GB of amazing NI instruments and effects, while Cubase LE adds excellent sequencing and recording tools. And, DJs will love the included Traktor LE software! To top off a stellar package, NI also included a $30 e-voucher for more instruments and effects from the Native Instruments Online Shop. Astounding deal!

Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 USB Interface Features:
  • 6-channel audio/MIDI interface plus sequencing, production, and instrument software
  • 4 analog inputs, 4 balanced analog outputs
  • Digital stereo input and output (S/PDIF / RCA) for lossless signal transmission
  • MIDI in/out for master keyboard, Maschine, or any third-party MIDI controller
  • Headphone output with independent level control and source switch
  • Completely USB powered, with an extra sturdy custom USB socket
  • Low-latency performance for using virtual instruments and effects
  • High-quality preamps with individual gain controls
  • Direct monitoring for live, latency-free recording
  • Mono input switch for recording vocals, guitar or other mono sources
  • 48V phantom power for using condenser mics and active DI boxes
  • 15 status LEDs provide visual feedback for all signals and indicate clipping
  • Includes Komplete Elements - over 3 GB of inspiring instruments and effects
  • Includes Cubase LE sequencer and recording software
  • Includes Traktor LE 2 DJ software
  • Includes $30 e-voucher for Komplete instruments or effects at the NI Online Shop

The Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 interface gives you an amazingly complete production station - packed into a compact, desktop-friendly unit!

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Specification Detail
Computer Connection Type USB 2.0
Form Factor Desktop
Simultaneous I/O 4 x 4
A/D Resolution 24-bit/96kHz
Built In DSP/FX No
Number of Audio Inputs 6
Audio Inputs Types 2 x XLR combo, 2 x line
Number of Audio Outputs 4
Audio Output Types 4 x TRS
Number of Digital Inputs 2
Digital Input Types 2 x S/PDIF
Number of Digital Outputs 2
Digital Output Types 2 x S/PDIF
Number of Preamps 2
Phantom Power Yes
MIDI I/O In, Out
Bus Powered Yes
Depth 6.3"
Width 4.8"
Height 2"
Weight 1.9 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 21066

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based on 7 reviews

Excellent Buy

by Mike S from Los Angeles, CA
March 24, 2012
Music Background: Studio Owner, Recording Artist
I love this interface: rock solid and plenty of routing options while running flawlessly via USB. The audio quality if clean with lots of signal getting to your DAW.

This thing is Awesome

by WSCollective from Bay Area, California
February 25, 2012
Music Background: Record Label
Specs are one thing, real world is another.
we have listened to a lot of mixes on a lot of different systems over the years and . have owned and used the full gamut in our studio from
1)... read more [+] Seasound Solo(ist)
2) Echo Layla
3) SSL Madixtreme w/ AlphaLink
4) Profire 2626
5) Lexicon converters
6) Avid converters
7) M-Audio Project Mix IO
8) A&H Zed-R 16
9) Komplete Audio 6.
10) MOTU 2408MK3
11) Ao0gee Rosetta

We have worked in such a way that we have had to move around from different recording and mixing environments depending on what studio we are working in, who is recording, mixing, etc...and then finally take the final mixes back to our studio (and final mix, master and monitor on OUR convertors),
Those that sounded best and translated the most from memory and feel, are:
1) Seasound (no more drivers, sadly)
2) Komplete Audio 6
3) SSL
3) Apogee Rosetta
4) Echo layla (horrible drivers btw)
4) A&H Zed
5) Profie 2626
6) MOTU
7) Project Mix (again, drivers just are NOT good on this)
8) Lexicon
9) Avid (sound like mixing through a tin can. Hard to believe every major pro studio in the world runs these horrible sounding digi converters. Thank GOD for mastering engineers)

I kid you not, a 300 dollar audio interface that sounds better than the higher end, higher priced Apogee, Digi and SSL stuff? ABSOLUTELY in the Ball park with the SSL and Apogee for 1/10th the price.
Add to this little guy, a good monitoring system (such as Dangerous D box or [SPL Phonitor-if you mix only in headphones *sic we feel the Dangerous better than the overpriced Phonitor but both are outstanding monitoring systems] and you have a setup that will allow you to mix release quality records ITB close [-]

great

by paul stappenbeck from Seattle, WA USA)
January 13, 2012
Music Background: student
great

great

by paul stappenbeck from Seattle, WA USA)
January 13, 2012
Music Background: student
great

Rock solid!

by Jahmontee from Flagstaff, AZ
December 6, 2011
Music Background: Artist, Producer, DJ, Leathersmith!
Bought it originally for my MacBook Pro. I liked it so much I bought a second on for my iMac setup! This thing is bad-a** and full of possiblities!
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