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TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48

Item ID: KonnektStu48

FireWire Audio Interface with DSP Mixer, Effects, and Processing Plug-ins, and Remote Controller with Talkback Mic

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Much More than Just an Amazing FireWire Interface!

The TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48 audio interface with effects puts pro-level quality sound within your grasp. The slender 1U Studio Konnekt 48 gives you four premium preamps with XLR/line combo jacks, plus eight TRS line inputs, pristine digital I/O, and word clock functionality. And that's just the beginning. the unit also includes world-class DSP effects and processing and mastering tools to get the job done right, plus a desktop remote control with an integrated talkback mic. The Studio Konnekt 48 is your studio solution!



TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48 24-bit/192kHz Audio Interface with Effects and Remote at a Glance:
  • Raising the bar, again
  • Feature-filled interface
  • Pro-quality effects and processing capabilities
  • Desktop remote talkback mic

Raising the bar, again
When TC Electronic came to Sweetwater last year to show us the initial offerings from the Konnekt Series (the Konnekt 24D and Konnekt 8, featured to the right) we couldn't get over how great they sounded for so little money. Then came the Digital Konnekt x32, which put a whole new spin on the form and functionality of the digital patchbay. The brand-new Studio Konnekt 48 again shows that TC is consistently raising the bar when it comes to studio technology, this time with a comprehensive array of professional features that make recording, mixing, and monitoring a breeze with TC DSP-powered plug-ins thrown in for additional power!

Feature-filled interface
The front panel of this 1U wonder is loaded with four Impact II mic preamps with XLR/line combo jacks. The back panel is equipped with eight TRS line inputs, as well as a pair of ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O, word clock, and MIDI to be a full-blown studio solution. Visual monitoring is handled by a high-resolution input meter. Studio Konnekt 48 supports sample rates of up to 192kHz, with 96kHz ADAT (eight channels SMUX), putting multi-channel audiophile-quality sound within your grasp.

Pro-quality effects and processing capabilities
Of course, TC Electronic is renowned for their effects processing, and Studio Konnekt 48 comes with world-class DSP effects including Fabrik C Studio, an easy-to-use channel strip and mastering tool that offers 4-band EQ, multi band compression, and limiting based on algorithms from TCs System 6000. You'll also find the Fabrik R Studio reverb based on TC Electronic Reverb 4000 technology.


Desktop remote talkback mic
The Studio Konnekt 48's included desktop remote control puts a full mixer right at your hand! It includes a built-in talkback mic, high-resolution LED light ring, and a compact design that makes it easy to control the Studio Konnekt 48 conveniently.

TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48 24-bit/192kHz Audio Interface with Effects and Remote Features:
  • Extensive I/O with four IMPACT II™ preamps, fully supporting surround
  • Digital Mixer: 24/8-ch 48-bit double precision summing 56-bit internal processing
  • DSP: World-class "Studio" versions of Fabrik based on System 6000 algorithms
  • Speaker management from AIR™ technology, including bass management
  • Remote with integrated talkback microphone
  • 12 analog inputs, 12 analog outputs simultaneously
  • High-resolution input meter
  • 96 kHz ADAT (8 channels SMUX), word clock, and S/PDIF
  • Digitally controlled analog main XLR outputs
  • Dual headphone outs with individual level control and source
  • Full 48 bit double precision summing on all mix busses with 56-bit internal processing
  • Talkback with selectable dim setting and listen back feature
  • Aux send busses with flexible output routing
  • Four simultaneous 4-band EQ, multiband compression channel strip and mastering effects
  • Built-in reverb based on TC Electronic Reverb 4000 technology
  • All plug-ins VST and AU compatible
  • Intuitive guitar tuner
  • ResFilter plug-in
  • Assimilator Konnekt plug-in
  • Hardware effects Integrator plug-in
  • 24-bit/192kHz
  • In: 4 x XLR, 8 x TRS
  • Out: 2 x XLR, 8 x TRS, 2 x phones
  • Dig I/O: Dig I/O: 2 x ADAT, S/PDIF
  • Word clock
  • MIDI I/O


The TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48 gives you the tools you need to make incredible-sounding tracks!

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Specification Detail
Computer Connection Type FireWire
Form Factor Rackmount
Simultaneous I/O 30 x 28
A/D Resolution 24-bit/192kHz
Built In DSP/FX Yes
Number of Audio Inputs 12
Audio Input Types 4 x Combo (Mic, Hi-Z), 8 x TRS
Number of Audio Outputs 12
Audio Output Types 2 x XLR (Main), 8 x TRS, 2 x TRS (Headphone)
Number of Digital Inputs 18
Digital Input Types 2 x ADAT (8 Ch@48kHz, 8 Ch@96kHz), 1 x S/PDIF (Coax)
Number of Digital Outputs 18
Digital Output Types 2 x ADAT (8 Ch@48kHz, 8 Ch@96kHz), 1 x S/PDIF (Coax)
Number of Mic Preamps 4
Phantom Power Yes
MIDI I/O In, Out
Clock I/O 1 x Word Clock (In/Out via BNC)
Bus Powered No
Rack Units 1U
Depth 7.3"
Width 19"
Height 1.75"
Weight 5.5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 967-300011
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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

No problems

by Tacman7 from SoCal
October 15, 2009
Music Background: Hobbyist
Very happy with the sound quality. Features are what really sold me on this unit and it hasn't disappointed.

I made sure my XP setup had a firewire fix and I never had any driver proble... read more [+]ms setting up the konnekt.

Speaker management(active crossover), and remote control are worth the cost by themselves. I was surprised by the quality and usability of the FX.

It isn't super low latency but for me 4ms with lot's of VSTi's is fine. close [-]

Great Mid range Interface with Remote

by DFLIGHT from Brigham City, UT
March 10, 2011
Music Background: Studio owner, Producer, engineer, and ok musician
I love this device!!! I've read the forums, and for the most part, the people with the driver problems just simply don't know how to fix the issue. I have a dual link system (mac and PC) I don't have... read more [+] any problems. The sound quality is open and transparent. The 4 front pre's are fairly quiet even when turned up all the way. For the money, this has the best functionality for any interface under $1000. Why buy additional controllers when this comes with a Very useful remote. Love the talk back function, and since this is ethernet, you can still use it even for a 'long run' from control room to vocal booth. Latency is not the greatest, but when you use delay compensation the right way , it works just fine! I recommend this highly over several other's in it's class by far!! Just be sure to read the installation instructions, and go on their website for the latest driver updates. The bundled plugins are awesome!!! The software would be better if it was just easier to see and able to zoom in on all functions. Quality built product worth buying!! close [-]

Be careful, this product was a nightmare for me and my studio!

by Kyle Ward from Vancouver, Wa - USA
November 18, 2008
Music Background: Mulitmedia Production - www.kyle-ward.com
I really tried hard to like this product. The hardware is great and the quality is what you'd expect from a TC product. The software drivers are another story.... This product crashed my system an... read more [+]d worked very unreliably (When it did work).

If you look at TC Electronics forums, you can tell I was not alone. After several years of the products release, several people CONTINUE to have problems with the drivers for this product. The ASIO latency is some of the highest I've ever seen with a firewire interface!

The Sound Quality of the DA is great, but it's plagued by very poor software. I HIGHLY recommend you look at M-Audio's Profire2626. This is a great product with great drivers. (Although I don't like the hardware as much) TC should really consider finding new software people so this product can improve someday. close [-]

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