Product Overview
Complete Studio Kit with Audio Interface
The Perfect First Step Into Home Recording
The Complete Studio Kit comes with everything you need to create studio-quality recordings at home. This includes RODE's AI-1 audio interface, NT1 large-diaphragm condenser microphone, SM6 shock mount and pop filter, and all the cables you need to get connected. Every Complete Studio Kit also comes with a free version of Ableton Lite recording software, so you can start making music right away.
Easy to Use. Superb Sound.
The AI-1's streamlined form factor means getting set up is as easy as plug in, adjust levels and go. Its single input is a high-quality Neutrik combi-jack that accommodates both XLR and 1/4-inch cables, so you can plug in your microphone, guitar, bass or synthesiser with ease. The AI-1 delivers 48V phantom power and features a level indicator for ensuring you don't overload its preamp. Combined with the NT1, the AI-1 delivers crystal-clear audio for any application, whether you're recording spoken word for a podcast or complex, multi-layered music.
Superior Audio Monitoring
Not only does the AI-1 deliver crystal-clear audio to your recording software, but your headphones have never sounded sweeter thanks to its discreet, high-power headphone amplifier. Audio playback is easy with a single level control and switchable zero-latency monitoring for eliminating echo while tracking vocals or instruments. The AI-1 also features balanced 1/4-inch outputs for connecting your favourite speakers.
- NT1 large-diaphragm condenser microphone delivers superb detail and warmth, and extremely low self-noise (just 4.5dBA).
- AI-1 features an ultra-low-noise XLR input and a discreet, high-power headphone amplifier for studio-quality recording, monitoring and mixdown.
- The Neutrik combi-jack input facilitates the connection of microphones, guitars, synthesisers and other instruments for ultimate flexibility.
- Includes the studio-grade SM6 shock mount and pop filter, and an XLR cable so you can get recording right away.
- Ableton Live Lite free with every purchase.
Technical Details
1 x AI-1
1 x SM6
1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable
Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient
Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer
Directional Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 20Hz ~ 20kHz
Output Impendence: 100 Ω
Equivalent Noise: 4.5 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)
Maximum Output: +8 dBu (1kHz, 1% THD into 1K Ω load)
Sensitivity: -29 dB re 1V/Pa (35mV @ 94dB SPL) ± 2dB @ 1kHz
Maximum SPL: 132 dB SPL
Signal to Noise Ratio: 90 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)
Power Requirements: 24V phantom power 48V phantom power
Net Weight (grams): 395
Colour: Black
Diameter (millimetres): 50
Length (millimetres): 187
Form Factor: Desktop
Simultaneous I/O: 1 x 2
Number of Preamps: 1
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96kHz
Analog Inputs: 1 x Neutrik XLR-1/4" combo
Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (impedance balanced) 1 x 1/4" (headphones)
USB: 1 x USB Type C
Bus Powered: Yes
OS Requirements: Mac OS 10.10 or later Windows 7 or later
Power: USB bus-powered
Net Weight (grams): 560
Height x Width x Depth (millimetres): 38 x 124 x 100
