Rode AI-1 User Manual

USER GUIDE

OVERVIEW

The AI-1 USB Audio Interface adds studio-quality Input
and Output capabilities to your PC or Mac, turning your
recording software into a full recording setup.

With its high quality Neutrik XLR-1/4” Combo Jack
combined input and discrete Class-A preamp, the AI-1
allows you to connect a microphone or instrument or
line level audio signal to your Mac/Windows computer
for recording. The AI-1 provides the necessary A/D
conversion at up to 24 bit/96kHz.

The AI-1 also allows playback and monitoring of audio
either direct from the microphone or via playback from
the recording software. This is done via a high-quality

discrete headphone amplier and outputs via either the

¼’’ headphone output on the front of the unit or the
balanced ¼’’ outputs on the rear of the unit.

Features:

• Ultra low-noise Class-A discrete preamplier

• Sampling rate of up to 96kHz/24-Bit

• Premium discrete headphone amplier

• XLR-1/4” Combo Jack Instrument / line level input

• 2 x Balanced 1/4” speaker outputs

• Rugged body with Satin Black Finish

• USB-C/3 connectivity

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Apple
MacOS 10.10 or later with USB 2.0 or 3.0 USB port

Windows
Windows 7 OS or later with USB 2.0 or 3.0 USB port

The AI-1 is USB bus powered so there is no need for an
external power supply.

Some laptops may limit the USB output power when running
on battery. This could mean the AI-1 does not receive enough
power to run optimally. If this is the case, connect your laptop
to the power supply when using the AI-1.

AI-1User Guide V02 RØDE MICROPHONES – DECEMBER 2017

RØDE MICROPHONES – DECEMBER 2017