IK Multimedia's Axe I/O One audio interface is a flexible, user-friendly recording device designed for guitarists, bassists and other musicians in need of a high-quality recording solution. An excellent bit of kit for beginners and pros alike, the Axe I/O One features IK's patented Z-TONE adjustable impedance circuit, allowing you to toggle between pure-and-transparent sound and warm, analogue sound at the twist of a control. What's more, the single input comes with a built-in tuner and adjustable level amplification, which make it a lot easier to get great sound without the need for any additional equipment. High-Quality Preamp, AD/DA Conversion and Tone-Shaping Options Other important features include a built-in phantom power supply, a Pure/JFET switch for switching between vintage and modern sound, and an Active/Passive switch that can be set depending on the pickups of your guitar or bass. Meanwhile, the high-quality microphone preamp inside the Axe I/O One ensures crisp, low-noise recordings of vocals and acoustic instruments. In terms of connectivity, you're looking at a headphone output, a stereo line output, MIDI I/O, and the option the hook up two expression pedals. Eased Re-Amping via Amp Out Made to support amp modelling set-ups, the IK Multimedia Axe I/O One not only comes with AmpliTube 5 but boasts an Amp Out function, enabling you to route a dry DI signal to your amp and record customised sound in real-time. This blows the tonal potential wide open, especially since you're free to hook up a real tube amp and capture its sound using ToneX technology. Lastly, in addition to Amplitube 5 SE, this audio interface includes ToneX SE and Ableton Live Lite, giving you all the software needed for pro-grade recordings.