The Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1 is a 2-channel audio interface that allows you to easily record into your computer with pristine audio quality and comes supplied with a comprehensive Native Instruments software package. The Audio 1 interface provides you with everything you need to get your creative musical ideas into action helping you to go from musical idea to a finished result you can be proud of. From recording instruments to mixing down, and playing out, the Audio 1 is great for everything.The pristine audio is recorded in 192kHz 24-bit quality which is ideal for recording straight into your DAW whether your recording instruments, beatmaking, or podcasting. You can then give your recordings a professional finish with the included effects and plug-ins. The Audio 1 is also excellent for live performers so you can take your sound to bars and clubs and incorporate your laptop into your performances; the sleek, compact body will easily fit inside your bag making it highly portable. The Komplete Audio 1 is perfect for recording mono sounds such as vocals and guitars and offers two different inputs, XLR for vocals and a 6.3mm Jack for guitars and other line-in instruments. Both inputs come with independent gain controls and the XLR comes with +48v phantom power so you can power condenser microphones. The rear of the audio interface is equipped with stereo RCA outputs allowing you to connect directly to your monitor speakers.An LED VU-meter allows you to visualise the volume and a large volume control lets you adjust the volume as you please. The direct monitoring means you can blend audio playback whilst recording, the headphone output gives you a high power output so you can easily monitor your recordings. The Audio 1 is powered via a USB 2.0 connection so you can easily connect to a computer or laptop.