Two headphone jacks.
Two Monitor mix knobs
Two separate headphone volumes
Clean, quiet, super versatile.
There are a few other brands of 2 headphone
audio input devices out there at this time. But, realtime testbench specs suffer with
differing hi ohm/ low ohm phones.
I know this already works as expected, because I was using it's "little brother"!
Besides, I already own Native Instruments, Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware. So, Voila!
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System Requirements
- macOS 10.12, 10.13 or 10.14 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- USB 2.0 or higher (cable provided)
- Graphics Card which supports Open GL 2.1 or higher
- 3 GB free disk space for MASCHINE Essentials, plus 1 GB free disk space for all other software
Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2
Made for easy stereo recording, the KOMPLETE AUDIO 2 is perfect for musicians, beat makers, or performers who want to capture ideas, produce, or play out with high-quality audio. Two combi-XLR/jack inputs make it easy to capture stereo sounds, bring in outboard gear like synths, and more. It also comes with all the software needed to bring ideas to life, including MASCHINE Essentials, Ableton Live Lite, MONARK, and top NI effects for polishing recordings.
- 2x Inputs: 2x combi-XLR/jack inputs with 48V phantom power for flexible stereo recording
- Outsputs: Stereo jack out for use at home, the studio, or on stage
- VU Meter for accurately adjusting levels
- Direct Monitoring: zero-latency, high-power output
- Big volume knob for easily adjusting output level
- Input/host mix allows the option to hear playback while recording
- USB 2.0 powered for maximum portability
- Audio Quality: Premium quality at 192 kHz and 24 bit
Capture, Create, Finish
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For the SongwritersEasily record vocals, guitar, or any other instruments straight into your DAW in high quality. With Ableton Live 10 Lite, synths, and effects included, you’ve got everything you need to create songs. |
For Your StoryWhether it’s a beatmaking vlog or a podcast you’re creating, these interfaces give you everything you need. Record speech in high quality, then give it a pro touch of mastering with the included plugins. |
For the PerformersTake your music to the bar, club, or anywhere else. Bag-friendly sized – it’s a simple way to incorporate a laptop into your performance. Make quick, on-stage level adjustments using the big volume dial. |
For the ProducersBreak out of the box – bring synths, effects, and other gear into your productions. Flip samples from stereo sources. And polish your productions with studio-grade instruments and effects included. |
Create with the Right Tools
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MonarkSummon the spirit of an analog legend to your tracks. MONARK captures the holy grail of synths – adding analog warmth to any track. |
3 Studio-Grade FXPowerful delay REPLIKA, creative phaser PHASIS, and punchy compressor SOLID BUS COMP for sculpting your sounds. |
Maschine EssentialsGet ideas down with MASCHINE Essentials – a powerful groovebox packed with instruments, effects, and sounds for building tracks. |
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Ableton Live 10 LiteA lightweight version of Ableton Live 10. It comes with all of Live’s essential workflows, instruments, and effects – everything you need to record songs. |
Komplete StartExplore a selection of synths, instruments, effects, and more, taken from the go-to production suite for artists and musicians: KOMPLETE. |
SoundsTwo months of free access to millions of samples and loops from top artists and leading sound creators – integrated with the MASCHINE software. |
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| 2 Inputs | 1x XLR mic in with 48V phantom power, 1x jack input with individual gain control | 2x combi-XLR/jack inputs with 48V phantom power and individual gain control |
| Outputs | Stereo RCA out | Stereo jack out |
| VU-meter | for adjusting levels | for adjusting levels |
| Direct Monitoring | for blending audio playback while recording | for blending audio playback while recording |
| Big Volume Knob | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Out | with high power output and volume control | with high power output and volume control |
| USB 2.0 Bus Powered | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Quality | Premium quality at 192 kHz and 24 bit | Premium quality at 192 kHz and 24 bit |
| Provided Software | Ableton Live 10 Lite, MASCHINE Essentials, MONARK, REPLIKA, PHASIS, SOLID BUS COMP, and KOMPLETE START | Ableton Live 10 Lite, MASCHINE Essentials, MONARK, REPLIKA, PHASIS, SOLID BUS COMP, and KOMPLETE START |
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UPDATE - I liked the KA2 so much when I reviewed it for my YouTube channel, I ended up choosing the KA6 mkII as my go-to interface for recording all of the audio for my videos. So everything that I do on my channel from now on will be through the KA6. It's perfect for my needs. I can send a line out from my channel strip to record voice, plus a stereo pair of line outputs from whichever interface I'm reviewing. And it runs off of bus power, so no AC wall wart required! So far, so good. This has quickly become my favorite entry-level interface.(Original review below)I'm a home recording enthusiast, and I review audio interfaces on my YouTube channel, so I've used quite a few of them at this point in my life. Honestly, I went into the KA2 with a bit of a bias against it, due to the negative reviews that I've seen around the web. But this little guy actually surprised me.Preamps are solid. They have ample gain, and enough headroom (something sorely lacking in other entry-level interfaces). I was able to use condenser, dynamic, and ribbon microphones to record vocals, kick and snare drums, and hand percussion without any issues. I was able to record bass guitar direct without any problems, and it sounded pretty darned good.Driver installation was fine, and I was able to configure it without any issues. Drivers are OK. Latency is average. Just under 10ms round-trip at 128 samples. It uses the exact same ASIO control panel as the Behringer U-Phoria UMC HD series. It provided control over ASIO buffer size, but no control over sample rate, so you'll have to rely on your DAW to override the sample rate setting.The software bundle is a bit of a pain to locate and download. Basically you have to use Native Instruments' stand-alone installer/license app (Native Access) but there aren't clear indications on their website that that's how you're supposed to license your interface and download/install all of the bundled software.As far as the software bundle itself, there is a lot of content there. But you'll hit limitations as far as demo versions or not-quite-full versions of Kontakt, Maschine, and Reaktor. You can get by with what's provided due to the sheer quantity of what's included, but you'll soon bump into limitations that will require additional purchases. Still, for the price, it's a pretty impressive bundle.The shining star of the bundle to me is the Solid Bus Compressor. That thing is...uh...solid. As the name implies. I immediately took a liking to it, and upon further use, it has become one of my favorite compressors ever. And that's coming from a guy that has a pair of Distressors in his rack :)The main cons:- no 5-pin MIDI. That is surprising, considering that it's geared towards the electronic musician- headphone output is pretty weak, but not awful- the overall feel is very plastic- if I ever had a technical issue, I have no confidence that NI tech support would ever help meThe main pros:- best knobs in the business. Seriously, the main output knob on the top is a buttery-smooth tactile joy to turn. Front panel knobs are the sturdiest feeling knobs on the market.- 5-segment LED signal indicators on the top. Why don't all manufacturers provide this? It's great.- solid preamps with an impressive gain range- best-in-class software bundleOverall, I'd recommend this interface if you're shopping in the entry-level 2x2 market. As far as sound quality and functionality, it holds its own against similar offerings from Focusrite, Steinberg, Behringer, and Roland. Toss in the software bundle and the lower-than-the-other-guys price point and I think that this is a very attractive option if you're looking to dabble in home recording.
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