Steinberg IXO12 USB-C Audio Interface (Black)
Features
- Singers, Musicians, Podcasters/Streamers
- Bus/External Power, Mac/Windows/iOS
- 1 XLR Mic/Line Preamps, 1 1/4" Hi-Z In
- 1 Headphone Out, 2 Monitor Outs
- 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA Conversion
- 48V, Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring
Description
The Steinberg IXO12 USB-C Audio Interface is a compact and lightweight 2x2 USB-C audio interface that allows you to compose and record music, stream content, create podcasts, and make location recordings. It can transform your iPhone, iPad, Windows, or Mac computer into a truly mobile recording studio. This interface offers high-quality 192 kHz / 24-bit audio capture with an XLR-combo preamp for dynamic and condenser microphones, a 1/4" Hi-Z input for guitars, and a line input for keyboards or other instruments. It also features latency-free, hardware-based monitoring, ensuring that you can hear your audio without any distracting echo. Additionally, the Loopback function makes live streaming simple, allowing you to share your music, podcasts, or games with the world in real time.
The IXO12 is powered by USB-C, making it easy to connect to your computer or iPad using a USB-C cable. Its small size allows for portability, so you can take it anywhere and capture spontaneous jams or record high-quality podcasts on the go. To help you get started, this audio interface comes with Cubase AI and Cubasis LE, two powerful recording software options that provide you with the tools to create and edit your music or content.
Specifications
Key Specs | |
Channels of I/O | 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs |
Channels of I/O | Analogue: 2 Input / 2 Output Digital: No Digital I/O |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Microphone Inputs | 1 |
Analogue Audio I/O | 1x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input 1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z Input 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output |
Digital Audio I/O | No |
Host Connection | USB-C (Class-Compliant) |
OS Compatibility | macOS 11 to 14 Windows 10 to 11 iPadOS 13 or Later |
Power Requirements | USB Bus Power |
Channels of I/O | 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs |
Channels of I/O | Analogue: 2 Input / 2 Output Digital: No Digital I/O |
Built-In DSP | No |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Microphone Inputs | 1 |
Built-In Microphone | No |
Input Level Adjustment | 2x Knob |
Expansion Slots | No |
Signal Processing | |
Gain/Trim Range | Mic Inputs: +6 dB to +60 dB Line Inputs: -12 to +42 dB Hi-Z Inputs: 0 to +39.5 dB |
Solo/Mute | Mute per Input Channel |
Connectivity | |
Analogue Audio I/O | 1x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input 1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z Input 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output |
Phantom Power | 48 V |
Digital Audio I/O | No |
Host Connection | USB-C (Class-Compliant) |
Host Connection Protocol | USB 2.0 |
USB (Non-Host) | 1x USB-C (Power Input) |
Sync I/O | No |
Network I/O | No |
MIDI I/O | No |
Wireless | No |
Performance | |
Frequency Response | Mic Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz -0/0.3 dB Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0/0.3 dB |
Maximum Input Level | Mic Inputs: +6 dBu Line Inputs: +24 dBu Hi-Z Inputs: +9.8 dBV |
Maximum Output Level | Line Outputs: +12 dBu |
Headphone Output Power | 40 mW per Channel |
Impedance | Mic Inputs: 3 Kilohms Line Inputs: 12 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm |
Dynamic Range | Mic Inputs: 106 dBA Line Outputs: 107 dBA |
THD+N | Mic Inputs: 0.004% (1 kHz, 20 kHz LPF) Line Outputs: 0.004% (1 kHz, 20 kHz LPF) |
EIN | -128 dBu A-Weighted |
Digital Audio | |
Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz |
Bit Depths | 24-Bit |
Audio Storage & Playback | |
Media/Memory Card Slot | No |
Compatibility | |
OS Compatibility | macOS 11 to 14 Windows 10 to 11 iPadOS 13 or Later |
Processor Requirement | Mac: 2 GHz Intel or Better Apple PC: 2 GHz Intel or Equivalent AMD |
RAM Requirements | 4 GB |
Storage Requirements | 50 MB |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: iOS Only |
Mobile Device Compatibility | iPad iPhone |
Power | |
Power Requirements | USB Bus Power |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 V |
Power Consumption | 2.5 W |
Physical | |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Dimensions | 6.2 x 4 x 1.9" / 15.8 x 10.2 x 4.7 cm |
Weight | 1.0 lb / 450.0 g |
In The Box
- Steinberg IXO12 USB-C Audio Interface (Black)
- USB-C to USB-A Cable
- Cubase AI Download Access Code Paper Sheet
- Cubasis LE Download Access Code Paper Sheet
- Steinberg Plus Download Information Card
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Details
- Product: Steinberg IXO12 USB-C Audio Interface (Black)
- Manufacturer: Steinberg
- Model: IXO12
- SKU: IXO12 B
- RM Product #: 112405
- Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty