Steinberg CI2 USB-powered audio interface Overview
The STEINBERG CI2 is a USB-powered audio interface and controller with Advanced Integration features. Together, CI2 and Cubase AI 5 present a complete recording system, providing a plug-and-play solution for recording and editing vocals and instruments with a computer in next to no time.With 24-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 48 kHz, the STEINBERG CI2 offers a professional digital audio recording standard that lets you record the music in studio quality.
Cubase AI 5 is a special, compact version of Steinberg's famed music production system. Based on the same technology as Cubase 5, Cubase AI 5 offers powerful yet easy-to-use software tools for audio recording, editing, MIDI sequencing and mixing ' exclusive to customers of selected Steinberg or Yamaha hardware.
CI2 features full plug-and-play support, so there's no need to add the parameters to Cubase, only the easy, one-step installation of a USB device. Once the CI2 has been installed, Cubase detects the launched device and automatically embeds the CI2 into the Cubase production environment. Visual feedback is provided through the "AI Ready" LED. When it lights up, CI2 is ready to assume control. But instant plug and play is just one of the many advantages CI2 has to offer as a fully integrated controller of Cubase, forming one exhilaratingly powerful hardware/software production system.
The CI2 is powered by the USB technology. This means the user simply connects the CI2 to a USB port, even the +48V phantom power for two microphones doesn't require an additional power supply.
For guitarists, singers and electronic music producers alike, by putting the CI2 USB studio and Cubase AI 5 in one box, Steinberg is offering the ultimate entry-level recording system solution. And with the featured Advanced Integration technology musicians are given aid during every step of the music creation process: from the first idea down to the final mix. Joining forces, the CI2 and Cubase AI 5 provides a host of tools to meet the individual demand of each and every user. To name a few: Interactive Recording mode for hands-free-recording is ideal for rock guitarist and easy editing functionality of the AI Knob CI2 is a big plus for dance DJs and hip-hop producers. Recording vocal lines, last night's session in the rehearsal room or the latest 60-minute mix, using both CI2 and Cubase AI 5 is as easy as it gets .
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- A no-worry full-system solution to record music at an unbeatable price point
- Easy to use with the Project Assistant - especially for beginners
- Browse functionality helps and assists throughout the project
- Interactive recording functionality allows hands-free recording with the optional footswitch and the optional mic stand adapter
- Advanced Integration system: totally integrated tactile control of the Steinberg Cubase range of production systems, maintaining complete focus on the project
- Ultra-precision AI controller knob: "point and control" support: controls any Cubase, FX or VSTi parameter using mouse-pointer selection for exhilarating speed
- AI-ready LED: when the LED lights up, the CI2 is ready to go! Instant plug and play - no additional setup or parameter assigning required
- Two high-quality mic preamps with 48V phantom power with a fully USB-powered audio interface giving total freedom of mobile recording elaborate
- Outstanding engineering and component quality: precision components, manufactured by Yamaha to exacting standards
- Mac and PC compatible: cross-platform support for Cubase on Mac OS X, Windows XP and Windows Vista
- INCLUDES Cubase AI5