Mobile Audio and MIDI Powerhouse with Four Mic Preamps
While the iConnectivity AUDIO4c may look like a standard 4-channel interface, there's a ton of utility hiding inside this deceptively sized audio-MIDI powerhouse. For starters, the AUDIO4c gives you four clean and balanced mic preamps with combo connectors and phantom power to capture live singer/songwriters, stereo key rigs, and multi-mic drum setups in flawless 24-bit/96kHz resolution. Then there are the dual USB-C ports with Audio passThru, which let you route sound and MIDI between multiple computers, phones, and tablets to create setups you never thought were possible from a single interface. Just think: with the AUDIO4c, once-complicated tasks like routing audio to your DAW from app-based instruments and effects or sending full-band audio from a soundboard into a streaming phone become child's play. In a nutshell, whatever two host devices you have connected to the iConnectivity AUDIO4c, you can easily flow audio and MIDI between them using this interface as your central hub. And that's just scratching the surface of this device's robust capability! A USB-A MIDI Host port allows you to connect up to eight Class Compliant devices to the AUDIO4c and network them using advanced filtering and remapping within the free Auracle for AUDIO4c software. Inside Auracle, you'll find an advanced MIDI routing matrix as well as an intuitive audio mixer with Record, Play, and Stream layout options to optimize workflow for the given task at hand. Mac or PC, mobile or desktop users — when it comes to audio and MIDI networking, few devices come as well equipped as the iConnectivity AUDIO4c from Sweetwater. For Mac, PC, iOS, and Android.
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Uncompromising Audio
Four premium mic preamps
The iConnectivity AUDIO4c gives you the inputs needed to capture close-miked string quartets or build modest multi-mic drum setups. Four preamps with XLR combo inputs allow you to connect microphones or balanced TRS sound sources (keyboards, drum machines) directly to the interface. You'll also find 48-volt phantom power onboard to faithfully power your studio condenser microphones.
Intuitive touch interface
Setting preamp and headphone levels on the AUDIO4c is a snap thanks to its capacitive touch front panel. This promotes a clean setup on your desktop while eliminating knobs to bump accidentally while you're moving around your work space.
24-bit/96kHz audio conversion
The AUDIO4c boasts better-than-CD dynamic range and resolution — with support for settings up to 24-bit/96kHz — to preserve your audio in flawless high-def.
Not Just Another Interface
Dual USB-C ports with Audio passThru
The iConnectivity AUDIO4c's dual USB-C ports allow for setups you'd never thought possible from a single interface. Now any two devices linked to the interface — laptops, workstations, phones, or tablets — can feed sound or MIDI back and forth to create some sophisticated results.
Turns mobile apps into DAW plug-ins
We all have that one iPad synth we can't leave alone or that app-based amp sim that sounds strangely better than our studio rigs. Fact is, mobile apps are serving up scary good audio these days. And here's more good news: with your laptop and mobile device connected to the AUDIO4c, your favorite instrument and effects apps become powerful DAW plug-ins. Communication between devices is bi-directional — so now you can feed audio from your apps into your recording session entirely in the digital domain, send MIDI sequencing from your DAW to your apps and rope them into your session, record dry guitars while monitoring or re-amping through app-based amp sims, and much more.
Full-production mobile streaming
Ever tried to capture a full-production mix on your phone while streaming? It's a pretty tall order. But with the iConnectivity AUDIO4c, the possibilities are wide open. Now within your production computer you can create multitrack mixes with backing tracks, live instruments, vocals, and all the fixings. Then, when it's time to start your stream, simply send the pre-mixed digital audio into your mobile device using the AUDIO4c and let your phone/tablet handle the filming and streaming. This is a super-useful feature for band practices, live venues, and houses of worship where performers are already miked, mixed, and ready to go.
Powered by Auracle
Complex routing made simple
Sounds and MIDI are easily routed to and from any device connected to the iConnectivity AUDIO4c using Auracle — iConnectivity's flagship routing software, which has been optimized for this interface. Audio routing is accomplished using a comfortable mixer-type visual layout, with separate workflows optimized for recording, playback, and streaming. Hop over to the MIDI section, and you've got a matrix for routing DIN and USB sources.
Filter and remap any channel, on any port
MIDI filtering and remapping are where the iConnectivity AUDIO4c gets really interesting. Here's where you can tell any channel listening from any port to disregard certain incoming MIDI information. This comes in handy for stacking and layering sound sources. Now you can control aftertouch, mod, and pitch commands on lead sources while keeping pads and string beds stable.
Meet Your MIDI Command Central
Network up to eight Class Compliant devices
However your setup looks, the iConnectivity AUDIO4c is a great way to get the most out of your MIDI gear. Want to free up a USB port on your production machine? Connect devices directly to the interface's dedicated USB-A MIDI Host port. This MIDI-only USB port passes MIDI information to any standard USB hub (not included) to rope in up to eight Class Compliant MIDI devices, allowing you to see all of them individually in your DAW. You also get traditional 5-pin MIDI in/out for connecting legacy synths and vintage drum machines.
Standalone MIDI operation
Computer-less device routing is possible using the AUDIO4c's last saved setting within Auracle. This comes in handy for:
- Live performance: Have you got a complicated stage setup you use the same way night after night? The AUDIO4c brings Auracle's advanced routing and filtering to a compact, standalone MIDI solution.
- Streaming: Want to share a quick idea away from your computer? Take advantage of the AUDIO4c's computer-less operation.
- Studio: Now you can save time on complex MIDI routing tasks from behind the desk using the AUDIO4c. Turn off the lights at night, and your settings will still be waiting for you the next morning when you come in.
iConnectivity AUDIO4c USB-C Audio Interface Features:
- Mobile MIDI powerhouse with 4 balanced mic pres
- Light on size, but big on features
- Play, Record, and Stream modes optimize workflow for common tasks
- Dual USB-C ports with Audio passThru let you route sound and MIDI between multiple computers and mobile devices
- USB-A MIDI Host port lets you network up to 8 Class Compliant devices
- 4 premium mic preamps let you capture string quartets and multi-mic drum setups
- High-resolution, high-dynamic-range 24-bit/96kHz audio conversion
- Capacitive touch front panel lets you set preamp gain and headphone levels by hand
- Auracle software unlocks complex MIDI routing, filtering, and remapping
- Standalone MIDI support using last saved settings
- Compatible with Mac, PC, iOS, and Android
