The CI1 USB-powered studio is a straight-forward audio interface without frills and fuss. Housing two microphone inputs with balanced XLR/TRS combo connectors, high-quality microphone preamps and onboard phantom power, CI1 allows you to use just about any microphone. And with the dedicated high-impedance switch on the first input channel you can jack your electric guitar or bass directly into the CI1. But it’s not all hardware, CI1 comes with a great software bundle. Sequel LE is designed for first-time computer music aficionados looking to record their music with ease while WaveLab LE boasts audio editing, mastering and full internet audio publishing features. All this makes CI1 your very own mobile recording studio!
Steinberg CI1 USB Audio Interface Features
- A no-worry, full system solution to record your music
- Two mic preamps with 48 V phantom power
- Powered via USB connection
- High impedance switch on the first channel for direct recording with a guitar
- Outstanding quality and precision components, manufactured by Yamaha to exacting standards
- Cross-platform support on Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
Steinberg CI Series Comparison Chart
| Analog line inputs |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Microphone inputs |
2 Combo |
2 Combo |
2 Combo |
| Inputs with HI-Z |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Analog outputs (bal) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| AD/DA |
24-bit |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max sample rate |
48 kHz |
48 kHz |
48 kHz |
| Frequency range |
20 Hz to 20 kHz |
20 Hz to 20 kHz |
20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Dynamic range |
96 dB (A-weighted) |
96 dB (A-weighted) |
96 dB (A-weighted) |
| Interface type |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
USB 1.1 |
| Buttons for Previous/Next marker |
Yes |
|
|
| Buttons for Play/Stop/Rec |
Yes |
|
|
| Footswitch connector |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| AI Knob |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| AI Knob Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| Action Pad |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| Phantom power |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mono input switch |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| USB-powered |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Phones output |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Color |
Black/Gray |
Light Green/Gray |
Ice Blue |
| Weight |
1.6 lbs |
1.6 lbs |
1.6 lbs |
| Dimensions (Inches) |
1.79 x 7.48 x 5.3 |
1.79 x 7.48 x 5.3 |
1.79 x 7.48 x 5.3 |
| Bundled software |
Cubase Essential 5 |
Cubase AI 5 |
Sequel LE, WaveLab LE 7 |
Right here from the start!
The CI1 USB audio interface is for hobby musicians, guitarists, singers or electronic music producers.. The CI1 USB studio, together with Sequel LE and WaveLab LE, offers the ultimate entry-level recording, editing and producing system solution. CI1, Sequel LE and WaveLab LE provide a host of tools to meet the individual demand of each and every user with outstanding audio quality and massive features, all at a mind-blowing price!
Studio quality standard
With 24-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 48 kHz, the CI1 offers a professional digital audio recording standard that lets the user record the music in studio quality. The CI1 is a high-quality audio hardware built by and designed together with Yamaha to provide a build quality that can only be described as truly professional.
Hardware latency-free monitoring
The Mono button on the CI1 allows analog inputs 1 and 2 to be used either as separate mono channels or as a stereo pair feeding just one side L/R of the monitor outs. With the Mix level control, the user can adjust the balance between the input signal and the playback signal from the software application, so that the input signal can be monitored without any latency.
Individual master level and phones level
The Line outputs of the CI1 are equipped with balanced TRS connectors, providing professional output studio connectivity. The Phones output is also equipped with a professional 1/4 inch TRS connector. The signal levels of the Master outputs and the Phones output can be adjusted independently. The headphones signal is not affected by the Master volume control.