M-Audio AIR 192x14 - USB Audio Interface for Studio Recording with 8 In and 4 Out, MIDI Connectivity, and Software from MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite

I used to use an M-Audio Profire 610 from ~2009 and it still works to this day. However, in that time I have transitioned from a mac user to a Windows user, and having only firewire connectivity is limiting for me. Since my Profire has served me so well for so long, I wanted to stick with M-Audio instead of jumping on tp similar Focusrite products. Some of the reviews here were a tad limited or negative from my perspective as a potential customer, but I still thought it was worth a try to see how M-Audio's quality has stood the test of time.So right off the bat, I was all excited to start using it and in a rush I downloaded the 192 | 4 driver instead of the 192 | 14 driver like a dumb muppet, and was wondering why the app said no hardware was connected. After I got that sorted, everything else integrated smoothly.I like how the headphone outputs can drive my 300 ohm Sennheiser HD 800s with ease. If you turn the knob to 3 o'clock, it's loud enough that you'll feel your hair follicles vibrating. The mic quality and latency is sublime with my MXL 990 condenser. While the VU meters do work well indicating the volume levels of my turntable, I found that they are not very helpful when plugging in my mic. It's better to rely on your DAW in this case. I am very happy with the guitar inputs and really enjoyed noodling around with Guitar Rig and experimenting with different audio formats and sample rates.I suppose that thing that stood out to me about this device is how much it can do. I can route my vinyl to it, use a mic, have my monitors bumping, plug in two sets of headphones, jam along with my guitar, poke notes on my midi keyboard with my nose, all while listening for any notifications that may come through on my computer. I like that.One thing I miss that the Profire 610 had was a more robust computer interface. I could name my tracks for inputs and outputs, and I could control it on my computer. However, that device only had two gain knobs, two headphone audio knobs, and a master knob. I suppose it's nice to have a more physical interface and it takes me back to my guitar pedal collector days.As far as build and feel go, I am pretty happy. It looks very appealing and the metal chassis seems indestructible. My two slight complaints would be that I wish the main volume potentiometer had a little more resistance when I am turning it. It is super smooth. Also, the right side where the power goes in can get quite hot. I found that at a 192000 kHz sample rate it was much hotter than at 44.1 kHz and it kinda worried me about the longevity of the device if I were to be always running it that hot.When it comes to using it as a media device, I have been using it in conjunction with Voicemeeter Banana and Light Host. This allows me to have a lot of control over the inputs and outputs and I can also patch in VSTs if desired.All in all, I suppose my needs are a little odd, but this does the job at a reasonable price. Hopefully, this M-Audio interface will last me 11+ years as well.

Title: Great Interface—Now I Need Better Mics!The M-Audio AIR 192x14 is a fantastic unit. It’s been rock-solid for me, delivering clean recordings with zero noticeable latency and plenty of input/output options to handle my setup. The build quality is excellent, and the ease of use is perfect for both beginners and those advancing their home studio game.That said, it’s made me realize that my microphones are the limiting factor in my recordings now. The clarity this interface provides really exposes the quality of the input source. It’s a testament to how good the AIR 192x14 is—it’s outperforming my current gear!For anyone on the fence about this interface, I highly recommend it. Just be prepared: it might inspire you to upgrade the rest of your setup too! 🎤🎧🎶

Awesome piece of equipment. Very sturdy and well built. The control knobs, switches, buttons, inserts, connections are robust and high quality...equipment is often rendered useless due to a cheap components. The sound is amazing, the ASIO driver ensures very low latency, plug and play out of the box, three types of inputs and assignable extra outputs are perfect for my studio recording needs. Well worth the money! Works great with OBS and Waveform 11.

Upgraded from a Scarlete 2i2 after the usb C port broke on me. This thing is amazing!! Very well built. Plenty of inputs. Sinple readouts for clipping and finding the right balance. Love the power switch to turn it off when not in use. 2 stereo lines in. 4 phantom power channels. 2 i said 2 HEADPHONE outs! Thats a game changer!! The dedicated guitar inputs are awesome. The 3.5mm midi works great. Overall for the price I think its The best on the market for what you get. The preamps are strong but dont hiss if you find the balance with your mic. All mics are different. If i had anything i wish was added itd be a built in di box for the guitar channels. But overall very very very impressed. Had this 2 months now for a live set up and its great.

When I first opened the box I was amazed, the way it was organized felt very premium to me. For 200 bucks, wow. The microphones quality is very clear, the interface's buttons feel very nice and quality, and I haven't had any complaints about the headphones yet. They just seem like some basic studio headphones that get the job done. If you are on a budget but need this set of 3 items, get it. It is worth it.Now, the reason for the four stars is because it was kind of difficult to get it all working and set up with Windows and my DAW. I'm not sure if that was just me not knowing how to do things properly or if M-Audio could be to blame but it is worth mentioning. Anyways, like I said, if you need gear and are on a budget this is a great choice.