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!

 

The CI1 is powered by a computer's USB. And by simply connecting the CI1 to a USB port the user gets immediate full control of Cubase. Even the +48 V phantom power of the two microphone inputs doesn't require an additional power supply. With the CI1 being fully USB-powered, it's no problem to record music whenever and wherever without having to find a mains outlet. The user can simply plug the CI1 into a notebook, connect a microphone or guitar and start jamming on the spot. 

 

The CI1 provides two fantastic-sounding microphone inputs comprising balanced XLR/jack combo connectors and high-quality microphone preamps, each equipped with individual gain control and a Peak LED. With the onboard +48V phantom power, the user can record at home or on the move using just about any dynamic or condenser microphone. 

 

The first input channel comes with a dedicated high-impedance switch, letting the user jack an electric guitar or bass directly into the CI1 via the XLR/jack combo input.

 

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. 

 

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 6.3 mm 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. 

 

With WaveLab LE being one of the most popular audio editing and mastering software applications and Sequel LE, Steinberg's intuitive music creation software tool, CI1 provides a software bundle that can only be described as one of a kind.

The optional mic stand adapter BMS-10A (sold separately) allows the user to attach the CI1 to a microphone stand and adjust it to a position that fits to his/her personal needs.

 

The minimum system requirements state the minimal specification your computer must have to be able to use the software.

 

Supported operating systems: Mac OS X 10.5.5 and 10.6

Mac computer with an Intel processor recommended

1024 MB RAM

1 GB of free HD space

Display resolution 1280 x 800 pixels recommended

DVD-ROM drive

USB component port for CI1 connection

Internet access required for license activation

 

Windows XP Home Edition (SP3) and XP Professional (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7

2 GHz CPU (dual core CPU recommended)

1024 MB RAM

1 GB of free HDD space

Display resolution 1280 x 800 pixels

DVD-ROM drive

USB component port for CI1connection

Internet access required for license activation

Electrical characteristics

AD/DA: 24 bit

Sample rate: 48 kHz (max)

Gain: +60 dB (- 60 dB ~ -16 dB)

HI-Z switch Input impedance: 500 ohms

Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (-3 dB @ 1 kHz)

THD+N: 0.05% (@ 1 kHz, output level: +4 dBu)

Dynamic range: 96 dB (A-weighted)

Power consumption USB (bus-powered): 5 V 500 mA 2.5 W

General specifications

Power requirements: USB-powered

Physical dimensions (H x W x D): 1.78" x 7.48" x 5.27" (45.4 mm x 190 mm x 134.5 mm)

Net weight: 1.58" (720 g)

Included accessories

CI1 unit, Tools for CI1 CD-ROM (Mac/PC hybrid)

Steinberg Software package for CI1 DVD-ROM (Mac/PC hybrid), containing Sequel

WaveLab LE 7

“Getting Started” manual (in EN/DE/FR/JA)

USB cable