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Native Instruments KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is a premium-quality 6-channel audio interface. It provides everything you need to record, play and perform music, with four analog ins/outs, digital in/out, MIDI and low-latency performance-all in a sleek, rugged metal casing. The two mic inputs are armed with high-end pre-amps while Cirrus Logic converters deliver pristine, transparent sound. Upgrade your setup with KOMPLETE AUDIO 6-because KOMPLETE sounds better. The KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 package also includes KOMPLETE ELEMENTS with over 1,000 sounds and effects, plus software for recording, sequencing and DJing.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 lets you experience every facet of your sound, whether you're playing virtual instruments or recording audio. After all, if you're using MASCHINE or KOMPLETE instruments and effects, you're armed with an array of sounds in the highest-possible audio fidelity. KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 gives you the hardware to match.

Pristine sound doesn't happen by accident-it's the result of knowledge, experience and close attention to detail. KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 has been designed in-house by Native Instruments. From the custom, streamlined circuit design, through the hand-picked components to the analog volume knob on top of the unit-every part of the interface is designed to preserve signal clarity.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is designed to be flexible, with plenty of options for connecting mics, guitars, MIDI instruments or outboard gear. New chips, new audio drivers and new circuitry ensure that latency is low, and the direct monitoring option provides 100% latency-free monitoring for recording guitars, vocals, or other live sources.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 includes a generous software package, so you can produce songs or mix tracks right out of the box:

- KOMPLETE ELEMENTS- over 3 GB of inspiring instruments and effects
- CUBASE LE 5-sequencer and recording software
- TRAKTOR LE 2-DJ software
- $30 / 25 ‚ e-voucher-for KOMPLETE instruments or effects at the NI Online Shop*
*Please read the terms and conditions of the e-voucher.
Native Instruments KOMPLETE AUDIO 6
Native Instruments KOMPLETE AUDIO 6
Native Instruments KOMPLETE AUDIO 6

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  • 4 analog inputs: 2 balanced mic/line/instrument (XLR); plus 2 balanced line (1/4" TRS)
  • 4 balanced analog outputs (1/4" TRS)
  • Digital stereo input and output (S/PDIF / RCA) for lossless signal transmission
  • MIDI in/out for master keyboard, MASCHINE or any third-party MIDI controller
  • Headphone output with independent level control and source switch
  • Completely USB-powered, with an extra sturdy custom USB socket
  • Low-latency performance for using virtual instruments and effects
  • High-quality pre-amps with individual gain controls
  • Direct monitoring for live, latency-free recording
  • Mono input switch for recording vocals, guitar or other mono sources
  • +48V phantom power for using condenser mics and active DI boxes
  • 15 status LEDs provide visual feedback for all signals and indicate clipping
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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System Requirements:
    Windows
    • Windows XP (latest Service Pack, 32 Bit), Windows Vista/Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM
    Mac
    • Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6 (latest update, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM
    • Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution, USB 2.0, DVD drive
    Supported Drivers:
    • ASIO
    • Core Audio
    • DirectSound
    • WASAPI
    Audio Converters:
    • A/D Channels: 4
    • D/A Channels: 4
    • Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
    • Bit Resolution 16-, 24-bit
    Inputs 1/2
    • (A/D-D/A to Output*):
    Input Impedance
    • :
    • Line: 44kOhm balanced
    • Instrument: 1M ohm unbalanced
    • Mic: 3.4kOhm balanced
    Full-Scale Input Level @ max. Gain:
    • Line:-4dBu
    • Instrument: -9.7dBu
    • Mic: -36dBu
    Maximum Input Level:
    • Line: +14.3dBu
    • Instrument: +8.4dBu
    • Mic: 0dBu
    Gain
    • :
    • Line: -inf ... +15dB
    • Instrument: -inf ... +21dB
    • Mic: +11dB ... +47dB
    Dynamic Range @ Unity Gain:
    • Line: 98.3dB (A)
    • Instrument: 98.3dB (A)
    • Mic: 98.0dB (A)
    THD+N (Full-Scale Level, Unity Gain):
    • Line: 0.013%
    • Instrument: 0.013%
    • Mic: 0.013%
    Frequency Response (96kHz), -1dB:
    • Line: 13Hz - 42kHz
    • Instrument: 12Hz - 42kHz
    • Mic: 13Hz - 45kHz
    Equivalent Input Noise @ Max. Gain:
    • Mic: -127.5 dBu (A)
    Inputs 3/4 (A/D-D/A to Output*):
    • Input Impedance: 44kOhm, balanced
    • Full-Scale Input Level: +12dBu
    • Gain: -1dB
    • Dynamic Range: 98.5dB (A)
    • THD+N (Full-Scale Level): 0.013 %
    • Frequency Response (96 kHz), -1dB: 12Hz - 43kHz
    Line Outputs (D/A)
    • Full Scale Output Level @ Max. Volume: +11dBu
    • Dynamic Range @ Max. Volume: 102dB (A)
    • THD+N 1/2: 0.01%, 3/4: 0.02%
    • Frequency Response (96 kHz), -1dB: 10Hz - 45kHz
    Headphone Output
    • Maximum Output Level (High Impedance): +12dBu, 3.0 Vrms
    • Maximum Output Power: 20 mW @ 100 ohm, 11 mW @ 33 ohms
    • Dynamic Range: 102dB (A)
    • THD+N @ Max Level, 100 Ohms: 0.014%
    • Frequency Response (96 kHz), -1dB: 9Hz - 45kHz
    Digital I/O
    • 2 channels (5/6), SPDIF in/out, coaxial
    • *
      Calculated by measuring the complete signal path from analog input to analog output.