RODE AI-Micro USB-C Audio Interface
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About this item
Swiftly record two-person interviews, podcasts, and vlogs straight to your smartphone, tablet, or computer with the RODE AI-Micro ultracompact audio interface and your trusty 3.5mm equipped microphones. Pocket friendly and bus powered, the AI-Micro is perfect for keeping your setup small and simple while maintaining quality, and enjoying convenient optimization and expanded functionality through Rode's suite of popular apps.
Record Two Mics at Once
With two mini-jack mic inputs and a USB Type-C output, the AI-Micro lets you simultaneously record two mics to your computer or mobile device at up to 24-bit / 48 kHz digital resolution. It's ideal for interviews, podcasts, live streaming, and more. Alternatively, input 1 can be configured as a single stereo TRS input for use with stereo microphones.
Auto-Sensing Inputs
The two 3.5mm inputs are auto sensing and detect whether a TRS or TRRS microphone is connected, automatically switching to accommodate a wide variety of separately available mics such as the SmartLav+, Lavalier GO, RODELink Lav, any VideoMic with 3.5mm outputs, and more.
Built-In Headphone Output
The AI-Micro also features a high-quality 3.5mm headphone output for zero-latency audio monitoring and playback.
Universal Connectivity
Thanks to the supplied cables, the AI-Micro can connect seamlessly to USB Type-A, USB Type-C, and Lightning devices. Use it with your Mac/Windows computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone/tablet.
App Support
It is compatible with the Rode app suite including Rode Central, Rode Connect, and Rode Reporter, for accessing expanded features and functionality, on-the-go configuration, and broadcast-quality recording on any device.
Ultracompact and Portable
Easily held in the palm of your hand or tucked away in your pocket, the AI-Micro boasts an exceptionally small footprint. Plus, it is bus powered, so you never have to worry about swapping batteries or recharging it.
- Features
- Podcasters, Interviewers, Content Makers
- Bus Powered / Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
- 2 Auto-Sensing 3.5mm TRS/TRRS Mic Inputs
- 1 Headphone Output
Specifications
- Channels of I/O
2 Inputs / 2 Outputs
- Maximum Sampling Rate
48 kHz / 24-Bit
- Number of Microphone Inputs
2
- Analog Audio I/O
2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Mic Input1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
- Digital Audio I/O
No
- Host Connection
1x USB-C (Class-Compliant)
- Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
- Display
No
- Built-In DSP
No
- Built-In Microphone
No
- Input Level Adjustment
2x via Software
- Pad
No
- Gain/Trim Range
-24 to 0 dB
- High-Pass Filter
75 to 150 Hz (via Software)
- Solo/Mute
No
- Phantom Power
No
- Host Connection / USB
1x USB-C (Class-Compliant)
- Host Connection Protocol
Not Specified by Manufacturer
- USB (Non-Host)
No
- Sync I/O
No
- Network I/O
No
- MIDI I/O
No
- Expansion Slots
No
- Wireless
No
- Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Headphone Output Power
125 mW into 32 Ohms
- Dynamic Range
100 dB (A-Weighted)
- Sample Rates
44.1 / 48 kHz
- Sample Rate Conversion
No
- Bit Depths
24-Bit
- Latency
Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring
- Sync Sources
Internal
- Media/Memory Card Slot
No
- OS Compatibility
macOS 11 or Later / Windows 10 or Later
- Mobile Device Compatibility
iPad iPhone Android Smartphone Android Tablet
- Required Hardware
Available Lightning Port, USB-A Port, or USB-C Port
- Dimensions
1.6 x 1.5 x 0.4" / 40 x 38.2 x 11.1 mm
- Weight
0.5 oz / 13.0 g
- Package Weight
0.2 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.5 x 3.3 x 1.6"