6 Channel Premium Audio Interface

KOMPLETE SOUND BETTER
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 1000 sounds and effects, plus software for recording, sequencing and DJing.

A SOUND DECISION
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 CONNECTIVITY
KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is designed to be flexible, with plenty of options for connecting mics, guitars, MIDI instruments or outboard gear: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

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.

RECORD AND MONITOR
Other important recording features:
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

SOFTWARE, SOUNDS AND SEQUENCER INSIDE
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*

Specification

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), Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM

SUPPORTED DRIVERS
ASIO 
Core Audio 
DirectSound 
WASAPI
Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution, USB 2.0, DVD drive

HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICS
DIMENSIONS: 2" (52 mm) x 6.3" (159 mm) x 4.8" (122 mm) 
WEIGHT: 1.9lb (850 grams)

Audio Converters
A/D Channels,
D/A Channels 4, 4
Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Bit Resolution 16, 24 Bit

Inputs 1/2 
(A/D-D/A to Output*) Line Instrument Mic
Input Impedance 44 kOhm, balanced 1 MOhm, unbalanced 3.4 kOhm, balanced
Full-Scale Input Level @ max. Gain -4 dBu -9.7 dBu -36 dBu
Maximum Input Level +14.3 dBu +8.4 dBu 0 dBu
Gain -inf ... +15 dB -inf ... +21 dB +11 dB ... +47 dB
Dynamic Range @ Unity Gain 98.3 dB (A) 98.3 dB (A) 98.0 dB (A)
THD+N (Full-Scale Level, Unity Gain) 0.013 % 0.013 % 0.013 %
Frequency Response(96 kHz), -1 dB 13 Hz - 42 kHz 12 Hz - 42 kHz 13 Hz - 45 kHz
Equivalent Input Noise @ Max. Gain - - -127.5 dBu (A)

Inputs 3/4 
(A/D-D/A toOutput*)
Input Impedance 44 kOhm, balanced
Full-Scale Input Level +12 dBu
Gain -1 dB
Dynamic Range 98.5 dB (A)
THD+N (Full-Scale Level) 0.02 %
Frequency Response (96 kHz), -1 dB 12 Hz - 43 kHz

Line Outputs (D/A)
Full Scale Output Level @ Max. Volume +11 dBu
Dynamic Range @ Max. Volume 102 dB (A)
THD+N 1/2: 0.01%, 3/4: 0.02%
Frequency Response (96 kHz), -1 dB 10 Hz - 45 kHz