Rode AI-1 USB Studio Audio Interface - Black

The Rode AI-1 is a single-channel USB audio interface designed to bring studio-grade recording to a home or mobile setup with minimal fuss. At its core is a discrete Class-A preamp that provides clean, transparent gain — whether you are capturing vocals through a condenser microphone, recording an acoustic guitar via a 1/4-inch cable, or tracking a synthesizer line-in. The Neutrik combo jack on the front panel accepts both XLR and 1/4-inch connections, and switchable 48V phantom power means condenser microphones are fully supported without needing an external power source.

Monitoring is handled by a high-power headphone amplifier capable of driving a wide range of headphones at comfortable listening levels, while a dedicated volume knob and integrated level indicator LED make it easy to dial in proper gain and avoid clipping. The entire unit measures just 124mm x 38mm and weighs 560g, making it one of the most compact professional interfaces available — easy to tuck beside a laptop or fit into a travel bag. USB connectivity keeps the setup simple: one cable for power and audio to and from your computer, with class-compliant operation on macOS and a dedicated ASIO driver available for low-latency recording on Windows.