Steinberg AXR4T Thunderbolt Audio Interface

The Steinberg AXR4T Thunderbolt Audio Interface is a professional, studio-quality audio interface, featuring 32-bit converters, Thunderbolt 2 connectivity and hybrid mic preamps with RND SILK emulation. With 32-bit integer resolution and a sample rate of up to 384 kHz, the AXR4T ensures universal excellence for all recording applications.

The Steinberg AXR4T Thunderbolt Audio Interface is the ideal production platform for studios, producers and professional musicians, engineered to deliver the highest audio quality. The hybrid mic preamps with Rupert Neve Designs SILK emulation add exceptional tonal control, while SSPLL guarantees ultra-low jitter. The Steinberg AXR4 Thunderbolt Audio Interface ensures universal excellence for all recording applications.

Compatible with all Major Recording Software
The Steinberg AXR4T Thunderbolt Audio Interface is compatible with all audio editing, mastering and music production software that supports the Core Audio standard. Installing the TOOLS for Steinberg AXR4T is simple and seamlessly integrates the interface with your favorite DAW, with full control of settings via the included dspMixFX AXR software.

Connect to Cubase
Using Cubase, the Steinberg AXR4T reaches its full potential, thanks to its ability to record and playback in 32-bit integer format. It seamlessly integrates with Cubase via the mixer’s customer hardware panel, with users also benefitting from additional features like auto-setup, enabling the complete I/O setup to be handled directly from within the DAW.

Cubase AI Included
The Steinberg AXR4T comes with a free copy of Cubase AI, a basic but well-featured version of Steinberg’s industry-leading DAW. The AI version offers a one-stop solution for studio-quality recording, with the same audio engine as the popular Pro version.

Full DAW Integration with dspMixFX AXR
Seamlessly integrating with Cubase and most other DAWs, the Steinberg AXR4T delivers latency-free monitoring with DSP-powered effects, via the onboard DSPX chip and latest dspMixFX technology. This provides a fully integrated, DSP-based monitoring setup in any situation, irrespective of the DAW you use. The mixing application for the Steinberg AXR4T makes the setup of the unit with your chosen audio production software very straightforward, with full access to all necessary routing and controls. A metering window also provides an excellent overview of all input and output levels.

Full Control with a 28x24 Matrix Mixer
The dspMixFx AXR application allows for setup and control of the Steinberg AXR4’s DSP mixer and DSP effects. A full 28x24 matrix mixer has been incorporated to satisfy professional-level monitoring and system-related requirements, for example routing inputs and DAW or system audio to a mix bus. Five different windows give comprehensive control over all settings: the mixer, the matrix mixer, the meter, show/hide channels and settings. This guarantees an excellent overview of all levels and routing at all times. These settings can be saved to the Steinberg AXR4T to recall different scenes, depending on the chosen workflow.

Raising the Bar for Professional-Quality Sound
The Steinberg AXR4T Thunderbolt Audio Interface raises the bar for professional-quality sound to a new level. At the core of the interface is the high-speed data throughput necessary for professional-level recording, with a vast array of inputs and outputs providing all the connectivity that high-end audio set ups demand. Four combo inputs are equipped with digitally-controlled state-of-the-art hybrid mic preamps, each with switchable Rupert Neve Designs SILK technology for the most musical sound possible. As well as the four combo inputs, the comprehensive range of 28 in, 24 out options include 8 TRS line inputs and 8 TRS line outputs, 2 x 8 channel ADAT/S/PDIF (or 1 x 8 ADAT and 1 x 8 AES/EBU) and a future-proof digital I/O card slot. Word clock, MIDI I/O ports and twin headphone sockets with independent volume controls are also provided. With 32-bit integer recording at up to 384 kHz, DSP-powered, latency-free monitoring, advanced SSPLL jitter suppression and a flexible 28x24 matrix mixer, the Steinberg AXR4T is a truly exceptional audio interface for studios, producers and professional musicians.

AXR Hybrid Mic Preamps
Hybrid mic preamps, which feature in Yamaha’s state-of-the-art digital mixers, combine clean, natural analogue sound with Rupert Neve Designs SILK processing. The microphone preamplifiers at the input stage of every audio interface provide the fundamental character of the overall sound. The Steinberg AXR4T features extraordinarily natural-sounding hybrid microphone preamps, developed by Yamaha, which are available for use on all front input channels. Developed as part of Yamaha’s ‘Natural Sound’ philosophy, the choice of components, mechanical construction, circuit layout, power supply and grounding were all painstakingly evaluated and refined in the Steinberg AXR4. Final adjustments were made after extensive aural tests by both Yamaha experts and eminent outside engineers, resulting in a totally new design that is genuinely worthy of ‘flagship’ status.

32-Bit Integer/384 kHz AD/DA Conversion
High-quality conversion is a crucial first step to a great audio production. With the Steinberg AXR4T, Steinberg’s designers invested a huge amount of time, effort and meticulous research in choosing the very best combination of components, to create the ultimate analog to digital conversion currently available in an audio interface. Steinberg has set a new standard by including 32-bit integer converters, which capture the subtlest nuances of every recorded signal in the most precise, transparent manner. Thanks to this exceptional resolution, even the tiniest audio detail is maintained throughout the entire production process. Steinberg has raised the bar further with a sample rate of up to 384 kHz, allowing the reproduction of transients, the stereo image and the recording environment to be much more detailed, while the anti-aliasing filter can be set at a level where it won’t be heard.

DSP-Powered Effects
Powered by Yamaha’s custom-designed next generation DSPX chip, the Steinberg AXR4T features the benefits of dspMixFX AXR technology for latency-free monitoring, as well as the acclaimed Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip, REV-X reverb and the Vintage Classics VCM Compressor 276 and VCM EQ601. When using Cubase all the advanced monitoring capabilities are fully integrated into the application’s GUI by True Integrated Monitoring technology.

Latency-Free Monitoring
Seamlessly integrating with Cubase and most other DAWs, the Steinberg AXR4T delivers latency-free monitoring with DSP-powered FX via the onboard SSP3 DSP chip and latest dspMixFx for AXR technology. This provides a fully integrated, DSP-based monitoring setup in any situation irrespective of the DAW you use.

The Right Choice for Creatives and Professionals
The Steinberg AXR4T Thunderbolt Audio Interface can connect to a huge range of musical instruments and audio equipment, making it an ideal interface for any Mac-based professional sound application. With +48 V phantom power available on all four XLR/TRS combo inputs, both condenser and dynamic microphones are accommodated, while all four inputs can also accept line level signals. Inputs 1 and 2 can accept Hi-Z signals, so electric guitars and basses, MIDI equipment and any kind of studio equipment or playback device can all be used. With a range of analog and digital output options and up to three units able to be daisy-chained via Thunderbolt 2, the Steinberg AXR4T has all the connectivity required for professional production situations.

Steinberg AXR4T Thunderbolt Audio Interface Features

• Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface
• AXR hybrid mic preamps with Rupert Neve Designs SILK
• 28 x 24 full matrix mixer
• Plenty of I/O ports like 2 x ADAT, AES/EBU, MIDI, Word clock
• Latency-free DSP-powered monitoring with REV-X reverb, Channel Strip, VCM compressor 276 and EQ 601, including VST 3 plug-in versions
• Stack support for up to 3 units
• Bundled Cubase AI fully supports 32-bit integer format
• Compatible with all major audio editing, mastering and music production software, with full control of settings via the included dspMixFx for AXR software

Steinberg AXR4T Thunderbolt Audio Interface Includes

• Steinberg AXR4T Thunderbolt Audio Interface
• Operation Manual