Swissonic Audio 2

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2x2 USB 2.0 Audio Interface

  • Resolution: 192 kHz / 24 Bit
  • 2 Front combo inputs Mic/Line/Inst: XLR/jack
  • 2 mic preamps with 48 V phantom power
  • Output: 2x 6.3 mm mono jack output
  • Direct monitoring: switchable between mono and stereo mode
  • Master volume control on front panel
  • Stereo headphone output with volume control
  • Phone I/O: 3.5mm TRRS jack
  • USB bus-powered
  • Supports Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8,1 and Windows 10 with ASIO 2,0, MME, WDM and DirectSound support
  • Supports Mac via Apple's native CoreAudio USB audio drivers (no driver installation required)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 145 x 110 x 44 mm
  • weight: 0.6kg

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Available since December 2022
Item number 541118
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Recording / Playback Channels 2x2
Number of Mic Inputs 2
Number of Line Inputs 2
Instrument Inputs 2
Number of Line Outs 2
Headphone Outs 1
Phantom power Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors 0
Number of ADAT Connectors 0
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
Number of MADI Connectors 0
Ethernet 0
Other Connectors No
MIDI interface No
Word Clock No
Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz
Max. resolution in bit 24 bit
USB Bus-Powered Yes
Incl. power supply No
USB Version 2.0
Width in mm 145 mm
Depth in mm 110 mm
Height in mm 44 mm
Connection Format USB port Type B
Included in delivery USB cable
Zero latency monitoring 1
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Recording made simple

The Swissonic Audio 2 is a "two-in/two-out" audio interface with XLR/jack combo socket inputs that can accommodate microphone, instrument, and line-level signals, and both inputs additionally feature switchable phantom power to allow the interface to be used with condenser microphones. Each channel has a Hi-Z switch to allow the input sensitivity to be adjusted for instrument signals as well as a gain control and peak LED indicator to allow the input level to be correctly adjusted. The front panel also features controls for adjusting the main output volume and the ratio of monitoring signal to DAW playback, and a 6.3mm headphone output with its own volume control is provided for monitoring via headphones. The rear panel in turn features two 6.3mm line outputs for monitor speakers as well as a 3.5mm input for connecting a smartphone or tablet computer.

Swissonic Audio 2 interface, front panel connections

Studio-quality sound

The Swissonic Audio 2 has a sample rate of 192kHz and a 24-bit dynamic resolution and will deliver studio-quality sound. It can be connected to a computer or laptop via the USB-B port on the rear of the interface (this requires USB version 2.0) and is compatible with PCs running Windows 7 or newer (32 and 64-bit systems are both suitable), and Mac computers running macOS 10.7 or newer. The Swissonic Audio 2 is USB powered and therefore does not require a separate power adapter. A suitable USB cable is of course included in the scope of delivery, however.

Swissonic Audio 2 interface, rear panel connections

For beginners on a budget

The Swissonic Audio 2 gives beginners all the connections they need as they take their first steps into the world of recording. And since this interface is primarily aimed at beginners, it has been designed to provide maximum ease of use (and avoid the risk of confusion). The Audio 2 is thus ideal for users setting up their first home studio on a limited budget, who can then simultaneously record two instruments, two microphone signals, or a combination of the two (the latter of which will also make this an interesting solution for singer-songwriters who want to record guitar and vocals simultaneously and use their DAW to edit the recordings). Those who are looking for an interface for recording basic interview scenarios or gaming audio with commentary, on the other hand, should perhaps take a look at the Swissonic Audio 1 interface (article no. 541119), which also includes a loopback function.

Swissonic Audio 2, detailed view with logo

About Swissonic

Launched in 1998, Swissonic is an in-house brand operated by Thomann. Swissonic's range of electronic and digital devices are built to precise specifications by well-known manufacturers and are thus available at very favourable prices via direct marketing without distributors. Swissonic mainly focuses on devices for use in conjunction with a computer. The product range therefore includes interfaces, webcams, monitoring speakers, MIDI keyboards, and routers but also sound converters and rack-mounted electronic equipment. Swissonic thus provides an extensive wide range of affordable equipment for computer and home studio-based sound processing.

For basic music demos and budding podcasters

When a singer-songwriter wants to make a recording, all they need to do is connect a condenser microphone to input one on the Swissonic Audio 2 and then switch on the phantom power, then plug their electroacoustic guitar into channel two and activate the Hi-Z function, and they are ready to go. To record an interview with two participants, on the other hand, the user should simply connect a microphone to each of the inputs and can then easily mix the sound in their DAW (this also makes the interface a good choice for budding podcasters). To play music from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer - or to connect an interview partner via telephone - the user can simply connect the relevant device's audio output to the 3.5mm mini-jack input on the interface's rear panel.

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Perfect for my use.
Phoo Phighters 14.03.2024
Ideal for a beginner.

This is my first Interface and it does everything I need it to, I use an analog mixer plugged into this in stereo for my drums and a y jack from the amp for guitars. Mics go straight into it also. Handles well and perfect for learning the ropes.

Overall great little machine.
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Really bad experiencie
Tomikaplun 28.03.2023
The audio gets stucks every time. If you are using a daw or if you are simply listening music on youtube, it always gets stucks. The audio is intermittent.
I can't use it in this way. I reinstalled the drivers but nothing happened.
DO NOT BUY IT
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Great budget audio interface
Anonymous299€ 07.08.2023
I bought this a while ago and I can, say that I'm impressed. Apart from that wrong phantom power switch position in the manual all has been working completely fine and I've had no issues. Noise is manageable, audio quality is just right!
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Preis-Leistungshammer für Einsteiger
Musiksepp 16.01.2023
Da es sich um mein erstes Interface handelt, sage ich gleich dazu, dass ich in dem Bereich kein Profi bin.
Nachdem bei Youtube so gut wie jeder ein Focusrite Interface von Amazon besitzt, dachte ich, ich riskiere es mal und hole die Hausmarke des Musikhauses meines Vertrauens für weniger als die Hälfte des Preises.

Einsatzbereiche sind Gitarre an PC anschließen und in Zukunft evtl. Mikrofon-Aufnahmen.
Die Installation auf Win10 hat problemlos mit dem entsprechenden Treiber funktioniert, auf Linux Ubuntu lief es sofort out-of-the-box.
Gitarre einspielen war sowohl bei FL Studio (Windows) als auch bei Ardour und Guitarix (Linux) kein Problem.

Mankos, die mir bislang aufgefallen sind:
- Die Bedienungsanleitung enthält einen Fehler (wurde mir durch das Thomann-Team bestätigt), da der 48V-Mic-Anschluss auf der rechten Seite ausgeschaltet ist und nicht, wie angegeben, auf der linken Seite
- Der Main-Output-Regler würde mir besser gefallen, wenn er größer wäre, als die anderen Regler. War aber wahrscheinlich konstruktionsbedingt nicht möglich (vielleicht ja in Zukunft).

Bei dem Preis und in Verbindung mit dem 300€-Software-Bundle, welches Anfang Januar zusätzlich verschenkt wurde, für mich ein Top-Angebot, auch in Vergleich zu Konkurrenz-Produkten, wie Behringer oder Focusrite.
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