The AI-1 USB Audio Interface adds studio-quality Input and Output capabilities to your PC or Mac, turning your recording software into a full recording setup. With its high quality Neutrik XLR-1/4" Combo Jack combined input and discrete Class-A preamp, the AI-1 allows you to connect a microphone or instrument or line level audio signal to your Mac/Windows computer for recording. The AI-1 provides the necessary A/D conversion at up to 24 bit/96kHz. The AI-1 also allows playback and monitoring of audio either direct from the microphone or via playback from the recording software. This is done via a high-quality discrete headphone amplifier and outputs via either the 1/4" headphone output on the front of the unit or the balanced 1/4" outputs on the rear of the unit.