Steinberg IXO12 USB Audio Interface

The IXO12 dual-input, dual-output audio interface is a lightweight, ultra-portable production unit for iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Mac computers, allowing you to record music, podcasts, outdoor footage, and much more—all with studio-quality sound. The loopback function simplifies live streaming, and its small size makes it easy to use anywhere. The IXO12 is available in black and white.

Record anywhere
. Whether you're a producer, journalist, composer, or new to recording, the IXO series interfaces make high-quality mobile recording easy. In a compact, lightweight package, 24-bit/192 kHz recording quality, high-quality mic preamps, and a fast, seamless USB connection to iOS devices provide a superb portable recording setup. The included Cubasis LE iOS app lets you start making professional recordings right away on an iPad, while the included Cubase AI lets you work on a Mac or PC, wherever you are.

For content creation,
unleash your creativity! The IXO12 is an excellent choice for creating captivating sound that complements your visual content. Record narrations or discussions with pristine audio quality while capturing video with your iOS device, add sound effects and atmospheres to draw your audience into your visual world, and heighten the impact of your production by recording soundtracks that resonate with your audience's emotions. With the tools you need to add high-quality voiceovers, music, outdoor recordings, and much more, the IXO12 is the ultimate content creator's best friend.

For podcasting:
Share your thoughts, inspiration, ideas, and news with the world by recording podcasts for distribution on any online platform, or save them as audio files for distribution or download. The IXO12 offers a versatile and highly portable production suite, meaning you can produce your content anywhere—at home, at work, on vacation, and even in the middle of nowhere! Compatible with PCs, Macs, and iOS devices, this interface provides everything you need to become a true podcasting pro.

Technical specifications

General
– Connector type: USB Type-C
– Design: Desktop device (1/3, 19 in, 1 HU)
– Housing: All-metal
– Power supply: Via USB Type-C bus, external USB 5V power adapter (not included).
– AD/DA Conversion: 24-bit
– Maximum Sampling Rate: 192 kHz
– Input Dynamic Range: 106 dB

Connections
– Total Number of Inputs: 2
– Total Number of Individual Outputs: 2
– Total Number of Outputs: 2
– Microphone Preamp: IXO
– Microphone Input: 1
– Line-Level Input: 1
– High-Impedance Input: 1
– TRS Analog Input: 1
– Hybrid Analog Input: 1
– TRS Analog Outputs: 2
• Phantom Power: 1
– Headphone Jack: Controlled by Master Volume
– Headphone Output: 1

TNS Features
– Reference: Zero Latency, Hardware-Based (Switchable)
– Integrated Digital Signal Processor: No

Dimensions
– Weight: 450 g
– Width: 158 mm
– Height: 47 mm
– Depth: 102 mm

System Requirements
– Operating Systems (Mac): macOS Sonoma, macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur
– Operating Systems (Windows): – Windows 11 64-bit version 22H2 (or later)/Windows 10 64-bit version 22H2 (or later)
– Operating Systems (iOS): iPadOS 15, iPadOS 14, iPadOS 13, iOS 16, iOS 15, iOS 14
– Apple silicon-based Mac: Native application
Ports: USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
– Minimum Processor (Windows): 2 GHz or faster Intel Core i-series multi-core processor, or equivalent AMD processor
– Minimum RAM required: 4 GB
– Free hard drive space: 50 MB
Recommended display resolution: 1280 x 800

Included software

– Cubase AI
– Cubase LE