Introduction to the Amber series
Building on the legendary U22 XT, this audio interface offers maximum flexibility and excellent sound quality.

The Amber i1 features a new and modern eye-catching design with an amber volume knob that stands out from the green sand main body color. Hardware loopback, USB-C, a completely new designed LED display area, separate line inputs, advanced signal source selection and an exceptional sound quality in this class are just some of the features of the Amber i1.

Features
• USB 3.1 audio interface with USB-C connector, USB 2.0 compatible
• USB bus supported
• 2 input / 2 output channels at 24-bit / 192kHz
• ADC with 114dB(a) dynamic range
• DAC with 114dB(a) dynamic range
• XLR combo microphone preamp and +48V phantom power support
• Hi-Z instrument input with 1/4" TS connector
• line input with unbalanced RCA connector
• balanced line output with 1/4" TRS connector
• Headphone output with 1/4" TRS connector
• Real-time hardware input monitoring with input/output crossfade mixer
• main output volume control
• loopback channel for internal recording
• EWDM driver supports Windows 10/11 with ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM, DirectSound and virtual channels
• Supports OS X / macOS (10.9 and above) via Apple's native CoreAudio USB audio driver
• Includes Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW
• Includes Steinberg WaveLab LE audio editor license
• Works with Cubasis LE by Steinberg for iPhone/iPad
• Includes a 3-month subscription to JackTrip Virtual Studio (up to 9000 minutes)

1. XLR INPUT for connecting microphone via XLR cable.
2. INPUT GAIN CONTROL to change the input gain / input level for microphone and Hi-Z signals.
3. PEAK / INPUT LEVEL METER to control the input level.
4. INPUT INDICATOR (Line/Mic/Hi-Z/Mic+Hi-Z) to show the selected input.
5. INPUT SELECTOR to switch input between Line/Mic/Hi-Z/Mic+Hi-Z.
6. HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL to change the output volume of connected headphones.
7. +48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH to provide phantom power for condenser microphones.
8. HID INPUT for connecting electric guitar with 1/4" TRS cable.
9. +48V INDICATOR Shows +48V phantom power.
10. DIRECT MONITORING CONTROL to control the monitoring mix.
11. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL to control the main output volume.
12. HEADPHONE OUTPUT for connecting headphones.
13. USB-C SOCKET for connecting the audio interface to a PC, Mac or tablet.
14. LINE OUT 1/2 for connecting the audio interface to speakers or an amplifier.
15. LINE INPUT 1/2 provides a line input for keyboards, synthesizers, CD Players, etc.

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Everything you need to record
The Amber i1 provides everything you need to record vocals and instruments in professional studio quality. The bus-powered USB-C audio interface provides superior 24-bit/192 kHz converters and operates with ultra-low latency. It features a high-quality mic preamp with 48V phantom power, a Hi-Z guitar input with gain control, and dedicated line-level inputs for synthesizers or sound modules.

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Real-time processing and best performance
Convenient real-time input monitoring and master volume controls are directly accessible from the front, plus there is a powerful headphone output with independent volume control. Studio monitors can be connected to the balanced outputs. Amber i1 is class-compliant and works with any modern Mac (Intel or M1 CPU or better), PC (Windows 10 and later) and many portable devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.). - An optional Apple Lightning to USB adapter is required for devices with a Lightning port. It is compatible with almost all common audio software thanks to our professional low-latency ASIO 2.0 driver for Windows and CoreAudio compatibility on Mac. A powerful software bundle including Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW, Steinberg WaveLab LE for stereo sound editing and Steinberg Cubasis LE for iPad/iPhone is included. The package also includes 3 months of 3000 minutes for JackTrip Virtual Studio.

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Excellent driver support
Amber i1 is class compliant and works with Windows 10/11 with our high-performance EWDM driver supporting ASIO 2.0 and DirectWIRE Routing, and macOS/OS X supporting Apple CoreAudio driver. You can also use it with iPhone or iPad. Internal signals can be recorded and processed via DirectWIRE Loopback.

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Bundled Software
To get you up and running right out of the box, Amber i1 comes with a powerful software suite for professional recording, creating your own songs, mixing any audio content and much more. The following applications are currently included:

Whether you're a hobbyist musician, home studio owner, freelancer or podcaster - WaveLab LE helps you take your music, voice and audio recordings to a more professional level. This easy-to-use mastering and audio editing software from Steinberg turns your computer into an audio analysis, editing and publishing studio with Amber i1.

A 3-month subscription to JackTrip Virtual Studio with Amber i1 for up to 3000 minutes each lets you sing with your choir or jam with your band online from home. JackTrip streams your uncompressed, lossless audio. Delivering pristine audio so musicians can keep the beat and stay in tune, JackTrip creates the feeling of closeness that ignites true creativity – the experience of being together in the same room, even when you’re hundreds of miles away.

Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg's mobile multi-touch sequencer, providing the same look and feel as its bigger brother, Cubasis. Designed specifically for quick and easy use, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing on iPhone or iPad a breeze when you connect Amber i1, wherever you are.