Novation Nio 2/4 USB Audio Interface - an interface for the modern music maker.

The nio 2 | 4, Novation’s latest foray into the interface market, offering a flexible 2 In / 4 Out mobile interface solution designed with the modern music maker in mind. Novation’s Direct FX technology places a host of powerful FX at your fingertips. Direct FX technology’s ultra-low latency environment provides an unmatched freedom to create, allowing all of nio 2 | 4s effects to be used in real time.

The Novation nio 2 | 4’s multi-effects engine includes superb guitar amp simulations, filters, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, distortion, EQ, Reverb, Tremelo, and others too many to mention, many derived from the effect algorithms of Novation’s synth giants, past and present, most notably the Supernova II.

With robust rock-solid hardware, flexible software and powerful FX, the Novation nio 2 | 4 is the ideal interface solution for home recording, live performing and DJing. With two headphone outputs, it’s also an ideal solution for the classroom environment.

nio 2 | 4 provides a unique and truly flexible monitoring solution, with two dials close to hand and independent switching between three different monitor mixes. This, combined with four phono (RCA) outputs and flexible metering, make nio 2 | 4 the ideal solution for laptop DJs and live performers.

Two inputs are available for recording high quality audio into the DAW. Both an instrument jack and microphone XLR with phantom power are provided. As an alternative to these inputs, a pair of phono (RCA) inputs can be used to record a stereo signal, from a record deck, CD player or synthesizer for example.

Finally, nio 2 | 4 provides MIDI i/o and is also class compliant with both Mac and PC, connecting via USB and bus powering with each. In addition, the unit is class compliant with Mac OS X CoreAudio.

Novation nio 2 | 4 main features include:

• 2 inputs both on instrument jack and microphone XLR with phantom power
• 4 phono (RCA) outputs
• A pair of phono (RCA) inputs can be used to record a stereo signal
• USB connection and bus powering
• Direct FX technology with ultra-low latency allowing all of nio 2 | 4s effects to be used in real time (guitar amp simulations, filters, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, distortion, EQ, Reverb, Tremelo, etc...)
• Two headphone outputs
• Flexible monitoring solution, with two dials close to hand and independent switching between three different monitor mixes
• MIDI i/o
• Flexible metering
• Class compliant with Mac OS X CoreAudio

Inputs:
1 XLR (with phantom power)
1 TS Jack
2 RCA Phonos

Outputs:

4 RCA Phono
2 stereo Headphones Jacks

Other interfacing

Data ports: 1 x USB 1.1

System requirements

Operating system: Mac OSX 10.2.4 or greater or Windows XP
Computer spec: Apple G4/ 800 MHz or Pentium 1.4 GHz or better
Interfacing: USB 1.1 compatible USB connector

Since Novation was born, back in 1992, the company name has become synonymous with world-class analogue modelling synthesizers and unrivalled MIDI controller keyboards and solutions. The product range continues to receive critical acclaim from the music press and win numerous awards for outstanding technology and usability. Fantastic build quality, true musical instrument feel and intuitive controls are just three of the reasons why Novation's digital musical instruments are simply a joy to play.