Akai Eie Pro Software On Both
Akai Eie Pro Update The Drivers
Akai Eie Pro Manual And It

You will get zero latency monitoring while watching the LEDs to see if you have anything clipping.

This interface is more of a box type of shape and is not very sleek.

There are two VU level meters on the front of the interface and 3 extra USB ports to connect some other device to your computer through.

There are also 5 Pin MIDI connections and a headphone output that has a switchable source and direct monitoring dial.

Akai Eie Pro Manual And It

UTILIZATION This interface was easy to get running, it does come with a manual and it will explain anything that you need to know before using or installing the drivers.

Akai Eie Pro Software On Both

You can use this interface in almost and DAW or performance software on both PCs and Mac computers.

GETTING STARTED The sound quality is pretty decent especially for an interface from Akai at this price.

The preamp is pretty good as well, but it will all come down to which microphone the artist chooses to use with this interface.

I suggest picking your microphones wisely because depending on what you are recording (vocals, instruments, etc.) it could seriously affect the sound quality of your recording.

This interface does have 48 Volt phantom power and multichannel recording.

OVERALL OPINION The look of this interface is pretty neat, it is more of a vintage style or looking interface but with the specs there is nothing vintage about it.

It is very clean and modern sounding (when paired with the right microphone).

Akai Eie Pro Update The Drivers

Also Akai does update the drivers from time to time so it is good to keep your eye out.

I have notices that they have updated more drivers than any other Brand of gear that I own.

So with this interface I would not be surprised if it has not be updated several times already especially with Windows 8 being out now.

But even on a desktop it still has a weird shape to it because it is tall and not flat.

You can record up to 4 tracks at the same time on the EIE Pro making it a great unit to have for a small home studio.

UTILIZATION The only thing that I would change about this interface outside of the fact that it cannot be racked is that it should come with a powerful software like Pro Tools LE or something that is of that level for people who are beginners and are wanting to start recording right away.

Akai is not known for making interfaces but they are known for making great products.

This was not an issue for me, but I am sure some people would rather have Pro Tools to work with this interface right out of the box.

The drivers are stable though, and they do not get updated very often.

GETTING STARTED Setting up this interface takes absolutely no effort at all.

It is very easy and quick to set up on any system or computer.

Akai Eie Pro Driver