Entry-Level USB Audio Interface

Steinberg CI1 is part of the new CI series and includes Sequel LE and WaveLab LE 7. CI1 is ideal for the entry-level customer, delivering plug and play audio recording and production. It combines high-quality audio hardware built by and designed together with Yamaha with two light editions of Steinberg’s popular audio software applications. The CI1 audio interface provides two mic preamps with +48 V phantom power, two mic/line inputs, one of which switches to Hi-Z. Simply put, CI1, Sequel LE and WaveLab LE 7 boast great easy-to-use features at a very good price/value ratio.

Steinberg CI-1 is a USB-powered audio interface that, together with Sequel LE and WaveLab LE 7, provides a complete system for recording and editing vocals and instruments on a computer in next-to-no time. With 24-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 48 kHz, the CI-1 delivers a professional digital audio recording standard that allows users to record their music in studio quality. Powered solely by USB, users can record music through the CI1 whenever and wherever they please, without being forced to find a mains outlet first. Simply plug the CI1 into a notebook, connect a microphone or guitar to the CI1 and start jamming right away. The CI 1 provides two fantastic-sounding microphone inputs comprising balanced XLR/TRS combo connectors and highquality
microphone preamps. With onboard phantom power, the user can record at home or on the move using just about any microphone. And it just gets better: the first input channel comes with a dedicated high-impedance switch, letting the user jack an electric guitar or bass directly into the CI1.

Steinberg CI1 Features:

• USB -powered
  The CI1 is powered by a computer’s USB. And by simply connecting the CI-1 to a USB port the user gets immediate full control of Cubase. Even the +48 V phantom power of the two microphone doesn’t require an additional power supply. With the CI1 being fully USB-powered, it’s no problem to record
  music whenever and wherever without having to find a mains outlet. The user can simply plug the CI1 into a notebook, connect a microphone or guitar and start jamming on the spot.
• Two high-quality mic preamps
  The CI1 provides two fantastic-sounding microphone inputs comprising balanced XLR/jack combo connectors and high-quality microphone preamps, each equipped with individual gain control and a Peak LED. With the onboard +48 V phantom power, the user can record at home or on the move using just about any dynamic or condenser microphone.
• Direct connection of guitars
  The first input channel comes with a dedicated high-impedance switch, letting the user jack an electric guitar or bass directly into the CI1 via the XLR/jack combo input.
• Studio quality standard
  With 24-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 48 kHz, the CI1 offers a professional digital audio recording standard that lets the user record the music in studio quality. The CI1 is a high-quality audio hardware built by and designed together with Yamaha to provide a build quality that can only be described as truly professional.
• Hardware latency-free monitoring
  The Mono button on the CI1 allows analog inputs 1 and 2 to be used either as separate mono channels or as a stereo pair feeding just one side (L/R) of the monitor outs. With the Mix level control, the user can adjust the balance between the input signal and the playback signal from the software application, so that the input signal can be monitored without any latency.
• Individual master level and phones level
  The Line outputs of the CI1 are equipped with balanced TRS connectors, providing professional output studio connectivity. The Phones output is also equipped with a professional 6.3 mm TRS connector. The signal levels of the Master outputs and the Phones output can be adjusted independently. The headphones signal is not affected by the Master volume control.
• Optional accessories
  The optional mic stand adapter BMS-10A allow the user to attach the CI1 to a microphone stand and adjust it to a position that fits to his/her personal needs.

Steinber CI1 Specifications:

Electrical characteristics

• AD/DA: 24bit
• Sample rate: 48 kHz (max)
• Gain: +60 dB (- 60 dB ~ -16 dB)
• Hi-Z switch Input impedance: 500 Ohm
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (-3 dB @ 1 kHz)
• THD+N: 0.05% (@ 1 kHz, output level: +4 dBu)
• Dynamic range: 96 dB (A-weighted)
• Power consumption: USB (bus-powered) 5 V 500 mA 2.5 W

General specifications

• Power requirements: USB-powered
• Dimensions (H x D x W) Box: 270mm (W) x 180mm (D) x 86mm (H)
• Net weight: 960 g
• Operating free-air temperature range
• Included accessories: CI1 hardware unit, Tools for CI1 CD-ROM (Mac/PC hybrid), Steinberg Software package for CI1 DVD-ROM (Mac/PC hybrid), containing Sequel, WaveLab LE 7, printed “Getting Started” manual (in EN/DE/FR/JA), USB cable
• Optional accessories: Yamaha BMS10A (mic stand adapter)

Minimum system requirements

• Macintosh Windows: Mac OS X Version 10.5.5 and 10.6, Mac computer with an Intel processor recommended 1024 MB RAM, 1 GB of free HDD space, Display resolution 1280 x 800 pixels, DVD-ROM drive, USB component port for CI1 connection and Internet access required for license activation
• Windows: Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows Vista and Windows 7, 2 GHz CPU ( dual core CPU recommended ), 1024 MB RAM, 1 GB of free HDD space, Display resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
  DVD-ROM drive, USB component port for CI1 connection and Internet access required for license activation