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The CI Series
Steinberg's CI family is made up of three outstanding USB-powered audio interfaces, delivering a complete system solution for creating and recording music. Together with the included Steinberg software each unit in its own right covers a broad range of applications, be it in the studio, rehearsal room or on the go.

Top Features

• Two great sounding mic/line inputs with XLR-combo sockets
• +48V phantom power
• Hi-Z switch on input 1 for direct connection of electric guitar and bass
• Two balanced line outputs with TRS
• Outstanding engineering and component quality
• Phones output
• Up to 24-bit/48kHz, latency-free hardware monitoring
• USB-powered
• Dedicated Steinberg software included
  

Why CI1
The CI1 USB-powered studio is a creative and smart entry-level solution that gives you a wealth of possibilities to record and produce music in first-class audio quality — in a very simple way.

• Top Features
• A no-worry, full system solution to record your music at an unbeatable price point
• Easy to use as a beginner with plug & play functionality
• Two mic preamps with +48 V phantom power
• A fully USB-powered audio interface for total freedom to record
• Outstanding quality: precision components, manufactured by Yamaha in Japan to exacting standards
• Cross-platform support on Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
  
  
• Included Software
  • Sequel LE
    Combining intuitive tools to record, edit and mix music with great-sounding loops, instruments and effects, Sequel LE opens up the exciting world of music production.
  • WaveLab LE7
    Utilizing professional technologies from Steinberg's WaveLab 7 application, WaveLab LE 7 provides an instantly accessible audio editing, mastering and podcast publishing toolbox.
    

Why CI2
The holistic approach that Steinberg provides in form of its Advanced Integration technology allows this smart CI2 USB-powered studio alongside its dedicated Cubase AI 5 audio workstation to easily assist entry-level to professional musicians and producers.

• Top Features
  • A no-worry full-system solution to record music at an unbeatable price point
  • Easy to use with the Project Assistant — especially for beginners
  • Browse functionality helps and assists throughout the project
  • Interactive recording functionality allows hands-free recording
  • Advanced Integration system: totally integrated tactile control of Cubase
  • Ultra-precision AI controller knob: controls any Cubase, FX or VSTi parameter
  • AI-ready LED: when the LED lights up, the CI2 is ready to go!
  • Instant plug and play — no additional setup or parameter assigning required
  • Two high quality mic preamps with +48V phantom power
  • Precision components, manufactured by Yamaha to exacting standards
  • Mac and PC compatible
    
    
• Cubase AI included
  Cubase AI 5 is a special, compact version of Steinberg's famed music production system — exclusive to customers of selected Steinberg or Yamaha hardware.
  

Minimum System Requirements

The minimum system requirements state the minimal specification your computer must have to be able to use the software.

Mac
Supported operating systems: Mac OS X 10.5.5 and 10.6
Mac computer with an Intel processor recommended
1024 MB RAM
Display resolution of 1280 x 800 recommended
DVD-ROM drive
1 GB of free HD space
USB component port for CI2 connection
Internet access required for license activation

Windows
Supported operating system: Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) or Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
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
Internet connection for license activation