Product Description

Broadcast-grade Sound Quality Brought by Professional Audio Interface 48kHz/24bit recording, built-in DSP chip with 115dB high dynamic range and class-leading AD/DA conversion, all these work to deliver high-fidelity audios with rich details.

Diverse Interfaces & Multiple Knobs

Dual integrated XLR/6.35mm interfaces supports 48V phantom powered microphones and Hi-Z instruments such as the electric guitar/bass. Four control knobs are designed to adjust the preamp gain, monitoring volume and output gain independently. Futhermore, up to 65db gain range makes it compatible with various microphones.

Streaming & Recording Dual Optional Modes, Powerful Function

In streaming mode, AD5 outputs mono audio Dual 6.35mm interfaces are made to connect monitor speakers and adjust settings timely.
In recording mode, AD5 outputs stereo audio Two 3.5mm monitoring ports to connect the headphone.
Recording/Streaming Mode Switch Button Short press to switch between Recording mode and Streaming mode.

Direct & Input Dual Monitoring Modes, More Selections

Input Monitoring Monitor the audio processed by the DAW software.
Direct Monitoring Two direct monitoring modes: direct monitoring mono mode and direct monitoring stereo mode. Monitor the audios without delay.
Monitoring Mode Switch Short press to switch direct monitoring mono mode/direct monitoring stereo mode/input monitoring mode three monitoring modes.

Dual USB Interfaces for Dual PC Streaming

AD5 has dual USB-C interfaces which support connecting two computers and mobile devices simultaneously, a perfect tool for live streaming and podcasting with multiple devices on diverse platforms.

Loopback for Recording & Live Streaming

AD5 is perfect for sampling, streaming and podcasting. With Loopback function, it can capture audios from computers/phones and then transmission them to recording/streaming platform, realizing the combination of audios from both application sources and audio input devices.

Multi-FX Modes More Creativities

Three EQ and reverb modes depending on the scenes, easy and convenient.

Touch to Unlock the Powerful Performance High-definition LCD screen on the top panel of AD5 enables users to catch the output and input audio dynamics in real time. Users can touch to denoise, mute and switch EQ and reverb modes.

Long Battery Life & Excellent Portability

Weighing 470g, AD5 is portable and easy to carry, making it a great partner for your recording.

With built-in rechargeable lithium battery, AD5 has an operating time up to 6 hours.	Support charging while recording for nonstop operating.

Front Panel

1. Input Port INI/2

6.35 TRS instruments and XLR micrphones can be connected to AD5 through the input ports INI/2. In Recording Mode, IN1 stands for the left channel and IN2 the right channel.

2. Gain Control Knob 1/2

Adjust the preamp gain for input signals at INI/2 respectively.

3. 48V Phantom Power Switch 1/2

Turn on/off 48V Phantom Power. When you turn this switch on, phantom power will be supplied to the XLR jack connected to the INI/2 ports. Please turn it on when using a phantom powered microphone.

1. When connecting/disconnecting microphones to AD5, please set the gain of AD5 to the minimum before turning on/off 48V Phantom power to avoid damaging the devices.
2. When connecting devices not requiring 48V phantom power to INI/2 port, please make sure to turn off 48V phantom power.

4. Inst Switch 1/2
Turn on/off the input impedance. Please turn the inst switch on when connecting Hi-Z instruments such as an electric guitar/bass to achieve better input effects.

1. It's recommended to set the gain of AD5 to the minimum before turning on/off Inst switch to avoid feedback problems and damage to the devices.
2. When connecting devices not requiring high inpedance to INI/2 port, please make sure to turn off Inst switch.
   3. To protect your speaker system, leave the monitor speakers turned off when turning the Inst switch on/off.

5. 3.5mm Monitoring Port 1

Plug in 3.5mm TRS/TRRS headphones to monitor.

6. Monitoring Mode Switch

Switch monitoring mode. In direct monitoring mono mode, the monitoring audio is mono;
In direct monitoring stereo mode, the monitoring audio is stereo (IN1 stands for the left channel and IN2 the right channel); In direct monitoring mode, AD5 will route the audio signals from INI/2 directly to the monitor outputs and headphones with zero latency. In input monitoring mode, audio signals from INI/2 will be routed to the DAW software and then to the monitor outputs and headphones with mixed audio, which will cause a delay in monitoring.

7. Loopback Switch

Loopback uses the 'virtual' inputs, which have no physical connectors on the audio interface itself but can directly route the digital signal streams back toDAW software, it can capture all the audio signals from your computer(e.g., the audio signal output from a web browser) to input to the audio interface.Short press to turn on/of Loopback. When Loopback is on, AD5 will output audio signals both from INI/2 and USB-C ports; When Loopback is of, AD5 willoutput audio signals from INI/2 ports.

1. Loopback only affects the audio output of the USB-C port, not the 3.5mm port.

8. Monitoring Volume Control Knob

In Recording mode, to adjust monitor volume level of the 3.5mm ports; In Streaming mode, to adjust monitor volume level of the 3.5mm and Line Output ports.

Back Panel

1. Power/Language Switch Button

Long press to turn on/off; short press to switch the language of AD5 between Chinese and English.

2. USB-C Charging Port

Users can charge AD5 through the 2 in 1 cable.

3. USB Port 1/2

To connect phones/computers to input/output audio signals via the 2 in 1 audio cable. Phones/computers can route audio singals to AD5 and AD5 can achieve the digital output of audio signals from both phones/computers and INI/2.

4. 3.5mm Port 1/2

To connect phones to input/output audio signals via the 3.5mm TRRS-TRRS audio cable. Phones can route audio signals to AD5 and AD5 can achieve analog output of the audio signals from phones and INI/2.

1. The 3.5mm port can capture all the audio signals from your phone(e.g., the audio signal from a guest on the phone) to AD5. The audio signal from the phone won't be routed back. Thus the guest on the phone can hear the whole podcast mix, but without their own voice. This type of mix is known as 'mix-minus'.

5. 3.5mm Monitoring Port 2

Plug in 3.5mm TRS/TRRS headphones to monitor.

6. Line Output Port

Connect to the monitor speakers, L means the left channel and R the right channel.

7. Reset Hole

If the device cannot be charged or is unable to function, insert the reset pin into the reset hole to reset it.

Top Panel

1. LCD Screen

To show the device status intuitively. Please refer to the following "Screen Display" for more information.

2. MIX Knob

In Recording mode, to adjust volume level of the output audio from Line Output ports; In Streaming mode, to adjust volume level of the output audio from 3.5mm and USB-C ports; the volume indicators will change according to the volume level

3. Volume Indicator

Indicating the volume level of the output audios.

4. Recording/Streaming Mode Switch Button

Short press to switch between Recording mode and Streaming mode. AD5 outputs stereo audio in recording mode, IN1 stands for the left channel, and IN2 the right channel; AD5 outputs mono audio in streaming mode.

5. Mute Touch Button

Touch to turn on/off Mute.

6. Denoise Touch Button

Touch to turn on/switch/turn off denoise. Please switch to denoise 1 mode when using dynamic mics; Please switch to denoise 2 mode when using condenser mics.
7. REV/EQ Touch Button

Long press to switch to EQ or Reverb; short press to choose EQ/REV modes.

Compatibility

Widely Compatible with Phones, Tablets, Computers, Condenser Mics, Dynamic Mics, Instruments, Speakers and Other Equipments

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