Audient Sono 10-in/ 4-out Guitar Interface

Audient Sono 10-in/ 4-out Guitar Interface

According to the makers, the Audient Sono is a 10-in/4-out USB type-C audio interface with a tube-powered front-end that is intended for electric guitarists and their accompanying bands. A three-knob tone stack, as well as on-board amp simulation and speaker cab emulation from Two Notes, a well-known amp-modeling business, round out the features.

Because of its relatively small size, the Sono may be easily integrated into your existing pedalboard, accepting your entire effect chain through its amplifier input as input. When you play the Sono with your guitar, you'll be presented with several options regarding how to proceed. With the Input knob, you can adjust the amount of force applied to the tube, and with the Drive knob, you can adjust the amount of pressure used to the digital power-amp stage. With the Bass, Mid EQ, and Treble dials, you may customize the sound to your satisfaction. Access a variety of amps and cabs, ranging from the sound of Marshall 4x12s to the lovely tones of Fender.

It also lets you route your Output in several ways, including bypassing the amplifier and sending DI directly to the house. Silent can be accomplished by monitoring the sound with headphones, recording over USB to the computer, and feeding audio into an amplifier.

If you want to record a DI sound quickly and then ramp it later, the Sono can record a dry DI signal that can be tweaked at a later time. Two combinations of XLR-1/4" inputs with Audient Console mic pres can accept both microphone and line-level sound inputs. When combined with ADAT inputs for up to eight channels from an external interface, you have everything you need to efficiently and successfully record your band. Create a total of five tracks for the drums, with three channels remaining for the guitars and bass. Connect a condenser microphone, turn on phantom power, then run the signal via a tube, and you'll be able to overdub some warm lead voices.

A monitor mix enables zero-latency monitoring while recording, eliminating the need to be concerned about latency issues throughout the tracking process. Sono allows you to keep up to three presets on the unit itself through the Cab button, allowing you to carry your exact sound with you on the road while leaving the amplifier at home. This is particularly useful for live players.

This audio interface for guitarists and musicians is the ultimate combination of Audient's award-winning analog recording technology and two notes' speaker-cab modeling technology, the world's best in its class. Sono is a guitar sound generator that combines an onboard 12AX7 analog valve and 3-band Tone control with Two Notes Torpedo power amp modeling and cab simulation to allow you to generate instantly, record, and preserve the guitar sounds you hear in your head.

Sono's three-band analog EQ allows you to fine-tune your sound on the way in, giving you the ability to add body to your heavy tones or that extra bit of shine to your clean tones. With the collaboration of Two Notes, Sono can provide you with their acclaimed Torpedo Power Amp Modeling and Cab Simulation incorporated directly into Sono. All from your PC, you can exactly reproduce the sound and process of making a guitar or bass cabinet as in a professional recording studio. Play through or record classics like the Marshall 4x12, Fender 2x12, Ampeg 8x10, and many more by selecting from a diverse selection of guitar and bass cab models.

The Sono is supplied with a power adapter and two USB cables, allowing it to be used with any computer without modification.

Features

• USB interface with ten inputs and four outputs

• Valve preamp with 12AX7 tube in the classic style

• Tone control with three bands

• Two-note power amplifier and cab simulation

• Reamplify the Output

• 2 x Audient Console microphone preamplifiers

• AKM AD/DA converters with high performance

• ADAT input to allow for future expansion

• The Output from the main speaker

• A separate headphone output is provided.

• Monitoring with zero latency and a combination of monitors

• USB 2.0 technology is supported.

• 24-bit / 96 kHz sampling rate

• Enclosure made entirely of metal

• It is possible to obtain free plugins and software through ARC.

Guitar recording interface with authentic 12AX7 and Two Notes pickups

Sono makes it simple to create jaw-dropping guitar tones. It all starts with a genuine 12AX7 preamp tube, the most well-known preamp tube among guitarists. This tube can produce a wide range of sounds, from warm cleans to high-gain sizzle, and you may tailor its sound to your liking using Sono's 3-band EQ. To remake the sound of a miked cabinet in a professional recording studio, utilize the built-in Two Notes Torpedo cabinet modeling feature after you've perfected your preamp tone. Customize the microphone model, the microphone placement, the room type, and other aspects of the system. Hundreds of cabinets from Marshall, Fender, Ampeg, and more manufacturers are available at your fingertips. Sono incorporates all of this immediately into its design. You can also keep up to three settings onboard, eliminating the need for a laptop.

Mic preamps have a clean, punchy quality suitable for musical applications

Sono is packed with Audient's legendary class-A mic pres, ensuring that you get the world-class sound you'd expect from one of their highly regarded consoles. These preamps have a clean, punchy, and musical character that will bring life to any recording you put them through. Because of the wide bandwidth provided by these preamps, you'll be able to capture the precise details of every transient. Exceptional detail and clarity are provided by a tuned gain range of 0 to 60dB, a transformerless input stage, and a low noise floor that is startling for its size.

It can also be used as a high-quality re-amping box

Sono can also be used as a high-quality re-amping box, eliminating the need for a separate device in some situations. As soon as you start recording, it captures your clean direct signal in breathtaking clarity. This allows you to save your thoughts before your inspiration fades away and re-amp your performance with your favorite amplifier at a later point.

A feature-rich, top-of-the-line audio interface with many options

Sono is a top-of-the-line audio interface equipped with all of the essential capabilities. You already have two top-of-the-line microphone preamplifiers. However, if you require more inputs, you can easily add up to ten total inputs through ADAT, allowing you to track drums, multi-mic cabinets, or film live performances. With Sono, latency is kept to a bare minimum. You may use it to create a monitor mix that allows you to blend between the input signal from your guitar and the playback signal from your DAW, allowing you to record and monitor with virtually no latency. A dynamic range of 114dB is achieved using class-leading AD/DA conversion and high-quality analog components, resulting in excellent sound.

Furthermore, the Sono program controls the optical channels, allowing you to record up to ten channels simultaneously by using an eight-channel converter such as an ADAT to supplement the system. On the other hand, the two notes application combines the speaker's personality, varies the distance between the microphones, and warms the tonality. The distance between the microphone and the listener increases, a short room atmosphere is added to the sound. Apart from that, you may pick and choose from a variety of well-known microphones, dial in a balanced amount of power amp saturation, and tweak the settings of the various presets.