Audiowerkzeug CoDI-MK3 USB audio interface
CoDI-MK3
€ 327,00
Delivery 2-3 Working days
Description
That hum that only shows up once your laptop's connected to the PA, and then nags through the whole set. Ground loops and USB noise cost you time you don't have on a gig, and a borrowed DI box only half-fixes it. The CoDI-MK3 tackles it at the source: this USB audio interface with galvanic isolation fully decouples your computer from the rest of the chain. What comes out is a clean, balanced XLR signal you plug straight into your mixer or stage box.
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The strength lies in combining a DAC and DI in one housing. The USB connection is galvanically isolated, so interference currents between laptop and stage never touch your audio. The outputs are electronically balanced on XLR with a solid +10 dBu, plenty for long cable runs to FOH. The unit is class compliant: plug in, select the output, play. No drivers, no installation, no surprises right before doors open.
Key features
- No more hum from ground loops between your computer and the PA system
- Works instantly on Mac, Windows, and Linux with no driver or setup hassle
- Replaces your separate DI box, meaning less gear and fewer cables in your flight case
- Powered via USB, so no hunting for a free outlet on stage
- Rugged 475-gram metal housing built to withstand a hard touring life
- High-quality components and German hand-built construction, not throwaway electronics
- With the optional rack4AUDIOWERKZEUG, you can fit up to four modules in a 19" rack
Technical specifications
- Type: USB audio interface with D/A conversion and DI function, 2 channels (stereo), output
- USB: USB 2.0 Full Speed, type B connector, galvanically isolated, class compliant
- Outputs: 2x XLR, electronically balanced
- Sample rates: 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz
- Resolution: 16-bit
- Output level: +10 dBu at 0 dBFS
- Distortion: 0.03% at 0 dBu / 0.02% at 10 dBu
- Power: via USB bus, no external adapter needed
- Dimensions: 100 x 42 x 100 mm (w x h x d)
- Weight: 475 g
- System requirements (manufacturer): Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit), Mac OS 10.4-10.7, Linux from kernel 2.6
- Hand-built in Germany
Ideal for
- DJs playing from a laptop who want a clean line to FOH
- Sound engineers feeding playback or tracks from a computer
- Bands running backing tracks, click, or samples from a laptop
- Conferences, presentations, and AV setups with fixed PC sources
Perfect with
- Analog and digital mixing consoles with XLR line inputs
- Stage boxes and multicore cables in a classic stage setup
- Active speakers with a balanced input
- The optional rack4AUDIOWERKZEUG for fixed installations
Pro Tip: set your laptop's system volume to a fixed maximum and control the level from your mixer instead. That way you keep the full 16-bit range and avoid anyone accidentally bumping the laptop volume mid-set.
In the box
- CoDI-MK3 USB audio interface
- Short USB-A to USB-B cable
- Fabric storage pouch
FAQ
Do I still need a separate DI box?
No. The balanced XLR outputs and galvanic isolation take over that role, so you go straight to the mixer or stage box.
Is 16-bit and 48 kHz enough for live use?
Plenty for playback, tracks, and DJ sets. If you want to record multichannel at higher resolution, look at a studio interface instead.
Do I need to install drivers?
No, the unit is class compliant. Plug in, select it as the output in your system settings, and you're off.
Can I record with it too?
No, the CoDI-MK3 is output-only. There are no mic, line, or instrument inputs.
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