IK AXE I/O USB guitar and mic audio interface returns to all-time low at $200 ($50 off) + more

Rare deal/$200

As part of its ongoing holiday musical instrument and production deals, Amazon just launched a Lighting deal on the IK Multimedia AXE I/O SOLO portable 2-in 3-out USB Audio Interface at $199.99 shipped. Regularly $250, this is $50 off, matching the lowest price we have tracked, and a rare deal we have only tracked a couple times since release. A wonderful option for guitar players, this interface will also support your XLR mic, works with both Mac and PC setups, and includes a host of interesting features like a massive collection of amp emulators, pickup control, and pre-amp options unique to this box. The 24-bit/192kHz recording resolutions are also joined by a a pair of guitar inputs and a combo jack for mics, synths, and more. Learn more in our breakdown of the feature set right here and head below for additional music production deals. 

You’ll find a host of notable and ongoing music production Black Friday deals listed below that will make for a great add-on to today’s lead offer, or just as more affordable gift options at some of the best prices of the year:

MIDI keyboards and controllers:

• Alesis Qmini Portable 32 Key USB $49 (Reg. $59)
• Alesis V-Mini 25 Key USB $58 (Reg. $79)
• Alesis V25 25 Key USB $89 (Reg. $109)
• AKAI Professional MPK Mini Play $119 (Reg. $139+)
• Alesis Q88 MKII 88 Key USB $189 (Reg. $229)
• Novation Launchpad X Grid Controller $170 (Reg. $200)
• Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 $315 (Reg. $350)

Microphones:

• Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone $359 (Reg. $399)
• Shure MV5 Digital Condenser USB $89 (Reg. $99)
• Shure Motiv MV88+ Stereo USB $179 (Reg. $199)
• Shure MVL Lavalier Microphone $59 (Reg. $69)

More on the IK Multimedia AXE I/O SOLO:

• 2-in / 3-out USB audio interface
• ACTIVE/PASSIVE pick-up selector
• PURE and JFET input stages
• Z-TONE impedance-adapting circuit
• Amp Out with ground loop interrupter.High-resolution, Class A mic preamp.24-bit, 192 kHz sound quality.