Essential Information About the microAUDIO 22 Audio Interface
- Studio-quality in a compact format: conversion up to 24-bit/192 kHz, clear sound and wide dynamic range for your home or mobile recordings.
- Two transparent preamps with 48 V phantom power, musical gain, and minimal noise for vocals, instruments, and podcasts.
- Immediate workflow: zero-latency direct monitoring, assignable processing (Noise Gate, Compressor, Limiter), and "Stereo Link" function.
- Ready for streaming: built-in loopback mode and USB-C connectivity for computers, smartphones, and tablets.
A new compact benchmark in KORG's microAUDIO range
The microAUDIO 22 embodies the "essential and pure" approach of KORG's new series. Positioned as the most straightforward and accessible model, it delivers a premium audio chain without unnecessary complexity. While the microAUDIO 722 adds an analog filter and MIDI, the 22 focuses on flawless capture and plug-and-play integration with your DAW via USB-C.
Who is it for, and what for?
Ideal for singers, beatmakers, content creators, and mobile musicians, the microAUDIO 22 simplifies recording vocals, Hi-Z guitars, and stereo synths. Direct monitoring provides immediate feedback on stage or in the home studio, while loopback facilitates streaming, voice-over, and sampling without complicated routing.
Simple control, professional results
Each channel combines Mic/Line/Hi-Z input, assignable processing for clean and consistent gain, plus 48 V phantom power for your condenser microphones. Front panel knobs offer intuitive handling, and the "Stereo Link" function allows quick balancing of stereo sources such as your hardware synths. All this is based on 24-bit/192 kHz conversion and balanced I/O to preserve punch, precision, and stereo imaging.
New software possibilities with Filter Ark
Included with the series,
Filter Ark recreates iconic analog filters (MS-20, Polysix, miniKORG 700S, ARP Odyssey) and adds modeled resonators as well as "vowel" filters. Up to four filters can be arranged in series/parallel/feedback loops, with morphable LFOs, sequencers, and macros turning filtering into a creative instrument. Presets and scale quantization ensure always musical movements. The bundle also includes Ableton Live Lite and iZotope Ozone Elements to get started with composition, recording, mixing, and mastering.
Technical Specifications
Conversion and audio
- Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz / 176.4 kHz / 192 kHz
- Resolution: 24 bits
Microphone inputs
- Dynamic range: 109.5 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: < 0.015% (minimum gain, input -1 dBFS)
- Maximum input level: -2 dBu (minimum gain)
- Gain range: 56 dB
- Impedance: 1.5 kOhms
Line/Hi-Z inputs
- Dynamic range: 109.5 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: < 0.004% (minimum gain, input -1 dBFS, band-pass filter 22 Hz / 22 kHz)
- Maximum input level: 13 dBu / 18 dBu (unbalanced/balanced) (minimum gain)
- Gain range: 56 dB
- Impedance: 1 MOhm / 2 MOhms (unbalanced/balanced)
Line outputs
- Dynamic range: 109.5 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: < 0.0015% (minimum gain, input -1 dBFS)
- Maximum output level: 10 dBu / 16 dBu (minimum gain)
- Impedance: 330 Ohms / 660 Ohms (unbalanced/balanced)
Headphone output
- Dynamic range: 107 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: < 0.0015% (minimum gain, input -1 dBFS, band-pass filter 22 Hz / 22 kHz)
- Maximum output level: 10 dBu
- Impedance: 20 Ohms
Connections
- 2 x combo XLR/6.35 mm jack inputs (Mic/Line/Hi-Z)
- 2 x 6.35 mm TRS jack outputs (DC coupled)
- 1 x stereo 6.35 mm jack headphone output
- USB-C port (power and audio)
Workflow and monitoring functions
- Zero-latency direct monitoring
- Built-in loopback mode for streaming
- Assignable processing per channel: Noise Gate, Compressor, Limiter
- "Stereo Link" function for grouped stereo control
- 48 V phantom power
General specifications
- Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2
- Number of preamps: 2
- A/D resolution: 24 bits / 192 kHz
- Analog inputs: 2 x combo (Mic/Line [Hi-Z])
- Analog outputs: 2 x 6.35 mm TRS jack (DC coupled)
- Headphone output: 1 x 6.35 mm jack
- MIDI: no (feature available on microAUDIO 722)
Power supply
- Bus-powered via USB-C
- Compatible with USB-C DC power adapter
- 48 V switch
Included software
- KORG Software Bundle
- Filter Ark plug-in
- Ableton Live Lite
- iZotope Ozone Elements
Box contents
- USB cable, quick start guide
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