Native Instruments' desktop 2-in/2-out interface is bus-powered and — unusually for its generation — connects to the computer over a USB Type-B socket rather than USB-C, using a USB 2.0 connection. Its two inputs are combo jacks that accept an XLR microphone plug or a 6.35mm (1/4-inch) line or instrument cable, with 48V phantom power. Monitoring is handled by a pair of balanced 6.35mm TRS outputs (there are no RCA outputs) plus a 6.35mm headphone jack. It is a clean, no-frills recording front end with no MIDI ports.
Native Instruments’ 2-in/2-out interface with two combo XLR/TRS inputs, balanced 6.35mm outputs, headphone out, over USB Type-B.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Native Instruments
- Release Year
- 2019
- Model Number
- Komplete Audio 2
- Category
- Audio Interface
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLR (3-pin Balanced Audio) | 2 | Combo Mic/Line/Instrument input | Combo XLR + 6.35mm TRS jacks, 48V phantom |
| 6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio) | 2 | Main outputs | Balanced 1/4-inch TRS monitor outputs |
| 6.35mm TRS (1/4 inch Audio) | 1 | Headphone out | 1/4-inch unbalanced headphone output |
| USB Type-B (USB 2.0) | 1 | USB-B (to computer) | USB 2.0, bus-powered |
Notes & Compatibility
Connects via USB Type-B (USB 2.0), bus-powered — NOT USB-C. The two inputs are combo jacks accepting XLR or 6.35mm TRS — modeled as XLR. Outputs are balanced 6.35mm TRS (no RCA). Headphone out is 6.35mm (1/4-inch). No MIDI ports.
