The simplest Scene is 'Stereo In', catering for two line-level inputs such as a stereo keyboard or synth, where the single channel strip offers a balance control, send level to the TC reverb, and a fader controlling monitor level. The latter features a mixer with one or two channel strips whose various parameters change for each Scene. However, the input options have been particularly well thought out, with three front-panel 'Scene Select' buttons that optimise the unit for different recording scenarios, in conjunction with the TC Near Control Panel software. The Konnekt 6 gets off to a flying start with the inclusion of an Impact mic preamp and two Hi-Z instrument inputs (as seen on TC's high-end guitar processors), all identical to those in the rest of the Konnekt range. It also functions as a monitor controller, complete with 'big knob'. Great care has gone into making this interface easy to use, with a handy reverb that you can use while recording and a high-quality headphone amp. Not only does it enjoy similar audio quality to the rest of the Konnekt range, it also abandons the rackmount case format for a stylish desktop design featuring lots of handy knobs and buttons to make your recording and playback experience as 'hands-on' as possible. With their new Konnekt 6, TC Electronic have taken a rather different approach, in more ways than one. Unfortunately, while there are plenty of entry-level interfaces available from various manufacturers, many tend to throw out the baby with the bathwater, reducing both the feature set and the audio quality to bring the price down. Not every musician needs an audio interface with loads of inputs and outputs, however, and many require no digital or MIDI I/O at all.
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Starting with the 14-in/14-out Konnekt 24D, the series has also included the slightly simpler Konnekt 8, back in 2006, which was followed up in 2007 by the rather more exotic Digital Konnekt x32 digital patchbay, format converter and Firewire audo interface, and then the upmarket Studio Konnekt 48 in early 2008. The Konnekt range of audio interfaces has earned TC Electronic an enviable reputation for audio quality. TC Electronic keep the price of their newest audio interface low by cutting down the I/O count, not the quality.
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