The Desktop Konnekt 6 from tc electronic is a FireWire based digital audio interface for both the Mac and Windows based computer systems. Housed in a compact desktop enclosure, the interface allows the user to connect to a microphone and an instrument/line input, or to 2 instrument/line inputs.
A high-resolution meter and big volume knob provide both visual feedback and tactile control over the recoding process. Balanced outputs match any powered speakers or power amplifiers and the headphone output has a separate converter which allows for a different mix to be present at that output.
| Converters | 24-bit, 128x oversampling |
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz |
| Analog Input |
1 x XLR 2 x 1/4" TS phone Instrument/Line |
| Analog Output |
2 x 1/4" TRS phone Monitor Out 1 x 1/4"TRS phone Headphone |
| Digital Input | No |
| Digital Output | No |
| Other Connectors | 2 x IEEE 1394 FireWire |
| MIDI In/Out | No |
| Sync In/Out | Not applicable |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| THD + N |
Mic Input: <-92dB (0.001%) @ 1kHz, -1dBFS (min. gain) Inst/Line Inputs: <-90dB (0.001%) @ 1kHz, -1dBFS Output: <-95dB (0.002%) @ 1kHz, -1dBFS |
| Dynamic Range |
Mic Input: <-106dB, A-wtd 20Hz to 20kHz (min. gain) Inst/Line Inputs: <-102dB, A-wtd 20Hz to 20kHz (min. gain) Output: <-102dB, A-wtd 20Hz to 20kHz (min. gain) |
| Frequency Response |
Mic Input: Not specified by manufacturer Inst/Line Inputs: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB Output: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.1dB |
| Power Requirements |
12V, 0.7A, center post -ve Consumption <8.4W |
| System Requirements |
Mac: PowerPC 1GHz or higher or Intel CPU OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5 256MB RAM FireWire IEEE 1394 port PC: TC electronic recommends that Konnekt units be run on a dedicated FireWire bus |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 9 x 9.5 x 1.75" (228 x 241 x 45mm) |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (0.8kg) |
| Specialties | Built-in software reverb also available for tracking |