{"id":151806,"date":"2026-01-21T17:44:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/?p=151806"},"modified":"2026-01-21T17:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:44:14","slug":"iconnectivity-intros-playaudio2u-all-in-one-live-performance-audio-midi-interface","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/content\/2026\/01\/21\/iconnectivity-intros-playaudio2u-all-in-one-live-performance-audio-midi-interface\/","title":{"rendered":"iConnectivity Intros PlayAUDIO2U All-In-One Live Performance Audio &#038; MIDI Interface"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet PlayAUDIO2U - The Ultimate All-in-One Live Performance Interface\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XUAwbKBacHM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Ahead of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/content\/tag\/2026-namm-show\/\">2026 NAMM Show<\/a>, <strong>iConnectivity<\/strong> has introduced PlayAUDIO2U, an all-in-one live performance interface that features 24 balanced XLR output configuration and four low noise microphone preamps.<\/p>\n<p>The PlayAUDIO2U is the first of iConnectivity&#8217;s interfaces to feature built-in MIDI control via integrated control buttons on the front panel of the interface, allowing convenient, hands-on control.<\/p>\n<p>They say that the PlayAUDIO2U interface also &#8220;improves upon iConnectivity&#8217;s famous redundancy failover protection for touring musicians, production companies, and any live event where failure is not an option.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With the PlayAUDIO1U, we refined the idea of a live performance interface. The PlayAUDIO2U builds on everything that made the PlayAUDIO name an industry standard, serving up a comprehensive solution that will scale with you,&#8221; says <strong>Al Joelson<\/strong>, VP of Sales and Marketing. &#8220;This interface is designed to give users a powerhouse set of tools for their live performance, with the ease of use and reliability that has made iConnectivity the go-to brand in professional performance interfaces.&#8221;<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2x USB C type ports for connecting computing devices<\/li>\n<li>24 Balanced panel reinforced XLR outputs<\/li>\n<li>4 XLR \/ \u00bc\u201d TRS combo analog inputs<\/li>\n<li>4 pristine ultra-low noise microphone preamps with 48V phantom power<\/li>\n<li>Integrated +48v phantom power resistance on outputs<\/li>\n<li>1x 1\/4\u201d TRS stereo headphone output with dedicated control for convenient headphone monitoring<\/li>\n<li>4x USB MIDI host ports, offering USB MIDI connectivity for Class Compliant controllers and\/or modules<\/li>\n<li>DIN-MIDI ports built-in (2 in 2 out)<\/li>\n<li>Dual Ethernet MIDI jacks with a total of 22 ports of connectivity for rugged long-distance MIDI connections<\/li>\n<li>Automatic and manual computer switching modes, for lightning-fast switching between connected computers<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMIDI learn\u201d from external MIDI devices to control key functions on the interface<\/li>\n<li>4x user assignable buttons can be mapped to MIDI functions, control numerous functions on the interface and\/or send control messages to compatible devices<\/li>\n<li>2x 2 button \u201cControl\u201d footswitch jacks that can be mapped to MIDI functions, control over numerous functions on the interface, and\/or sending control messages to compatible devices<\/li>\n<li>Audio Protection helps stop unwanted noise from corrupt audio sources\/files from making it into the audience<\/li>\n<li>Auracle software enables you to tailor the PlayAUDIO2U\u2019s settings to your exact needs<\/li>\n<li>High-resolution audio &#8211; 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