AI-1

Name: Rode AI-1
Brand: Rode
Rating: 84 (4 reviews)

Released Aug 1, 2018 · Analysis updated Jun 17, 2026

Solid-built, compact USB audio interface offering studio-quality voice recordings with effortless setup. The Rode AI-1 scores 84/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the usb audio interfaces category. Coverage includes reviews from Seandivine, Tomsguide, Richardtech, and Eastwoodsoundandvision.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 4 expert reviews

SeandivineTomsguideRichardtechEastwoodsoundandvision

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$178.00

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Pros

Solid build quality(2)
Compact and portable(2)

Cons

Limited i/o(2)

4 Publication Reviews

Independent publication

AI summary of this review

Rode introduces its first-ever audio interface with the incredibly affordable, studio quality AI-1

Score estimated from the review text

Major publication06/2025

Major publicationJun 27, 2025

AI summary of this review

The Rode AI-1 is a fantastic audio interface that’s both incredibly compact and incredibly portable.

Score estimated from the review text

Independent publication05/2020

Independent publicationMay 30, 2020

AI summary of this review

The Rode NT1 and AI-1 Complete Studio Kit provides excellent audio quality and durability for voice recording, though it lacks a microphone stand and has limited input options.

Score estimated from the review text

Independent publication08/2018

Independent publicationAug 7, 2018

AI summary of this review

If you only need a single input bus powered interface with a clean, low noise preamp, then this is a great choice.

Score estimated from the review text