The AVE UC42 USB Audio Interface is a compact, all-in-one interface and mixer built for mobile recording, live streaming, podcasting, and home or project studios. Powered via USB-C, it delivers clean, reliable audio with high-quality mic preamps, wide gain range, and +48V phantom power for condenser microphones. A Hi-Z instrument input allows direct connection of guitars and basses, while built-in reverb and delay effects add creative flexibility without external processors. Designed for modern creators, the UC42 includes Bluetooth stereo input for Channels 3/4 and a loopback function for seamless streaming and webcasting. Direct, zero-latency monitoring ensures accurate performance tracking, and balanced main outputs with an independent headphone level provide confident monitoring across setups. Compact and versatile, the UC42 is an ideal desktop-friendly solution for creators who need professional features on the go.
AVE UC42 USB Audio Interface
RRP: $119.00 ex. GST
Key Features:
- USB-C powered USB audio interface and mixer
- Compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, and selected Android devices
- High-quality mic preamps with wide gain range
- Combo MIC/LINE input (XLR / 1⁄4″ TRS)
- Hi-Z instrument input for direct guitar or bass recording
- +48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Built-in reverb and delay effects
- Low-cut (100 Hz) filter for cleaner recordings
- Bluetooth stereo input for Channels 3/4
- Loopback function for streaming and webcasting
- Direct, zero-latency monitoring
- Balanced stereo main outputs
- Headphone output with independent level control
Technical Data
| Power Supply | USB-C |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 4.8 V – 5.2 V DC |
| Required Current | 3 A or higher |
| THD | 0.01% (Stereo Out / Phones Out @ 0 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Stereo Out) | 80 dBu |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Phones Out) | 78 dBu |
| Mic Gain Range | 0 dB to +58 dB |
| Line Gain Range | –15 dB to +25 dB |
| Mic / Line Input | Combo XLR / 1⁄4″ TRS |
| Instrument Input | Hi-Z 1⁄4″ jack |
| Main Outputs | 2 × 1⁄4″ TRS, electronically balanced |
| Maximum Output Level | +10 dBu (variable) |
| Headphone Output | Stereo 1⁄4″ jack |
| Monitoring | Direct (zero latency) |
| Built-In Effects | Reverb, Delay |
| High-Pass Filter | 100 Hz |





