CONNECT 6 Audio interface by LEWITT - Features explained 

Not really a question, but all this stuff for 299€ .... 🤯 You kill the audio interface game, I can't wait to see the first reviews ♥️

@@bvtsu. Thank you for the kind words!

First and foremost, congrats on an awesome product. It is full of great features. Questions: 1 - 48v is it input independent and persistent after power off? 2 - are you planning on doing an in dept look at the Expander, Compressor and Equalizer features? Are those persistent after power cycle? Thanks!

First of all you guys nailed it. . .again! I'm 20 years in this industry as a musican, mixing and mastering engineer and you guys are reinventing the whole game. Can't wait to compare it to my Mastering DA Converters and so on. My question: Is there a way to configurate the inputs as stereo pair? Or is there pan?

@@gaston-alegre-stotzer Thanks! 1. Yes, you have 48V on each mic input independently. It will retain the last settings when disconnected so if you leave 48v on, it will turn on upon reconnecting. 2. Working on a video right now that dive into the DSP effects actually! Your DSP settings are retained after disconnecting the interface, so you can keep the same effects when using it without a laptop (ex. recording to a mobile device).

Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much!

Thanks for watching!

Hey joseph, thanks for the kind words! The CONNECT 6 does not come with XLR/TRS adapters. An XLR to TRS cable is a great solution for that if your monitors don't have TRS inputs.

Yesss 🙌

Thanks for the feedback!

Agreed. Bluetooth would be nice.

Thanks!

💚 Let us know how you like it!

@@LEWITT-audio i definitely will. It was highly recommended by the team, so after i saw the review i convinced that this is the device that i need :)

Awesome!

Hi thanks for the question. The CONNECT 6 comes with a line instrument input (not a Hi-Z input). A DI box is recommended to achieve the best tone when using an electric guitar. The preamps are optimized for microphones and feature an ultra-low noise performance of -133 dBV EIN and 72 dB gain.

Thx for the great feedback and input. One of the goals of this audio interface is to uniquely combine software and hardware to provide a stable audio performance. For Windows, CONNECT 6 comes with its own ASIO driver to provide optimal performance on Windows machines.

I would say that the Achilles heel IS Windows. Not the brand’s software.

@@photographiezautrement I know that for a fact. A few AIs worked just fine and then MS updates Windows and bam, they no longer work. That being said, a few manufacturers manage to keep stable drivers for their hardware, so it's not impossible. Sometimes I have to work with different machines so the software is important to me (yeah, even on Linux with ALSA/JACK).

@@frantium I understand.

Thanks for your comment. We have no plans on adding reverb at the moment, but it's a great input.

@@LEWITT-audio this is why i bought it yesterday. I searched and searched and did not find it. So it is not possible to put an Effect (echo, reverb) for my singing live?

Currently we don't have a monitoring only mode for the DSP effects, but we will pass that feedback along for future updates.

Yes! And you can create two different headphone mixes.

Good questions. The mobile port is optimized for lossless audio transfer to and from iOS/Android devices. I can't speak to compatibility with other devices, including an additional laptop. It's meant to be used exclusively for said devices. In regard to your question about operating without a laptop, you could connect a mixer to CONNECT 6 but if you connect to the combo jacks, you will get two mono sources. The only workaround would be connecting to the aux input which is a stereo pair.

Thanks for commenting. We can't give more details except that we plan to update/evolve this product line for the foreseeable future.

@@LEWITT-audio I'm looking forward to said updates and evolutions!

Currently we only have Control Center for Mac OS & Windows

@@LEWITT-audio thnx. But I think and hope you will make one ^^ anyway great piece of hardware

It's designed so you can connect an iOS/Android device while also being connect to a computer. This allows use of both at the same time for things like mobile live stream setups or recording lossless audio from your mobile device.

@@LEWITT-audio I'm wondering if it's possible to connect my Mac laptop and Desktop PC?

Yes, that is very much possible. It is compatible with both operating systems. You can even use both at the same time with the mobile port. However, you can only use CONTROL CENTER on the device connected to the computer port. The mobile device port will just allow transfer of a stereo audio feed.

The interface is bus powered so you can't turn it off without disconnecting it. Upon reconnecting there will be a delay is function as the unit powers up. If you run into further issues you can always reach out to support@lewitt-audio.com for help

This is just the beginning, so we plan to support/update/evolve this product line for the foreseeable future 😁

In what sense? There are a ton of different specs you could compare and a completely different feature set for each device.

Great idea!

Yes, the AUX and the main line outs work at the same time but are linked together in terms of volume. When you say sub speaker, do you mean subwoofer? In that cases usually you send the main outs to the sub where there is a crossover filter with outputs for your speakers. The Aux input is fully independent so you can route and record like the mic inputs. The Aux is input 3/4. Yes, with CONTROL CENTER you can use Mix A or B and send whatever signals (direct inputs or software outputs) you want for your desired mix.

@@LEWITT-audio Thank you for quick answer. Yes i meant subwoofer. I couldn't find the word (momentary blackout) :) ... So far I used a separate output on my Mackie monitor controller for subwoofer purpose. Although i have a second pair of speakers for consumer sound check. I suppose one of the headphone outs can be a solution for that connection.

Hey, thanks for the kind words! We are working on getting the AD/DA specs from our R&D colleagues due to many requests. Will follow up once we receive that info!

@@LEWITT-audio thanks allot 🙏 just got an audient sono otherwise i would have gotten this 😌

@@codeeye2023 Oh got it. Well, here are the dynamic range specs for you. Mic inputs: 100 db A weighted, Aux Input: 103 dB A weighted, Speaker Output: 104 dB A weighted, HP Outputs: 105 dB A weighted

The expander is also a gate (and the compressor is also a limiter). Just set it to the infinite ratio you've got a gate. It has a maximum reduction control as well.

You get the most accurate and transparent sound with headphones that are 80 Ohms or higher. I'd say 150 Ohms would be the ideal for accuracy and headroom

I assume you are plugging a guitar or another hi Z source into the combo jack? The reason the tone is darker/dull is because these jacks are not optimized for hi z instruments, only line level. We recommend using a DI box with electric guitars/hi z instruments to get an accurate tone. Unfortunately, this is not something we can change through software because it has to do with the physical properties of the input.

The internal DSP on CONNECT 6 does not support 3rd party software, just the effects in the Control Center companion software.

@@LEWITT-audio of course, I meant as a partnership/integrated into the interface with a future update perhaps.

@@damnfractal Interesting idea!

He didn't mention drivers or converters, which is more important for musicians. Except this audio interface is made exclusively for streamers.

It comes with an ASIO driver to ensure stable performance and low-latency. So you don't need to use ASIO4all or anything like that. Hope that helps.

Yes, in Control Center you would send Output 1/2 to Mix A and your own voice to Mix A. Then select Mix A in the drop down menu of your headphone output. When your recording your voice, simply create a track in your DAW and set the input to Input 1 or 2 (depending on where your mic is plugged in). Hit record and you'll just get your voice without the RU-vid backing track.

70s sci fi = cool ;)

De-esser

We hear your feedback and will pass along to our product managers.

@@LEWITT-audio awesome, thanks!

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Control Center is only compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems

Hi there, what would be the application? What do you want to do?

The CONNECT 6 does not have a feature for video/audio sync. From what I understand this would be a feature you'd find in OBS or whatever software you are using to broadcast the stream.

@@LEWITT-audio I am not using OBS or a software streeming device i am using a hardware video switcher the ATEM Extreme with 8 HDMI video inputs and live streeming built in like may peope do for professional use. Other products like the Tascam mixcast 4 and the roadcaster pro have this feature built in to make sure you can sync your audio with your video with in the unit. I did order the CONNECT 6 yesterday i should have it in a few days as i do not need the extra inputs of the other larger units for my small in studio use. It would be great if you could add this in a furmware update like the others have as if my audio will not sync up rght i will have to send it back and buy one of the others so hoping this works out with it. I feature i am also hoping works the way i need is the outputs on the back.. If i have the R and L out going to my powered speakers and i plug in the mini out into my Camera can i shut off the powered speakers output when recording so i get no feedback? so the mini out stays on. This way i will take the mini jack out into my Camera direct then that feeds the video and mixed audio into the video switcher ready to go. I watched a lot of videos on this but did not see that talked about i am hoping that is part of the routing that can be done to turn off just the main outs and keep on the mini jack out i need for the camera feed?.

Hey, thanks for the feedback. I will pass that along to the team. Regarding the outputs--the speaker output is tied to both the 1/4" jacks and the stereo mini jack. So whatever source is selected will go to both. A workaround would be to send the extra headphone feed to the camera and then you could make separate mixes for each.

@@LEWITT-audio With testing i did last night that will not work when it gets here. The ony way i have got this to work is to take two feeds one from the main talking mike into phantom power and then direct into cam 1 and then take the headphone out of my currect audio interface and send it into Cam 2 shooting my keyboard playing but then the only way i can monitor the sound is by pluggin into the HDMI output monitor and that still gives me a doubling effect sound and delay making it super hard to play the keyboard when the sound it delayed i hear but the end recording ia all synced up on playback doing this. I was hoping with all the rounting on the CONNECT 6 i would be able to plug the mike into it not the camera and rout just the mike out one headphone into Cam 1 and then rout out the back mini jack with the Mac sound so i get my keyboard playing going into the Cam 2 so my playing syncs up with the sound. Then be able to hear both from headphone 2 in sync as i am recording and playing the keyboard. So this will not work?

Ok, I think I follow... based on what you described I believe the answer is yes, you can do that. You would do the following--send both the Mic and the Keyboard to Mix A. Select Mix A in headphone 2 output (this is your everything mix). Select output 1/2 (your computer/keyboard audio) in the speaker output menu. Select you mic in the headphone 1 output menu.

Pretty much all the big ones, will list the official dealers on the product page (Buy from partner button) once it's released.

It is designed for simultaneous use of PC and Mobile devices--not dual PC.

Hi, thx for the question. In-store date is 18th of October worldwide.

Exactly my question, would be so good if that's possible no need to relay on Bluetooth!

​@@tonylancer7367 Looking at the control app it seems as though this is possible but a confirmation would be nice.

Yes, you can simultaneously send and receive with lossless digital audio. And yes, you can make calls, e.g. for podcasts, interviews etc.

@@LEWITT-audio That's good to know, thank you. Also, next time hit me up for a proofread _before_ you produce the video, yeah? 😏 Seriously, though, call me. 🤙

Thanks for your comment and great inputs. The CONNECT 6 is designed for content creators and musicians that use both, their computer and mobile device.

Yes, all the VO audio was recorded via the CONNECT 6.

The CONNECT 6 doesn't have a dedicated Hi-Z input but rather a general instrument input. In our testing, the tonal difference for most guitars (DI box vs. straight into instrument input) in negligible.

Yes there is! two 1/4" balanced (L/R) and one 3.5mm stereo jack.

@@LEWITT-audio very good !

Because I always try to do the auto mic setup for what song I'm going to try to sing so it shouldn't be too loud but maybe I have one of the settings besides the microphone too loud I don't know but it sounds like a robot in the recording sometimes

Hi Ty! Thanks for getting in touch. We're sorry to hear that you are having trouble with one of our products. Please contact our support team support@lewitt-audio.com Please provide the serial number of your product and proof of purchase. They will be happy to help 😀 All the best, Your LEWITT team

Very sorry to hear you had a negative experience with one of our products. That is very strange that you didn't get a response from customer service. I help assist with US cases after they go through our European team and the only thing I can think of is that somehow the email got caught in a junk mail filter and missed. This is not acceptable service and I am sorry to hear that it resulted in having to return the product, instead of finding a solution.

I assume you are referring to USB cables? The CONNECT 6 should work fine via bus power with 1 USB-C cable. If you are using USB-A then you might need to use the additional power port to properly power the unit.

@@LEWITT-audio I use a normal high-quality cable, I insert it into the computer port of a macbook pro 14 macbook and in all applications only the right channel (ear) but on this same mac I open Windows through paralels, and there in obs and everywhere else everything works fine, even the voice recorder through your card , lewit connect6 shure sm7b one ear, in Mac the sound settings are normal, other cards work well using one cable - but your card requires more power through the power port then it works fine in 2 channels on Mac OS! I wrote this to support and they didn’t help me -

Sorry, your wording is a little unclear here so I am still not sure what the issue is. The best general advice I can give is to use the USB-C cable to connect the audio interface to your computer and make sure you have the latest firmware and CONTROL CENTER software versions. If you have messaged support, they should be able to help--I will message the team to follow up on this.

@LEWITT-audio What's not clear? With any MacBook, your connect 6 card requires two USB c cables, one for the power supply, the other for the audio signal itself, to the power port on the card, and the computer port on the card, otherwise when using only one cable, the sound is only into the right ear, when using 2 cables - simultaneously, everything works as it should work normally. but on Windows, everything works fine with one ucb c _ USB c cable, in two ears...

Please contact support@lewitt-audio.com for further help

Everyone has a different way of working! Personally I prefer all jacks on the back except headphones for less desk clutter. Thanks for your input though... no pun intended

@@LEWITT-audio No worries !...Does this work with IOS on iPhone and iPad ?

Yes, both!

Sorry to hear you are having issues with your LEWITT interface! If you would like to troubleshoot these issues, please reach out to support at support@lewitt-audio.com and they will be happy to help. Also, make sure you are updated to the latest software and firmware via CONTROL CENTER.

The expander can be tweaked for a more transparent, subtle result. It's a downward expander with threshold, ratio, attack, release and maximum reduction controls so you can dial it in to your liking!

@@LEWITT-audio thought so and Had no doubt about it 🙂 Just, If hear Something, I might say Something 😅

Hey Corey, I'm sorry to hear you are having issues with your CONNECT 6 unit. That is indeed an unlucky introduction to our brand and not representative of our products at large. Please keep in touch with support and they will do everything they can to resolve these issues for you.

Haha, yes of course it's for these special occasions ;)

@@LEWITT-audio 😂👏🏽👏🏽. Seriously cool build, the design and layout of the unit looks fabulous.

Thanks, that means a lot to us!

@@LEWITT-audio Does it provide phantom power through the AUX? 😂😂

Yes, an ASIO driver is included.

@@LEWITT-audio Ah, okay, I see this was already on the product page. Thanks!

Max is 24/96

When you say the “max is 24/96”… does this mean there is a range? Is it always 24 bit 96KHZ ??? Or is it sometimes less? If so, how is that done?

@@bernoulli1 they posted that this interface can do 24 bit and 44.1-96K. I am sure they can do less than 24 bit, but I am only going by the tech specs they posted on their site. For who this interface is aimed for, I am positive it will be great. I personally would love to know more about which converter AD chips they used. Never the less, this interface is sure to hit the mark for this price point.

I wonder why they don’t publish the bit depth and sample rate on their website or in their promotional videos. I mean… it is an A/D converter and from my experience the bit depth sample rate and the quality of the converters are all major specs that anyone interested in purchasing an A/D converter would want to know. You know… Am I getting something cheap or am I getting something of quality. Maybe I’m just old fashioned. My wife says I am.

We do have bit depth and sample rates in our specs on the website! You can see specs for the laptop port and the mobile port.

Very sorry for the delayed response. Our teams is swamped with Q's on social since the launch. The CONNECT 6 is only verified to be compatible with windows and mac operating systems. Can't offer any info about Linux, sorry 😕

Also, we will investigate the pre-order cancelation. This was not a response to your inquiry about Linux but likely an error on our part.

We found one preorder cancellation, but that one was initiated by the customer over our support system. You can switch phantom power on over the hardware UI by pushing down the pushable jog-dial for about 5 sec. In case you need further support with your preorder please contact us via email support@lewitt-audio.com

Not currently if you're talking about 4 preamps. CONNECT 6 has 6 audio inputs--COMBI jacks 1/2 (with mic preamps), Aux 3/4, Mobile 5/6 and 6 additional channels for loopback and mix buses.

Sorry, no MIDI on this version. Out of curiosity, what is the benefit of having MIDI through an audio interface vs. using a USB to MIDI cable?

Hi @tykobe8423! Thanks for getting in touch. We're sorry to hear that you are having trouble with one of our products. Please contact our support team support@lewitt-audio.com if you think you might be having issues with your product or if you need troubleshooting assistance. They will be happy to help!

Hey Seth, sorry if we missed a previous question. We are quite swamped with questions since the product launched. But yes you can connect another computer via the Mobile port but with more limited functionality and sample rate options. It will simply transfer stereo audio from that computer and/or transfer stereo audio to it. You can choose what input source is being sent via CONTROL CENTER's mobile out menu.

@@LEWITT-audio oh no, y’all didn’t miss it. It’s just not mentioned anywhere. Not in the specs, on the website, in any reviews, etc. This is excellent news though, so I’ll probably be picking one up in a few weeks.

Thanks for commenting!

What numbers are you referring to?

@@LEWITT-audio The numbering for the meters, the "knobs". You have a dark gray background and you use a lighter gray for the numbers. But you use white for much of the lettering. Please increase the contrast by making it all white, or change the coloring as an option. We all don't have the eyes of a 20-year-old.

@@thethirdrailchannel Ah, I got you. Will keep tabs on this feedback to see if it's a common complaint. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Don’t buy it. Ease your big brain 🧠