CI2 and Cubase AI5 - Product Guide 12 of 31 Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH – July 2009
Target group definition
! Hobbyist with very little knowledge of the MI market
! Playing guitar, bass, keyboard, etc. at home, or with
friends (band)
! Experienced in playing instruments, but hasn’t recorded
using a computer
! Wants to record music and owns a computer
! Likes technical gadgets and values aesthetic qualities
! Looks for an affordable price
CI2 top 10 features
! A no-worry full-system solution to record music at an
unbeatable price point
! Easy to use with the Project Assistant — especially for
beginners
! Browse functionality helps and assists throughout the
project
! Interactive recording functionality allows hands-free
recording with the optional footswitch and the optional mic
stand adapter
! Advanced Integration system: totally integrated tactile
control of the Steinberg Cubase range of production
systems, maintaining complete focus on the project
! Ultra-precision AI controller knob: “point and control”
support: controls any Cubase, FX or VSTi parameter
using mouse-pointer selection for exhilarating speed
! AI-ready LED: when the LED lights up, the CI2 is ready to
go! Instant plug and play — no additional setup or
parameter assigning required
! Two high-quality mic preamps with +48V phantom power
with a fully USB-powered audio interface giving total
freedom of mobile recording elaborate
! Outstanding engineering and component quality:
precision components, manufactured by Yamaha in Japan
to exacting standards
! Mac and PC compatible: cross-platform support for
Cubase on Mac OS X, Windows XP and Windows Vista
Unique Selling Points
! Instant plug-and-play with Cubase
! Interactive Recording, hands-free recording function
! Browse function & Project Assistant
! Ultra-precision AI Knob controls any Cubase parameter
using mouse pointer selection