Native Instruments · Updated September 2026
Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2: price, specs & release date
Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2, released 2018. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: native-instruments.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 is listed at $99 on native-instruments.com as of 2026-06-27, #2 cheapest of 17 audio interfaces (median $199.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 81/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 18 in class.
Verified Sep 16, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$99How we know these prices
The curve above is one dated record of this product's price — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots of a public page that published the figure, reaching back before we began: this product's own source page wherever the archive holds one, otherwise the named retailer or reference page the point was read from. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so the host it came from is on the record and you can verify each one yourself.
Verify each point — 2 archived snapshots
- 2021-06-21 — $139 · snapshot ↗
- 2023-11-19 — $99 · snapshot ↗
Is the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 a good buy?
At $99, the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 is #2 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95. On the spec sheet, its inputs analog of 2 is the lowest of the 18, its outputs analog of 2 is the lowest of the 18, and its mic preamps of 2 is the highest of the 18.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $99 List price ~$99–$109; street ~$87–$106; product approaching end-of-life |
|---|---|
| Brand | Native Instruments |
| Released | 2018 |
| Inputs analog | 2 |
| Outputs analog | 2 |
| Max resolution bit (kHz) | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Mic preamps | 2 |
| Connection | usb_b |
| Midi io | No |
| Bus powered | Yes |
Source: native-instruments.com (read 2026-06-19) · corroborated by bhphotovideo.com (read 2026-09-16). 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with preamps, stereo output, 24-bit/192 kHz, USB 2.0 (Type-B micro), bus-powered, no MIDI confirmed via NI spec page and B&H. Launched late 2018 (reviews early 2019). priceUsd set to ~$99 list (street ~$87–$106). Draft source pointed to general product page; replaced with NI specifications page; Musicstore corroboration replaced with B&H.
Is the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 worth it vs cheaper audio interfaces?
Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 against its closest cheaper and pricier audio interfaces on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Inputs analog | Outputs analog | Max resolution bit (kHz) | Mic preamps | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 this | $99 | 2 | 2 | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 2 | usb_b |
| Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 | $52.9 | 2 | 2 | 16-bit / 48 kHz | 1 | usb_b |
| Audient EVO 4 | $129 | 2 | 2 | 24-bit / 96 kHz | 2 | usb_c |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 cost?
The Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 has a US price of $99 (List price ~$99–$109; street ~$87–$106; product approaching end-of-life), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 compare on price?
At $99, the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 is #2 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95.
Has the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2's price dropped?
Yes — since 2021-06-21 the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 has fallen 28.8%, from $139 to $99.
What is the lowest price the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 is $99 on 2023-11-19 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2?
At $99, the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2021-06-21.
When was the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 released?
The Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 was released 2018.
What are the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2's key specs?
Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 (Native Instruments): inputs analog 2, outputs analog 2, max resolution bit khz 24-bit / 192 kHz, mic preamps 2, connection usb_b. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $99 at native-instruments.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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