New from Alesis: i04 Four-Channel, 24-bit USB Audio Interface

Alesis announced that it is now shipping the new iO4 USB audio interface for Mac, PC, and iOS devices.

Record into your iPad, Mac or PC with the new Alesis i04.

With an MSRP of $149.00, the iO4 is a compact audio-recording interface for home and mobile recording setups – capable of sending and receiving up to eight channels of audio on a single USB cable, the iO4 gives musicians a simple, universal interface.

A four-channel USB device for Mac, PC and iOS systems such as the iPad, the i04 enables users to record and monitor up to eight channels of audio (four in, four out) at 16-bit resolution, or four channels (two in, two out) at 24-bit. The iO4’s compact size allows it to comfortably fit into a laptop bag or backpack.

The iO4 has four input channels, each with an XLR microphone input, a 1/4-inch TRS insert for external effects units, and a 1/4-inch TS jack that works with line-level sources and can accommodate direct connection of guitars. In addition, discrete-design preamplifiers and 48-volt phantom power are provided on each channel, allowing musicians to connect nearly any microphone or audio source to their computer. High-quality analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters are employed in the design.

The unit has the ability to connect a second pair of reference monitors or route audio to external effects processors, using the iO4’s four available output channels. For remote tracking and alternative playback, the iO4 has a 1/4-inch TRS headphone output. The iO4 also features traditional 5-pin MIDI in and out jacks, for connectivity to MIDI controllers with music software and iOS apps.

The iO4 is class compliant for plug-and-play operation with Mac OS X and Windows XP, Vista and 7. It is compatible with ASIO4ALL drivers, available for free download, for enhanced Windows performance.

Steinberg Cubase LE music software is also included, for composing, recording, editing and mixing. The iO4 is compatible with virtually all music software and apps.

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