ALESIS IO-14 14-INPUT 24/192K FW AUDIO INTERFACE
The Alesis IO|14 is the perfect computer interface for any project that incorporates digital audio and/or MIDI, including:
Songwriters/musicians who require a fast, effective interface for recording vocals and musical instrumentsMusicians looking for a MIDI interface for sequencing that also supports audio capabilityAudio Professionals who add audio (dialog or music) to presentations or other visually oriented materialsComposers scoring for picture, computer games, and other multimedia contentCompatible with PC and Macintosh computers, the new Alesis IO|14 is a FireWire audio / MIDI interface with support for upwards of 14 channels of audio, S/PDIF and ADAT digital inputs, plus a built-in 16-channel MIDI interface. Sporting a compact, elegant tabletop form factor, the IO|14 offers 4 analog mic/line inputs on ?Combo? connectors with Phantom power and insert jacks, supports a wide array of sample rates, and provides a switchable high impedance input for integrating guitars and basses?everything today's desktop recording musician requires.
Featuring DICEII FireWire audio design for the ultimate in digital audio connectivity, the IO|14 is the perfect companion to desktop recording/MIDI sequencing applications for the home studio environment. The package even includes Steinberg's Cubase LE DAW software to help one get started.
Features:
- 4 analog mic/line inputs on ?Combo? connectors with Phantom power and insert jacks
- Insert points to patch signal processing equipment directly into the signal path of each channel
- ADAT optical input capability, with support for as many as 8 channels of ADAT digital audio
- 16 channel MIDI interface
- 8 ADAT channels at 44.1 and 48 kHz; 4 ADAT SMUX Switchable high impedance input on channels 1 and 2 for recording guitars and basses
- 2 balanced line outputs (quarter-inch TRS)
- S/PDIF output
- All I/O is balanced / 24-bit?with support for 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sample rates
- Five-segment signal/clip LED ladders on each input
- Two headphone outputs?with individual level control
- Dual FireWire ports facilitate cascading of additional FireWire devices
- Can be powered by the computer's FireWire bus or via an included AC adapter
- Steinberg's Cubase LE DAW software for a complete recording system
