Alesis io 26 Audio MIDI 24-bit 192kHz FireWire Interface

The I/O and audio quality necessary for critical project studio work at an unbelievable price!

Utilizing DICE II FireWire technology for big bandwidth, fast signal handling, and lots of digital headroom, the Alesis io|26 is a professional level computer recording interface in an easy-to-use tabletop design. You get 8 analog channels and 18 digital channels; Alesis high definition microphone preamps; Cirrus audiophile converters and jitter elimination technology; and high quality 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion circuitry.

The io|26 audio interface has line-level inserts on analog channels, 48V phantom power, 5-segment signal/clip meters, 2 headphone outputs, 8 line-level outputs, turntable inputs, S/PDIF I/O, dual MIDI/O, and includes Cubase LE recording software. Dual ADAT lightpipe inputs give you forward-thinking, professional expansion potential for your recording setup. Flexible, routable Hardware Direct Monitoring allows you to send a customized, latency-free mix to each output pair. The io|26 interface runs on FireWire bus power or AC power with the included adapter.

Alesis io|26 Audio/MIDI 24-bit/192kHz FireWire Interface Specifications:

• PC requirements: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 2.0 Ghz, 1GB RAM, Windows XP Home or Professional Service Pack 2 (XP Media Center Edition untested)
• Mac requirements: Power Mac G4 Dual 867MHz, 1GB RAM, Mac OSX 10.4
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  Analog Inputs
• Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• Frequency response: +/- 0.05dB from 20Hz to 22kHz
• Dynamic range: 112dB, A-weighted
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 112 dB, A-weighted, minimum gain
• THD+N: 0.001 -0.0015% @ 1kHz/0dBFS
• Crosstalk: -110dB @ 1 kHz
• Preamplifier THD+N: <0.0007 at 20dB gain
• Preamplifier slew rate: 15 volts/microsecond
• Microphone gain range: +6.8dB to +50dB
• Microphone impedance: 1.2kOhm
• Line gain range: -15.4dB to 27.8dB
• Line impedance: 16kOhm
• Guitar gain range: +6.8dB to +50dB
• Guitar impedance: 1 MegaOhm
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  Line-Level Outputs
• Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• Level: -10dBv/+4dBu nominal (switchable), +19dBu maximum
• Frequency response: +/- 0.075 from 20Hz to 22kHz
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  Turntable Input:
• Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• Frequency response: +/-1dB from published RIAA curve
• Dynamic Range: 95dB, A-weighted
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 95dB, A-weighted
• THD+N: <0.05%
• Crosstalk: -100dB @ 1 kHz
• Impedance: 47Kohm

Alesis io|26 Audio/MIDI 24-bit/192kHz FireWire Interface Features:

• 24-bit/192kHz recording for high-quality, pristine recordings
• Superior Clock stability
• JET Jitter Elimination Technology
• Audiophile Cirrus converters to provide maximum dynamic range on I/O
• 8 analog input channels with combo jacks
• 18 digital input channels (dual ADAT and S/PDIF)
• Flexible, routable Hardware Direct Monitoring
• Cubase LE software included (Windows and Mac compatible)
• Bus or adapter powered
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  Inputs
• High-definition preamps on analog channels
• 2 switchable Hi-Z inputs for direct guitar and bass recording
• Switchable Phantom Power for each channel pair
• Inserts on analog channels
• 2 ADAT inputs (16 channels)
• 16 channels of MIDI I/O
• Stereo turntable input
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  Outputs
• 8 line-level outputs
• 2 discrete stereo headphone outputs
• Stereo S/PDIF digital output

Serious recording flexibility and audio quality way beyond the price tag! Buy it now!