Alesis IO/14

IO/14 description:

The Alesis IO/14 14 Channel Digital Audio Computer Interface. Multi-channel 24-bit, 44.1-192khz, 14x2 FireWire audio/MIDI interface with high definition mic preamps for your Windows PC or Mac.

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 instruments, Musicians looking for a MIDI interface for sequencing that also supports audio capability, and Audio Professionals who add audio (dialog or music) to presentations, Composers scoring for picture, computer games, and other multimedia content. 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 Alesis IO14 package even includes Steinberg’s Cubase LE DAW software to help one get started. Compatible with PC and Macintosh computers, the 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.

The main features of the Alesis IO/14 include:

• Multi-channel 24-bit, 44.1-192khz, 14x2 FireWire audio/MIDI interface with high definition mic preamps for your Windows PC or Mac
• 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 channels at 88.2 and 96 kHz
• Stereo digital, 24-bit S/PDIF connector
• 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
• Alesis IO14 System Requirements for the Mac are Power Mac G4 Dual 867MHz or faster, all Intel Mac models, 1 Gig RAM or more, Mac OSX 10.4 or higher
• Alesis IO14 System Requirements for the PC are Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 2.0 Ghz or faster, 1 Gig RAM or more, Windows XP Home or Professional Service Pack 2 or higher (Windows XP Media Center Edition is untested)