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Alesis IO2 2-Channel Portable 24/48 USB Audio Interface

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Manufacturer's Description for Alesis IO2 2-Channel Portable 24/48 USB Audio Interface

Designed as the ideal Audio/MIDI companion to notebook computer-based recording environments, the iO2 USB has a compact form factor that can easily fit in a laptop case or small backpack. The iO2 USB features durable aluminum casing, USB power (eliminating cumbersome external power supplies) and is optimized for minimal laptop battery drain.

The iO2 provides 2-channels of pristine 24-bit/48kHz audio directly to your computer via the integrated USB interface and features 2 channels of switchable mic/line inputs. And with Hardware Direct Monitoring, you never have to worry about dealing with audio latency while recording.

Small enough to fit in a backpack, but powerful enough to get the job done right, the iO2 is perfect for musicians on the go.

Features
24-bit, 48 kHz operation with high-end A/D and D/A conversion through integrated USB audio interface

2 XLR mic inputs with 48V phantom power plus 2 1/4" balanced line inputs that can accept guitar level signals

1/4" balanced main outputs

1/4" TRS inserts on input channels

1/4" TRS headphone output

Dedicated four segment signal/clip LED meter on both channels

Ultra low-latency ASIO 2.0 drivers (with zero-latency hardware monitoring)

24-bit S/PDIF I/O for direct digital recording

MIDI Input/Output

USB powered—no external AC power supply necessary

Low power usage for minimal laptop battery drain

Bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE software zZounds is an authorized dealer of Alesis products.

Minimum PC Requirements
Pentium III 450 MHz Processor

128 MB RAM

Available USB 1.1 Port

Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)

Recommended PC Requirements
Pentium 4 or Athlon Processor

512 MB RAM

7,200 RPM Hard Disk Drive

Available USB 1.1 Port

Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)

Minimum Macintosh Requirements
Any Apple computer with native USB support improve performance.

Mac OS X version 10.2

128 MB RAM

Recommended Macintosh Requirements
G4 733-MHz Processor or faster

7,200 RPM Hard Disk Drive

Does not support Mac OS X 10.4.10 and above

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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "Mac Friendly, Great Features, Sturdy at a GREAT Price!"

Sound: I'm EXTREMELY happy with this interface! Very low noise, clean signal from my AKG C2000B condenser. Also used it with my acoustic electric... I LOVE this thing! It's not an MBox, but it's pretty d@mn good! Feature: It came with Cubase LE... haven't even unwrapped the disc... I use GarageBand on an iBook G4. This thing has more features than I'll use. I just needed an interface for getting vocals and guitar into my iBook. I'll probably experiment with the MIDI i/o but I don't have any need for the S/PDIF at this time. All I cared about was 2 channels, XLR's with phantom power, and guitar/mic line in. Ease of Use: I took it out of the box, plugged it into my iBook, opened GarageBand, and immediately started a session. Haven't introduced it to my PC yet... don't really care... but have heard that it's not much more involved. Quality: Seems pretty solid. Aluminum casing... what else can I say? Feels a lot more solid than my Mbox. Value: Well worth the price! Knowing what I know now, if I'd had to pay more, I'd still think it was worth it. The Wow Factor: Looks great, knobs are in a good spot, I love the placement of the XLR inputs. Overall: Until they come out with something with these features, at this level of quality, that works so well with GarageBand at a lower price, ... I'll be happy.

Style of Music: Acapella Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

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"Something portable that also delivers well the Sound Recorded."

Sound: Original ADAT sound is what i never emphasized enough. Sound Clarity and neutrality is there. Never differ much from the previous standards of Alesis Audio Reproduction. Well Done, Alesis! Feature: Everything from MIDI to Audio I/O are there. Ease of Use: Plug and Play. You do not need to install anything for Windows XP SP2. Quality: ADAT quality, no less no more. Value: Paid around that range. Good Value return for what you fork out, no loss. Manufacturer Support: Guess havent tried but will be good. The Wow Factor: Yes, definitely. Overall: Comparing Tascam and M-audio portable interface in sound and design, This IO2 does not lose out in terms of quality and features. Driver stability may need to be drilled out to test its dependency. Nevertheless, it is a worthwhile investment for those on budget and yet something portable that also delivers well 24 bit depth and 96 Khz resolution sound recording.

Style of Music: Pop

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