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Alesis IO2 2-Channel Portable 24/48 USB Audio Interface
Portable 2–Channel 24-BIT/48KHZ USB Audio Interface.
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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
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
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
Technical Info
Minimum PC RequirementsPentium 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
Portable and affordable--a winning combination! Compact, aluminum-housed 24-bit, 96kHz USB interface with 2 phantom powered XLR mic inputs, inserts, 2 TRS line/instrument inputs, TRS stereo outputs, headphone out, plus MIDI I/O. Includes Cubase LE for Mac/PC.
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Alesis IO2 2-Channel Portable 24/48 USB Audio Interface Reviews
9 out of 10
"A very good option for those who want a small mobile recording studio..."
Feature:
It has everything I want for my small home/mobile studio: 2 mic input, pre-amp or 2 line-in for guitar, 2 inserts, midi, ASIO, direct monitoring, USB connection.
Quality:
It seems to be solid enough..., and stylish! I like it a lot!
Value:
For the recommended price, I think this is a very good option with very good results.
Desirability:
Alesis io|2 is very stylish... The plated colors, the round aspect, the styled buttons and faders, I like it a lot!
Sound:
I only used it for one live recording, and it did a great job. The sound is clear, with no noise and good levels.
Support:
Didn't use yet... But the website, could have more useful information.
Overall:
I think it's a very good choice. I'm enjoying it a lot. Alesis did a great job and I think it can compete with others rivals such as m-audio, or tascam.
It has everything I want for my small home/mobile studio: 2 mic input, pre-amp or 2 line-in for guitar, 2 inserts, midi, ASIO, direct monitoring, USB connection.
Quality:
It seems to be solid enough..., and stylish! I like it a lot!
Value:
For the recommended price, I think this is a very good option with very good results.
Desirability:
Alesis io|2 is very stylish... The plated colors, the round aspect, the styled buttons and faders, I like it a lot!
Sound:
I only used it for one live recording, and it did a great job. The sound is clear, with no noise and good levels.
Support:
Didn't use yet... But the website, could have more useful information.
Overall:
I think it's a very good choice. I'm enjoying it a lot. Alesis did a great job and I think it can compete with others rivals such as m-audio, or tascam.
Submitted: 01/07/2006
Style of Music: Alternative
8 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Mac Friendly, Great Features, Sturdy at a GREAT Price!"
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.
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.
Desirability:
Looks great, knobs are in a good spot, I love the placement of the XLR inputs.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Desirability:
Looks great, knobs are in a good spot, I love the placement of the XLR inputs.
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!
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.
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.
Submitted: 07/15/2006
Style of Music: Acapella Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
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