Alesis M1 Active 320 USB Active Monitors

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Playback great sounding audio from your computer with these monitors from Alesis.

The Alesis M1 Active 320 USB-audio speaker system is the new world-class
standard for USB audio playback and capture. Enjoy great sounding audio
from your computer, or record the audio coming into the speaker to your
computer.

Simply plug the USB cable into your computer - no special drivers required.
Keyboards, mic pre's, guitar effects, DJ Mixers, or standard CD and tape
players can all easily connect directly to the M1 Active 320 USB. Record
them directly into your computer.

Full range, superb sound quality insures that you get more accurate
audio reproduction to check your mixes. A Bass Boost switch enhances
low frequencies - great for situations where you want to hear more bass
emphasis.

Features

- USB 1.1 audio interface
- 16-Bit / 44.1-48 kHz recording and playback
- Pro-grade 1/4 in. plugs and standard RCA jacks
- TRS Headphone output
- Two 1/4 in. phone jacks inputs
- Stereo 1/8 in. TRS mini-jack input
- Stereo RCA inputs
- 1/8 in. TS output to passive speaker
- Switchable power supply
- Magnetically shielded for placement near TV and computer monitors

Speaker specifications:
- Woofer: 3 in. lightweight, magnetically-shielded
- Tweeter: 1 in. silk dome

Frequency Response:58 Hz - 25 kHz

Power:10w per channel RMS

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 88dB weighted

Digital Conversion: 16 bit delta sigma, 44.1kHz or 48kHz sampling rate

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-5760
Web: https://support.alesis.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted January 22, 2008 by a customer from verizon.net

"Pretty Good."

Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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Sound
I used cool edit to generate a frequency sweep. Somewhere within 150-400 hz the audio peaked noticeably then almost dissapeared. Not very scientific, but to my ears, in an open setup with no reflections, there is a coloration around that band--mid bass has a huge peak and high bass has a trough. Low bass is good. Highs are crisp and seem flat with the midrange.
Features
Light, loud, lots of connectors.
Ease of Use
Plug and Play went so fast I didn't even see the hour glass.
Quality
Except for the (to my ears and setup) coloration in the mid-bass, I think it's a good quality powered monitor. I am keeping them.
Value
Can't beat the price to quality ratio.
Manufacturer Support
n/a

Musical Background:

hobbyist

Musical Style:

from turkish folk to king crimson
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