Alesis AirSynth Digital Hand Controlled Effects Unit
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50 sounds and effects. 3D infrared controller.
Overview
It's the ultimate evolution of sound. The most aggressive performance box to ever grace this little blue world we call home. Just pass your hand through its invisible, 3D infrared AXYZ interface to trigger any of 50 state-of-the-art sounds, from musical instruments to environmental noises, and anything/everything in between - building, rising, tweaking, and sliding with every hemi-demi-semi-quaver of your hot little hand.
Features:
50 high-quality synthesized sounds and effects, including percussive and legato noises
Incorporates Alesis patent-pending AXYZ technology 3D infrared controller
Based on proprietary Alesus semi-conductor technology, with unique use interface
Large encoder for program selection
LED Program indicator
RCA stereo outputs; RCA stereo inputs allow pass-through of external signals, allowing it to be combined in a single system with airFX and CD player without external mixing
Appealing table-top design
Alesis P-3 power supply
Easily mounts on any standard mic stand
Features:
50 high-quality synthesized sounds and effects, including percussive and legato noises
Incorporates Alesis patent-pending AXYZ technology 3D infrared controller
Based on proprietary Alesus semi-conductor technology, with unique use interface
Large encoder for program selection
LED Program indicator
RCA stereo outputs; RCA stereo inputs allow pass-through of external signals, allowing it to be combined in a single system with airFX and CD player without external mixing
Appealing table-top design
Alesis P-3 power supply
Easily mounts on any standard mic stand
Specs
I/O: Stereo RCA in and out
Nominal Input Voltage: -10dBu
Max Input Voltage: 11.96dBu (4.34Vpp)
Dynamic Range: 102.8 dB (A-weighted)
Signal to Noise Ratio: -102.4dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.0065%
Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz +0/-2.0 dB
Sampling Frequency: 44.1KHz
Converter Resolution: 24-bit (ADC and DAC)
Processor Resolution: 28-bit
All measurements done over a 20Hz-22,000Hz range with 1KHz sine
wave at Full Scale, except for the dynamic range, which was done with
a -60dBFS 1KHz sine wave.
Nominal Input Voltage: -10dBu
Max Input Voltage: 11.96dBu (4.34Vpp)
Dynamic Range: 102.8 dB (A-weighted)
Signal to Noise Ratio: -102.4dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.0065%
Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz +0/-2.0 dB
Sampling Frequency: 44.1KHz
Converter Resolution: 24-bit (ADC and DAC)
Processor Resolution: 28-bit
All measurements done over a 20Hz-22,000Hz range with 1KHz sine
wave at Full Scale, except for the dynamic range, which was done with
a -60dBFS 1KHz sine wave.
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-5760
Web: https://support.alesis.com
Phone: 401-658-5760
Web: https://support.alesis.com
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(78 ratings)
Submitted January 17, 2004 by a customer from msn.com
"Theramin killer."
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Just a toy for me. I may use it for some fx.
Sound
Great Sound! Runs great through any of my systems...computer...p.a.
Features
Comes with 2 rca's, power supply...the back of the machine has the sounds listed. Nice stand hole too.
Quality
Gets a tad warm near the power supply jack on the unit. Seems like it could break easily.
Value
Neat toy.
Manufacturer Support
Dunno.
The Wow Factor
I heard about it, and wanted it. Now that I've played with it, I would say that I would want it, but I've overplayed with it.
Musical Style:
Industrial/Drum and Bass/Techno/Experimental
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