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Alesis iO-2 USB Audio Interface

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Alesis iO-2 USB Overview

The iO-2 from Alesis is a two channel, record and playback USB audio interface. The unit provides both microphone and instrument/line inputs for both channel, along with insert points for connecting external dynamics or EQ processors.

The unit is housed in a rugged yet light desktop style enclosure and is entirely bus-powered for ultimate portability. Phantom power and metering are provided as is Steinbergs Cubase LE software, allowing the unit to be used immediately on installation.

Two channels of 24-bit recording and playback via USB
Pair of high quality microphone preamps with switchable phantom power
Balanced line/instrument inputs with gain controls
Inserts on both channels, post preamp and before A/D converter
MIDI and S/PDIF inputs and outputs
Low latency ASIO/WDM/Core Audio drivers with Zero-Latency monitoring
Comprehensive 4-segment input metering
Headphone out with dedicated volume control
Bus powered for operation without power supply
Ultra-rugged and lightweight case

Alesis iO-2 USB Specs

Converters
24-bit
Sample Rates
44.1 and 48kHz
Analog Input
2 x XLR Microphone
2 x 1/4" TRS phone, balanced
1 x 1/4" TRS phone, Send and Return
Analog Output
2 x 1/4" TRS phone, balanced or unbalanced
Digital Input
1 x RCA S/PDIF coaxial
Digital Output
1 x RCA S/PDIF coaxial
MIDI In/Out
Yes
Sync In/Out
S/PDIF
Headphone Output
Yes
THD + N
Not specified by manufacturer
Dynamic Range
Not specified by manufacturer
Frequency Response
Not specified by manufacturer
System Requirements
Minimum Mac:
  • Any Apple computer with native USB support
  • OS X 10.2 or later
  • 128MB RAM

Recommended Mac:

  • G4 733MHz processor or faster
  • Mac OS X 10.2 or later
  • 512MB RAM
  • 7,200 RPM hard disk drive

Minimum PC:

  • Pentium III 450MHz processor
  • Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)
  • 128MB RAM
  • Available USB 1.1 Port

Recommended PC:

  • Pentium 4 or Athlon processor
  • Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)
  • 512MB RAM
  • 7,200 RPM hard disk drive
  • Available USB 1.1 Port
Specialties
Bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE

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