Alesis iMM8USB IPOD mixer

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iMultiMix 8 USB is a sturdy, compact all-in-one tabletop mixer and recorder that features 100 studio grade 28–bit digital effects, a built–in limiter to avoid distorted recordings and an integrated iPod® dock with control wheel transport controls for fast, easy direct–to–iPod® recording.

As an important addition to the Alesis line of highly acclaimed mixers, the iMultiMix 8 USB is the first to feature integrated iPod® control and recording capability. The iMultiMix 8 USB represents the first mixer to fuse together professional quality mixing, 3 band per channel EQ, guitar/line inputs, built-in FX and iPod® recording in a single, intuitive package.

Once recordings are completed simply transfer using iTunes to move your recordings to a computer with Mac OSX or WindowsXP without need for a special driver or complicated set–up. All channels are recorded down to CD Quality stereo 44.1 or 48kHz either via USB or to iPod®. Record to computer, to iPod®, or to both, simultaneously.

Features
Integrated iPod recording
48V phantom power
Four high-gain mic/line preamps (XLR and 1/4 in. balanced)
Built-in limiter to avoid distorted recordings
16-Bit / 44.1kHz and 48kHz recording to computer via USB
Two guitar mic/line inputs
Aux sends and returns
100 on-board, 28-bit digital effects – Reverb, Chorus, Flange, Delay
Three band per channel EQ with high/low shelving and mid band pass/reject
Steinberg Cubase LE recording software included

These are just a few of the features of Steinberg Cubase LE:

Feature Benefit
48 audio tracks More than many “pro” applications, enough for large arrangements and multiple takes
64 MIDI tracks Record layers of MIDI synths, or incorporate
ReWire samplers like GigaStudio 3 LE
96kHz/24-bit audio resolution Audiophile recording quality captures every detail and nuance
VST plug-in effects Thousands of effects to choose from, from free downloads to pro packages, with the most widely-supported plug-in format
VST instrument support Incorporate VST soft synths into your Cubase arrangements
Notation editing and printing MIDI tracks show up as completed notation for printing charts for musicians and editing tracks
Time Stretch Change the tempo of a loop to match your song
ReWire 2 integration Run ReWire-compatible applications like GigaStudio 3 on the same computer as Cubase LE
Upgrade path to Cubase SX Upgrade to the full version of Cubase if you outgrow this version
Extensive support for mixing control surfaces