ALESIS IO14 Details
The Ultimate 14 Channel Digital Audio Computer Interface
Compatible with PC and Macintosh computers, the new Alesis IO|14 is a FireWire audio / MIDI interface with support for upwards of 14 channels of audio, S/PDIF and ADAT digital inputs, plus a built-in 16-channel MIDI interface. Sporting a compact, elegant tabletop form factor, the IO|14 offers 4 analog mic/line inputs on “Combo” connectors with Phantom power and insert jacks, supports a wide array of sample rates, and provides a switchable high impedance input for integrating guitars and basses—everything today’s desktop recording musician requires.
Featuring DICEII FireWire audio design for the ultimate in digital audio connectivity, the IO|14 is the perfect companion to desktop recording/MIDI sequencing applications for the home studio environment. The package even includes Steinberg’s Cubase LE DAW software to help one get started
The Alesis IO|14 is the perfect computer interface for any project that incorporates digital audio and/or MIDI, including
Songwriters/musicians who require a fast, effective interface for recording vocals and musical instruments
Musicians looking for a MIDI interface for sequencing that also supports audio capability
Audio Professionals who add audio (dialog or music) to presentations or other visually oriented materials
Composers scoring for picture, computer games, and other multimedia content
Features:
4 analog mic/line inputs on “Combo” connectors with Phantom power and insert jacks
Insert points to patch signal processing equipment directly into the signal path of each channel
ADAT optical input capability, with support for as many as 8 channels of ADAT digital audio
16 channel MIDI interface
8 ADAT channels at 44.1 and 48 kHz; 4 ADAT SMUX channels at 88.2 and 96 kHz
Stereo digital, 24-bit S/PDIF connector
Switchable high impedance input on channels 1 and 2 for recording guitars and basses
2 balanced line outputs (quarter-inch TRS)
S/PDIF output
All I/O is balanced / 24-bit—with support for 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sample rates
Five-segment signal/clip LED ladders on each input
Two headphone outputs—with individual level control
Dual FireWire ports facilitate cascading of additional FireWire devices
Can be powered by the computer’s FireWire bus or via an included AC adapter
Steinberg’s Cubase LE DAW software for a complete recording system
Alesis IO14 14 Channel Digital Audio Computer Interface at MusiciansBuy!
RATING:
| Sound Quality |
10 | |
| Features |
8 | |
| Ease Of Use |
9 | |
| Value |
10 | |
| Reliability |
10 | |
| Overall |
10 | |
Very pleased with my purchase! I have found the i o 14 to be very reliable. It was extremely easy to set up, and the drivers have worked reliably. When I switched to VISTA, there were drivers available online. PROS: ease of use phantom power available on all channels Hardware Direct Monitoring ADAT connectivity and SPDIF output CONS: Only two analog line outs
-Joseph joedylan@hotmail.com
-Canada, 06/17/07
The IO14 has been replaced by the IO26.
Alesis IO14 Computer Audio Interface
