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Alesis M1 Active 320 USB

Item ID: M1Act320USB

20-watt USB Speakers with 16-bit Audio Interface (pr)

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Speakers and an Interface - A New Solution from Alesis!

The Alesis M1Active 320 USB speakers are the first of their kind - a professional USB monitoring system with a built-in audio interface! Just plug the USB 1.1 cable into your computer, and with no special drivers you can start listening to your mixes. Your keyboard, DJ mixer, or any of your audio gear can plug into the M1Active 320 USB's inputs giving you real 16 bit, 44.1/48 kHz audio that you can record into your favorite core-audio DAW! A built-in bass boost switch ensures that you hear those critical low frequencies no matter what room you're working in. Save space, and start recording: take home the professional, portable, and affordable Alesis M1Active 320 USB speakers!



Alesis M1Active 320 USB speakers at a Glance:
  • Speakers and interface in one
  • Optional bass boost switch
  • Lightweight, portable design

Speakers and interface in one
The Alesis M1Active 320 USB speakers make the most of your desktop space - they are an all-in-one professional monitoring and recording solution! With two 1/4" inputs, two RCA inputs, and one 1/8" TRS input, these speakers can send your audio directly into your computer via USB for you to work with!

Optional bass boost switch
The built in bass boost switch is great for giving the bottom end of your mixes that extra oomph - especially when you're stuck working in a room that gives you little to no low end.

Lightweight, portable design
Meant to be portable, take these speakers with you wherever you need to record and listen to your mixes! Perfect for the laptop musician, the Alesis M1Active 230 USB speakers are small enough to fit in your backpack - and, with their plug and play capabilities and minimal cable mess, you can take them to any computer and start working right away.

Alesis M1Active 320 USB speakers Features:
  • Plug and play
  • 44.1/48 kHz, 16 bit audio
  • USB 1.1 connector
  • Two 1/4" inputs
  • Two RCA inputs
  • 1/8" TRS input
  • 1/8" Headphone output
  • 1/8" TS cable from speaker to speaker
  • Volume knob/power switch
  • Blue LED power indicator
  • Bass boost option: 4.8dB at 100Hz
  • 3" lightweight, magnetically-shielded
  • 1" high frequency driver
  • 20 watts stereo RMS

The Alesis M1Active320 USB speakers are a compact recording solution!

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Specification Detail
Powered Yes
Power Configuration Full Range
LF Driver Size 3"
HF Driver Size 1"
HF Driver Type Dome
HF Driver Material Silk
LF Driver Power Amp 10W Per Channel
HF Driver Power Amp 10W Per Channel
Frequency Range 80Hz -20kHz
Enclosure Type Ported
Input Types Right Speaker: 2 x TS, 2 x RCA, 1 x 1/8", 1 x Headphones (1/8"); Left Speaker: 1/8" (Input From Right Speaker)
Output Types Right Speaker: 1/8" (To Left Speaker)
Height 7.38"
Width 5"
Depth 6.5"
Notes USB Computer Connection
Manufacturer Part Number M1ACTIVE320USB

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based on 12 reviews

My overall purchase experience

by Christopher S from Boston MA
October 8, 2011
Music Background: Songwriter
Your combination of knowledge, experience and customer care impressed me very much. The equipment is well suited for the application. I will certainly shop with you again!

Why buy run-of-the-mill PC speakers for the same money?

by Ryan McAtee from Bloomington, MN
November 23, 2010
Music Background: Guitarist, bassist, songwriter
After being disappointed by the sound quality of Bose Companion II speakers, and with the onboard audio of my gaming/entertainment PC starting to fail, I decided to take a chance with the M1 Active 32... read more [+]0s. Music playback was leaps and bounds better than on the Bose set, and as USB audio devices, I was able to bypass my onboard audio. Games sound great, and music sounds better than I've ever heard on a PC. Although I wouldn't use 3" speakers for tracking or mixing, these don't seem to boost the low end like so many PC speakers and headphones do, and are certainly sufficient for listening to mixes on something other than your large(r) monitors.

For $99, I don't see how you could go wrong with these. close [-]

Terrific sound and great value

by Peter Gutierrez from Elk Grove, CA, USA
December 19, 2009
Music Background: Pro guitarist, playing a variety of genres for over 40 years
Just received and connected these speakers to my PC. I am getting into recording my guitar in a modest way and needed an upgrade to the spkrs that came with my PC to get a better sound for the mixing ... read more [+]process. Set up was easy. Three simple connections and the necessary cables/power cord were included: One to connect the left and right speakers, one power cord, and one USB cable to the PC. No need for drivers or other steps, just connect and you are done. Audio quality exceeded my expectations. For the price, an outstanding value. Thanks to Mark Magdich my sales engineer ( X 1265 ) for helping me make a super choice. In addition to mixing, there is so much great free guitar instructional material on the Web that now I can hear the audio portions of lessons or rhythm tracks and playing in front of my PC is far more enjoyable with quality audio. The Alesis speakers really deliver!

Peter Gutierrez
Elk Grove, CA close [-]

Small but powerful

by Em from New York, NY
September 5, 2011
Music Background: producer, pro keyboard player
I ordered these monitors thinking they'd just be some "good-for-now" type speakers, but once I got them hooked up, I was really impressed. They are light, easy to hook up but VERY powerful. These ar... read more [+]e great for referencing mixes if you want to hear tracks through something different. These are also really great for a mobile/travel recording set-up, which is why I bought them. Super easy to pack and carry, easy to set up, GREAT sound for the size and price and adds to the ease of recording on location.I highly recommend them. close [-]

Some Pluck for your Buck

by Joe K. from Southern New Jersey, USA
September 7, 2008
Music Background: Recording and Performing Musician/Vocalist
A great and economical solution to desk top [and remote] mixing, and potentially many other applications. They were actually a little better than I expected, and I had fairly good expectations. The US... read more [+]B input/playback options are nice features, too. I feel that these speakers were a very good investment for me. They sound real good for my monitoring applications considering the money spent.

And, I must commend Sweetwater [and A.J.] for a speedy overall transaction. {Free] shipping time was very fast...thanks! I'll be back. close [-]
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