Audio interfaces have become part of most musicians’ rigs, but until now they’ve been fragile and a bit finicky. No more! The Alesis IO|2 is a rugged, portable 24-bit/96kHz USB interface that’s secured in a heavy-duty bead blasted aluminum housing with tough switches and knobs that are securely bolted on. The IO|2 is built to last and will survive the abuses of the road longer than most musicians!
The IO|2 has great mic preamps with 48-volt phantom power and comprehensive metering. The flexible inputs can handle everything from mics to guitars/basses to keyboards and have inserts for outboard processing. The unit even has full MIDI and S/PDIF I/O so you won’t need to buy or carry any additional gear.
The ultra-low latency ASIO 2.0 drivers and bundled Cubase LE software make the IO|2 the hub of a complete recording studio – just add a computer! What’s more, the IO|2 is about half the size of most audio interfaces, easily fitting into a laptop case or small backpack. It’s also USB bus-powered so there’s no need to worry about finding an AC plug, or carrying around an external power supply.
Alesis IO|2 Features:
- Portable 2-Channel 24-bit/96kHz USB Audio Interface
- 24-bit/96kHz operation with high-end A/D and D/A conversion through integrated USB audio interface
- 2 XLR mic inputs with 48-volt phantom power plus 2 1/4″ balanced line inputs that can also accept guitar level signals
- 1/4″ balanced main outputs
- 1/4″ TRS inserts on input channels
- 1/4″ headphone output
- Dedicated four-segment signal/clip LED meter on both channels
- Ultra low-latency ASIO 2.0 drivers (with zero-latency hardware monitoring)
- 24-bit S/PDIF I/O for direct digital recording
- MIDI I/O
- USB powered-no external AC power supply necessary
- Low power usage for minimal laptop battery drain
- Bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE
