Utilizing DICE II FireWire technology for big bandwidth, fast signal handling, and lots of digital headroom, the Alesis io|26 is a professional—level computer recording interface in an easy-to-use tabletop design. You get 8 analog channels and 18 digital channels; Alesis high definition microphone preamps; Cirrus audiophile converters and jitter elimination technology; and high—quality 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion circuitry.

The io|26 audio interface has line-level inserts on analog channels, 48V phantom power, 5-segment signal/clip meters, 2 headphone outputs, 8 line-level outputs, turntable inputs, S/PDIF I/O, dual MIDI/O, and includes Cubase LE recording software. Dual ADAT lightpipe inputs give you forward-thinking, professional expansion potential for your recording setup. Flexible, routable Hardware Direct Monitoring allows you to send a customized, latency-free mix to each output pair. The io|26 interface runs on FireWire bus power or AC power with the included adapter.

Alesis io 26 Audio MIDI 24-bit 192kHz FireWire Interface Specifications:

• PC requirements: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 2.0 Ghz, 1GB RAM, Windows XP Home or Professional Service Pack 2 (XP Media Center Edition untested)
• Mac requirements: Power Mac G4 Dual 867MHz, 1GB RAM, Mac OSX 10.4
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  Analog Inputs
• Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• Frequency response: +/- 0.05dB from 20Hz to 22kHz
• Dynamic range: 112dB, A-weighted
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 112 dB, A-weighted, minimum gain
• THD+N: 0.001 -0.0015% @ 1kHz/0dBFS
• Crosstalk: -110dB @ 1 kHz
• Preamplifier THD+N: <0.0007 at 20dB gain
• Preamplifier slew rate: 15 volts/microsecond
• Microphone gain range: +6.8dB to +50dB
• Microphone impedance: 1.2kOhm
• Line gain range: -15.4dB to 27.8dB
• Line impedance: 16kOhm
• Guitar gain range: +6.8dB to +50dB
• Guitar impedance: 1 MegaOhm
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  Line-Level Outputs
• Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• Level: -10dBv/+4dBu nominal (switchable), +19dBu maximum
• Frequency response: +/- 0.075 from 20Hz to 22kHz
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  Turntable Input:
• Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• Frequency response: +/-1dB from published RIAA curve
• Dynamic Range: 95dB, A-weighted
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 95dB, A-weighted
• THD+N: <0.05%
• Crosstalk: -100dB @ 1 kHz
• Impedance: 47Kohm

Alesis io 26 Audio MIDI 24-bit 192kHz FireWire Interface Features:

• 24-bit/192kHz recording for high-quality, pristine recordings
• Superior Clock stability
• JET Jitter Elimination Technology
• Audiophile Cirrus converters to provide maximum dynamic range on I/O
• 8 analog input channels with combo jacks
• 18 digital input channels (dual ADAT and S/PDIF)
• Flexible, routable Hardware Direct Monitoring
• Cubase LE software included (Windows and Mac compatible)
• Bus or adapter powered
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  Inputs
• High-definition preamps on analog channels
• 2 switchable Hi-Z inputs for direct guitar and bass recording
• Switchable Phantom Power for each channel pair
• Inserts on analog channels
• 2 ADAT inputs (16 channels)
• 16 channels of MIDI I/O
• Stereo turntable input
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  Outputs
• 8 line-level outputs
• 2 discrete stereo headphone outputs
• Stereo S/PDIF digital output

Serious recording flexibility and audio quality way beyond the price tag! Buy it now!