Alesis announce iO14/26 firewire audio/midi interfaces

Alesis has announced the introduction of its new IO14 and IO26 FireWire Audio/MIDI interfaces which have everything needed for the software based musician/home recording enthusiast.

iO | 14 – 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.

iO | 26 – The Ultimate 26 Channel Digital Audio Computer Interface
Compatible with PC and Macintosh computers, the new Alesis IO|26 is a FireWire audio / MIDI interface with support for upwards of 26 channels of audio, S/PDIF and ADAT digital inputs, plus a built-in 16-channel MIDI interface. Sporting an elegant tabletop form factor, the IO|26 offers 8 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 as well as switchable phono preamp—everything required in the high-end home studio or project studio environments.

Suggested retail price is IO|14 $499 and IO|26 $599 (Euro 411/495). Available Q2 of 2006. For more information please visit the Alesis website.

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