Alesis, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces M1 Active 520 USB and 320 USB studio monitors with USB audio connectivity. M1Active 520 USB monitors will be on display at the 2009 NAMM Show in Anaheim.
M1Active 520 USB is a pair of active, bi-amplified, two-way reference monitors that faithfully reproduce frequencies from 20,000 Hz all the way down to 56 Hz, covering nearly all frequencies audible to human ears. Engineers can send audio directly from their DAW via USB to the speakers for extremely low noise, low-distortion signal flow. Priced attractively for any studio’s budget, M1Active 520 USB monitors perform with linearity, clarity and neutrality typically reserved for monitors that cost much more.
The M1Active 520 USB monitors are designed around a five-inch polypropylene low-frequency driver for full, smooth response in the low end and a one-inch silk dome high-frequency driver for absolute clarity in the highs. The low-resonance bass-reflex cabinet features beveled edges to reduce edge diffraction and a tuned port for bass extension. M1Active 520 USB’s bi-amplified design delivers 50W to the woofer and 25W to the tweeter. The monitors are magnetically shielded so studios can place them near computer screens and hard drives without concern.
When multitasking, engineers will appreciate the M1Active 520 USB’s large, front-panel, bi-color display that indicates presence of signal in blue and clipping in red for instant feedback on system status.
In addition to USB playback capability, M1Active 520 USBs boast a pair of TRS-balanced 1/4″ inputs, enabling them to be used as a high-quality computer audio interface. Users can connect a stereo source or two mono sources including a mixer, keyboard, sampler or tape deck and record directly to their computer through the speakers.
“The new M1Active 520 USB studio monitors make getting low-distortion signal from your DAW to your monitors simple,†said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Alesis.
Alesis added USB to the M1 Active 320 USB speakers as well. These speakers are not only substantial audio monitors, but also serve as a convenient audio interface. Keyboards, mic pre’s, guitar effects, DJ Mixers, or standard CD and tape players can all easily connect directly to the M1Active 320 USB. Record them directly into your computer.