At the MusikMesse Alesis will be showing the new CORE Series of 24-bit USB Audio Interfaces providing complete, fully integrated recording solutions CORE Series interfaces offer a full range of recording solutions including XLR+1/4″ combo inputs, Mic/Line or Guitar level switching, headphone outputs with level controls for efficient monitoring, and each model ships with a Cubase® 7 LE.
CORE Series
CORE 1, a single input/dual output inline interface, is ideal for on-the-go recording or the budget-conscious producer. CORE 2 offers both audio and MIDI connections for full studio integration. Topping out the series is the CORE 8, an eight-channel rack mount interface suited for live or studio applications.
Alesis CORE Highlights
CORE 1 – 1-Channel In-Line USB Audio Interface
• 2-channel mini USB, 24-bit/48 kHz output
• 1 XLR+1/4″ TRS combo input with gain knob
• Mic/Line or Guitar level switch
• Stereo headphone out with level control
• Modern sand-blasted aluminum housing
CORE 2 – 2-Channel Desktop USB 2.0 Audio+MIDI Interface
• 2-channel USB 2.0 24-bit/96 kHz output
• 2 XLR+1/4″ TRS combo input with gain knobs
• 2 Mic/Line or Guitar level switches; phantom power
• Stereo headphone out with level and input/USB monitoring
• 2 Powered USB hub ports; MIDI In and MIDI out
• Stereo 1/4″ outs
• LED segment metering
• Sand-blasted aluminum housing
• ERP Compliant – Auto off
CORE 8 – 8-Channel Rack Mount USB 2.0 Audio Interface
• 8-channel USB 2.0, 24-bit/96 kHz output
• 8 XLR+1/4″ TRS combo input with gain knobs
• 2 Mic/Line or Guitar level switches; phantom power
• Dual stereo headphone out with level and input/USB monitoring
• Stereo main + monitor outs
• LED segment metering
• 2U metal rack mount enclosure
• ERP Compliant – Auto off
As Alesis Product Manager Nate Lane explains, “Each recording interface in the CORE family was purpose-built for different customers with different primary applications. CORE 1 has a micro-sized aluminum housing that not only makes it portable, but ready to take a beating.”
“CORE 2 shares the same aluminum housing material and takes a step up with high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording quality and two built-in USB-powered hubs for additional gear. CORE 8 addresses a different need with a utilitarian 2U rack-mounted interface for the budget-conscious home recordist looking to record drum kits or multiple instruments or vocals at the same time — all without sacrificing mic preamp or recording quality.”
The CORE Series will have the following respective street prices, CORE 1 ($49.99 USD), CORE 2 ($149.99 USD), CORE 8 ($299.99 USD).
