Alesis IO2
2-Channel Portable 24/48 USB Audio Interface

The Alesis io|2 is a rugged, portable 24-bit/48kHz USB interface. This durable product features 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!

Alesis io|2 USB Audio/MIDI Interface at a Glance:

• Complete recording system with bundled software
• Quality mic preamps with phantom power and instrument inputs
• Compact and durable for great on-the-road performance

Complete recording system with bundled software
The ultra-low latency ASIO 2.0 drivers and bundled Cubase LE software make the io|2 a complete recording studio for musicians on the go. Just add a computer and you're ready to record right out of the box.

Quality mic preamps with phantom power and instrument inputs
The Alesis 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 io|2 even has full MIDI and S/PDIF I/O so you won't need to buy or carry any additional gear.

Compact and durable for great on-the-road performance
The Alesis io|2 is super compact, easily fitting into a laptop case or small backpack. Plus, the interface is USB powered so there's no need to worry about finding an AC plug or carrying around a external power supply.

Alesis io|2 USB Audio/MIDI Interface Features:

• Portable 2-channel 24-bit/48kHz USB audio interface
• 24-bit/48kHz operation with high-end A/D and D/A conversion
• Two XLR mic inputs with 48-volt phantom power plus two 1/4" balanced line inputs that can accept guitar level signals
• 1/4" balanced main outputs
• 1/4" TRS inserts on input channels
• 1/4" TRS headphone output
• Dedicated 4-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