Alesis IO Control FireWire Interface Control Surface

The Alesis IO Control is the ultimate interface and control surface for both mobile recording and home studio use. Backed by Alesis' unmatched reputation in the field of professional studio electronics, the Alesis IO Control allows for up to 12 channels (4 analog and 8 digital) of simultaneous input to your computer via the integrated, low latency FireWire interface.

With quick control over the most common Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) commands, the lightweight but rugged Alesis IO Control gives users a practical and expandable audio I/O with a sleek implementation of the most commonly used control surface features. The unit's jog wheel can be used to shuttle, zoom and enter data, while 6 fully-assignable buttons provide different functions for setting markers, loop points and automation modes. And with 3 layers of 4 360-degree knobs, the Alesis IO Control offers immediate control of up to 12 parameters, such as volume, pan and aux sends.

The Alesis IO Control is bus or adapter-powered and comes with award-winning Cubase LE software, to complete a package that gives professionals the ability to handle even the most demanding recording tasks with ease.

Features:
-4 Built-In Audio Inputs (2 XLR preamp inputs and 2 balanced ¼" line inputs) for 4 channels of
  24Bit/96khz simultaneous audio recording
-Expandable audio inputs for a total of 12 simultaneous channel inputs (ADAT Lightpipe input)
-Custom Jog/Zoom/Data dial for fast and easy DAW control
-l6 fully assignable buttons provide different functions per preset (for setting markers and loop points,
  setting automation modes and enabling oscillators)
-2 X 16 Character LCD provides instant feedback on knob turns and button presses as well as helping
  manage knob and button assignments
-Built-In transport control3 layers of 4 - 360º Knobs (for a total of 12 knobs) for fast control over volume,
  pan, and aux sends
-Mute, Solo and Record-Enable buttons per track
-Template Inserts and overlays provided for all popular DAW programs
-20 recallable presets
-Preview Button to verify knob and button commands before sending them out to a DAW
-FireWire bus power or external adapter power (adapter included)
-Packaged with Cubase LE software
-Works with most Digital Audio Workstation software programs