Alesis iO2 Express 24-bit USB Audio Interface

More details:

The compact recording interface is small enough to comfortably fit into a mobile recording rig, laptop bag or backpack, yet contains high-quality components and circuitry suitable for the studio.

Discrete-Design Preamps:

The iO2 features discrete-design preamplifiers and 48-volt phantom power for use with virtually all microphones and audio sources. High quality analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters ensure that every detail of each session or performance gets captured and played back faithfully.

Inputs:

The iO2 EXPRESS has two input channels. Each channel has an XLR microphone input, a 1/4" TRS insert for external effects units and a 1/4" TS jack that works with line-level sources and can accommodate direct connection of guitars.

Playback:

The iO2 EXPRESS sends and receives two audio channels on a single USB cable for simple, universal interface to a computer. Users can monitor sessions on any studio monitoring or other loudspeaker system via dual 1/4" balanced outputs. For remote tracking and alternative playback, the iO2 EXPRESS has a 1/4" TRS headphone output. The iO2 EXPRESS features MIDI In and Out jacks for playing and controlling software with keyboard and pad controllers, workstations, and other MIDI-compatible instruments.

Bundled with Cubase LE:

The iO2 EXPRESS comes complete with a copy of Steinberg Cubase LE digtal audio workstation (DAW) software. Cubase is one of the most popular DAWs in the world thanks to its intuitive approach to composing, recording, editing and mixing. In addition to the included software, the iO2 EXPRESS is compatible with virtually all audio and MIDI software.

System Requirements:

The bus-powered USB interface is class compliant for plug-and-play operation with Mac OS X and Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.