The Ultimate 26 Channel Digital Audio Computer Interface

Compatible with PC and Macintosh computers, the new Alesis IO|26 is a FireWire audio / MIDI interface with support for upwards of 26 channels of audio, S/PDIF and ADAT digital inputs, plus a built-in 16-channel MIDI interface. Sporting an elegant tabletop form factor, the IO|26 offers 8 analog mic/line inputs on “Combo” connectors with Phantom power and insert jacks, supports a wide array of sample rates, and provides a switchable high impedance input for integrating guitars and basses as well as switchable phono preamp—everything required in the high-end home studio or project studio environments.

Featuring state-of-the-art DICEII FireWire audio chip for the ultimate in digital audio connectivity, the IO|26 is the ideal interface solution for desktop recording/MIDI sequencing applications for both the home and project studio. The package even includes Steinberg’s Cubase LE DAW software to help one get started.

The Alesis IO|26 is a professional computer FireWire interface for any project that incorporates digital audio and/or MIDI, including

Songwriters/musicians who require a professional quality interface for recording vocals and musical instruments
Audio professionals who add audio (dialog or music) to presentations or other visually oriented materials
Composers scoring for picture, computer games, and other multimedia content

_24Bit/192kHz Recording for high-quality, pristine recordings
_Superior Clock stability with DICE II JET™ Jitter Elimination Technology
_Audiophile Cirrus converters to provide maximum dynamic range on inputs and outputs
_Flexible, routable Hardware Direct Monitoring and HDM Control Panel software for customizable monitoring mixes (see image below)
_Cubase LE software included (Windows and Mac compatible)
_Bus or adapter powered

[inputs]
_8 Alesis High Definition Mic/Line Preamplifiers built in (2 switchable high-impedance inputs for direct guitar and bass recording)
_Switchable Phantom Power for each channel pair
_Inserts on every analog channel
_16 channels of ADAT input
_16 Channels of MIDI I/O
_Stereo S/PDIF digital input
_Stereo turntable input

[outputs]
_8 line-level outputs
_2 discrete stereo headphone outputs
_Stereo S/PDIF digital output