The Alesis iO4 is a compact 4-channel USB audio interface that records and monitor up to eight channels of audio (4 in and 4 out) in 16-bit mode or four channels (2 in, 2 out) in 24-bit mode.
All four input channels of the Alesis iO4 feature an XLR microphone input, a 1/4-inch TRS insert for external effects units and a 1/4-inch TS jack that works with line-level sources and can accommodate direct connection of guitars. The iO4 incorporates discrete-design preamplifiers and 48-volt phantom power on each input channels as well.
The iO4 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 iO4 is compatible with virtually all audio and MIDI software. The USB interface is class compliant for plug-and-play operation with Mac OS X and Windows XP, Vista and 7.
The main features of the Alesis iO4 include:
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i just bought my io4 and very glad with it. At first i was a litle reluctant due to a strange noise it was making when i turned it on, but when i downloaded the asio4all driver the problem was solved.
I picked the alesis io4 among all other audio interfaces because it presents an excellent price/quality relation.
You cant get anymore interfaces with the features of io4 with this incredible price.
It comes with cubase 5 le and its the perfect way to star you studio experiences. Its also pro tools ready as any other daw you use.
Its simply amazing and at this price you cant get better.