Musikmesse: Alesis has introduced the iMultiMix 8 USB Mixer with professional mixing and direct-to-iPod recording. The mixer features a built-in dock that lets you record through the mixer directly to any 2nd through 5th generation iPod.

The iMultiMix 8 USB is the world’s first mobile recording mixer with iPod transport controls and a control wheel built right into the surface for control of the iPod while it is being docked in the mixer. Files recorded into the iPod are CD quality, 16-Bit, 44.1 kHz .wav files, and are transfered to your computer next time you sync your iPod.

Mac OS and Windows users can connect to the iMultiMix 8 USB using USB for direct to computer recording as well. In addition to its computer connectivity, the iMultiMix8 USB offers eight analog inputs, one hundred 28-Bit effects, phantom power, and 2 switchable mic/line/guitar inputs.

The iMultiMix 8 USB has the same effects as the Alesis MultiMix 8 USB, one of the most popular recording mixers available. Vocalists can add professional quality reverb and guitar players can create flange effects, all of which are mixed and recorded to the iPod.

The iMultiMix 8 USB is scheduled to ship in Q3 2007 with a suggested retail price of $499.

Features:

• Integrated iPod recording
• Four high-gain mic/line preamps (XLR and 1/4″ balanced)
• 48V phantom power
• Built-in limiter to avoid distorted recordings
• 16-Bit / 44.1kHz and 48kHz recording to computer
• Two guitar mic/line inputs
• Aux sends and returns
• 100 on-board, 28-bit digital effects ‚Äì Reverb, Chorus, Flange, Delay
• Three band per channel EQ with high/low shelving and mid band pass/reject
• Steinberg Cubase LE recording software included

Alesis CEO Jack O’Donnell says, “The iMultiMix 8 USB is an exciting new addition to the Alesis product line, with forward thinking functionality and an innovative design. Alesis always strives to deliver quality and features to meet the needs of users. The iMultiMix 8’s iPod recording features will give users a way to easily record their live performance directly onto the world’s most popular music device.”

via Synthtopia