NAMM Show: Alesis Intros Awesome iMultiMix 16 Channel USB iPod Mixer
Jan 15th, 2009 | By James Lewin | Category: Podcasting Hardware 
At the 2009 Winter NAMM Show, Alesis announced that its iMultiMix 16 USB mixer is now available.
The mixer is a “prosumer” level mixer that offers professional recording direct to iPod.Â
iMultiMix 16 USB features a Universal Dock for iPod that let you record directly to any iPod Classic, 5th generation (video) and 2nd or 3rd generation iPod nano. The mobile recording mixer has iPod transport controls and a control wheel built into the surface for complete control of the iPod while it is docked in the mixer.
The USB connection lets you transfer tracks into iTunes upon connection to a computer. Files recorded into the iPod are CD quality, 16-bit, 44.1kHz WAV files.
You can also connect the iMultiMix 16 USB to Mac or PC using USB for direct-to-computer recording. In addition to its computer connectivity, iMultiMix 16 USB offers eight analog inputs, 100 digital, 28-bit effects, phantom power and two switchable mic/line/guitar inputs.
iMultiMix 16 USB has an MSRP of $799.99 and a street price of $599.99.
This is so cool. I used to have an Alesis mixer, and it worked great for me for several years.
I’m glad to see them linking to the iPod this way. I’m sure there’ll be naysayers who’d prefer 24 bit, etc.
But the key is the portability of the recorded data. Totally essential component these days.
Way to go Alesis…