[Musikmesse] Alva Audio Nanoface

The Nanoface provides 6 audio I/Os. A MIDI input and two MIDI outputs form a combination to connect a keyboard and external synthesizers or samplers.

• Four analog inputs – two of them equipped with mic preamps with phantom power – allow the simultaneously recording of different sources at the same time, like a microphone, an electric guitar and a synthesizer. The Nanoface provides an Hi-Z instrument input – routable to any of the four analog inputs. For spontaneous jam sessions with a notebook or as mobile recording station without the need for more equipment – live or with band rehearsals.

• Four analog outputs provide a setup for monitoring two stereo signals at the same time, e. g. with main speakers and headphones. The signal from output 1/2 can be routed to output 3/4 and individually adjusted.

• The digital I/O works in standard SPDIF format. This makes the Nanoface a potential partner for a digital signal from a CD player, or an effect unit as a source for a surround receiver with digital optical input.

The Nanoface measures only a quarter of the size of some bigger interfaces, according to Alva. In doing so it´s light as a feather.

The Nanoface needs one USB 2.0/3.0 connection, to transfer all audio and midi data in and out of the computer. The Nanoface works with the power from the USB connector. It does not need a power supply.

All features – including managment, monitoring, phantom power for the microphones – can be adjusted with the big multi controller directly on the unit.

Connectivity:

• Audio: 6 inputs + 6 outputs

• MIDI: 1 x input + 2 x output

• 4 x analog I/O (channels 1–4)

• Digital optical SPDIF I/O (channels 5–6)

• 2 x Mic preamps including phantom power (analog inputs 1/2)

• 1 x Hi-Z instrument input (alternatively usable instead of analog input 1–4)

Availability
The Nanoface will be available in June 2011.

Product website: www.alva-audio.com