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Alesis iO|2 Express

USB audio interface from Alesis belonging to the iO series

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«  A good compromise to start »

Published on 09/26/12 at 13:04
Basically, I wanted a more sound cards or rather to conduct a workshop computer music.
It was therefore something easily transportable, convenient to install with USB power not to run after the catch or become entangled in electrical wires. It was a good start. Then I wanted college students learn to manipulate the sound, that is to say, turn the knobs, snap buttons, plug in can clearly see the inputs and outputs. Also the headphone jack is quickly accessible on the front for the multi-posts.
Finally, this card perfectly filled his office with a sound quite right, breathless, and with power comes with a version of Cubase.

UTILIZATION

No problem of instability. No driver to install whatsoever a Mac or PC, plug it works. At the latency of 4 virtual instruments, I get 10-12 with 512 ms buffer on configs middle school type in 44Khz.
I have not tried to record more than two tracks at the same time or 24-bit.
Regarding updates, I do not need a priori for the moment.
I mainly use Audacity, Live, Cubase and MuseScore.

GETTING STARTED

It is recommended to install Asio4All for better compatibility in XP.
Manual clear without real value in fact.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for more than one year, these sound cards, despite their side a little cheap, are more robust than what I imagined, mostly used by teenagers. Lightweight, ergonomic and efficiency are qualities that I really appreciate in this particular field of animation workshop.
I remake this choice because the price / quality ratio is very good.