Alesis News http://www.alesis.com/news/ Get the latest news from Alesis. <![CDATA[Alesis Artist Relations & Sponsorship Guidelines]]> http://www.alesis.com/content1312
Alesis
Attention: Artist Relations & Sponsorship
200 Scenic View Drive
Cumberland, RI 02864
Please do not email promotional/media kits.

Your promotional package should include:

Current CD recordings
Recent photo
One-page performance bio
Resume
Discography
Letter of intent
List of Alesis gear you are currently using

Once we receive your materials, we will respond as promptly as possible. Most packages can take up to 6 weeks to review. Alesis will not return these materials to you.]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:58:59 CST <![CDATA[ALESIS INCLUDES ABLETON LIVE LITE 7 WITH USB & FIREWIRE MIXERS AND INTERFACES]]> http://www.alesis.com/content11185
Ableton Live Lite 7 is a revolutionary, multi-award winning music production software solution that allows musicians to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Combining an Alesis USB or FireWire mixers or audio interface enables a user extreme capability for music creation and production with intuitive, powerful connectivity to a host of source and output equipment.

Alesis is now bundling Ableton Live Lite 7 with the following mixers and interfaces:
iO|2, iO|26, iMultiMix 8 USB, iMultiMix 16 USB, MultiMix 8 USB, MultiMix 8 USB 2.0, MultiMix 8 FireWire, MultiMix 16 USB 2.0, MultiMix16 FireWire and MasterControl

With Ableton Live Lite 7, not only can owners mix and record their works using Alesis recording technology, they now receive a complete system from content acquisition and manipulation to finished product. Referenced Alesis products bundled with Ableton Live Lite 7 will begin shipping this fall.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:14:01 CDT ALESIS INTRODUCES VERSATILE 1RU STEREO LINE MIXER http://www.alesis.com/content11186
MultiMix 8 Line is an eight-channel, line-level mixer for stage, studio, boardrooms, conference rooms, health clubs, restaurants, houses of worship, and other installed sound applications. The mixer is also a useful tool for any band, especially for keyboard players and multi-instrumentalists mixing or sub-mixing multiple sound sources.

MultiMix 8 Line features eight stereo channels with a mic/line input on channel one and stereo effects send and return. When a mono signal is present on any input or stereo send, the Left signal is automatically summed to mono for mono and stereo compatibility.

Two MultiMix 8 Line mixers can be connected with inexpensive, common TRS cables, and the connected mixers share the same mix bus for 16 stereo input channels. An effects bus is provided so that connected reverbs, compressors or other effects chains can be shared between two linked mixers.

Simple, intuitive signal clip and overload LEDs for each input and a five-stage LED level indicator at the main output are provided for intuitive visual monitoring.

The key features of MultiMix 8 Line include:
 
•    Eight-channel stereo line mixer
•    Microphone/line input on channel one
•    Stereo effects bus can be shared between two linked units
•    Channel expansion feature for expansion to 16 stereo input channels
•    Individual Pan and Effects Send controls on each channel
•    Signal clip and overload LEDs on each input channel
•    Stereo five-stage LED ladder for output level indication
•    Stereo monitor out
•    Mono input source compatibility for stereo output
•    1RU 19-inch standard equipment rack size

Professional musicians, audio contractors and A/V consultants alike will agree that MultiMix 8 Line is the tool to get the job done at the right price. MultiMix 8 Line hits retailers Q3-2008.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:14:36 CDT ALESIS INTRODUCES PROTRACK STEREO HANDHELD DIGITAL RECORDER FOR iPOD http://www.alesis.com/content11187
ProTrack provides convenient, direct-to-iPod stereo digital recording to iPod in a portable, handheld form factor. Users can capture live audio anywhere and anytime with their iPod or iPod nano. ProTrack’s smart design integrates the iPod into the recorder, with included sleds to securely mount supported iPod models to the recorder.

Two high-quality condenser microphones are built-in, fixed in XY stereo configuration for high quality field recording. ProTrack also offers users a pair of combination XLR - 1/4-inch inputs for connection for external microphones and line sources. When running on plug-in power using the included AC adapter, ProTrack supplies 48V phantom power so that it can power condenser microphones.

ProTrack’s exterior contains a Universal Dock for iPod, LED signal indicators, and controls for 48V phantom power, limiter, and volume. Four AAA alkaline batteries provide four to five hours of operation. A threaded mount is integrated for tabletop use on a camera tripod.

Key features of ProTrack include:

•    Integrated iPod design
•    Records to iPod (Classic or 5th Generation), or iPod nano (2nd or 3rd Generation)
•    Professional connectors: two combination XLR - 1/4-inch inputs, 1/8-inch stereo output
•    Supplies 48V phantom power to inputs when wall-powered
•    Records 16-Bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo
•    Two built-in condenser microphones for detailed recording
•    Built-in microphones in XY configuration for optimum stereo image
•    Switchable limiter ensures overload-free recordings even in unpredictable aural situations
•    AC power adapter included
•    Four AAA batteries provide up to five hours of operation
•    Tripod stand mount for placing into ideal recording conditions

ProTrack is ideal for capturing sound effects, recitals, jam sessions, speeches, interviews, rehearsals, performances, meetings, lectures, notes-to-self, or any other audio material directly to iPod. It will be available from pro audio dealers Q3-2008.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:15:13 CDT SNAMM '08 - LATEST NEWS! http://www.alesis.com/content11335 As the mercury rose, so did expectations for the 2008 Summer NAMM show in Nashville, TN. More than 12,000 attendees and about 340 companies converged on The Volunteer State to show their latest music gear. Alesis had them lining up since the doors opened on Friday June 20.

Of course, Alesis made the place even hotter with a smokin' lineup of incredible new gear. New products announced by Numark at this year's Summer NAMM included:

ProTrackMultiMix 8 Line


For those who couldn't make it to Nashville, here are some photos directly from the Summer NAMM show floor at the Alesis booth.



]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:27:44 CDT Product Rebate - MasterLink ML-9600 http://www.alesis.com/content10353 Click to download a printable PDF version

 



*Product rebates are available on new products only. Factory refurbished products do not qualify]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:57:44 CDT Product Rebate - iMultiMix 8 USB http://www.alesis.com/content10354 Click to download a printable PDF version

 



*Product rebates are available on new products only. Factory refurbished products do not qualify]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:57:27 CDT Product Rebate - TransActive Mobile http://www.alesis.com/content9372 Click to download a printable PDF version

 



*Product rebates are available on new products only. Factory refurbished products do not qualify]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 13:27:22 CDT <![CDATA[Named "Company of the Year" by The Music Trades Magazine]]> http://www.alesis.com/content8000
Citing a long history of market resilience and remarkable innovation, The Music Trades recognized Numark Industries as "...one of the industry's hi-tech leaders."  The feature article also commends Numark Industries companies - Numark, Akai, Alesis and ION Audio - for breakthrough integration of software, hardware and computer solutions in the ever-evolving audio technology industry.

The Music Trades is a monthly publication dating back to 1890, and is widely recognized as the industry's leading source for market research for the music business. As "Company of the Year," Numark Industries was chosen from more than 3,400 other companies tracked by the publication.]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:44:54 CDT THE LATEST FROM ALESIS AT MUSIKMESSE FRANKFURT 2008 http://www.alesis.com/content6900
Musikmesse Frankfurt 2008 was kicked off with a bang at Alesis today. Alesis celebrated several new product introductions including the all new MultiPort desktop recording device for iPod, M1 Active 320 USB speaker system, iMultiMix 16 USB mixer with universal dock for iPod, USB Pro Kit, DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals, Surge Cymbals and the all-new SR-18 professional drum machine.

 

The show is just getting warmed up so be sure to check back for more great news live from Alesis at Musikmesse Frankfurt 2008.]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:22:59 CDT