Alesis ProTrack Handheld Stereo Recorder for iPod

Alesis ProTrack Handheld Stereo Recorder for iPod Review

Alesis ProTrack Handheld Stereo Recorder for iPod Feature

• Sleek design with clear, protective covers, integrates iPod
• Combo XLR-1/4" inputs for connecting mics, mixers, and more
• Records 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio
• Built-in mics in XY configuration for accurate stereo image
• AC/DC operation on 4 AAA batteries or AC adapter (included)

Alesis ProTrack Handheld Stereo Recorder for iPod Overview

Record stereo audio directly to your iPod with ProTrack. Capture live sound on your iPod anywhere and anytime without a single cable, and with one hand free! Just dock your iPod and cover it with the protective clear shield, and you're ready to roll. You can record detailed, 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio without connecting any additional equipment using ProTrack's onboard pair of cardioid condenser microphones. The on-board mics are fixed in XY configuration for optimal stereo imaging. ProTrack also has a pair of combo XLR-1/4" inputs enabling you to connect any professional sound source, including condenser and dynamic microphones and mixer outputs. Whether you are running on plug-in or battery power, ProTrack supplies 48V phantom power to its inputs for operation with external condenser microphones. ProTrack has LED-level metering for instant visual indication, even in a dark club. You can monitor or play back recordings on the 1/8" stereo-headphone output. Controls for phantom power, limiter, and volume are easy to access. ProTrack records on four AAA batteries or AC power using the included adapter. A 1/4"-20 threaded mounting point enables you to mount ProTrack on a mic stand with the optional ProTrack Adapter, on a table with the optional ProTrack Tripod table stand, or on a camera tripod for hands-free tracking.

Alesis ProTrack Handheld Stereo Recorder for iPod Specifications

Capture live sound directly on your Apple iPod anywhere and anytime without a single cable with the Alesis ProTrack. Just dock your iPod and cover it with the protective clear shield, and you're ready to roll. You can record detailed, 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio without connecting any additional equipment using ProTrack's onboard pair of cardioid condenser microphones. The on-board mics are fixed in XY configuration for optimal stereo imaging.

The Alesis ProTrack handheld recorder (with iPod touch).

The Alesis ProTrack handheld recorder (with iPod touch).

The ProTrack also has a pair of combo XLR-1/4-inch inputs enabling you to connect any professional sound source, including condenser and dynamic microphones and mixer outputs. Whether you are running on plug-in or battery power, ProTrack supplies 48V phantom power to its inputs for operation with external condenser microphones.

You can monitor or play back recordings on the 1/8-inch stereo-headphone output and check the LED-level metering for instant visual indication, even in a dark club. ProTrack records on four AAA batteries or AC power using the included adapter. A 1/4-inch/20-threaded mounting point enables you to mount ProTrack on a mic stand with the optional ProTrack Adapter, on a table with the optional ProTrack Tripod table stand, or on a camera tripod for hands-free tracking.

If you have an iPod touch, you can purchase and download the iProRecorder app from the iTunes App Store.

Key Features

• Sleek design with clear, protective covers, integrates iPod
• Combo XLR-1/4-inch inputs for connecting mics, mixers, and more
• Stereo 1/8" headphone output
• 48V phantom power for use with external condenser mics
• Records 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio
• Onboard stereo condenser microphones for detailed pickup
• Built-in mics in XY configuration for accurate stereo image
• Switchable limiter ensures overload-free recordings
• AC/DC operation on 4 AAA batteries or AC adapter (included)
• Threaded mounting point for tabletop and floor-stand applications

Specifications

• Analog Inputs: Two combination XLR-1/4-inch
• Gain:
  • Internal Mic Inputs: +6dB to 49.3dB
  • External Inputs (XLR): +6dB to 49.3dB
  • External Inputs (1/4-inch): -11.3dB to +32dB
• THD+N
  • 2nd & 3rd Gen. iPod nano: 0.01% @ 92dB SNR A-weighted (charge off, min. gain)
  • 5th Gen. iPod / iPod Classic: 0.014% @ 88dB SNR A-weighted (charge off, min. gain)
• Digital Circuitry
  • Bit Depth: 16-bit
  • Sample Rates: 44.1kHz (high); 22.05kHz (low)
• Main Outputs
  • Max Level: +0.3dBu Maximum
  • THD+N: < 0.01% @ 1kHz
• Headphone Outputs: Max Level: 75∞ output impedance, 40mW into 32∞
• Battery Life:
  • Without phantom power: > 3 hours
  • Using phantom power: > 2 hours
• External Battery Pack Requirements:
  • 6V DC 1A
  • 2mm diameter (center pin); 5.5mm outside diameter
  • Wired as center positive
• Weight (ProTrack only, without batteries or iPod): 8 ounces

Compatibility Notes
* When a 3rd generation iPod is used with this product, the iPod will not charge. Although 3rd generation iPods feature dock connectors, these iPods communicate via FireWire, not USB (which is used on all newer iPods), making it impossible for many products with dock connectors to provide a charge to 3rd Generation iPods.

** You can record using a third-party recording application for iPod touch, such as iProRecorder.

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