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Alesis ProTrack
High Quality Stereo Handheld Digital Recorder for iPod

Features Professional Inputs

iPod not included!

$199
Includes UPS Ground Shipping
in Continental U.S.
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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.

ProTrack automatically dates and time-stamps files so it's easy to identify which track was the recording of the acoustic-guitar folk duo last Tuesday at happy hour, and which was the flailing hard-rock drummer from Friday night. And speaking of that percussive dynamo, you'll appreciate ProTrack's switchable limiter which ensures that your recordings are distortion-free.

ProTrack is the most convenient way to capture sound effects, recitals, jam sessions, speeches, interviews, rehearsals, performances, meetings, lectures, notes-to-self, and anything else you can thing of... directly to your iPod.

ProTrack records to iPod Classic 7th and 6th generation, 5th-generation iPod, 3rd and 2nd-generation iPod nano, 2nd-generation iPod Touch, and iPod nano-chromatic. Sleds are not included for nano-chromatic and nano 2G. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.

Key Features

• Sleek design with clear, protective covers, integrates iPod
• Combo XLR-1/4" 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"

GAIN

• Internal Mic Inputs: +6dB to 49.3dB
• External Inputs (XLR): +6dB to 49.3dB
• External Inputs (1/4"): -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: 75Ω output impedance, 40mW into 32Ω

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 oz. (226.8 g)

DIMENSIONS (ProTrack only)

• 7.25" (184.15 mm)

Note: As of January 2009, the Pro Track sleds are compatible with the 5th and 6th generation iPod and the 3rd generation iPod nano. Alesis plans to offer sleds compatible with the iPod Touch and iPhone in the near future. The current ProTrack is compatible with the iPod touch and iPhone without needing a sled. The iPhone and Touch don't have the same 'voice memo' feature that the regular iPods do. This feature is what the other iPods use to record when connected to the ProTrack. To solve this, and to allow recording with the iPhone or the Touch, Alesis has gotten some help from Bias software. Using Bias Software's $4.99 iProRecorder application (available on Apple’s App Store), you can quickly and easily add recording capability to the iPhone or iPod touch. Once installed, recording to the iPhone or iPod touch using the ProTrack is a snap.