2009 New Product Guide
DM10 PRO KIT Professional
Electronic Drumset
The new flagship Alesis drumset. The Alesis DM10 Pro Kit is the
drumset you’ve been waiting for. The fruits of extensive research and
development are easy to see in the DM10 Pro Kit. Incredible sounds,
incredible feel, and as you’d expect from Alesis, an incredible price.
The DM10 Pro Kit is combination of great sounds, future-looking USB
connectivity, acoustic-feeling drum pads and SURGE Cymbals, and a
tour-ready rack. Beat that.
Features
>> Brand-new DM10 drum-sound module with 12 TRS inputs
>> Premium sound set built from real samples of real drums and cymbals
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>> Dynamic Articulation™ changes sounds’ timbre along with dynamics
for realism
>> Top-panel mixer for customizing drum mix
>> Built-in sequencer for practicing and creating drum tracks
>> DM10 is the world’s first drum-sound module that enables USB sound
loading
>> Can be used with software drum modules via USB
>> Acoustic-feel 8” and 10” dual-zone drum pads with real heads
>> SURGE Cymbals are acoustic cymbals with triggers
>> 12” SURGE Hi-Hat, 13” SURGE Dual-Zone Crash with choke, 16”
SURGE Dual-Zone Ride with choke
>> Ergonomically curved, chrome-plated rack
>> Mix input for practicing with CD and MP3 players
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DM6 KIT Performance

Electronic Drum set

The perfect choice for aspiring drummers

everywhere. The Alesis DM6 Kit features a completely
new sound module with hundreds of quality drum,
cymbal, and percussion sounds. Its pads feel great and its
hardware and rack system are high quality. Like all Alesis
drumsets, the DM6 Kit features extremely natural playing
surfaces. This kit features a dual-zone snare pad for
rimshot capability. The brand-new DM6 module features
an internal collection of top-notch drum, cymbal, and
percussion sounds that will blow you away. In addition to
the sounds in the DM6 module, there’s a USB output that
sends your notes out as MIDI-over-USB, so you can use
the DM6 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface with drum module
software such as BFD, Toontrack, or Reason, for a limitless
collection of sounds.

features
>> Five-piece electronic drumset with DM6 drum sound module
>> DM6 module contains 108 top-notch drum, cymbal, and
percussion sounds
>> Realistic, natural-feeling velocity sensitive playing surfaces
>> 15 programmable drum sets
>> Dual-zone snare pad for rim click and rimshot capability
>> USB-MIDI output for use with drum module software
>> Connect your iPod or CD player and mix it in with 1/8” input

BFD is a trademark of FXpansion Audio UK Ltd. Toontrack is a registered

trademark of Toontrack.Reason is a trademark of Propellerhead Software AB.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

E-PRACTICE PAD Electronic Drum

Practice Pad

Become a better drummer. The Alesis

e-Practice Pad is the fun way to learn and practice
the drums. This electronic drum pad has 65 different
drum sounds, a built-in metronome with six different
sounds, and more than 50 practice games and
exercises. The e-Practice Pad feels great, sounds Play tabletop or
mounted on a stand.
great, and it gives you a full range of dynamics from
the lightest touches through the loudest accents.

features
>> Electronic drum practice pad with metronome and
learning exercises
>> 65 different drum sounds
>> Metronome with six sounds, adjustable time signatures
and subdivisions
>> 54 practice games and exercises
>> Natural feel and performance with full dynamic range
>> Headphone jack for silent practice
>> Amplifier outputs for playing with other musicians
>> Mountable on standard 8mm cymbal stand or snare stand
>> Recording and playback for listening to your playing
>> Runs on batteries for portability or on wall power with the
included adapter
>> Expandable with optional bass drum and hi-hat pedals

All information is preliminary and subject to change.

TransActive LIVE Portable PA System
for iPod

Powerful sound reinforcement to go. TransActive Live is

a complete, active PA system in a single, portable cabinet you can carry
with one hand. With an onboard battery that lasts up to 12 hours and
recharges using a standard power outlet, the system has mic, line and
instrument inputs for connecting a guitar or bass, a dock for your iPod, a
built-in amplifier and a two-way loudspeaker. Whether you’re looking for
the perfect portable practice amp, an easy-to-carry PA system for use at
a small gig, or a way to crank out tunes when there’s no power available,
TransActive Live gives you all of that and more.

features
>> Single-box complete PA system with dock for iPod
>> XLR–1/4” combo, 1/4”, and stereo RCA inputs channels
>> Handle for transport
>> AC or battery powered, with battery level indicator
for up to 12 hours of cordless sound.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

TransActive Drummer Drummer Practice Amp

and Stage Monitor

The sound system designed for today’s drummer.

The TransActive Drummer is the practice amp and stage monitor
designed for today’s electronic drummer. This complete, active
system contains a powerful, active two-way speaker wedge with
two sets of inputs, stereo outputs, and a dock for iPod. It’s perfect
for practicing alone or with a band. The TransActive Drummer has
a large, 10” woofer that delivers the full punch of a kick drum, and
a 1” tweeter that makes cymbal sounds sparkle. Stereo Bus Link
to hook up two amps for more power and stereo monitoring.
The TransActive Drummer is perfect for giving voice to your playing
in the rehearsal space or on stage.

features
>> Single-box complete practice-amp wedge system
for practicing and monitoring your drums
>> Dock for iPod with level control
>> Stereo pair of 1/4” inputs
>> Aux RCA stereo input
>> Stereo Line output
>> Powerful 50W amplifier
>> Two-way design, 10”/1”
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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MasterControl Complete Studio Interface

and Control System

The only hardware you need to run a professional
recording studio. MasterControl is a premium audio interface,
control surface, and control room manager. The only piece of gear you
need to input all of your sources into your DAW; the only piece of gear
you need to control recording and editing; and the only piece of gear you
need to run professional tracking and mixing sessions is MasterControl.
MasterControl includes two powerful recording and production programs:
Steinberg Cubase LE 4 and Ableton Live Lite 7.
MasterControl is an HUI+ control surface, meaning that it is uniquely
programmable with HUI and Mackie Control compatibility for use with
all popular DAWs, virtual instruments, and other audio software on Mac
and PC.
features
>> FireWire connectivity: one cable carries all audio and control data
>> DICE II chip with JetPLL™ technology for stable clock sync
>> Up to 192 kHz (highest available) recording / playback capability
>> Eight analog inputs, expandable up to 26 simultaneous
>> Nine Touch-Sensitive, 100mm, motorized, capacitive Alps faders
>> Eight assignable knobs, three banks each
>> Two banks of eight assignable buttons, two banks each
>> Dedicated transport controls with multifunction jog wheel
>> Three pairs of independently assignable stereo outputs
>> Dual, independently assignable stereo headphone outputs
>> Flexible, direct monitor routing, assignable through any/all output
pair(s)
>> Dedicated talkback microphone with control surface or footswitch
operation
>> Preview button shows button parameters before sending them out
to DAW
>> Steinberg Cubase LE included
>> Ableton Live Lite included
>> HUI+ Control Surface
>> Compatible with all popular DAWs, virtual instruments, and other
audio software
Mackie and HUI and trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc

PROTRACK handheld stereo

recorder for iPod

Record to iPod in the palm of your hand. Record stereo audio

directly to your iPod with ProTrack. Capture live sound anywhere
and anytime without a single cable, and with one hand free! 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 fixed in XY configuration for optimal
stereo imaging. ProTrack also has a pair of combo XLR-1/4” inputs
enabling you to connect nearly any professional sound source including
condenser microphones thanks to 48V-phantom-power supply.
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, 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.

features
>> Sleek design with clear, protective covers, integrates iPod
>> Records to iPod Classic, iPod 5G, and iPod nano 3G
>> Combo XLR-1/4” inputs for connecting mics, mixers, and more
>> Stereo 1/8” headphone output OPTional accesories
>> 48V phantom power for use with external condenser mics >> ProTrack Adapter for flexible
camera-stand mounting
>> Records 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio
>> ProTrack Tripod for secure
>> Onboard stereo condenser microphones for detailed pickup table-based recording
>> Built-in mics in XY configuration for accurate stereo image
ProTrack records to iPod Classic 7th and 6th generation, 5th-generation iPod, 3rd and
>> Switchable limiter ensures overload-free recordings 2nd-generation iPod nano, 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
>> AC/DC operation on 4 AAA batteries or AC adapter countries. iPod not included.

>> Threaded mounting point for tabletop and floor-stand applications All information is preliminary and subject to change.
MULTIPORT Professional Recording
Dock for iPod

Record directly to your iPod or computer. MultiPort is the

world’s first professional recording dock for iPod. This unique device is a
Universal Dock for iPod that charges and syncs your iPod with your iTunes
music library when connected to your computer via USB. But the similarities
to other docks end there. MultiPort has two combination XLR-1/4” inputs
with phantom power, enabling you to connect and record nearly any
stereo source or pair of mono sources including a guitar. From condenser
microphones to the main outputs from a mixer, you can plug in and record
directly to your iPod or computer.
No matter what you want to record, MultiPort makes it simple, without a
tangled mess of wires.

features
>> Record directly to iPod (Classic or 5th generation)
and iPod nano (2nd or 3rd generation)
>> Record directly to Mac or PC via USB
>> Works with all docking iPod models when used through iTunes
>> Playback from iPod while recording at the same time
>> Mic/line inputs for crystal-clear recording of any source
>> Level meters for easy-to-read level monitoring
>> Combo XLR – 1/4” inputs (pair)
>> 1/4” outputs (pair) and 1/4” stereo headphone out

Compatible with iPod 5G and Classic, iPod nano 2G and 3G.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

JamDock Practice Dock

for iPod

Dock up and rock out. JamDock is the first dock for iPod that was
designed specifically for musicians. Nearly every musician has an iPod, but
until JamDock, there has never been an easy and clean way to integrate
your iPod into your practice or stage setup. You can also use your iPod to
play backing tracks live. JamDock has two 1/4” inputs that work with both
line-level sources and high-impedance guitars and basses.
Jam out with the only dock designed for musicians!

Features
>> Practice deck with Universal Dock for iPod
>> Inputs: two 1/4”, line/guitar switchable, summing to mono
>> Outputs: two 1/4” stereo line, 1/4” stereo headphone
>> Main volume and input volume knobs
>> Can be used tabletop or mounted on racks or stands with e-percussion
Module Mount, sold separately
>> Powers iPod when docked
>> Includes subscription for free music-track downloads for play along
>> Compatible with iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, Classic; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; and
iPod Touch
>> Kensington® lock slot

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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TapeLinkUSB Dual-Cassette Tape

Digital Archiver

Rediscover your tapes! Digitize your cassettes with TapeLink Features

USB. This dual-cassette deck enables your to store your irreplaceable
recordings on hard disk, flash, burn them to CD, or take them with you
on your iPod. Rediscover your demos, jam sessions, and song ideas, and
then listen to them anywhere on your iPod! Its CD-quality 16-bit, 44.1
kHz audio output accurately captures your tape recordings for secure
digital archival. TapeLink USB comes with a software suite including
BIAS SoundSoap professional noise-reduction software to removes hiss,
room noise, rumble, electrical hum, and other background noise.
Clean up your old tape recordings of your band’s rehearsals and
performances and listen in your car.
>> Dual-cassette dubbing and playback deck with digital-audio output
>> Plug-and-play USB audio interface requires no drivers
>> 16-bit, 44.1 kHz CD-quality audio output
>> Normal and high-speed dubbing modes save you time
>> Dynamic noise-reduction circuitry and software assist in cleaning
up aging tapes
>> Works with metal and CrO2 tapes
>> LED level meters provide quick visual reference
>> Full auto-stop saves older tapes from breaking
>> Includes software suite with BIAS SoundSoap, Audacity, and
EZ Tape Converter

MultiMix 4 USB Four-Channel

USB Mixer

Desktop audio, solved. The MultiMix 4 USB is a four-channel desktop

mixer with a USB digital audio interface built in. This compact mixer is perfect
for using in basic computer-recording setups, video editing and production
studios, and portable podcasting setups because it outputs not only line-
level analog audio, but also stereo 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio over USB for
low-noise, easy computer connection.
The MultiMix 4 USB mixer has four input channels, all of which can accept
a 1/4” line input. You can can plug XLR microphones into channels one and
two, including condensers thanks to the mixer’s switchable 48V-phantom
power supply. You can also plug a guitar or bass directly into channel one’s
switchable high-impedance input.

Features
>> Four-channel mixer with digital output
>> Low-noise digital 16-bit, 44.1 kHz signal on USB for easy computer
interface
>> Four line-level inputs
>> Two channels of XLR inputs with gains and switchable 48V phantom
power
>> High-impedance guitar input
>> Two channels of switchable high-pass filtering
>> Two-channel EQ on mic inputs
>> Multicolor LED metering
>> Main and headphone outputs with independent level controls All information is preliminary and subject to change.
iMULTIMIX16USB 16-Channel Mixer and Recording Interface
with Universal Dock for iPod

Mix and record directly to iPod. iMultiMix 16 USB is 16-channel
mixer with built-in recording interface for iPod and your computer. The
mixer functions as a Universal Dock for iPod and as a digital audio
interface for incredible flexibility and utility. In addition to its 16 input
channels, the iMultiMix 16 USB contains 100 studio-grade 28-bit Alesis
digital effects, a limiter, and and dedicated transport controls for iPod.
For ultra-clean live recordings of any performance, home studios,
stages, podcasts, and houses of worship, iMultiMix 16 USB is the
perfect partner. The mixer enables you to record not only directly onto
your iPod, but also to your Mac or PC. It even comes with Steinberg
Cubase LE 4 and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition recording software
so no additional programs are needed for professional recording with
iMultiMix 16 USB.

>> Features
>> Integrated recording to iPod (Classic and 5th
generation) and iPod nano (2nd or 3rd generation)
>> Eight high-gain mic/line preamped inputs (XLR and
1/4” balanced)
>> 48V phantom power
>> Limiter eliminates clipping on recordings
>> 16-bit, 44.1 kHz recording to computer or iPod
>> Two guitar mic/line inputs
>> Aux sends and returns
>> 100 onboard, 28-bit digital effects: reverb, chorus, flange,
delay
>> Three-band EQ on each channel with high/low shelving and
midband pass/reject
>> Steinberg Cubase LE 4 and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition
recording software included

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

M1Active 520 USB Nearfield Studio Monitors

with USB Audio Interface

Uncolored audio reproduction and USB studio interface.

M1Active 520 USB is the first studio monitoring system designed for
professional studio use with an internal digital-audio interface. M1Active 520
USB is a pair of active, bi-amplified, two-way reference monitors that play
from 20,000 Hz all the way down to 56 Hz to cover nearly all frequencies
audible to human ears. You can take digital signal out of your computer via
USB and input it to M1Active 520 USB thanks to their digital input. Priced
attractively for any studio’s budget, M1Active 520 USB perform with linearity,
clarity, and neutrality typically reserved for monitors that cost much more.
Professional quality analog input jacks are located on the rear. Two
balanced-1/4” inputs enable you to connect a stereo source or two mono
sources. For convenient recordings, simply connect the stereo output
of a mixer. You can create complete recordings with no additional audio
interface!

features
>> Two-way, active, bi-amplified pair of reference studio-monitor
loudspeakers
>> Wide, 56 – 20,000 Hz frequency response
>> Five-inch lightweight polypropylene woofer with 50W RMS
>> One-inch silk-dome tweeter with 25W RMS
>> Magnetically shielded for placement near TV and computer monitors
>> Integrated USB audio interface with 16-bit, 44.1/48 kHz recording
and playback >> Low-resonance cabinet with tuned bass port
>> Two balanced-1/4” inputs >> Bi-color signal/clip indicator
>> Stereo, 1/4” headphone output >> Switchable power supply ensures worldwide operation

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GUITARLink AudioLink Series

1/4”-to-USB Cable

Record your guitar, direct. GuitarLink makes it easy to direct-connect nearly any guitar,
bass, or other line-level audio source to USB for mono recording. The AudioLink Series USB-audio
cable outputs studio quality 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio thanks to its internal analog-to-digital
conversion system.

features
>> Connect your guitar, bass, or line-level audio source to USB for recording
>> 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio output
>> Internal analog-to-digital conversion system
>> Plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC
>> 16.5-foot length (5m)

MicLink AudioLink Series

XLR-to-USB Cable

Record your microphone, direct. MicLink makes it easy to direct-connect any dynamic
microphone via USB for mono recording. The AudioLink Series USB audio cable outputs studio
quality 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio, thanks to its internal analog-to-digital conversion system.

features
>> Connect any dynamic mic to USB for recording
>> 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio output
>> Internal analog-to-digital conversion system
>> Plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC
>> 16.5-foot length (5m)

LINELink AudioLink Series

Dual-1/4”-to-USB-Cable

Record your mixer, keyboard, sampler, or drum machine in stereo to your

computer. LineLink makes it easy to direct-connect nearly any mixer, keyboard, sampler,
sequencer, drum machine, or other stereo, line-level audio source to USB for stereo recording.
The AudioLink Series USB-audio cable outputs studio-quality stereo, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio
thanks to its internal analog-to-digital conversion system.
features
>> Connect mixers, keyboards, samplers, sequencers, drum machines, or stereo, line-level audio
sources to USB for stereo recording
>> Stereo, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio output
>> Internal analog-to-digital conversion system
>> Plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC
>> 16.5-foot length (5m)

USBMIDI AudioLink Series

MIDI-to-USB Cable

The missing link between MIDI instruments and your computer.. The USB MIDI Cable
makes it easy to connect any MIDI instrument to your Mac or PC via USB. The AudioLink Series
USB cable receives and outputs MIDI signal thanks to its internal interface.

features
>> Control virtually any MIDI-compliant software
>> Turn any device with MIDI output into a USB-MIDI controller
>> Plug-and-play, class-compliant USB for Mac and PC
>> 6-foot length (1.8m)

All information is preliminary and subject to change.

ProTrack Mobile Recording Kit HANDHELD
RECORDING BUNDLE

Recording studio to go. The ProTrack Mobile Recording Kit

enables you to record stereo audio directly to your iPod from a wide variety
of sources and in a wide variety of environments. The ProTrack Mobile
Recording Kit combines the ProTrack handheld recorder for iPod with a
stereo pair of AM2 condenser microphones, and accessories.
You can place microphones with near-limitless flexibility in stereo-miking
techniques and applications. For example, drummers can use the AM2s
to capture their drumset, guitarists can capture a stereo image of their
acoustic guitar or amplifier, and bands can record their sets live, in stereo.
The ProTrack supplies the necessary 48V phantom power to power the
AM2 condenser microphones.
features
>> Sleek design with clear, protective covers, integrates iPod
>> Record to iPod Classic, iPod 5G, and iPod nano 3G
>> Stereo 1/8” headphone output
>> 48V phantom power for use with external condenser mics
>> Records 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio
>> Switchable limiter ensures overload-free recordings
>> AC/DC operation on 4 AAA batteries or AC adapter
>> Threaded mounting point for tabletop and floor-stand applications
>> Matched stereo pair of microphones
>> Excellent clarity, sensitivity, and detail
>> Attenuation (pad) switch enables usage in high-SPL settings
>> Low frequency roll-off compensates for proximity
effect in close-miking applications
>> Hard, padded mic case and XY-stereo mount included
Microphone stand, cables, and iPod not included. ProTrack records to iPod Classic 7th and 6th
generation, 5th-generation iPod, 3rd and 2nd-generation iPod nano, 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.

USB Recording Kit Computer Recording

Studio Bundle

Plug, record, and play. The USB Recording Kit combines

some of our most popular gear and Steinberg’s Cubase LE 4 digital
audio workstation software into a complete package that turns your
computer into a portable recording studio. Your Mac or PC with two
USB ports and a pair of mic cables are all you need to get started
recording today.
Connect the AM2 condenser microphones to the iO|2 digital-audio
interface, and you can record high-quality audio into your computer
using included Steinberg Cubase LE 4 software. Monitor your sessions
and playback with the accurate, clean output of M1Active 320 USB.
No extra sound cards, no special connectors or adapters, and no
software drivers are needed.
MATCHED STEREO PAIR OF CONDENSER MICS
Low profile, miniature cardioid condensers with switchable pad and
high-pass filter capture the nuance and subtlety that separate good
recordings from great ones.
FLEXIBLE DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING INTERFACE features
>> Matched pair of AM2 cardioid condenser microphones capture
Two XLR-1/4” combo inputs with TRS inserts are mic/line-level excellent detail
switchable and provide 48V phantom power for condenser >> Interface has two XLR-1/4” inputs with TRS inserts for comprehensive
microphones. connectivity
TWO-WAY ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS >> Compact, portable studio monitors provide professional-sound quality
One-inch silk dome tweeter and three-inch lightweight woofer in >> High-quality 24-bit/48kHz analog-to-digital conversion
magnetically shielded design enables worry-free placement near >> Headphone outputs on iO|2 and M1Active 320 USB
computer monitors, televisions, and hard drives. >> Easy-to-learn, powerful recording software

All information is preliminary and subject to change.

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