Looks promising except that it records only 16-Bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz
stereo.
/anders
ALESIS INTRODUCES PROTRACK STEREO HANDHELD DIGITAL RECORDER FOR iPOD
High Quality Stereo Digital Recorder for iPod Features Professional
Inputs
Cumberland, RI, USA =96 June 20, 2008. Alesis, the world=92s leading
manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics,
is proud to introduce ProTrack, the world=92s first professional
handheld digital stereo recorder for iPod.
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=92s
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=92s 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:
=95 Integrated iPod design
=95 Records to iPod (Classic or 5th Generation), or iPod nano (2nd
or 3rd Generation)
=95 Professional connectors: two combination XLR - 1/4-inch inputs,
1/8-inch stereo output
=95 Supplies 48V phantom power to inputs when wall-powered
=95 Records 16-Bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo
=95 Two built-in condenser microphones for detailed recording
=95 Built-in microphones in XY configuration for optimum stereo image
=95 Switchable limiter ensures overload-free recordings even in
unpredictable aural situations
=95 AC power adapter included
=95 Four AAA batteries provide up to five hours of operation
=95 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.
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