Tech

Audio Active

USB Studio monitors & audio interface in one

Christopher Whitham
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 00:00

Alesis's latest product, the M1 320 Active is a convenient package for the jet setting producers or DJs that need to lug around the minimal amount of equipment to keep the music rolling out. With these speakers, there's no need to lug around an extra sound card to record and capture audio.

  • These active monitors have built in amps and plug in to the USB slot of any computer. They also have a pair of ¼" and RCA inputs plus a stereo mini jack. A headphone output is also provided for privacy.

    Pricing and availability for the M1 320 Active has yet to be announced, see Alesis.com for more details.

    Audio interface Specifications

  • USB 1.1 audio interface
  • 16-Bit / 44.1-48 kHz recording and playback
  • Pro-grade 1/4" plugs and standard RCA jacks
  • TRS Headphone output
  • Two 1/4" phone jacks inputs
  • Stereo 1/8" TRS mini-jack input
  • Stereo RCA inputs
  • 1/8" TS output to passive speaker
  • Switchable power supply
  • Magnetically shielded for placement near TV and computer monitors

    Monitor Specifications

  • Woofer: 3" lightweight, magnetically-shielded, polypropylene cone
  • with rubber surround and high power handling voice coil [4 Ohm
  • impedance].
  • Tweeter: 1" silk dome
  • Frequency Response: 80 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Bass Boost: 4.8dB at 100Hz
  • Power: 10 W per channel RMS
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 88dB weighted
  • Inputs: 1/4" TS, RCA, 1/8" Stereo, USB1.1
  • Input Impedance: 20k ohms
  • DAC/ADC: 16 bit delta sigma, 44.1kHz or 48kHz sampling rate
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 6.0" x 5.0" x 7.5" / 15.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 19.0 cm
  • Net Weight (total): 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg