Alesis ProTrack review

Typical price: £180

What is it: Stereo iPod recorder

What we think: Offers plenty of features and good recordings, but it's not cheap and it's built like a brick

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Reviewed by: Donald Bell

Reviewed on: 24 July 2009

Tags: Alesis, Alesis ProTrack, podcast, recording, laptops

We like:

Generally high-quality stereo recordings; full-size microphone connections that support phantom power

We don't like:

Brick-like design; poor battery life; records only to WAV; lacks low-cut filtering; requires iPod cables and iTunes software to transfer recordings to your computer

CNET UK judgement:

The Alesis ProTrack isn't the smallest, cheapest or most fully featured stereo iPod recorder we've seen, but the inclusion of phantom-powered mic inputs gives it a unique edge over the competition

Full review:

We've seen plenty of iPod-recording accessories come along over the years, but only a handful of them are capable of making high-quality, stereo recordings. If your recording needs go beyond basic voice memos, and you prefer the convenience of using an iPod over a standalone recorder, the £180 Alesis ProTrack is one of the better iPod-recording accessories we've tested. Continue Reading...