Ipod touch with Alesis imultimix 8 usb

Question

Will the iPod touch work with the alesis imultimix 8 usb? What about the iPhone?

Answer 1

JoshPro wrote:
Will the iPod touch work with the alesis imultimix 8 usb? What about the iPhone?
No. I've checked out the Alesis web site and it states that the iMultimix 8 USB has "Integrated recording for iPod Classic, 5th gen. (Video), and 2nd or 3rd gen. iPod nano".
The iPod Touch has several differences to the above models, which means that unless Alesis specifically design for the Touch, it will not work.
Before you rush out and buy another iPod, be aware of the limitations of this setup. First of all, the currently available nano is 4th generation, which is not listed as compatible. The 5th gen video is no longer available, leaving only the Classic.
Also, consider that:
1. Recording onto the iPod from the Alesis is done via the "Voice Memo" facility, which I don't know anything about. So the question is, can a voice memo be played back through the iPod once recorded, or is it using the iPod as a hard drive which means it cannot be played on the iPod but simply uploaded to the computer? I don't know, does anyone else?
2. The recording is 16bit 44.1Khz, which is CD quality, so I think I'm correct in saying that therefore each minute of recording is going to use up a lot of storage space. (Remember, mp3 files are one-tenth the size of the CD WAV file.) So would there be enough room for you to do what you want?
To be honest, I think this is a bit of a gimmick. Yes, you can record onto it, and then upload the result to your computer, so it would be a useful facility to record demos etc. It can also be used to play back the regular iPod music or mp3 files through the Alesis, as background music at a live gig during band breaks for instance. But most street musicians I see playing live have minidisc players (remember them?) as their accompaniment music or to record onto. I know that may not be why you want this, I'm simply giving an example.
Perhaps you should consult an Alesis retailer for further information.
Phil