[NAMM] Alesis M1 Active 320 USB

M1Active 520 USB monitors are on display at the 2009 NAMM Show in Anaheim.

M1Active 520 USB is a pair of active, bi-amplified, two-way reference monitors that reproduce frequencies from 20,000 Hz all the way down to 56 Hz, covering nearly all frequencies audible to human ears. Engineers can send audio directly from their DAW via USB to the speakers for extremely low noise, low-distortion signal flow. Priced attractively for any studio’s budget, M1Active 520 USB monitors perform with linearity, clarity and neutrality, according to Alesis.

The M1Active 520 USB monitors are designed around a five-inch polypropylene low-frequency driver for full, smooth response in the low end and a one-inch silk dome high-frequency driver for absolute clarity in the highs. The low-resonance bass-reflex cabinet features beveled edges to reduce edge diffraction and a tuned port for bass extension. M1Active 520 USB’s bi-amplified design delivers 50W to the woofer and 25W to the tweeter. The monitors are magnetically shielded so studios can place them near computer screens and hard drives without concern.

Alesis added USB to the M1 Active 320 USB speakers as well. These speakers also serve as an audio interface. Keyboards, guitar effects, DJ Mixers, or standard CD and tape players can all onnect directly to the M1Active 320 USB.

For more info: www.alesis.com.