The Alesis Core 1 is a compact audio interface aimed at mobile producers and engineers who are looking for all the glory of Alesis quality audio but without a large price tag.
The Core 1 features a single input on a balanced XLR/¼” balanced TRS combo connection, stereo output on ¼” balanced TRS, microphone or line/guitar level switch, a headphone output via 1/8” balanced mini TRS, dedicated headphones and input level control, and a USB port.
The Alesis Core 1 is housed in an attractive sand-blasted aluminium chassis and ships with a copy of Cubase 7 LE.
The Alesis Core 1 main features include:
Alesis Core 1 Inline USB Audio InterfaceI bought this device with the purpose of playing electronic instruments with it (read; electric bass or guitar, piano, etc...) but it does not satisfy my latency requirements. On a Windows 10 with the default driver I get 30ms overall latency.
However, it's really very well crafted. It's aluminium casing feels clean and the built is very sturdy. Knobs and buttons respond OK.

