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Alesis has introduced its new ProTrack handheld digital stereo recorder for iPod. The ProTrack provides direct-to-iPod 16-Bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo recording in a portable, handheld device that integrates two condenser microphones with an iPod dock. Designed to securely hold the iPod during use, ProTrack includes mounting sleds for all supported iPods including the fifth-generation iPod, the iPod classic, and second- and third-generation iPod nanos. The device’s two built-in microphones are fixed in a XY stereo configuration, and users may choose to use ProTrack’s XLR - 1/4 inch inputs to connect other external microphones or audio sources. In addition, the device offers 48V phantom power when operating off the included AC adapter; it can also run for up to five hours on four AAA batteries. The Alesis ProTrack handheld digital stereo recorder for iPod will be available in Q3 2008; pricing has yet to be announced.

Altec Lansing has quietly begun shipping its new inMotion iM310 portable sound system for iPod. Currently listed as “coming soon” on the company’s website, the iM310 features an integrated iPod dock, a compact, folding design, an auxiliary input jack, and the ability to run off AC or battery power, with the latter offering 48 hours of continuous play from three AA batteries. As the most aggressively priced inMotion speaker yet released with an integrated iPod dock, the Altec Lansing inMotion iM310 is now available at select retailers and sells for $80.