Alesis iO Dock II User Manual

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User Guide (English)
Box Contents
• iO Dock II
• Power adapter
• Adapter for iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation), and iPad (4
th
generation)
• Apple 30-Pin Connector
• Apple Lightning
TM
Connector
• User Guide
• Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, accessories,
etc.) and product registration, visit alesis.com/io-dock-II.
iO Dock II is compatible with the following devices (not included):
• iPad (4th generation)
• iPad (3rd generation)
• iPad 2
• iPad
For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support.
Connection Diagram
• WARNING: Only put on your headphones or turn on your speakers AFTER turning on the iO Dock
II.
• When recording a guitar or bass with an active pickup, set the iO Dock II's GUITAR / MIC/LINE
SWITCH to "MIC/LINE." If your instrument uses a passive pickup, set the switch to "GUITAR."
• To reduce electrical hum at high gain settings, keep the iO Dock II's power supply away from your
guitar cable and the iO Dock II's channel inputs.
• You can upgrade iO Dock II's firmware yourself. Visit alesis.com/io-dock-ii and click on "Docs and
Downloads" to see if there are any available firmware updates.
SPEAKERS*
HEADPHONES*
POWER
FOOTSWITCH*
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iPad*
COMPUTER*
GUITAR*
MICROPHONE*
EXTERNAL
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MIDI
KEYBOARD*

Alesis iO Dock II Specifications

General

Power	AC adapter (included)
Compatibility	iPad (2nd generation and later), iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro
Audio Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo jacks
Audio Outputs	2 x 1/4" TRS outputs, 1 x 1/4" headphone output
MIDI I/O	MIDI In, MIDI Out
Phantom Power	+48V
USB	USB

Summary

Top & Rear Panel Features

DOCK Connector

Connect your iPad here with the appropriate 30-pin or Lightning connector.

DC INPUT

Connect the included power adapter (12V DC, 2A, center-positive) here.

POWER SWITCH

Turns the iO Dock II on and off.

CABLE RESTRAINT

Wrap the power adapter cable around this restraint to prevent accidental unplugging.

MAIN OUT Connections

Use standard 1/4" TRS cables to connect these outputs to a speaker or amplifier system.

DIRECT MONITORING SWITCH

Set to "ON" to listen directly to input sources without iPad processing.

MIC/LINE INPUT

Connect a microphone or line-level device via XLR or 1/4" TRS cable.

GUITAR / MIC/LINE INPUT

Input for microphones, line-level devices, or guitars via XLR or 1/4" TRS.

GUITAR / MIC/LINE SWITCH

Selects input type: GUITAR (high-impedance) or MIC/LINE.

GAIN Control

Adjusts the input's gain level.

PHANTOM POWER SWITCH

Activates and deactivates phantom power (+48V) for XLR mic inputs.

FOOTSWITCH Connection

Connect a standard 1/4" TS or TRS dual-button footswitch for CC Toggle messages.

Side Panel Features

MAIN VOLUME Control

Adjusts the output volume of the MAIN OUT.

PHONES VOLUME Control

Adjusts the output volume of the PHONES output.

PHONES Output

Connect a set of 1/4" TRS headphones to this output.

MIDI OUT Port

Connect to the MIDI input of an external MIDI device using a five-pin MIDI cable.

MIDI IN Port

Connect to the MIDI output of an external MIDI device using a five-pin MIDI cable.

USB MIDI Connection

Allows MIDI information transfer to/from a computer via USB.

Footswitch Operation

Single-Button Footswitch

Details how a single-button footswitch sends CC #14 messages (127/0).

Dual-Button Footswitch

Explains CC #15 and CC #14 message sending for dual-button footswitches.

Appendix

Technical Specifications

Lists power, dimensions (Length x Width x Height), and weight of the iO Dock II.

Trademarks and Licenses

Information on Alesis, iPad, and Lightning trademarks and other product names.