Alesis knows that the iPod is firmly ingrained into the fabric of society now, and the iMultiMix 9R mixer now adds iPod docking capabilities to a rack-mountable mixer. The iMultiMix 9R was shown at Winter NAMM 2008 -- a compact and rack-mountable mixer with not only an iPod player, but five mic/line inputs, all with inserts.

Owners of the iMultiMix 9R also get 2-band EQ on every channel. Solo acts can now use their iPods as backing bands [though that would be pretty lame]. However, the 9R would be great for parties -- localizing all mixing.

In addition to 60mm faders, the iMultiMix 9R has these iMportant features:

• Integrated Universal Dock for iPod
• Five high-gain mic/line preamps [XLR and 1/4" balanced]
• 48V phantom power
• Aux sends and returns
• Two band per channel EQ with High/Low shelving
• Suggested retail price: $399.00