Alesis Intros Alesis ProTrack Stereo ‘Direct To iPod’ Digital Recorder World’s First Professional Quality Handheld iPod Stereo Recorder

Alesis have unveiled their up and coming Alesis ProTrack stereo 'direct
To iPod' digital recorder which is billed as being the world's first
high quality stereo digital recorder for Apple's iPod - specifically
iPod (Classic or 5th Generation), or iPod Nano (2nd or 3rd Generation)
players.Serving to correct what we consider to be a glaring omission on
the part of Apple - quite why the new gen iPods didn't come with
integrated microphone allowing the device to record digital memos and
serve as a basic dictation device wholly escapes us - the Alesis
ProTrack comes with two integrated high quality condenser microphones
fixed in XY stereo configuration for stereo (2 channel) recording as
well as a pair of combination XLR - 1/4-inch inputs for connection for
external microphones and line sources.The exterior of the Alesis
ProTrack sports a Universal Dock for iPod, LED signal indicators,
limiter, and volume controls as well as a built in threaded mount for
tabletop use whilst mounted on a camera tripod and the device is powered
by 4 AAA batteries that purportedly offer up to five hours of recording
time.Alesis ProTrack Stereo Digital Recorder For iPod Features:

Integrated iPod design
Records to iPod (Classic or 5th Generation), or iPod nano (2nd or 3rd
Generation)
Professional connectors: two combination XLR - 1/4-inch inputs, 1/8-inch
stereo output
Supplies 48V phantom power to inputs when wall-powered
Records 16-Bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo
Two built-in condenser microphones for detailed recording
Built-in microphones in XY configuration for optimum stereo image
Switchable limiter ensures overload-free recordings even in
unpredictable aural situations
AC power adapter included
Four AAA batteries provide up to five hours of operation
Tripod stand mount for placing into ideal recording conditions

According to the official press release, Alesis's ProTrack Stereo
Digital Recorder will become available sometime in Q3 of this year (08)
though, at this juncture, pricing details have not been divulged.