Most interfaces provide a big software package with useful features,
but have a steep learning curve & consume the most important thing a
musician does not have., “time”, time to mess with all the technical
stuff.
So the ALVA designers decided to try another way: Sensible
downsizing, reduction to the max
- with total functionality. The ALVA
Nanoface is the partner of modern digital audio workstations. There are
no software option dialogs or an integrated mixer. Just a high-speed
driver. ASIO & WDM for Windows, Core Audio for Mac OS X.
All features
- including volume, monitoring, preamp gain & phantom
power for the microphones
- can be controlled with ONE multi controller
(the “ Encoder”), directly on the unit. In combination with an audio
sequencer this is what most all musicians need. No more. No less.
Connections
Four analogue inputs – two of them equipped with high-quality mic
preamps
- allow the simultaneously recording of different sources at the
same time, like a microphone, an electric guitar & a synthesizer.
Four analogue outputs provide a flexible setup for monitoring two
stereo signals at the same time, e. g. with main speakers &
headphones. The signal from output 1/2 can be routed to output 3/4 &
individually adjusted.
The digital I/O works in standard SPDIF format. This makes the ALVA
Nanoface the perfect partner for a digital signal from a CD player, or
an effect unit as a source for an external DA converter.
A MIDI input & two MIDI outputs form a perfect combination to connect a keyboard & external synthesizers or samplers.
Sound quality
Normally, great converters are expensive! With the ALVA Nanoface,
we´ve changed the game. Thanks to the years of experience of our
development team, we´ve integrated a very sophisticated circuit design.
The result: an extraordinary audiophile sound.
Mic preamps
The ALVA Nanoface provides two mic preamps with very low noise &
distortion specifications. Including switchable 48V phantom power for
condenser mics.
Instrument input
Electrical instruments
- guitar or bass
- need a special instrument
input with Hi-Z characteristics for direct recording. The ALVA Nanoface
provides an instrument input.
Perfect for spontaneous jam sessions with a notebook or as mobile recording station without the need for more equipment.
The pocket studio
The ALVA Nanoface lives up to its name
- it measures only a quarter
of the size & provides more I/ Os than some bigger interfaces. In doing
so it´s as light as a feather. The elegant gloss black housing weighs
less than a key in your pocket.
USB
- bus power
The ALVA Nanoface is the perfect solution for musicians or DJs, who
need a complete recording studio not only at home, but also on the road
and want to compose or mix music in quality they are accustomed to, or
just want to listen in the best possible headphone quality.
It only needs one USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/3.0 connection, to transfer all audio & midi data in & out of the computer.
The ALVA Nanoface works completely with the power from the USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connector. It does not need a power supply. Work anywhere: in a cafe,
park, train or even an airplane. Personal freedom!