Alesis Introduces VideoTrack Handheld A/V Recorder

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Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, announces the VideoTrack handheld audio/video recorder. Alesis introduced the VideoTrack at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, booth 6400, January 14-17. The VideoTrack is a portable video recorder designed for musicians capturing gigs and rehearsals, and is equally useful for everyday applications such as a night out, kids' soccer matches or creating videos to share on Web sites such as YouTube. The VideoTrack employs Alesis' renowned audio recording technology including the same high-quality stereo condenser microphone set found on the ProTrack handheld recorder for iPod. The VideoTrack has a quality video lens and advanced DSP image-processing technology. In addition to working as a video camera, the VideoTrack doubles as a handy still-image camera for on-the-go snapshots. Users can operate the VideoTrack on either its internal, rechargeable battery, or plugged into a wall-power source. It records onto standard SD cards and connects via USB to virtually any Mac or PC for easy video transfer. The VideoTrack is easy to operate; with a large on-screen display and a five-way control system. Users can easily mount it on a camera tripod or table stand for stable recording. They can monitor audio by plugging in a pair of headphones and even watch playback on a TV or other monitor with the VideoTrack's video output jack. "Video is the fastest-growing type of media in today's social media environment," said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Alesis. "The VideoTrack makes it easy to capture great looking—and great sounding—video anywhere." The VideoTrack will be available from musical instrument and pro audio retailers in April 2010. It has a U.S. Retail Price of $299.00 and an estimated street price of $199.00.