Belkin has just announced a multitrack recorder for the ipod video called tunestudio.
This is the first of its kind, and a much welcomed entry into the ipod recording arena. There are other ipod recorders that utilize microphone and line inputs, however none that allow you to multitrack. I’ll write up a detailed review once I have received my review unit. In the meantime, a brief fact sheet;

- MSRP is $249 US
- for iPod 5th generation (video) is the first 4-channel audio mixer that lets you create high-quality digital recordings directly onto your iPod.
- allows the input of up to four different instruments or audio sources
- records the audio onto your iPod for instant playback.
- TuneStudio is compact, portable, and tough enough to withstand life in on the road.
- attach instruments and microphones record jam sessions directly onto an iPod.
- Podcasters can record their shows either in a studio or on location.

Technical details:

- Records directly to the iPod in 16-bit, 44kHz quality
- Streams audio through built-in USB interface to and from a PC or Mac® computer
- Each channel is equipped with 3-band EQ, pan and level controls
- Phantom-power-enabled XLR inputs provide up to 60 dB of microphone gain

- High-quality stereo compressor with makeup gain enhances audio dynamics and keeps audio levels within recording limits of the iPod
- Features one-knob compression control
- LEDs indicate master audio level, power status, peak indication, and compressor

You can expect to see many more entries into the world of ipod multitrack recording no doubt!. Out of the gates - belkin has everyone beat!