spekter is an 8-bit analog input and output device capable of processing up to eight analog audio (ex: sensor) inputs simultaneously. The heart of the device is an off-the-shelf microprocessor core, featuring built-in Internet connectivity and a substantial amount of on-board memory. The intention is to create an easy and intuitive access to analog streams of data, such as audio. To this end, the device features an LED panel and a selector knob which allow the user to preview a value at any selected channel without the aid of a computer interface. On the flipside, a great degree of control over incoming data is afforded by a C-based programming environment that is interfaced to the device via serial connection. This combination provides for a powerful i/o tool intended as a means to streamline hardware development in the Aesthetics + Computation group.