Studio Hardware

Equator Audio D5 Studio Monitors Now Available

Equator Audio D5 Studio Monitors Now Available

Final assembly of the anticipated Equator Audio Research D5 Studio Monitor is now in process.  Initial delivery is expected Monday, July 25. All preorders of the D5 studio monitors will lock in the introductory price of $299.99 per pair. The new D5 (Direct 5) studio monitors are geared for the recording professional in need of a small (9.75″ x 7″ x 8.5″), affordable, accurate, well-voiced, reference studio monitor solution.

Asif Illyas talks SSL Nucleus, MX4 and Alpha Link

Asif Illyas talks SSL Nucleus, MX4 and Alpha Link

Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and control surfaces, is pleased to announce that Asif Illyas recently installed a Solid State Logic ‘Nucleus’ control surface and ‘MX4’ + ‘Alpha-Link MADI SX’ virtual console and I/O system in his home studio. The award-winning film score composer and producer scored his first film soundtrack back in 2002, going on to win the Best Score award at that year’s Atlantic Film Festival. He’s since scored a wide range of Canadian documentaries and films. His home studio – ‘The Shire’ is based in Nova Scotia and gets results that are more commonly associated with major studios, something Asif attributes to his Solid State Logic virtual console set up…

Boss MICRO BR BR-80 Digital Recorder Now Available

Boss MICRO BR BR-80 Digital Recorder Now Available

BOSS is now shipping the MICRO BR BR-80 Digital Recorder, an updated and improved version of its popular MICRO BR multitrack recorder. The first MICRO BR, launched in 2006, was a big hit among musicians, offering pro-quality multitracking in a handheld device only slightly larger than an iPod™. With an eight-track upgrade, the latest BOSS guitar and vocal effects, built-in rhythms, onboard stereo mics, fun jamming and practice features directly inherited from BOSS’ eBand® JS-8, and a Live Record mode that instantly turns the BR-80 into a stereo handheld field recorder, the BR-80 is sure to become an indispensable companion for guitarists, songwriters, and musicians everywhere.

IK Multimedia announces iRIG MIDI

IK Multimedia announces iRIG MIDI

iRIG MIDI is a compact iOS MIDI interface that connects MIDI-equipped instruments and devices to an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad by using the 30-Pin connector. You can play virtual instruments on your iOS device from any external MIDI controller – anything from a super-compact portable keyboard to a full 88-note weighted digital piano can now connect to your iOS device with ease. You can also use your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad to control external MIDI devices such as sound modules or even pedal boards or lighting mixers.

Upgrade to Lion – Yes or No?

As any Mac user probably knows by now, yesterday Apple have released Lion (Mac OS® X). Since yesterday we get a lot of questions if it is safe to upgrade to Lion, referring to the use with audio applications, plugins, audio interfaces, etc. To be honest we don’t know much more then you. What we do know, however, is that there are many comments on the internet and in the Twittershpere that people are having issues with the new OS X.

Danfield MX30-t Desktop Recording Channel

The MX30-t is an innovative new recording channel for the studio desktop. It is designed for the contemporary recording facility where tabletop rack space is a premium, and there is a necessity for a high degree of control whilst tracking. It is especially suited to applications such as voice recording, ADR post sync recording and voice dubbing. Furthermore, a handy optional mic stand attachment allows the unit to be located within a recording studio – so that it can be located right next to the musician or the sound source.

Motu Microbook USB Audio Interface released

Motu Microbook USB Audio Interface released

MOTU has introduced MicroBook, a pocket-sized, USB-bus-powered audio interface for Mac or PC. The MicroBook provides four simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line-level device. The mic preamp “delivers neutral coloration and pristine sound,” according to MOTU, with 20 dB pad and 48V phantom power for condenser mics.

Kenton MIDI USB Host released

With the introduction of the MIDI USB Host it’s never been easier to interface USB-enabled devices directly to those with standard 5-pin DIN MIDI connections, either In or Out, without the need for a computer. Leading electronics expert Kenton is well known for its rock-solid products that form the hub of many a recording studio worldwide. Now the MIDI USB Host joins their range of innovative MIDI solutions.