Studio Hardware

Universal Audio LA-610 MK II now shipping

Universal Audio today announced the shipment of the LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel, a feature enhanced, 2nd generation version of UA’s most popular analog product. The preamp and compressor use the same signal path as the original LA-610 that users have come to know and love, and features the legendary 610 mic-pre and EQ section combined with an LA-2A style T4 opto-compressor. The LA-610 Mk II now offers key enhancements such as: true compressor bypass, larger metering, improved output signal performance, and the highly popular “black on black” cosmetics of the LA-610 Signature Edition.

Digidesign announces D-Command Producer Desk

For D-Command users, the D-Command Producer’s Desk provides an ergonomic worksurface that incorporates a built-in Pro Tools Custom Keyboard, your mouse, and your computer monitor onto the same level as your console, providing a more comfortable and efficient workflow. Available in a dark color scheme for the D-Command ES console or the original blue for D-Command, the D-Command Producer’s Desk attaches to your ICON console, giving you Pro Tools editing control on the same surface level as your encoders and faders.

Focusrite Liquid Mix for Pro Tools HD

This year’s AES show in San Francisco sees the launch of Focusrite’s latest addition to the award-winning Liquid range. Liquid Mix HD delivers the power of Liquid Mix exclusively to the Pro Tools HD market. Providing the same pool of classic EQ and Compressor emulations, Liquid Mix HD combines the sound of priceless and historically significant compressors and EQs with all the benefits of operating directly inside the Pro Tools HD environment. Over 60 instances can be used simultaneously on an HD 3 system, and thanks to Pro Tools HD’s low latency environment, they can be used for both recording and mixing.

TC Electronic annouces Powercore 6000

TC Electronic announces a new addition to the PowerCore platform: PowerCore 6000. By combining TC Electronic’s System 6000 algorithms with its PowerCore platform users now get the ultimate studio tool for their DAWs. PowerCore 6000 will be available at the end of October 2008 for a suggested price of EUR 2650 ex. VAT.