Studio Hardware

MOTU announces 896mk3 FireWire audio interface

MOTU has introduced the 896mk3, a cross-platform FireWire audio interface with on-board effects and mixing. Features include eight XLR/TRS “combo” style analog inputs with high-quality preamps, true hi-Z guitar inputs, a total of 28 inputs and 32 outputs, 192 kHz analog operation, signal overload protection, a 32-bit floating point DSP for digital mixing and effects processing, two banks of configurable optical I/O and much more.

IK Multimedia StompIO upgrade version launched

By popular demand, IK Multimedia is proud to announce the release of the StompIO upgrade, a reduced price, hardware-only version of StompIO available to all registered users of AmpliTube 2, AmpliTube 2 Live, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix or AmpliTube Metal.
Thanks to the included AmpliTube X-GEAR in StompIO upgrade, these “Powered by AmpliTube” users will be able to immediately control their software live and in the studio.

Metric Halo introduces the 2D Card

The 2d Card is a massive upgrade for Mobile I/O which is available for all currently shipping hardware models including: 2882, 2882+DSP, ULN-2 and ULN-2+DSP. Available as a factory-installed upgrade, the 2d Card greatly enhances the DSP processing power of the Mobile I/O, adds a brand new ADAT implementation and also improves the clock of any unit into which it is installed. Read on to see how the 2d Card will improve your Mobile I/O.

Presonus FireStudio Tube now shipping

PreSonus Audio Electronics is pleased to announce that the FireStudio Tube 16×10 professional FireWire recording system is now shipping. The FireStudio Tube is a complete 24-bit/96k professional FireWire recording system loaded with the perfect combination of inputs and outputs for bands, producers, musicians and engineers to produce commercial-quality recordings.

New products from Drawmer

Drawmer have recently announced two new products. First one is the new S2 Signature Series Dual Channel Tube Compressor, the latest product to emerge from Ivor Drawmer’s high end designs. And then there is the Kickbox 4×4, an “all terrain” 4 in/16 out mic/line signal splitter.

KRK launches New Rokit Line of Powered Studio Monitors

KRK Systems, the worlds leading manufacturer of powered recording monitors, launched the second generation of their industry-standard Rokit monitor. The second generation Rokit incorporates several technologies from the company flagship VXT and E8B lines, including radically radiused edges along the front of the cabinet. The new Rokits replace the current Rokit 5″, 6″ and 8″ models.

Allen and Heath New ZED FX models are now shipping

Allen and Heath is pleased to announce that two new additions to the ZED range of small-format USB mixers for live performance, recording and production are now shipping and available in stores. The ZED-12FX (6 mono + 3 dual stereo channels) and ZED-22FX (16 mono + 3 dual stereo channels) retain the same professional feature set as other models in the range with the addition of a comprehensive section of in-house designed effects.