Audio Interfaces

Musikmesse: Alesis has introduced the iMultiMix 8 USB Mixer with professional mixing and direct-to-iPod recording.
The iMultiMix 8 USB features a mounting dock to enable recording directly to any 2nd through 5th generation iPod. Unique to its class, the iMultiMix 8 USB is the world’s first mobile recording mixer with iPod transport controls and a control [...]

Musikmesse 2007 saw the launch of nio 2 | 4, Novation’s latest foray into the interface market, offering a 2 In / 4 Out mobile interface solution.
Novation’s Direct FX technology puts a selection of powerful FX at your fingertips. Direct FX technology’s low latency environment lets all of nio 2 | 4s effects to be [...]

The new Digidesign 003 family, which includes 003 Factory and 003 Rack, offers professional-grade I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the compatibility and performance of industry-standard Pro Tools software, and an bundle of up to 80+ professional instrument and effects plug-ins, compatible applications, and sound libraries, including the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software collection.
“Since the [...]

The MixVibes U46 MK2 is a new mobile recording interface for laptop and desktop computers. It offers a 4-IN / 6-OUT multi-channel audio interface with a separate Mix output. 2 Phono inputs make the unit a perfect portable solution for digital DJs.
The U46 MK2’s 4 inputs lets you record from a variety of sources:

2 Phono [...]

Winter NAMM Show: Numark announced their DJ-io audio output interface.
The DJ-io is a Windows and Mac-compatible USB 2.0 (or USB 1.1 single channel operation) audio output interface which features 24-bit audio and sample rates of 44.1 and 88.2 kHz. The DJ-io is compact and rugged enough to live in your gig bag, but powerful enough [...]

NAMM Show: IK Multimedia announced the AmpliTube 2 StompIO, a new USB floor controller and audio interface for AmpliTube 2, guitar and FX modeling software, is expected to ship during the second quarter of 2007.
Combined with a Mac or PC, StompIO revolutionizes the modeling processor market with some of the best sounds available from a [...]

Stanton has come back from an awkward breakup with Native Instruments and introduced FinalScratch OPEN, a system that “offers DJs the freedom of choice, allowing them to decide which software THEY want to use, utilizing the state of the art Stanton ScratchAmp.”
No hard feelings, there, huh?
The FinalScratch Open Scratch Amp is a state-of-the-art low latency [...]

NAMM: Synthax Audio AG is shipping RME’s ADI-8 QS, a new, fully featured 8-channel AD/DA converter. The device combines analog circuit design with low latency AD/DA converters.
The compact 19″/1U device includes analog and digital limiters, 4 hardware reference levels up to +24 dBu, AES/EBU and ADAT I/O up to 192 kHz, optional MADI I/O, remote [...]

Winter NAMM Show: TASCAM launched the FireOne - a FireWire Audio Interface with shortcut keys and a weighted jog wheel to inspire creative interaction with the artist’s music.
The most unique feature of the unit is its large, weighted, backlit jog wheel, which lets you zip through a song, while the backlight provides useful feedback such [...]

NAMM Update: The TAPCO Link.FireWire 4×6 audio interface is a portable recording solution for musicians, composers and producers. The interface offers a 4-input/6-output format, and is bus-powered and compact so you can easily take it with you.
Features:

4-input/6-output
Superior sound quality
Low-latency 24-bit/96kHz operation
Mackie-designed high-headroom/low-noise mic preamps
48V Phantom Power
Dual combo mic/line/instrument inputs
Main Line outputs
Stereo Headphone output
Stereo S/PDIF I/O
Complete [...]

Winter NAMM Show: Numark introduced the DMC2 Rack Mount DJ Software Controller.
The DMC2 is Numark’s top-of-the-line professional DJ software controller, featuring a ruggedly-constructed metal frame that can be used in a 3U rack-mount setting or as a tabletop unit. The unit lets mobile DJs who are comfortable with rack consoles to add the power of [...]

Winter NAMM 2007 saw the unveiling of Focusrite’s fourth Saffire solution, Saffire PRO 10 i/o.
Featuring the same preamps and converters as its larger sibling, Focusrite’s latest Saffire solution once again delivers a level of performance never before seen in its price bracket. Saffire PRO 10 i/o features the same highly integrated i/o and monitoring control [...]

NAMM: E-MU Systems announced the new Emulator X2 Platinum Streaming Sampling Synthesizer, which offers both 32-bit and native 64-bit applications, multi-processor and multi-threading support, and includes over 20GB of sounds. Its sound library includes over 5,500 instruments that include everything from vintage keyboards and orchestral instruments to the Hip-Hop and Electronica soundsets of E-MU’s legendary [...]

We don’t usually get excited about cables, but CME (Central Music Company) has introduced a new line of cables which seems to take be taking the idea of USB audio interfaces to a pro level.
The U2 USB Cable Interface Series is a series of USB cables with built-in computer interfaces for easy plug and play [...]

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Behringer unveiled its Guitar Link UCG102 USB guitar input, an inexpensive option for interfacing electric guitars into your computer.
GUITAR LINK UCG102 guitar-to-USB interface lets you jam and record using modeling amps and effects without the need for any gear other than your guitar and a computer. The interface links your electric [...]