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Audio gear maker Samson has released a new digital audio recorder, the Zoom R16. The recorder offers 16-track playback and simultaneous recording of up to eight tracks, using Secure Digital (SD) memory.
Samson representatives are promoting the Zoom R16 as “three production tools in one device“:
- a multi-track recorder
- an audio interface and
- a control surface.
The R16 runs on six AA batteries. Recording onto SD memory allows for up to 32 GBs of audio files, and lightens the weight of the recorder. The R16 connects to the user’s computer via USB, and comes bundled with Cubase LE audio software.
The Zoom R16 retails for $399, making it a cheap all-in-one multitrack recording solution, especially for location work. Read more…
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Filed under: Amplifiers, Speakers, Monitors, iPods & Portable Media Players
Samson has introduce StudioDock, a USB studio monitor that lest you play or “stream” digital audio via USB directly to the monitors.
The monitors also provide an onboard iPod dock so you can sync, charge and play music from your iPod.
Available in 3i (3-inch woofer) and 4i (4-inch woofer) configurations, the monitors offer 2 x 15 watts and 2 x 20 watts of internal power respectively, along with a 25mm silk dome high frequency driver.
While the combination of USB monitors and an iPod dock has appeal, placing these monitors properly – at approximately eye level, could put the dock in an awkward position.
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