USB audio interface
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TASCAM has announced the US-2000, a new one rackspace 16-input audio interface that’s expected to sell for under $500.
US-2000 features
- 16-in / 4-out USB 2.0 audio interface.
- 96kHz / 24-bit audio resolution.
- (8) XLR microphone inputs with phantom power.
- (6) 1/4? balanced line inputs.
- (4) 1/4? balanced line outputs.
- (2) 1/4? instrument inputs (chan. 7 & 8 on front panel “combi “jacks).
- Stereo S/PDIF digital in and out.
- 100-LED meter bridge (5 segments for each input and output).
- Zero-latency direct monitoring with mono/stereo switch for each pair of inputs.
- 1/4? balanced stereo monitor output with its own volume control.
- 1/4? stereo high-powered headphone output.
- Mac and Windows compatible.
- Steinberg Cubase LE4 48-track recording software included.
- High-tech, attractive aluminum case design.
If you’ve used the TASCAM US-2000 USB audio interface, leave a comment with your thoughts on it! Read more…
Native Instruments Audio 4 DJ
2009 NAMM Show: Native Instruments introduced AUDIO 4 DJ, a USB 2.0 audio interface specifically designed for TRAKTOR and other DJ software.
Based on the AUDIO 8 DJ interface that is also at the heart of Native Instruments’ TRAKTOR SCRATCH DJ system, the AUDIO 4 DJ offers a 4-in/4-out configuration with the same audio quality, but with a smaller footprint and a more affordable price.
Two stereo inputs with software-switchable phono preamps allow DJs to connect turntables, CD decks and music production gear for various live performance and recording purposes. Two stereo outputs provide the necessary connectivity for routing two decks into an external DJ mixer, or outputting a separate master and cue signal when mixing in software. All audio connections are in RCA format for straightforward interfacing with DJ equipment.
AUDIO 4 DJ is equipped with studio-quality 24bit/96 kHz audio converters from Cirrus Logic that provide crystal-clear treble and rich bass response, and features special high-gain output stages that deliver a powerful +10dBu signal with additional headroom. Low-latency operation down to less than 4ms enables the high degree of precision and responsiveness that professional DJ performances rely on. AUDIO 4 DJ also features a ground point for turntables and an adjustable headphone output, as well as signal level LEDs for all inputs and outputs. The interface is completely bus-powered, making a cumbersome AC adapter unnecessary.
AUDIO 4 DJ comes as a full-featured DJ system due to the inclusion of TRAKTOR LE, a compact version of Native Instruments’ TRAKTOR software that offers two decks with high-quality time-stretching, an integrated mixer, performance effects, loop and cueing functions, and a powerful track database. All owners of AUDIO 4 DJ can also take advantage of a discounted upgrade to the full-featured TRAKTOR PRO software at any time.
AUDIO 4 DJ is available now for purchase in the NI Online Shop for a suggested retail price of $249 / €229 .
Alesis Intros USB Recording Kit
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At the 2009 Winter NAMM Show, Alesis announced their USB Recording Kit, an all-in-one computer-recording system.
The USB Recording Kit lets you connect the pair of AM2 condenser microphones to the iO|2 digital-audio interface to record stereo audio, using the included Steinberg Cubase LE 4 digital audio workstation software. You can monitor sessions and playback with the M1Active 320 USB speakers.
No extra sound cards, no special connectors or adapters and no software drivers are needed. All that is needed is a Mac or PC with two available USB ports and a pair of microphone cables.
The USB Recording Kit is available from musical instrument and pro audio retailers at an MSRP of $399.99 and an estimated street price of $299.99.
Here are the details: Read more…
2009 NAMM Show preview: DigiTech is shipping the RP1000 Integrated Effects Switching System, a high-end effects switcher offering 14 metal switches that control both program changes, effects on/off, stompbox loop in/out, bank up/down, and a built-in 20 second looper.
The RP1000 can be used in two different control modes to switch up to 10 presets (preset mode) or 5 presets and 5 effects on/off (pedalboard mode).
The RP1000 offers over 160 internal stompboxes, effects, amps and cabinet, USB 2×2 audio streaming along with Cubase LE4. The system retails for $699.95
2009 NAMM Show Preview: Lexicon has introduced a new line of sexy (at least for computer audio geeks!) USB Desktop Recording Interfaces.
The I-ONIX Series provides all the necessary tools to transform a computer into a professional 24-bit digital recording studio, including the USB 2.0 desktop recording interface, Steinberg Cubase LE4multi-track PC and Mac recording software, Toontrack EZdrummer Lite virtual instrument software, and the new Lexicon Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in. Read more…
