USB

Numark is shipping its Numark TTXUSB turntable; a USB-capable version of its TTX professional turntable.

TTXUSB is a unique industrial-grade performance turntable that also makes digitizing your vinyl record collection a breeze by harnessing USB plug and play compatibility for both PC and Macintosh personal computers.

With TTXUSB, Pro DJs have a wealth of unique options available to them including the patented, interchangeable use of S-Shaped or straight tone arms, industry-leading variable torque, and flexibility to adapt the TTXUSB as a battle or club style configuration. The TTXUSB’s solid-core, reference-quality construction insures durability under the most demanding situations.

TTXUSB comes standard with all the necessary cables to interconnect with both a computer and has connectors for pro DJ rigs, along with software to remove clicks, pops, and other undesirable characteristics of vinyl, the TTXUSB is a comprehensive package that easily breathes new life into older recordings while maintaining its professional DJ lineage to the original TTX.

As an added benefit, the vinyl-to-digital conversion takes just a few mouse clicks thanks to EZ Vinyl Converter by MixMeister; a new program available exclusively to Numark that quickly converts vinyl tracks directly to iTunes. Read more…

Marshall Electronics has introduced the MXL USB.008, a low noise USB large gold diaphragm cardioid condenser mic for the broadcast industry.

The mic uses low noise electronics and the latest in enhanced digital conversion techniques for pristine audio quality. The mic uses MOGAMI cable for the internal analog wiring to bring out the maximum definition.

The MXL USB.008 ships with a rugged tote bag, a desktop mic stand, mic stand adaptor, a 10-foot USB cable, wind screen, owners manual and an applications guide. The MXL USB.008 carries an MSRP of $199.00 and is now shipping. A stereo version will also be available.

Nady Systems has introduced a new USB microphone—the USB-24M. The mic connects directly into any computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) input port for plug-and-play operation with most DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software.

The USB-24M is designed for recording vocal tracks or voice-overs on your computer or for online communication. The mic features a dynamic neodymium element with cardioid pick-up, and the AD converter has 24-bit, 96KHz sampling rate. The mic features a heavy gauge mesh grill and sturdy construction.

The USB-24M is shipping now and lists for $69.95.

The new Ztar Z7-S master MIDI guitar controller from Starr Labs offers guitarists high-speed MIDI control. The Ztar differs from other guitar synths by having a glitch-free, 6-string x 24-fret touch-sensitive keyboard that’s ideal for playing synthesizers.

The Z7S fingerboard is fully polyphonic, meaning it can play more than one-note-per-string can be played simultaneously. The programmable fingerboard has 32 separate zones each with its own channel, voice, transposition, and several advanced settings. Six fast, sensitive String Triggers, Position-sensing Ribbon controller, programmable Volume Pot, Sustain and Volume pedal ports, and 2 line x 40 character programming display.

The Ztar system is not subject to the tracking delays and glitches found in traditional guitar synths. The Z7-S sports most of the hardware features and all of the software features that complement the high-end Ztar controllers but at a more affordable price.

List price $1495. Options include USB, Sound Card, Neck-bender strip, Breath control, PC patch editor, leg rest, custom paint.

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 wheel built right into the surface for complete control of the iPod while it is being docked in the mixer.

Home studios, musicians, podcasters and houses of worship can use the versatile direct-to-iPod recording feature for convenient transfer into iTunes upon connection to a computer. Files recorded into the iPod are CD quality, 16-Bit, 44.1 kHz .wav files.

Mac OS and Windows users can connect to the iMultiMix 8 USB using USB for direct to computer recording as well. In addition to its computer connectivity, the iMultiMix8 USB offers eight analog inputs, one hundred 28-Bit effects, phantom power, and 2 switchable mic/line/guitar inputs.

The iMultiMix 8 USB has the same world-class effects on the Alesis MultiMix 8 USB, one of the most popular recording mixers available. Vocalists can add professional quality reverb and guitar players can create flange effects, all of which are mixed and recorded to the iPod with ease. iPod owners will find this mixer the perfect compliment for a wide variety of recording needs thanks to its natural merging of the control wheel and traditional mixer knobs. The iMultiMix 8 USB is scheduled to ship in Q3 2007 with a suggested retail price of $499. Read more…