MXL Ships MXL.008 USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone

MXL Microphones is shipping the MXL.008 USB / Cardioid Condenser Microphone. The new MXL.008 features a large diaphragm that delivers a big, rich sound characteristic of studio and broadcast microphones. Unlike most studio condenser microphones, however, the MXL.008 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) instrument that connects directly to a computer without the need for… Read More MXL Ships MXL.008 USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone

New MP3 Player Offers Variable-Speed Playback, Guitar Effects

NAMM: TASCAM calls their new MP-GT1 “the first MP3 player designed for musicians”. The portable audio player features Variable-Speed playback and guitar effects. The MP-GT1 includes enough memory for storing over 200 songs, each of which can be slowed down, looped and processed to help you learn new music. A guitar input lets guitarists play… Read More New MP3 Player Offers Variable-Speed Playback, Guitar Effects

Alesis Unveils MultiMix USB 2.0 Series Mixers

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Alesis anounced its new line of MultiMix mixers, featuring USB 2.0 connectivity. Available in 8- and 16-channel configuration, these compact tabletop mixers feature low noise analog electronics, one hundred studio-grade 28-bit digital effects, and rock-solid construction. The USB 2.0 technology incorporated into the MultiMix USB 2.0 Series mixers provides for high… Read More Alesis Unveils MultiMix USB 2.0 Series Mixers

NAMM Update: Korg Intros padKontrol MIDI Controller

NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg has expanded its KONTROL series of MIDI Studio Controllers with the introduction of the new padKONTROL. It offers 16 trigger pads and a wide range of control possibilities for expressive MIDI performance onstage or in the studio. The padKONTROL’s 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads are responsive to the user’s touch and… Read More NAMM Update: Korg Intros padKontrol MIDI Controller