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Focusrite has launched the 3rd generation of its successful Scarlett audio interfaces. The new lineup comprises the Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Scarlett 2i2, Scarlett 4i4, Scarlett 8i6, Scarlett 18i8, and Scarlett 18i20. Among other improvements, the microphone preamps now feature a new “Air” mode. Here’s what’s new. Focusrite says that the 3rd generation Scarlett interfaces are […]
European pro audio company Antelope Audio has decided to equip its Discrete 4 USB/Thunderbolt desktop interface with a new effects processing platform called Synergy Core. Fusing FPGA with DSP A long-time user of FPGA chips as an alternative to competing DSP processors, Antelope has surprisingly now embraced the latter in pursuit of synergy between the […]
If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, or looking to upgrade your podcasting setup, RME has a new offer for you. The RME Babyface Pro Podcasting Bundle includes an audio interface, an Audio-Technica BP40 large diaphragm broadcast microphone, and some software. They’re even throwing in an online course. Podcasts are more popular than ever, and […]
Tracktion has announced that it is joining forces with Prism Sound and Sadie to form a new company: Audio Squadron. The firm says that it wants to be a “dynamic new player in the pro audio market”. Does this mean that some exciting new products could be around the corner? Tracktion has come a long […]
Native Instruments has announced an updated version of the Komplete Audio 6 USB audio interface. It’s now black like the newly released Komplete Audio 1 and 2. What else is new? The original Komplete Audio 6 came out in 2011, so it was ready for an update. Not that there was anything wrong with the […]
Presonus has announced the ATOM Producer Lab, a bundle built around the ATOM pad controller released last year. It includes an audio interface, a condenser microphone, DAW software, and even some cables to hook everything up. At just under USD 300, this looks like an excellent deal if you’re new to the game of making tracks. […]
At Pro Light & Sound 2019, Swiss manufacturer Merging presented Missions for its Anubis networking-enabled audio interface. Missions are proprietary software running on the Anubis’ touchscreen and on your computer. The initial offering includes the Monitor Mission, with the Music Mission coming later this year. Housed in an aluminum unibody case, Anubis has serious conversion […]
Owing in part to the custom USB controller and security chips Apple uses in its computers, some 2018 Mac models are plagued by glitching, unstable USB audio – not with every interface and under every scenario, but there is a legitimate issue. Naturally, such performance hiccups are unacceptable considering Macs’ reputation as music making machines. […]
Marian has added two new PCIe audio cards to its portfolio. Yes, you’ve heard it right: They’re still actually developing and releasing new PCIe audio cards in 2019. We’re not quite sure which market they’re targeting, as the pro audio world has all but embraced and adopted external interfaces. But if—for whatever reason—you’re looking for […]
Pro audio hotshot Antelope Audio made quite the case for itself at NAMM 2019, muscling in a world-first modeling USB mic and updated AD/DA converters with serious “specs-appeal”. It looks like Team Antelope has been even busier. The January issue of Sound on Sound is all Antelope on the front cover, and looking at it, […]