RØDE has released IXY, a great microphone for iPhone and iPad

IXY is the new release from RØDE, a great recording microphone for iPhone® or iPad®. With up to 24-bit/96k* recording and on-board high-fidelity A/D conversion, your iXY recordings are rich, smooth and accurate.

At the heart of the iXY is a matched pair of ½” cardioid condenser capsules, fixed in a perfect 90 degree ‘near-coincident’ alignment. This results in true-to-life stereo recordings, captured in high detail.

Mobile BA – Battery Powered Stereo Amplifier, the new gadget from Roland

In the end, it is all about having fun. It is weighting less than 2.5 kg so it is light enough for a child to carry. It is Mobile BA Battery Powered Stereo Amplifier from Roland, a super compact PA gadget that runs on batteries (also on AC power) to provide high-quality sound for voice and music playback.

Roland Mobile BA is the newest and smallest member of Roland’s popular BA-series lineup of all-in-one portable PAs. A simple-to-operate three-channel mixer provides independent volume control of input sources connected to the Roland Mobile BA. Inputs include a MIC channel, stereo LINE channel, and a PC/AUDIO channel with an 1/8-inch stereo mini jack and stereo RCA jacks for connecting an iPod®, laptop computer, smartphone, CD player, or other music playback device.

Auralex Acoustics announces SheetBlok-AF Sound Isolation Barrier Material

Auralex Acoustics, Inc., has announced its new SheetBlok-AF Sound Isolation Barrier material. Based on the company’s popular SheetBlok construction-grade sound barrier product, SheetBlok-AF is a thin, dense isolator with a Class A fire-rated PVC laminate on its surface for a finished look. SheetBlok-AF Sound Isolation Barrier is intended as a solution for improved sound isolation between adjacent spaces in the retrofit market where aesthetic appearance is important, but invasive construction and demolition are impossible. With an STC rating of 27 or greater, SheetBlok-AF is at least 6dB more effective than solid lead at stopping the transmission of sound. It acts as a thin, dense sound barrier layer in wall, ceiling and floor systems and is most effective when used as one component of a multi-layered construction scheme, as described in Auralex’s widely respected Acoustics101 publication.

Elegance – The New One-Hand Microphone Stand from Konig & Meyer

König & Meyer once again sets a benchmark in the area of microphone stands. The newly developed one-hand microphone stand »Elegance« offers both unique design and functionality. The stand’s height can be adjusted quickly, easily and silently using a one-hand clutch. A completely new mechanical construction inside the stand has made this possible. The unusual triangular form and modern design of the one-hand clutch create an elegant image. The handle of the one-hand clutch is form-fit to the most common microphone clamps, which is also a novelty.

Minisonic Mic Kit from Lindos | The Basic Need and More for Professional Audio Recording

Last year, in december, Lindos has launched a new microphone, preamp and the accesories for use in music video production and also music recording. They put all of these together in MiniSonic Mic Kit. This kit brings together two high-quality miniature microphones with a matching stereo preamplifier and accessories. Compact and affordable, the Minisonic Mic Kit the basic need for musicians and home movie makers as well as professional studios for audio recording process.

Wire Rope introduces new Shure KSM353 Shock Mount

Shure Incorporated unveil an innovative new shock mount for its KSM353 ribbon microphone that uses advanced materials and design to deliver excellent isolation with a refreshing dose of style that was shown at the recent Audio Engineering Society conference in New York.

After more than 18 months in development, the mount had to provide exceptional isolation, securely mate to the microphone, and complement the simple metallic styling of the KSM353 ribbon microphone. The KSM353’s 1.5-pound weight and lack of a secure attachment point posed distinct challenges to achieving these goals.

“Shock mounting a heavy microphone is a delicate balancing act,” said Chad Wiggins, Director of Wired Microphones at Shure. “If the support straps are too compliant, the mount is floppy and bottoms out. If they’re too tight, the mount won’t isolate well. And, for a ribbon microphone, you want the movement of the mount to be perpendicular to the movement of the ribbon, which complicates the design.”

Xewton Music Studio for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch was updated to version 2.0

Xewton has announced the immediate availability of 2.0 version of Music Studio their virtual music studio for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Many new features was added so now we can talk about Music Studio 2 as being a complete music production environment for iOS. The price is $14.99 in App Store and also it is available a free update for existing users and a lite version for free.

Create beats and grooves on-the-go because Native Instruments iMaschine is available now

Native Instruments announce the immediate availability of iMaschine, the first NI step in the iOS Apps Market. iMaschine is a beat-making app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. You can now develop song ideas anytime, anywhere – play and record drums on the 16 pads, jam a melody on the keyboard, sing on top of your loops via the built-in audio recorder or create your own unique sample banks from any source.

Motu MIDI Express XT is coming back

Because a lot of people ask for this, MOTU reintroduces Midi Express XT, their 8-in/8-out MIDI interface, patchbay, and merger with time code sync.

The MIDI Express XT is MOTU’s intelligent 128-channel USB MIDI interface for Mac and Windows. It delivers USB connectivity to any computer, sub-millisecond MIDI timing accuracy, 8 separate MIDI inputs, 9 MIDI outputs, sync features, a foot switch input, and tons of MIDI processing, including routing, merging, and muting. Best of all, Midi Express XT is now shipping again at the same price with support for 23.976 SMPTE time code and completely updated ClockWorks software for Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista.

Steinberg introduces the CMC USB Controller Series

Steinberg unveils some new USB controllers that can be individually combined to form a Cubase Control System. Comprising six slim units, the Steinberg CMC Controller Series has all the control options that you need – whether you are recording, editing and mixing music, creating beats or performing live. Each of the six slim-sized controllers is unique in its own way and features a dedicated set of rotary encoders, touch faders or pads designed to take hands-on control of a specific section in Cubase.