AES Pro Audio RPN1101 | Neve VR Channel In a Box

AES Pro Audio RPN1101 Channel In a Box is based around the Input & Dynamics sub-assembly and the EQ & Insert sub-assembly from a NEVE VR channel. AES Pro Audio RPN1101 Channel In a Box comprises a 1U high enclosure with a depth of 300mm (excluding connectors and control knobs). It has an internal power supply. The objective was to design a product that maximised the facilities that are available on the VR sub-assemblies.

Live Audio Recording | SSL announces Live Recorder

Solid State Logic has announced the introduction of Live Recorder, the system that provides a great solution for high channel count Live, Location or Broadcast Recording. Live Recorder is ideal for Live Music Recording from FOH console systems, Location Film Sound Recording, TV Broadcast Production Studios and Broadcast Production Trucks.

SSL Live-Recorder system connects via standard optical MADI so can connect directly to MADI equipped Digital Mixing Consoles, venue audio distribution infrastructure (Riedel, Optocore etc) or Broadcast Routers. The system presents significant cost saving opportunities when compared to Hard Disk Recorders or other DAW recorder systems. Live-Recorder systems can record up to 128Ch@24bit/48kHz or 64Ch@24bit/96kHz.

Universal Audio is shipping Apollo High Resolution Audio Interface with Realtime UAD Processing

Universal Audio is proud to announce worldwide shipment of Apollo, a high-resolution audio interface that combines UA’s analog design heritage with esteemed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a sleek, elegant recording system for Mac and PC (Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7; Windows 7 support coming Summer 2012).

“Apollo is the culmination of 10 years of analog and digital audio development here at UA,” said Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio founder. “In many ways, it’s brought the analog and digital sides of our company together. With Apollo, we’re delivering the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording with all the conveniences of modern digital equipment, including next-generation Thunderbolt technology.”

Native Instruments announces Traktor Kontrol F1

Native Instruments announces the availability form May 30th of this year of Traktor Kontrol F1 “the definitive and only hardware for controlling Traktor’s powerful Remix Decks, with 16 stylish, multi-colored pads to fire loops and one-shot samples and the full version of the flagship software Traktor Pro 2.5.”

MCAudioLab introduces Luna Vari-Amb, a new concept in stereo ambiance processing

MCAudioLab, the Italian manufacturer of high performance analog pro audio equipment, strictly hand made, announces their newest product, Luna Vari-Amb Processor, a new concept in stereo ambiance processing as they say. MCAudioLab will bring Luna Vari-Amb for presentation this year at MusikMesse at Frankfurt. Their booth will be at stand 5.1 – D84.

Satur-8, the new 8ch Summing Mixer from Looptrotter Audio Engineering

Looptrotter Audio Engineering, the creators of Monster Compressor unveils Satur-8 their new addition to the audio pro products family. Looptrotter Audio Engineering Satur-8 offers 8 separate channels of saturation blocks referencing the sound of vintage valve consoles and tape recorders.

Looptrotter Audio Engineering Satur-8 works as an analogue soft limiter as well. It slightly aligns the signal and adds low-order harmonics in a smart way. It can be used either during recording or mixing stages. The unit gives a solid and fat sound in the recording, processing and mixing stages.

Analog Elemental Series, 13 new products, one concept from Sound Performance Lab

“The Analog Elemental Series enhances our product line in two different ways,” says SPL CEO Hermann Gier. “First of all, we now have the exceptional preamps of the RackPack modular series in the traditional 19-inch format. Secondly, this series offers perfect front end and processing combinations for any situation ranging from pure preamplification to specific processing needs for vocals and instruments. This allows for any possible configuration to come true.”

Phoenix Audio DRS-EQ/500 is now shipping

As the title says, Phoenix Audio DRS-EQ/500 Microphone Pre-Amplifier/DI/Eq is now shipping. The concept units were presented at AES in NYC in October and at Winter NAMM in January.

Motu announces MicroBook II, their latest audio interface

Motu has announced in a post-Namm press release their latest addition to the audio interfaces family – MicroBook II, the updated version of the compact, studio-grade one. Motu MicroBook II turns a Mac or PC into a personal 4 x 6 recording studio with professional I/O and monitor mixing. Motu MicroBook II will replace the original model at the same price.

ESI Audio introduces Phonorama USB Audio Interface

ESI Phonorama Audio Interface features a phono preamp that can be matched to MM (moving magnet) and MC (moving coil) systems with its RCA inputs. It also features a convenient ground connection screw. For transfers of signals from tape and other sources, the phono preamp can be turned off for line signals. There is also a stereo line and headphone output.

Bundled with ESI Phonorama Audio Interface is SoundSaver, the easy all-in-one analog media archiving solution from BIAS. It allows capturing of your favourite records and tapes, either manually or with the automatic record timer. Then remove unwanted noise, tape/needle hiss as well as click and crackles, before exporting separate tracks as mp3, to your iTunes library or as WAV files for CD recording.