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.”

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.

Allen & Heath announces Xone: K2 – Professional Dj Midi Controller

Allen & Heath today has announced Xone: K2 a universal controller perfect tool for managing top dj software like Traktor Pro, Ableton, Virtual Dj, PCDJ or MixVibes and even to control lights or VJ Software because if it can receive Midi Data it can take commands from K2.

Viewed from the top, Allen & Heath Xone: K2 is a MIDI controller with a 4-channel internal soundcard, configurable MIDI surface with tri-colour LED illumination, USB bus power, and incorporating Allen&Heath’s proprietary X:LINK to connect with other Xone equipment.

Propellerhead releases Reason 6, Reason Essentials and Balance

Software announces immediate availability at the pro audio solutions distributors of Reason 6, the new updated version of their flagship music production software. Proppelerhead is shipping also Reason Essentials the next successor to Record, which comes with all the recording, editing, effects, instruments, mixing and mastering tools necessary for audio production and sound design and Balance with Reason Essentials, an audio interface for Mac and Windows.

Updated DJ|iO DJ Audio Interface is now shipping

We talked about in July that Numark has updated and also redesigned their popular DJ|iO portable USB audio interface. Numark today announces the immediate availability at pro audio retailers of this product and also the fact that DJ|iO DJ Audio Interface will be showcased at booth F3 at BPM 2011 in Birmingham, England from October 1st – October 3rd.

New Audio Interfaces | Focusrite announces Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface

Focusrite introduces Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface, their new usb audio interfaces for musicians on the go. It features two well-known preams and it have an attractive anodised aluminium unibody chassis.

Tascam releases iXZ – Mic/Instrument Audio Interface for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch

Tascam today announced iXZ Mic/Instrument Input for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch. The new little gadget from Tascam transforms an iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch into an instant “recording” studio. All you have to do is to plug in a microphone, guitar or bass to interact with the latest guitar amp, sampling, recording and DJ apps that there are already developed for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch. Also, iXZ supplies phantom power for condenser microphones and input setting sets the gain. There is a headphone output to monitor from your iOS device.

Steinberg introduces UR824 and UR28M, two new audio usb interfaces

Steinberg announces today that it has two new audio interfaces in its hardware products family. Steinberg UR824 and Steinberg UR28M brings transparent audio quality, high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity alongside advanced technologies such as DSP-powered reverb and channel strip effects with zero-latency monitoring.

Steinberg UR824 and Steinberg UR28M audio interfaces share a host of quality features, including state-of-the-art 24-bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters and Yamaha’s acclaimed D-Pre Class-A microphone preamps – a strong combination when it comes to crisp and crystal-clear audio quality. Plus, the DSP-powered dspMixFx technology boasts latency-free monitoring in conjunction with the included REV-X reverb and Sweet Sport Morphing Channel Strip effects. And with the included Cubase AI 6 version you can start recording music right away.

TC Electronic Releases Mac OS X Lion Compatible Software for Its Audio Interfaces

Recently, Apple released a major update to its Mac OS X operating system: OS X 10.7 Lion. Now, TC Electronic is releasing an updated version of its TC NEAR software that is compatible with this new version.

The new software package – TC NEAR v. 2.5.1 for Mac – is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.7, and in addition, it offers a general improvement of stability and performance. The new software applies to all of TC Electronic’s audio interfaces, including: Impact Twin, Studio Konnekt 48, Desktop Konnekt 6, Digital Konnekt X32, Konnekt 24D, Konnekt 8 and Konnekt Live.