Audio & MIDI interfaces

USB bus-powered interface wtih 2 inputs & 2 outputs, PC & Mac compatible. Cubase LE 4 & Lexicon Pantheon Reverb Plug-In included

Review: Record anywhere you can carry your laptop. Studio-quality hardware and powerful software that turns your PC or Mac into a 24bit recording studio.

The Alpha Desktop Recording Studio is extremely compact, yet it gives you the features needed to get professional recording results anywhere. Designed with many of the same features found in professional studios, the Alpha Studio is your complete recording solution: a USB powered I/O mixer with Cubaser LE, the popular recording production suite from Steinbergr, and Lexicon's acclaimed Lexiconr Pantheon VST reverb plug-in. A dual-input, 2-bus, 2-output USB I/O mixer with extra high-impedance instrument input and separate headphone output gives you the freedom to not only record but also mix anywhere.

2 x 2 USB 2.0 desktop recording studio

Review: No artist likes to be told what to do, what tools to use and what tools you can't use. Lexicon understand your passion and they inspire you to innovate. Brilliantly designed, the I.O Desktop Recording Series is compatible with any DAW, including Pro Tools 9 and 10. Now this innovative hardware design meets the software capability of any creative passion.

Featuring newly designed dbxr 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on both channels, the I-O 22 is more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keep your music sounding its best. The preamps run on a high-voltage supply to guarantee stability and provide you with a superior recording across a wide dynamic range. Performance driven A/D - D/A converters ensure pristine 24bit/96 kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance.

The I-O 22 can record 2 x tracks at once and includes 2 x combi-jack mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power, 2 x TRS balanced line outputs, a Hi-Z instrument input, a 1/4" high power headphone output, and MIDI I/O. Dedicated knobs and meters offer easy access to input and output levels and locking combi-jacks make sure that a connection is not lost in the middle of a performance.

8 x 2 USB 2.0 desktop recording studio

Review: No artist likes to be told what to do, what tools to use and what tools you can't use. Lexicon understand your passion and they inspire you to innovate. Brilliantly designed, the I.O Desktop Recording Series is compatible with any DAW, including Pro Tools 9. Now this innovative hardware design meets the software capability of any creative passion.

Featuring newly designed DBX 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on all 8 channels, the I-O 82 is more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keep your music sounding its best. The preamps run on a high-voltage supply to guarantee stability and provide you with a superior recording across a wide dynamic range. Performance driven A/D - D/A converters ensure pristine 24bit/96 kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance.

The I-O 82 can record eight tracks at once and includes 8 combi-jack mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power, 2 x TRS balanced line outputs, 2 x Hi-Z instrument inputs, 2 x high power 1/4" headphone outputs, S/PDIF and MIDI I/O. Dedicated knobs and meters offer easy access to input and output levels and locking combi-jacks make sure that a connection is not lost in the middle of a performance.

Review: No artist likes to be told what to do, what tools to use and what tools you can't use. Lexicon understand your passion and they inspire you to innovate. Brilliantly designed, the I.O Desktop Recording Series is compatible with any DAW, including Pro Tools 9. Now this innovative hardware design meets the software capability of any creative passion.

Featuring newly designed DBX 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on all 8 channels, the I-O 82 is more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keep your music sounding its best. The preamps run on a high-voltage supply to guarantee stability and provide you with a superior recording across a wide dynamic range. Performance driven A/D - D/A converters ensure pristine 24bit/96 kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance.

The I-O 82 can record eight tracks at once and includes 8 combi-jack mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power, 2 x TRS balanced line outputs, 2 x Hi-Z instrument inputs, 2 x high power 1/4" headphone outputs, S/PDIF and MIDI I/O. Dedicated knobs and meters offer easy access to input and output levels and locking combi-jacks make sure that a connection is not lost in the middle of a performance.

FireWire audio/MIDI interface with integrated channel strip processing

Review: With a wealth of features, including DBX high-voltage, ultra low noise mic preamps, Pantheon II reverbs and a powerful software mixing board with DBX dynamics and hardware monitor reverb, the Lexicon I-ONIX FW810S is more than just an 8-in & 10-out FireWire audio interface. It's a professional recording studio contained in a single rack unit.

The high-voltage and ultra low noise DBX mic preamps on every channel provide optimal timbre and tonality on every track. The newly updated Pantheon II plug-in provides smooth and lush Lexicon reverbs for creating ideal sonic spaces.

With built-in DBX Type IV conversion, your digital recordings will preserve their dynamic range even when levels get too high. They'll acquire that forgiving, oversaturated quality once only found on big analog recorders. Type IV conversion actually gives you more headroom, capturing subtle details in higher level signals instead of hard clipping them.

Furthermore, the Lexicon I-ONIX FW810S adds a powerful software mixer with integrated DBX dynamics to your digital audio workstation. This mixer's true-to-life interface design feels familiar from the second you start it, making it easy to adjust levels and route signals through 8 inputs and 10 outputs, apply and preview reverbs as well as dynamics. Moreover, the I-ONIX FW810S does the processing, so you can mix and fine tune your recordings in real time with zero latency. You can even save and load snapshots of mixer settings.

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Review: With a wealth of features, including DBX high-voltage, ultra low noise mic preamps, Pantheon II reverbs and a powerful software mixing board with DBX dynamics and hardware monitor reverb, the Lexicon I-ONIX FW810S is more than just an 8-in & 10-out FireWire audio interface. It's a professional recording studio contained in a single rack unit.

The high-voltage and ultra low noise DBX mic preamps on every channel provide optimal timbre and tonality on every track. The newly updated Pantheon II plug-in provides smooth and lush Lexicon reverbs for creating ideal sonic spaces.

With built-in DBX Type IV conversion, your digital recordings will preserve their dynamic range even when levels get too high. They'll acquire that forgiving, oversaturated quality once only found on big analog recorders. Type IV conversion actually gives you more headroom, capturing subtle details in higher level signals instead of hard clipping them.

Furthermore, the Lexicon I-ONIX FW810S adds a powerful software mixer with integrated DBX dynamics to your digital audio workstation. This mixer's true-to-life interface design feels familiar from the second you start it, making it easy to adjust levels and route signals through 8 inputs and 10 outputs, apply and preview reverbs as well as dynamics. Moreover, the I-ONIX FW810S does the processing, so you can mix and fine tune your recordings in real time with zero latency. You can even save and load snapshots of mixer settings.

B-STOCK: Box opened, there are a few minor scratches and some of the black paint has chipped off on the top right hand edge but otherwise product is in excellent condition and in perfect working order

Review: *** B-STOCK: Box opened, there are a few minor scratches and some of the black paint has chipped off on the top right hand edge but otherwise product is in excellent condition and in perfect working order ***

Lexicon I-ONIX U42S streamlines the desktop recording experience. The I-ONIX desktop recording studio is brilliantly designed and fits where it makes the most sense between your keyboard and monitor. With all the level meters and gain controls at your fingertips when using your DAW, you'll wonder why no one ever thought of it before.

Featuring newly designed DBX 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise mic preamps on all 4 channels, the I-ONIX U42S is more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keeps your music sounding its best. The preamps run on a high-voltage supply to guarantee stability and provide you with superior recording across a wide dynamic range. Performance driven A/D-D/A converters ensure pristine 24 bit/96kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance.

The I-ONIX U42S can record four tracks at once and includes 4 combi-jack mic/line inputs. Dedicated knobs and meters offer easy access to input and output levels and locking combi-jacks make sure that a connection is not lost in the middle of a performance.

The Lexicon name is synonymous with the world's best reverb. The Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in features 6 reverb types with 16 adjustable parameters and 35 factory presets that range from vocal to live sound and special effects. It's easy to complete your mix and make your music sound its best with the exquisitely rich, full reverbs that made Lexicon famous.

USB bus-powered interface with 4 inputs/2 outputs, bundled with Cubase LE 4 & Lexicon Pantheon Reverb Plug-in software, PC & MAC compatible

Review: The Lexicon Lambda is the hardware and software you need to turn your PC or Macr into a 24bit recording studio.

There is no easier way to get into desktop recording. Just add a microphone, computer and musical inspiration. Anywhere you can take your laptop, Lambda lets you record both a vocal track and an accompanying instrument at the same time (or 2 singers/2 instruments). It has 2 studio- quality balanced microphone inputs with phantom power for professional condenser microphones and TRS inserts that let you add outboard equipment such as compressors or equalizers. 2 line level inputs are provided for adding keyboards, drum machines, turntables or pre-recorded backing tracks from CD or MP3 players. A separate front-panel high-impedance input is included so you can plug your electric guitar or bass right in. Via the separate headphone jack, you can monitor as you record, listen to a backing or click track while recording or hear tracks played back from your computer.

Balanced analog line outputs let you connect to powered monitor speakers or a mastering deck.

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The recording professionals at Lexicon Pro know a thing or two about great audio - that famed Lexicon reverb "sound" has been on just about every hit recording since we invented digital reverb more than 30 years ago. So when we set out to bring that sound home - we got truly inspired.

Nothing is more frustrating than buying a recording system only to find out that you need a gaggle of extras just to make it all work. The Omega Studio is a completely integrated computer recording system that includes the Omega 8 x 4 x 2 USB I/O mixer, Steinberg's Cubase LE audio and MIDI recording software, and Lexicon's world-class Pantheon VST Reverb plug-in. The Omega Desktop Recording Studio quite literally contains all the necessary components to transform your computer into a professional 24bit recording studio, all in one box.

Unlike standard computer I/O boxes based on a patch bay concept, the Lexicon Omega Studio is designed and built around the same paradigm as large-format recording consoles. An 8-input, 4-bus, 2-output USB I/O mixer with inserts, instrument input, MIDI I/O and complete metering and monitoring functions gives you the freedom to record up to 4 tracks at once and mix without the need for additional mixing hardware.

2 DBX Silver Seriesr mic preamps with 48V phantom power provide a pristine front end for high-end condenser or more common dynamic microphones, insuring premium sound quality from the first take to the last. TRS insert points allow you to plug in your favourite dynamic processors before the signal reaches one of the 4 busses, where 24bit converters transform the analog signal into a digital masterpiece.

4 servo-balanced TRS line inputs with up to +22 dBu input levels let you hook up everything from keyboards to guitar preamps, including high-output professional gear. Stereo digital inputs are available via SPDIF jacks, and an additional high-impedance instrument input is included on the front panel for easy access to guitars and basses.

Finally, a fully opto-isolated MIDI input to ensures that there is no annoying ground loop hum or MIDI talk-through noise common with many I/O boxes and sound cards; MIDI output has rock-solid synchronization to USB frame rate to support applications requiring critical sync.

The Omega I/O mixer also features channel peak indicators for each analog input as well as an assignable bargraph meter for the 4 busses. By monitoring the signal before the A/D converters, clipping and distortion can be averted, unlike software-only level monitoring that can miss overs, ruining the track.

All these gazintas and getoutzas are put together just like a big recording console, with input gain controls, four recording busses, and full monitoring features, in one attractive, portable I/O Mixer. Just plug it into your Mac or PC computer with the included USB cable, and you're instantly ready to capture the moment.

10-input/10-output PCI virtual studio with multiple analog I/O, bundled with Ableton Live Lite software

Review: The Delta 1010LT delivers much of the same universal connectivity, high fidelity and seamless performance as the popular Delta 1010 on a single PCI card and at a fraction of the price. Multiple analog I/O, MIDI, S/PDIF and surround sound support are all here. 2 inputs even have mic/line preamps on XLR connectors, saving the expense of outboard preamps. It's all on a compact, half-size PCI card with 2 color-coded breakout cables. Combine up to four Deltas in your system for a maximum of 32 analog and 4 stereo S/PDIF inputs and outputs.

2-channel USB audio/ MIDI interface

Review: This entry-level model offers 2-channel operation. Each channel provides both XLR and 1/4" inputs. Phantom power (48V) and guitar-level switching are provided. Professional audio converters and discrete preamp design deliver up to 24bit/48 kHz digital audio for use with virtually any software.

4-segment LED metering and multiple status lights provide real-time visual feedback. A single USB cable provides both power and data, making setup a snap. Intuitive controls include individual gain knobs, a convenient zero-latency mix knob, plus a headphone output with its own level knob.

MIDI I/O jacks are provided, in addition to the balanced main 1/4" outputs. Ignite by AIR music creation software and Ableton Live Lite 8 complete this powerful package.

2 channel audio MIDI interface with digital I/O and Avid Pro Tools Express

Review: Offering 3 distinct models, the M-Track Series combines a robust feature set with extreme ease of use to create versatile audio/MIDI interfaces for every level of musician.

At home in the more advanced digital studio, the step-up M-Track Plus is built on the M-Track's foundation, with the addition of coaxial S/PDIF digital input and output jacks on the back panel and a robust metal casing. The M-Track Plus comes equipped with Ignite by AIR music creation software plus the Avid Pro Tools Express, complete with the iLok USB key.

Audio interface with 8 microphone preamps, DI inputs, ADAT outputs, bundled with Tracktion 3 software

Review: The 16 input x 16 output Mackie Onyx Blackbird FireWire audio interface provides eight premium Mackie Onyx microphone preamps, 24bit/96kHz AD/DA conversion, a built-in DSP matrix mixer and dedicated instrument DI instrument inputs for guitars, basses and keyboards. The Mackie Onyx Blackbird 16x16 FireWire audio interface features two front panel super channel inputs for quick input access. Inserts let you patch in outboard gear. Dual headphone outputs each have their own level controls and source selectors. The Mackie Onys Blackbird interface includes ADAT outputs and an onboard word clock. The 19" rackmountable Onyx Blackbird even comes complete with Tracktion 3 streamlined audio and MIDI recording, mixing, editing and mastering software

If you need more mic inputs in the future, you can connect an additional mic preamp via the Mackie Onyx Blackbird interface's 8 input x 8 output ADAT I/O for a 16 channel 24 bit/96kHz recording interface. The Mackie Onyx Blackbird includes an onboard word clock I/O for adding additional pieces of analogue/digital gear to your studio. That means Blackbird is also an ideal standalone 8 input preamp unit for integration into a larger studio or digital live setup.

The Mackie Onyx Blackbird includes two front panel super channels with combo inputs for microphone, guitar, keyboards, drum machines or whatever. Dedicated +48V phantom power is for studio-quality condenser microphone and 80 Hz low-cut filters to remove unwanted low frequency ambient noise. Because these inputs feature true analogue hardware monitoring in either mono or stereo, you can route the signals directly to your studio monitors or headphone, bypassing the need for a matrix mixer. Zero-latency overdubs have never been easier to setup or control. Super channels come with inserts on the rear panel to connect outboard signal processors.

The Mackie Onyx Blackbird FireWire 16x16 interface is fully customizable. It comes with 18x16 Blackbird control DSP Matrix mixer, which allows routing any input to any output at any volume and pan orientation, applying custom names to all channels and output mixes for quick reference and control. Furthermore, the Mackie Onyx Blackbird FireWire interface can work as a standalone 8-channel microphone preamp and it may be linked with another Blackbird interface for additional inputs and outputs.

USB bus-powered 2-input/2-output audio interface with mic, line & Hi-Z inputs & preamps, Mac & PC compatible

Review: This USB audio interface enables you to easily digitize all your analogue sound sources, to record from microphones, music instruments and any line level devices, such as cassette decks or CD players. It brings an unparalleled level of USB audio quality to the MAC or PC, with pristine 16bit/48 kHz A/D and D/A converters, ultra-low jitter clock, and low noise mic/line/Hi-Z preamps. With the included recording software you will be able to easily edit digitalized music or speech.

4-input/4-output DJ audio interface with AD/DA converter

Review: The Mixvibes U-Mix 44 is a new portable USB audio interface for DJs. A great tool for every DJ who owns a MIDI controller without soundcards such as Vestax VCI-100, Hercules RMX DJ control Steel, Numark Total Control, etc.

TheMixvibes U-Mix 44 interface is compatible with all major music applications like Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, Reason, etc. The 4 inputs and 4 outputs have been specifically designed for DJs for an easy set up of any DVS system.

Besides standard recording and playback functionalities, The U-Mix 44 provides everything that is needed for professional music production. In its compact case, the U-Mix 44 provides 2 stereo analog input channels and 2 stereo analog output channels with RCA connectors. The stereo headphone output is connected to Channel 2 to provide a full monitoring for DJ applications.

The MixVibes Easy REC and MixVibes DVS LE are included. Have you ever dreamed of getting your collection of beloved vinyl records in digital format? The Easy REC is the fastest solution to encode your records. The Easy REC includes 3 audio recording softwares: Vinyl Ripper: rip and encode your vinyls; Audio Recorder: record and encode any audio source (audio tape, radio, microphone, etc); and Audacity: the best audio editor.

The MixVibes DVS LE is a DJ software application which allows you to control your MP3s directly from a traditional turntable or CD player thanks to MixVibes' Digital Vinyl System technology. It emulates a DJ booth in a totally safe and stable environment ensuring a professional DJ performance. This light edition of MixVibes DVS 7 includes: Advanced media management, numerous adjustable FX: echo, flanger, delay, reverb; and control of one turntable through the timecode.

96kHz expandable PCI audio interface

Review: This box contains everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24bit/96 kHz digital audio workstation. The 2408mk3 interface provides 8 channels of pristine 96 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 24 channels of ADAT and Tascam digital I/O, the most ever offered in a single rack space audio interface. Connect up to 4 interfaces to the included PCI-424 card for an expanded system capable of 96 simultaneous active input and output connections at 96 kHz.

The 2408mk3 is ideal for both the computer-based studio with no mixing board and more elaborate studios built around a digital mixer of any size.

For the computer-based studio, the included PCI-424 card features CueMix DSP, a flexible DSP-driven mixing and monitoring matrix that eliminates the need for an external mixer or patch-bay. Connect all of your studio gear, including synths, keyboards, and even effects processors. Then control it all from your desktop with no audible monitoring latency and no processor drain on your computer.

With 24 channels of digital I/O, the 2408mk3 is ideal for connecting your computer to a digital mixer. Both ADAT lightpipe and Tascam TDIF digital connections are supported at any sample rate up to 96 kHz. And here's another 2408mk3 first: built-in video and SMPTE synchronization. Slave your entire workstation directly to video or SMPTE time code with sub-frame accuracyiwithout a dedicated synchronizer.

The 2408mk3 also provides cross-platform compatibility for Mac and Windows with all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac OS X, with 24bit recording/editing and 32bit mixing/processing/mastering.

www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mk3

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Review: This box contains everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24bit/96 kHz digital audio workstation. The 2408mk3 interface provides 8 channels of pristine 96 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 24 channels of ADAT and Tascam digital I/O, the most ever offered in a single rack space audio interface. Connect up to 4 interfaces to the included PCI-424 card for an expanded system capable of 96 simultaneous active input and output connections at 96 kHz.

The 2408mk3 is ideal for both the computer-based studio with no mixing board and more elaborate studios built around a digital mixer of any size.

For the computer-based studio, the included PCI-424 card features CueMix DSP, a flexible DSP-driven mixing and monitoring matrix that eliminates the need for an external mixer or patch-bay. Connect all of your studio gear, including synths, keyboards, and even effects processors. Then control it all from your desktop with no audible monitoring latency and no processor drain on your computer.

With 24 channels of digital I/O, the 2408mk3 is ideal for connecting your computer to a digital mixer. Both ADAT lightpipe and Tascam TDIF digital connections are supported at any sample rate up to 96 kHz. And here's another 2408mk3 first: built-in video and SMPTE synchronization. Slave your entire workstation directly to video or SMPTE time code with sub-frame accuracyiwithout a dedicated synchronizer.

The 2408mk3 also provides cross-platform compatibility for Mac and Windows with all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac OS X, with 24bit recording/editing and 32bit mixing/processing/mastering.

www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mk3

FireWire/USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface with on-board effects and mixing

Review: As a hybrid audio interface, the 828mk3 provides flexible connectivity to any Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0, with 10 channels of pristine 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 16 channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF. Expand your system by connecting additional MOTU audio interfaces or the 8pre mic input expander.

The 828mk3 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 30 separate outputs, including dedicated main outs on XLRs and two front panel headphone outs.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer, with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven compression, EQ and reverb to every input and output, independent of your host computer. When recording from the mic/guitar inputs, the 828mk3's signal overload protection gives you an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero with no digital clipping or harsh artifacts.

Analyze and scope your audio with advanced diagnostic tools, including a full-screen real-time FFT display, spectrogram waterfall display, full-featured oscilloscope, X-Y plot, and linear/polar phase analysis graphs.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 828mk3 from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.

The 828mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24bit recording/editing and 32bit mixing/processing/mastering.

Hybrid firewire USB 2.0 audio interface with onboard effects and mixing

Review: The MOTU 896mk3 audio interface delivers advanced design, high-end performance, superb sound and universal hybrid FireWire/USB 2.0 connectivity to your Mac or Windows computer.

As a hybrid audio interface, the 896mk3 provides flexible connectivity to any Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0, with 8 channels of pristine 24bit/192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 16 channels of optical digital I/O, stereo AES/EBU, S/PDIF and separate analog main outs. Expand your system by connecting the 8pre mic input expander or other MOTU audio interfaces.

As an interface or standalone mixer, the 896mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including dedicated main outputs on XLRs and 2 front panel headphone outputs. Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer, with no latency and no processor strain on your computer.

Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs and busses independent of your host computer. Add classic reverb with lengths up to 60 seconds. Further sculpt your sound with 7-band parametric EQ featuring filter types carefully modeled after British analog console EQs. Choose between 2 forms of compression: a conventional compressor and the leveler, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A optical compressor that provides vintage, musical automatic gain control.

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Review: The MOTU 896mk3 audio interface delivers advanced design, high-end performance, superb sound and universal hybrid FireWire/USB 2.0 connectivity to your Mac or Windows computer.

As a hybrid audio interface, the 896mk3 provides flexible connectivity to any Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0, with 8 channels of pristine 24bit/192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 16 channels of optical digital I/O, stereo AES/EBU, S/PDIF and separate analog main outs. Expand your system by connecting the 8pre mic input expander or other MOTU audio interfaces.

As an interface or standalone mixer, the 896mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including dedicated main outputs on XLRs and 2 front panel headphone outputs. Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer, with no latency and no processor strain on your computer.

Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs and busses independent of your host computer. Add classic reverb with lengths up to 60 seconds. Further sculpt your sound with 7-band parametric EQ featuring filter types carefully modeled after British analog console EQs. Choose between 2 forms of compression: a conventional compressor and the leveler, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A optical compressor that provides vintage, musical automatic gain control.

Review: The MOTU 896mk3 audio interface delivers advanced design, high-end performance, superb sound and universal hybrid FireWire/USB 2.0 connectivity to your Mac or Windows computer.

As a hybrid audio interface, the 896mk3 provides flexible connectivity to any Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0, with 8 channels of pristine 24bit/192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 16 channels of optical digital I/O, stereo AES/EBU, S/PDIF and separate analog main outs. Expand your system by connecting the 8pre mic input expander or other MOTU audio interfaces.

As an interface or standalone mixer, the 896mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including dedicated main outputs on XLRs and 2 front panel headphone outputs. Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer, with no latency and no processor strain on your computer.

Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs and busses independent of your host computer. Add classic reverb with lengths up to 60 seconds. Further sculpt your sound with 7-band parametric EQ featuring filter types carefully modeled after British analog console EQs. Choose between 2 forms of compression: a conventional compressor and the leveler, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A optical compressor that provides vintage, musical automatic gain control.

16-input/12-output FireWire audio/MIDI interface with 8 mic/instrument inputs

Review: The 8pre FireWire audio interface delivers everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24bit, 96 kHz digital audio workstation. The 8pre provides 8 microphone/instrument preamps with pristine 96 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 8 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O. Expand your system by connecting additional 8pres or other MOTU FireWire audio interfaces.

Use the included CueMix software to mix all 16 inputs from your computer. 8 channels of ADAT optical I/O make the 8pre an ideal companion for a digital mixer. 2 ADAT lightpipe connections work together to support a full 8 channels of optical digital I/O at any sample rate up to 96 kHz.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Then monitor all of these live inputs via the 8pre's main outs or headphone jack i with virtually no monitoring latency and no processor drain on your computer. You can even create separate monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Control everything, including talk-back and listen-back, from the included CueMix Console software, just like a large studio console.

The 8pre includes a 16-channel MIDI interface. Simply plug in your FireWire cable and both MIDI and audio are ready to go. Connect any MIDI device, such as a controller keyboard, synth module, automated control surface or drum machine. Timing is sample-accurate with supporting software.

The 8pre provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac OS X 10.3 or higher, Windows XP and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac OS, with 24bit recording/editing and 32bit mixing/processing/mastering.

The 8pre is really 2 products in one. When it is not connected to a computer via FireWire, the 8pre functions as an eight-channel analog to digital (optical) converter. Connect the 8pre to your MOTU 828, 896, Traveler or even another 8pre via the optical lightpipe connection to add eight high-quality microphone pre-amps to your system. Since the connection is digital, 100 pristine sound is maintained, down to the very last sample.

The 8pre is the perfect way to instantly add eight more mic inputs to any audio interface or digital mixer with optical I/O. If you have a MOTU interface with on-board CueMix DSP mixing, such as the 828mkII, 896HD or Traveler, the 8pre inputs appear directly in the host interface's CueMix mixer to becomes a transparent extension of your system, operating together with your primary interface as a single, integrated unit i even when the host interface is not connected to a computer and is instead operating as a stand-alone mixer.

If you have a 2408mk3, digital mixer or other audio device that supports 96 kHz optical and also has 2 optical inputs, the 8pre connects to it via both optical ports to provide a full 8 channels of analog to optical conversion at the 88.2 or 96 kHz sample rates.

5-in/5-out MIDI interface, compatible with Mac and Windows

Review: Built from the same technology found in MOTU's flagship MIDI Timepiece, the Micro Lite is a professional MIDI interface that provides portable, plug-and-play connectivity to any USB-equipped Mac or Windows computer.

The Micro Lite provides 5 MIDI inputs, 5 MIDI outputs, 80 MIDI channels and compatibility with all Mac and Windows software. Large front-panel LEDs illuminate to indicate MIDI activity.

The Micro Lite takes full advantage of USB, giving you high-speed MIDI throughput, sub-millisecond timing accuracy, support for hot-swapping and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via any available USB port. And the Micro Lite is powered by the USB port i no wall wart or AC plug.

With its attractive yet rugged metal casing, the Micro Lite slides easily into a shoulder bag or briefcase for ultra-compact portability and convenient desktop operation. Removable rack attachments, as well as a custom center-joint fastener, are included and allow you to easily mount 2 Micro Lites side by side in a standard 19" equipment rack.

No other MIDI interface offers this much value, performance and portability at such an affordable price.

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Built from the same technology found in MOTU's flagship MIDI Timepiece, the Micro Lite is a professional MIDI interface that provides portable, plug-and-play connectivity to any USB-equipped Mac or Windows computer.

The Micro Lite provides 5 MIDI inputs, 5 MIDI outputs, 80 MIDI channels and compatibility with all Mac and Windows software. Large front-panel LEDs illuminate to indicate MIDI activity.

The Micro Lite takes full advantage of USB, giving you high-speed MIDI throughput, sub-millisecond timing accuracy, support for hot-swapping and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via any available USB port. And the Micro Lite is powered by the USB port i no wall wart or AC plug.

With its attractive yet rugged metal casing, the Micro Lite slides easily into a shoulder bag or briefcase for ultra-compact portability and convenient desktop operation. Removable rack attachments, as well as a custom center-joint fastener, are included and allow you to easily mount 2 Micro Lites side by side in a standard 19" equipment rack.

No other MIDI interface offers this much value, performance and portability at such an affordable price.

USB 2.0 audio interface with 4 x inputs/6 x outputs/1 x XLR mic input

Review: MOTU have announced a new addition to their range in the form of their new Microbook II, which has been design to build on their original device. The MOTU Microbook II has been designed to provide a compact, studio-grade audio interface that converts any Mac or PC into a personal 4 x 6 recording studio, complete with professional I/O and monitor mixing.

Measuring just 5.5" x 3.5" x 1.25" the mini MOTU Microbook II is equipped with USB 2.0 audio Mac and Windows interface for low-latency performance, 6 x simultaneous outputs, 1 x XLR mic input, and support for 96 kHz recording and playback.

The MicroBook II comes in a compact, rugged cast metal case suitable for on-the-go recording, personal studio tracking, laptop-based DJing, and other recording and playback applications. The portable unit, roughly the size of one's hand, is bus-powered and offers all the same features of the original model and then some.

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16 x 14 FireWire/USB 2.0 desktop studio interface with effects and mixing

Review: The MOTU Track16 is a 16x14, FireWire/USB 2.0 studio interface with a compact desktop form factor. It offers a range of inputs and outputs, as well as effects, mixing, and monitoring. It's equipped with 8 channels of analog ins and outs including mic, line, and high-impedance instrument inputs. The analog connectors come on a 44" breakout cable, which gives you flexibility for setup and connections (an optional breakout box is also available). For digital I/O, the unit's optical ports support either eight channels of ADAT, 4 channels of SMUX optical, or 2 channels of TOSlink. MIDI in and Out jacks are also included.

Housed in a durable aluminum-alloy chassis, the Track16 supports professional-quality 24bit recording at sampling rates up to 192 kHz, and is designed with a simple and intuitive user interface. The large knob in the center of the unit can be set to control levels for any of the inputs or outputs with just a single tap on one of the front panel buttons. User-assignable LED meters make it easy to see levels from any of the units inputs or outputs.

The Track16 gives you the choice of either USB 2.0 or FireWire connection. If you choose the latter, the unit can be powered via the FireWire bus. The Track16 is compatible with Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista, as well as any audio software that supports WDM, ASIO, and Core Audio.

The included MOTU CueMix FX software gives you low-latency hardware monitoring, and lets you create up to eight separate monitor mixes. You get reverb, modeled analog EQ, and modeled vintage compression, all of which can be used strictly for the monitor mix or printed into your host software. Talkback and Listenback features make it easy to communicate from the control room to musicians in the live room. CueMix FX also offers comprehensive metering for all the inputs and outputs.

The same I/O as the Track16 cable in a breakout box

Review: The Track16 Breakout box provides the same connectors as the Track16's included cable. It connects to the Track16 with a custom, shielded 40" DB25-to-DB25 cable (included with the Breakout box).

The 40" DB25-to-DB25 cable that comes with the Breakout box is a custom-designed, specially shielded cable that protects the balanced analog audio connects and fully prevents crosstalk among the many channels that it carries.

B-STOCK: Box opened. Product has been repaired by the manufacturer and is in good condition and perfect working order

Review: *** B-STOCK: Box opened. Product has been repaired by the manufacturer and is in good condition and perfect working order ***

The Traveler-mk3 provides eight channels of pristine 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 20 channels of digital I/O in ADAT optical, AES/EBU and S/PDIF formats. Expand your system by connecting additional MOTU FireWire audio interfaces or the 8pre mic input expander.

The Traveler-mk3 is equally well-suited for studio, stage and remote locations, with or without a computer. As an interface or stand-alone mixer, the Traveler-mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 30 separate outputs, including four XLR/1/4" combo mic/instrument analog inputs equipped with pre-amps, individual 48V phantom power switches and Digital Precision Trim controls conveniently adjusted from the front panel or CueMix FX software.

Connect all of your audio instruments and gear, including mics, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs, and busses independent of your host computer.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the Traveler-mk3, remove the rack brackets, and take it on the road for operation as a portable, bus-powered audio interface for a laptop or battery-operated stand-alone mixer with effects. The Traveler slides easily into your backpack and fits neatly beneath your laptop. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD. Record extended sessions even in the most remote locations with the complete freedom of field battery power.

The Traveler-mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24bit recording/editing and 32bit mixing/processing/mastering.

Firewire/USB hybrid interface with 10 inputs/14 outputs, Audiodesk software included

Review: The Ultralite-mk3 Hybrid is MOTU's most compact and versatile audio interface, featuring hybrid FireWire/USB2 connectivity to your Mac or Windows computer, on-board mixing and effects, superb sound and reliable performance. As the first-ever hybrid audio interface of its kind, the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid provides flexible and mobile operation via FireWire or Hi-speed USB2 connectivity to a Mac or PC computer, with professional audio quality at samples rates up to 192 kHz and plenty of I/O, including 2 mic/instrument inputs, 6 line-level analog inputs, 10 channels of analog output, stereo S/PDIF and a stereo headphone output.

Housed in a rugged, compact half-rack enclosure you can take anywhere, the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid provides 10 separate inputs and 14 separate outputs.Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, effects processors and even MIDI devices. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer i with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs, and busses independent of your host computer. Add Classic Reverb with lengths up to 60 seconds. Further sculpt your sound with 7-band parametric EQ featuring filter types carefully modeled after British analog console EQs. Choose between two forms of compression: a conventional compressor and the Leveler, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A optical compressor that provides vintage, musical automatic gain control.

The included CueMix FX cross-platform mixing software provides attractive graphic mixing, graphic editing of parametric EQ, and a convenient tabbed interface for quick access to all features in one window. Advanced signal analysis tools include a full-screen real-time FFT display, spectrogram "waterfall" display, oscilloscope, X-Y plot and linear or polar phase analysis. After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD. The UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

6-channel premium audio interface

Review: The Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 interface is a premium-quality 6-channel audio interface. It provides everything you need to record, play and perform music, with 4 analog inputs/outputs, digital input/output, MIDI and low-latency performance, all in a sleek, rugged metal casing. The 2 mic inputs are armed with high-end pre-amps while Cirrus Logic converters deliver pristine and transparent sound. Upgrade your setup with Komplete Audio 6, because it sounds better.

The Komplete Audio 6 package also includes Komplete Elements, with over 1000 sounds and effects, plus software for recording, sequencing and DJing.

The Komplete Audio 6 interface lets you experience every facet of your sound, whether you're playing virtual instruments or recording audio. After all, if you're using Maschine or Komplete instruments and effects, you're armed with an array of sounds in the highest-possible audio fidelity. The Komplete Audio 6 gives you the hardware to match.

The Komplete Audio 6 has designed in-house by Native Instruments. From the custom, streamline circuit design, through the hand-picked components to the analog volume knob on top of the uni, every part of the interface is designed to preserve signal clarity.

2-channel DJ audio interface + FREE Traktor Pro 2 DJ software

Review: The Traktor Audio 2 interface is the smallest USB DJ soundcard in the world, yet packs enough punch to rock the world's biggest clubs.

With 2 high-gain stereo outputs and an ultra-compact format, the Traktor Audio 2 interface provides all you need for spinning tracks from your computer, so prepare your sets and mixes on the plane or the train and enjoy maximum flexibility when playing out.

You can either output both channels individually via 1/4" jacks to your DJ mixer using the supplied adapter cable, or mix internally in Traktor using 1 output to monitor your headphone mix and use the other as your master out. With the pocket-sized Traktor Audio 2 interface, you're ready to rock the clubs and after parties instantly, it doesn't get more portable than this.

USB bus-powered interface with 1 input/4 outputs & ASIO drivers, PC & Mac compatible

Review: The DJ iO interface is a compact, portable audio interface expressly designed for DJs, mobile music producers and other musicians who work with computers. You'll find DJ iO to be a convenient missing link in your setup because it connects easily with a standard USB cable to the computer and supplies extremely high-quality, 24bit audio to output systems. The DJ iO has stereo outputs for a main sound system, a secondary or monitoring system and headphones, as well as a microphone input with a hardware volume control. The audio interface comes with premium ASIO drivers, which enable you to easily optimize your system's audio performance.

DJs and other performers employ DJ iO interface in a wide variety of setups, most commonly involving music-mixing software and a hardware controller such as Total Control, Stealth Control or MixMeister Control. Other performers including CD DJs and non-musician computer users can also appreciate DJ iO's convenience and portability.

You can use DJ iO interface with Mac OS X, Windows XP, or Vista. Both 32 and 64bit Windows are compatible. The USB device is bus-powered so no additional power supply is needed. Optionally, you can wall-power DJ iO with a six-volt AC adapter, which is sold separately. DJ iO delivers extremely low-latency audio performance for real-time playback accuracy at a choice of CD-quality 44.1 kHz or premium 88.2 kHz sample rates.

The DJ iO interface is compact and rugged enough to live in your gig bag. It has RCA stereo outputs and a headphone output so you can cue and output your main mix simultaneously. The DJ iO also has a 1/4" mic input so you can be the life of the party.

USB bus-powered audio interface with 2 inputs/2 outputs & digital S/PDIF I/O, PC & Mac compatible

Review: Compact and lightweight, the Phonic Digitrack digital recording audio interface is an inexpensive way to get high-quality digital audio recordings in an extremely portable computer interface. The Digitrack accepts digital input through S/PDIF, or analog input through stereo RCA jacks. Plug the USB cable into your computer and you instantly get high-quality digital audio without the sound degradation resulting from digital-to-analog conversion.

Use the Digitrack to record, or to playback audio from your computer through your home stereo. Digital and analog outputs deliver great sound and give you a variety of options of where you route the audio. The headphone jack lets you monitor the input and output. Or, use the headphone jack to listen to your computer and get better quality sound by avoiding computer grounding noise. Best of all, the Phonic Digitrack is extremely portable. It gets power from the computer through the USB cable so you don't have to carry around a bulky power adaptor.

Advanced 2 x 2 USB 2.0 recording system

Review: The PreSonuc AudioBox 22VSL introduces a new generation of PreSonus USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interfaces that take hardware/software integration to the logical next step. Using your computer CPU and PreSonus Virtual StudioLive (VSL) software, AudioBox 22VSL interface provides reverb and delays effects and the same Fat Channel compression, limiting, semi-parametric EQ and high-pass filter, as the PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 digital mixer, all with inaudible latency. Now you can monitor and record with or without real-time effects.

Bus-powered, compact, and rugged, the AudioBox 22VSL offers 2 convenient front-panel mic/instrument combo inputs with global phantom power and provides 2 line-level outputs. It sports the same high-headroom Class A XMAX preamps as the StudioLive mixers and has 24bit/96 kHz converters with 114 dB dynamic range for clear, clean audio. And it also boasts PreSonus' legendary 150 mW headphone output, which is loud enough to explode the oysters in a Po-Boy sandwich.

When PreSonus tell you that they made the AudioBox 22VSL rugged, they're not fooling. It employs the same heavy-duty steel case and drove over with a full-size truck before using it to make a very nice recording. Now that's what PreSonus call roadworthy. This mighty mite fits in just a third of a rackspace and can be screw-mounted to a standard rack tray (not included).

The AudioBox22VSL enables you to easily manage the processing and mixing from your Mac or Windows PC and provides editor/librarian functions, making it simple to create and use a library of presets. To get you started, PreSonus've included the same library of more than 50 Fat Channel presets that comes with StudioLive mixers. These presets were created by professional musicians and engineers and let you instantly set up dynamics processing and EQ for vocals, guitar, and much more.

Seamlessly integrated with the included Studio One Artist DAW and VSL, the AudioBox 22VSL interface works with virtually all Mac and Windows audio-recording software. Unlike most things nowadays, it's very easy on your budget. So get the next-generation USB 2.0 interface that gives you real-time, low-latency effects; rock-solid construction; and high-end audio for low-end prices: AudioBox 22VSL.

Recording bundle including Audiobox, Studio One Artist, M7 condenser mic, HD7 headphones & 3m mic cable

Review: The PreSonus AudioBox USB interface is bundled with PreSonus Studio One Artist, Presonus' groundbreaking music creation program and over 4 GB of virtual instruments, plug-ins, loops and samples to get you started making music immediately.

Why settle for a toy interface when you can own PreSonus quality? Perfect for musicians and podcasters, the 2-channel AudioBox USB interface boasts high-performance microphone preamplifiers and professional-quality, 24bit converters. Powered by your computer, it is compact, ruggedly built and designed to work perfectly with Studio One recording and production software on your PC or Mac.

No other entry-level recording and production software is this easy to use, yet is capable of creating studio-quality output. The Studio One Artist lets you work quickly and stay focused on your inspiration. Incredibly easy to learn, it offers unlimited tracks and plug-ins and delivers features not normally found in entry-level DAWs.

USB 2-in/2-out audio interface + Propellerheads Reason software

Review: This is the music production package that has everything you need to create anything you want.

The Propellerheads Balance USB 2-in/2-out audio interface has been designed to work in harmony with Propellerheads Reason software. With Reason Essentials included, the Balance interface was made for musicians in home studios and for personal projects.

The Balance from Propellerheads features separate volume controls for monitors and headphones. The Balance Interface has 8-input connections for instruments, mics and devices, so you are ready to record straight away. The included Reason Essentials packs in all the recording editing, effects, instruments and mixing tools needed to create great sounding tracks.

The Balance's class compliant drivers on the Mac and ASIO/WMD driver for Windows ensure hassle free installation and compatibility with all applications from iTunes to ProTools. Integration with Propellerhead products goes further.

The Hardware buttons on Balance USB interface bring up a large meter/tuner in Reason and can also enable clip safe, Propellerhead's new recording technology that with one click heals clipped recorded audio. Musicians no longer have to worry about losing a great recording because gain levels were too high, and can stay focused on creating your music.

Sounds is as good as it looks. Works is as great as it feels. Propellerhead have taken care of all the tedious stuff i calibration, setup, the works. You can concentrate on having fun instead: making music. With two channels of pristine audio recording, and with inputs for all your gear, your instruments are always connected and you are always ready to record.

The Balance is perfectly integrated with Reason and Reason Essentials. With Clip Safe you'll never lose a good take to distortion again. Big Meter lets you tune your guitar and set the levels from across the room. Use it with our software, other pro audio apps, or even iTunes - Balance works with everything.

The Reason Essentials packs all the recording, editing, effects, instruments and mixing tools you need to sound great. With its generous sound bank and familiar creative flow, it's the software that lets you focus on the music and finish that song. Need more? Upgrade to Reason for even more instruments, sounds and effects.

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USB audio interface, comes with a full-LE version of PCDJ DJ software and a sample pack of Loop Masters

Review: The process of filing your irreplaceable vinyl collection just became a piece of cake. By plugging a turntable into the Reloop iPhono 2 USB audio interface, and then connecting this to a computer (PC or Mac), precious vinyl rarities can now be recorded digitally in crystal clear CD quality thanks to the high-quality digital drivers. It goes without saying that any other audio sources, such as tape decks or Minidisc players can also be connected to the interface for recording.

Why not hook up a mixer to the Reloop iPhono 2 and record your entire DJ set to your computer? The mix can then be instantly uploaded to share with others online, or could just as easily be burnt to a CD for physical distribution, the possibilities are endless. The Reloop iPhono 2 even comes with a full copy of PCDJ DJ LE software and a sample pack from Loop Masters.

Get digital. Get the Reloop iPhono2.

USB bus-powered audio interface with 4 inputs/4 outputs, PC & Intel Mac compatible

Review: With this small but powerful interface, Reloop present one of the smallest DJ soundcards that can be found on the market, with an outstanding 24bit sound quality.

Special Hi-gain outputs allow an extremely pounding club sound catering for lowest latencies while spinning, which is granted by the USB 2.0 ASIO/CORE driver technology.

Thanks to the elaborate connecting possibilities, the Reloop Play offers 2 play modes. On the one hand there is the external mixer mode, with it, it is possible routing 2 separate stereo channels to an external mixer. This mode will be appreciated by all professional Traktor users; the second mode is called the controller mode. In this case a master ouptut is routed to the sound system and it is possible to connect headphones directly to the interface, this mode is especially appropriate for laptop DJs without further hardware.

Both stereo channels' volume can be comfortably adjusted via separate controllers. The signal status LEDs allow a visual monitoring so that everything remains in view and under control.

Small, professional and always present: Plug and Play.

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Wired remote control designed for direct access to the most frequently used actions and commands

Review: This wired Advanced Remote Control (ARC) has been designed for direct access to the most frequently used actions and commands required in a studio's daily work. Its extremely flexible configuration through TotalMix FX will simplify the workflow and greatly increase the usability of the RME interface in any real world situation.

The Advanced Remote Control (ARC) can be used with all Fireface UCX. It can also be used with all Fireface UFX with a serial number 23241707 (built after June 2011) or higher. Upcoming interfaces that feature an Advanced Remote Control connector will also be compatible. Users that own a Fireface UFX with a serial number below 23241707 have to send their UFX to their distributor as it requires a hardware modification to be fully compatible to the Advanced Remote Control.

The ARC consists of a solid metal case with a main encoder dial, 2 x push buttons and 6 x LED-equipped buttons. The Remote Control connects to the main interface via a 5m cable and a special connector on the back of both units.

Available commands/actions (examples):

Main volume
Global mute
Global solo
Mute group 1 to 4
Solo group 1 to 4
Fader group 1 to 4
Link main AB
Speaker B select
DIM (main out)
Mute (main out)
Mute FX (main out)
Mono (main out)
External input
Reverb
Echo
Cue phones 1 to 4
Snapshot 1 to 8
Mic gains
Inst. gains
Volume phones.

Several functions can be activated at the same time. Example: button A is set to cue phones 1. That means the phones submix is heard via the main output (the studio monitors). Now to be able to also change the volume of the phones submix itself, set button B to volume phones 1. Activating both will allow you to listen to the phones submix via the main output, and also to change its volume (the fader in the third row) by turning the encoder knob.

In stand-alone mode of Fireface UCX and UFX there is no TotalMix FX on the host computer. Therefore the settings for the ARC are no longer available. Instead a fixed set of functions is activated:

Turn encoder: main out volume
Push on encoder: dim for main out
Recall button: recall function for main out
Prog: no function
Buttons A to F: load Setup 1 to 6.

22-channel bus-powered USB high speed audio/MIDI interface

Review: *** PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE INTO MAINLAND EUROPE ***

The RME Babyface Silver Edition is a bus-powered audio interface that is equipped with the latest 192 kHz AD and DA converters, 2 reference class microphone preamps, and all of it housed in an attractively shaped compact enclosure. Additionally, RME's SteadyClock technology ensures digital conversion of the highest reference quality.

Both digitally controlled preamps provide individually switchable 48V phantom power and gain of up to 65 dB, adjustable in steps of 1 dB over a range of 55 dB. Exceptional EIN performance even at low amplification settings and extremely low THD+N values let these preamps surpass those of other devices. All level settings are 100% recallable by the setup software and can be easily adjusted.

The optical Toslink input and output function either as ADAT I/O with SMUX support, or S/PDIF I/O for all sessions up to 192 kHz. In combination with an ADAT converter, the RME Babyface can provide 10 analog input & 12 output channels. The additional headphone output, driven from a dedicated DA converter delivers the full 192 kHz sonic experience and is available both directly on the unit and also on the breakout cable.

With 1 main control knob and 2 single buttons, the elegant Babyface acts as a perfectly designed direct desktop control for all typical studio tasks, volume control, reference volume store and recall, volume dim, input selection/switching and input gain control. The LED bars serve as both level meter and gain meters, visually supporting the precise control of all inputs, outputs and headphone levels.

The unit is powered via the USB 2.0 bus, which also delivers ultra-low latency. This turns the interface into the perfect partner for mobile recording of live performances, composing sessions in a park or coffee shop, or just about anywhere a notebook computer can be used. The integrated MIDI I/O completes the list of features and turns the Babyface into a creative audio system of universal usability.

56-channel 24bit/192 kHz FireWire audio/MIDI interface

Review: The RME Fireface 800 interface is the world's most powerful FireWire audio interface ever. Up to 56 record/playback channels and 192 kHz sample rate, the true FireWire 800 sums up to an unsurpassed high-end, high performance and high speed FireWire audio interface.

The RME Fireface 800 interface combines the fastest FireWire technology with Analog technology, microphone technology, TotalMix technology and years of experience in programming of efficient and reliable drivers. The Fireface 800 offers the best worked out instrument input that could ever be found in an audio interface and a high power headphone output with signal-to-noise ratios of 119 dBA.

The RME Fireface 800 is equipped with SteadyClock, RME's unique sync and clock technology. With this, the device becomes a sync reference for the whole studio. The SteadyClock refreshes clock signals, removes jitter and takes permanent care of optimal conversion quality, thus guarantees a sensational sound quality, completely independent from the reference clock's quality. It allows the RME Fireface 800 to control the sample rate freely on its own. The settings dialog includes a direct choice of the video and audio at most often used sample rates. Additionally, 2 faders can be used to set the sample rate freely.

The RME Fireface 800 uses RME's own FireWire techology, heavily optimized for audio purposes. Lowest overhead, special hardware adaptations and a new low latency buffer concept enable a performance and compatibility at latencies of only one millisecond.

The RME Fireface 800 has a second port for hub functionality, bi-lingual mode and an additional port. Several Fireface 800 interfaces can be used in parallel and at the same time on 1 FireWire port without any problem.

36-channel 192 kHz USB2.0 high speed audio interface

Review: The compact RME Fireface UC has been uncompromisingly optimized for highest performance under Windows and Mac OS. Based on a newly developed RME Hammerfall core, the Fireface UC audio interface provides revolutionary ultra-low latencies even with multiple channels. It uses two different firmware versions with different transfer methods to remove current restrictions of typical USB audio interfaces. The unit's operating mode Win or Mac can be changed directly at the unit at any time. Under Mac OS, the Fireface's MIDI ports are class compliant, the operating system therefore automatically uses the included MIDI driver.

Under both operating systems, the available latencies are simply sensational. The smallest buffer offered under Windows has 48 samples, under Mac OS X 14 samples. With this RME provides a performance comparable to PCI express interfaces under USB 2.0.

Review: The compact RME Fireface UC has been uncompromisingly optimized for highest performance under Windows and Mac OS. Based on a newly developed RME Hammerfall core, the Fireface UC audio interface provides revolutionary ultra-low latencies even with multiple channels. It uses two different firmware versions with different transfer methods to remove current restrictions of typical USB audio interfaces. The unit's operating mode Win or Mac can be changed directly at the unit at any time. Under Mac OS, the Fireface's MIDI ports are class compliant, the operating system therefore automatically uses the included MIDI driver.

Under both operating systems, the available latencies are simply sensational. The smallest buffer offered under Windows has 48 samples, under Mac OS X 14 samples. With this RME provides a performance comparable to PCI express interfaces under USB 2.0.

Hybrid 36-channel USB & FireWire audio interface

Review: The RME Fireface UCX is a compact 36-channel, 192kHz USB and Firewire hybrid audio interface, incorporating Hammerfall X-Core technology, high-end converters and TotalMix FX effects engine.

Continuing the line of pristine quality X-Series interfaces, the Fireface UCX packs an incredible amount of technology into a half-rack unit. Featuring 18 ins and outs in total, 8 analogue i/o, 2 digitally controlled mic preamps, 2 instrument inputs, SPDIF, ADAT, Wordclock, 2 MIDI i/o all piped through FireWire 400 or USB 2.0 (USB 3 compatible) computer connections.

The Fireface UCX has impressive technical specifications, with 115dBA dynamic range on the analogue inputs and outputs; an excellent signal-to-noise ratio with very low distortion and jitter. Latency is negligable (0.4ms at 48 kHz), surpassing that of many, more expensive interfaces, making the UCX a serious recording tool for studio or stage. The mic preamps use technology from the RME Micstacy, ensuring flat response and supreme dynamic range, and can also provide automatic and intelligent level control to ensure distortion-free recording.

TotalMix allows for flexible DSP mixing and routing of all i/o's plus effects even at the highest sample rates. Every channel can have 3-band parametric EQ, adjustable HPF, dynamics, MS processing and phase reversal. A stereo auxiliary send gives access from any channel to the reverb and delay effects engine, allowing DSP-based mininal-latency monitoring effects. There are limitations to the total number of simultaneous effects depending on sample rate, but when the DSP load is too high, the Fireface UCX will use the FX-DSP automatic overload surveillance to inform you, or deactivate some DSP, ensuring the DSP engine is never overloaded.

As well as using RME's proprietry USB and Firewire drivers, the Fireface UCX can also be used standalone, or in Class Compliant Mode. This allows the unit to be used without a driver on several operating systems including (via the Camera Connection Kit) the iPad or iPad2, making these mobile platforms capable of studio quality audio recording.

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60-channel, 192 kHz, FireWire audio interface with USB recording

Review: The RME Fireface UFX interface is the new flagship of RME's audio interfaces. It features 60 channels of audio, digitally controlled high-end preamps, reference class converters and full 192 kHz operation.

The RME Fireface UFX inferface has Ultra-low latency operation with USB and FireWire, combined with the legendary RME driver stability and maintenance. It also comes with active jitter suppression, professional reference level support and advanced stand-alone functionality, RME's unique DigiCheck metering and analysis toolbox.

TotalMix FX is the new digital high-end mixer and signal router, driven by 2 powerful DSP with integrated EQ, dynamics and reverb/echo effects up to 192 kHz plus a built-in monitoring control.

The full-blown feature set is backed up by extraordinary usability. At its heart is a bright multi-functional colour display with full front panel metering for all 60 channels plus effect bus and complete control of all key features.

RME's new Fireface flagship UFX is a highly integrated pro audio solution, a full-blown studio packed in a 19" enclosure. An interface designed for users who don't want to make compromises in sound, stability and ultra-low latency operation, and who long for an unrivaled professional feature set.

Review: The RME Fireface UFX interface is the new flagship of RME's audio interfaces. It features 60 channels of audio, digitally controlled high-end preamps, reference class converters and full 192 kHz operation.

The RME Fireface UFX inferface has Ultra-low latency operation with USB and FireWire, combined with the legendary RME driver stability and maintenance. It also comes with active jitter suppression, professional reference level support and advanced stand-alone functionality, RME's unique DigiCheck metering and analysis toolbox.

TotalMix FX is the new digital high-end mixer and signal router, driven by 2 powerful DSP with integrated EQ, dynamics and reverb/echo effects up to 192 kHz plus a built-in monitoring control.

The full-blown feature set is backed up by extraordinary usability. At its heart is a bright multi-functional colour display with full front panel metering for all 60 channels plus effect bus and complete control of all key features.

RME's new Fireface flagship UFX is a highly integrated pro audio solution, a full-blown studio packed in a 19" enclosure. An interface designed for users who don't want to make compromises in sound, stability and ultra-low latency operation, and who long for an unrivaled professional feature set.

10-input/12-output portable USB 2.0 high-end audio interface

Review: The RME Ladyface portable USB audio interface gives you 10-input/12-output channels and can record up to 192 kHz. The Ladyface is light and compact, yet full of RME technology that makes it a professional audio interface.

The Ladyface from RME features 2 x analogue inputs, 4 x analogue outputs, ADAT I/O or SPDIF I/O optical and MIDI I/O for full studio integration. The Ladyface also includes TotalMix FX which allows you to add EQ, Reverb and Echo to your recordings from your DAW.

The Ladyface uses RME's Hammerfall USB audio core from the Fireface UC, another marvel in low latency audio interfaces, and will give you outstanding performance and top sound in an ultra-portable, nicely designed and attractively shaped enclosure.

Both digitally controlled preamps provide individually switchable 48V phantom power. A gain of up to 60 dB, adjustable in steps of 3 dB over a range of 51 dB, exceptional EIN performance even at low amplification settings and extremely low THD+N values let these preamps surpass those of other devices that cost several times the price of the Babyface. All level settings are 100% recallable by the setup software and can be comfortably adjusted directly at the unit.

Portable USB 2.0 interface with 10 inputs & 10 outputs

Review: With 10 inputs & 10 outputs, 8 VS preamps and superb 24 bit/192 kHz audio quality, the Roland UA-1010 Octa-Capture interface sets a new standard in portable USB 2.0 audio interfaces.

Designed for high-level audio production, the Roland UA-1010 combines premium components, Roland-quality engineering and proprietary preamp and streaming technology. With its compact design and pristine audio quality, the Octa-Capture interface is not only the perfect interface for multi-channel computer-based production, but also a great solution for expanding the input/output capability of the V-Studio 700 and V-Studio 100.

Brimming with quality and performance that punches above its size and price, the Roland Octa-Capture interface is the next-generation audio interface.

USB audio interface with 2 audio inputs, 2 audio outputs & 2 headphone outputs

Review: Delivering flexible features in a compact, affordable package, the Duo-Capture MK2 USB Audio Interface is ideal for mobile audio production with your laptop or iPad. It's equipped with 2 audio inputs and 2 audio outputs, plus dual headphone outs that are perfect for side-by-side musician/engineer sessions. Ultra-stable, low-latency drivers offer premium performance, while a versatile selection of I/O formats accommodate a variety of gear. With its unique, slimline design and stable operation, the Duo-Capture MK2 is the perfect audio interface for recording musicians on the go.

Audio interfaces need to be fast and Roland's audio technology virtually eliminates latency. In music production systems, latency is usually described as the delay between you playing a sound and hearing it: it's measured in milliseconds so the lower the number, the better. The Duo-Capture's latency is among the lowest around, well under the time where latency is noticeable. You also get versatile connections that can accommodate a variety of musical equipment such as guitars, keyboards and microphones.

As it's designed to be simple, the Duo-Captire MK2 has just the right number of buttons and knobs to get the job done, perfect if you're just starting out. More seasoned producers will appreciate a robust, no-frills interface with low-latency speeds. You can also connect to an iPad via Apple's iPad camera connection kit and start using the large number of music-making apps for iOS.

The Duo-Capture MK2 has 2 audio inputs and 2 audio outputs, plus 2 headphone outputs so the musician and engineer can listen to the same session side by side. The jack input accepts a mic or any electronic musical instrument as well as guitars/basses when switched to Hi-Z mode.

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Versatile audio I/O for Mac and PC

Review: Two is the magic number for the Duo-Capture USB audio interface. It's equipped with 2 audio inputs and 2 audio outputs. The dual headphone outs are perfect for side-by-side musician/engineer sessions, with no additional mixing hardware required.

The Duo-Capture boasts ultra-stable, low-latency drivers for both Mac and PC platforms, and provides a versatile selection of I/O formats to accommodate a variety of gear. With its unique, slimline design and stable performance, it's the perfect audio interface for recording musicians on the go.