Audio device manufacturer MOTU has announced three new Thunderbolt audio interfaces with 48-channel mixing, DSP effects and AVB Ethernet audio networking for system expansion. Based on a new, shared technology platform, the 1248, 8m and 16a use ESS use ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters, and provide low analog latency, with round trip performance of only 32 samples (0.66 ms) at […]
Native Instruments has started shipping the Traktor Kontrol Z1, a combined mixer and audio interface intended for use with the company’s iOS and desktop Traktor apps. Using the Z1 adds a headphone cue, dedicated faders, filter and effects controls, a 24-bit soundcard, and a three-band equalizer for each of the unit’s two channels. The audio […]
Sonoma Wire Works has just introduced the GuitarJack Model 2 audio interface that connects iPads, iPhones or iPod touch devices with microphones, musical instruments and other audio hardware. The device sports one 1/4-inch instrument and one 1/8-inch stereo mic/line input. It allows stereo recording and simultaneous voice as well as instrument recording. It further provides […]
Apogee’s USB2 audio interface and “studio in a box,” Duet 2, now features a full-color OLED display to offer visual feedback for its multiple functions, including metering, input and output and more. It offers full 24-bit/192kHz recording, new configurable touch pads, Soft Limit technology, a breakout cable and Maestro 2 software, along with completely re-designed […]