Audio Interfaces
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
PreSonus has a bunch of new USB Type-C interfaces making their debut at NAMM 2019, and we at B&H are proud to welcome these powerful units to the fold. First, let's take a look at the Studio 24c, a 2-in/2-out interface that can capture audio up to 192 kHz. This rig is great for the solo producer—the person who does their own instrumentation or spoken-word performances. With two XMAX-L solid-state preamps, you'll have crystal-clear tone.
The latest offering from Audient, Sono, is a dedicated 10-in/4-out USB Type-C audio interface designed for electric guitarists and bass players alike and combines award-winning analog recording technology with professional quality amplifier and speaker cab simulations. The compact, all-metal enclosure houses a 12AX7 valve preamp with a scalable input to control how hard you can drive the tube, followed by the digital power-amp stage with a
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
Offered just in time for NAMM 2019, the AXE I/O is IK Multimedia’s answer to an age-old question: “How can we make the perfect audio interface for electric guitar players?” This is a 2-in/5-out interface and controller providing seamless integration with AmpliTube 4 Deluxe, one with an input stage that helps guitarists get the tones they crave.
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
To start, let's look at the KD1S, a nine-piece electronic drum set with 31 factory-installed drum kits, as well as 12 metronome patterns for practicing your paradiddles, and 44 songs to keep you company on your solo jam sessions. Want to play along with your favorite music? That's possible, thanks to an input for your favorite MP3 player. The set includes a snare pad, three pads for toms, a crash pad, a ride pad, and a hi-hat with pedal. A
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
So, you got a friend. Maybe a niece, nephew, or kid of your own. Perhaps a grandchild, and you want your gifts to feel more relevant than the usual newspaper clipping and check for fifty bucks. And what’s this—your little buddy is making videos now? On YouTube? From the videos, it looks like they’ve got the video and lighting figured out, but maybe they could some help in the audio department.
If that’s the case, you can easily swoop in—cool friend or parental figure that you are—and get them something both useful and cool, something that’ll
Apogee products are highly regarded for their discerning A/D-D/A conversion quality and dependability. In studios, touring rigs, and mobile setups, it's common to see the name Apogee on the audio interfaces of choice for audio engineers, producers, and musicians alike. Apogee's latest release, the Jam Plus USB Audio Interface, is the solution to a problem encountered by many traveling fretboard surfers and synth
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
PreSonus, the company, is releasing some new wares, and we at B&H are proud to announce them. Whether you're a musician who wants to record on the go, or a project-studio engineer looking for a way to move the faders with something other than a mouse, PreSonus has something for you.
First up is the Presonus Studio 2|4 USB Audio Interface, which employs a USB 2.0 Type-C connection to capture recordings up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Drawing
It's time for musicians and songwriters to get creative. Sound Devices just released the MixPre-10M multitrack recorder, mixer, and USB interface with overdub functionality. It combines the ease of dedicated hardware recording with the essence of computer-based music production software into an all-in-one recorder and USB audio interface. This is great for song creation or live performances. Musicians and songwriters now have
Designed specifically for mastering engineers, Apogee has announced its forthcoming 2x6 Special Edition AD/DA module for the flagship Symphony I/O MKII audio interface. The 2x6 SE takes advantage of the latest advancements in the digital audio technology, such as line level inputs with 124 dB(A) of dynamic range and a THD+N of -116 dB, while the line level outputs boast a dynamic range of 131 dB(A) and a remarkably low THD+N of -118
PreSonus has a reputation for producing versatile, cost-efficient, easy-to-use hardware that can be counted on to perform reliably in a variety of configurations. Their latest offerings carry the torch and bring new hope to those needing solid solutions for studio and live stage applications.
The new Studio 1810 and Studio 1824 USB audio interfaces are
Needing fewer inputs than the big studios doesn't justify compromising quality. Too often, musicians, songwriters, producers, and engineers who only want a handful of ins and outs are given audio interface options that don't have a high priority on sonic integrity. That's not the case with the Universal Audio Arrow, a new desktop 2x4 Thunderbolt™ 3 audio interface with DSP processing in a compact housing about the size of a humble box
So, you want a new audio interface, eh? It’s not like the old days when there were only a few options. Now, there are a bunch of brands such as Apogee Electronics, Antelope, Audient, Focusrite, MOTU, PreSonus, Universal Audio, and Waves, and each manufacturer normally has several interfaces in its product line. You don’t want to buy something that will be insufficient for the work you do, nor do you want to spend too much money on something that is far more than you need. So, how do you pick one? It all starts with asking yourself the right
IK Multimedia’s already expansive range of iRig products delivers a wide variety of solutions for musicians and performers who rely on their mobile devices for productions. The new iRig Pre HD will appeal to vocalists, voice-over artists, and players of acoustic instruments who need a high-quality solution for recording a microphone to a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Let’s say you’ve already got a nice mic—perhaps it’s a
by Nicholas Messitte ·Posted
Mark of the Unicorn’s interfaces are known to be solid, dependable, workhorses—or, should we say, “work-unicorns?” Either way, you’ll surely be pleased to know that the company is releasing a brand new 28x32 interface called the 828es; we at B&H are proud to announce its addition to our warehouse.
The 828es uses the same well-regarded ESS Sabre32 DAC chipset found in MOTU’s flagship interface, the 1248. Thus, this device will give