PC and Music News

TC Electronic announces immediate shipping of Desktop Konnekt 6, an easy-to-use desktop FireWire audio interface with dedicated monitor control features including a tracking reverb, an ergonomic volume knob and a 3-mode high resolution meter for intuitive and instant control while recording. The IMPACT mic preamp and the true Hi-Z inputs should ensure top-notch sound quality recordings of vocals and guitar.

Desktop Konnekt 6 is available at a suggested retail price of €249.

AudioWarrior has just announced the release of the Studio Rhodes Plug-in. Basically this is a 24-bit stereo sample library of a vintage Rhodes piano powered by Steinberg HALion Player. Note that a Steinberg Key is required.

The Studio Rhodes Plug-in is available now in VST, AU and Standalone versions for both Mac OS X and Windows at a price of $49.

Drawmer has also announced the new Kickbox 4x4 which is an 'all terrain' 4 in/16 out mic/line signal splitter.

Inputs :
- 4 studio grade mic/line preamps
- independent input bargraph metering
- 66dB of variable gain
- 48V phantom power
- mic/line switching
- headphone listen facility

Outputs:
- 4 outputs per channel
- optional transformer isolation
- transformer loaded LED status
- isolation transformers In and Out

The Kickbox 4x4 can be configured as following : 1 In/ 16 Out, 2x1 In / 8 Out, 1 In / 12 Out and 1 In / 4 Out as well as 4x4 In / 4 Out.

Avaibility and pricing TBA.

Drawmer unveils a new unit : the S2 Signature Series Dual Channel Tube Compressor.

Features :

- 2 channel soft-knee tube compressor
- fully balanced internal signal path
- class A design
- isolation transformers In and Out
- 'All Tube' circuit design
- variable attack and release with optional 'Programme Dependent' auto release operation
- BIG : retains bass frequencies and minimizes undesirable 'pumping' by rolling off the detection signal at 75, 125 or 250Hz (user switchable). Afully variable level control allows for the desired amount of Big processing and an in/out switch provides the option to remove from the signal path for A/B comparison.
- BRIGHT : adynamic high frequency enhancer to keep compressed audio sounding fresh and bright with continuously variable frequency control (500Hz to 20kHz) and amount of dynamic enhancement.
- DRY : mixes user defined amount of 'uncompressed' signal with the compressed signal to create 'parallel compression effect' without the need for external mixing devices.
- dual mono or stereo link operation
- switchable 'Peak' or 'Vu' metering to display transients
- switchable +10dB or +20dB meter re-scale modes
- 8 segment gain reduction metering
- balanced XLR inputs/outputs

Avaibility and price TBA.

MOTU presents the V4HD, its new cross-platform HD FireWire video capture device. The V4HD provides all the same features as the V3HD along with additional new features, including support for full-raster ProRes workflow with Final Cut Pro.

The V4HD is available now at a retail price of $2750. For more information, please visit the link below :

Dynaudio Acoustics has just announced that the Air 12 monitor is now shipping. AIR12 is the latest addition to the AIR family, a wide range of networked studio monitors for stereo, 5.1 and up.

The 1.1" Softdome tweeter offers a 4mm die cast aluminum voice coil. To complement the lowest frequencies, the AIR 12 features an 8" woofer allowing an overall frequency range of 37Hz - 22kHz and up to an impressive 128dB peak SPL.

AIR 12 includes AIR monitor control with central remote control, preset storage and recall, calibrated levels, and integrated bass management.

Other significant features include internal precision EQs and delay lines (accessible from the dedicated Installers PC Package), which allow not only improved sound quality, but also more consistent speaker performance in different acoustic environments.

AIR 12 integrates into any AIR network and provides all the features and system conveniences from the extensive AIR range of networked studio monitors. The AIR 12 Master AD (2 ch. high definition analog inputs + 2 ch. AES/EBU inputs) and the AIR 12 Master D6 (6 ch. AES/EBU inputs) retail for €1750 each. The AIR 12 Slave active monitor with TC link input retails for €1450.