Monday, May 7, 2012

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In/2 Out USB Recording Audio Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In/2 Out USB Recording Audio Interface Review



Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In/2 Out USB Recording Audio Interface Feature

  • High Quality Mic Preamps
  • Excellent Digital Performance
  • Rugged Metal Unibody Case
  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface, Truly Portable Interface
  • Included Software - DAW and Effects
The Scarlett 2i2 is a 2 in/2 out USB recording interface featuring two award-winning Focusrite preamps. Housed in an attractive anodised aluminium unibody chassis, the interface not only sounds fantastic but looks great too. What’s more it’s solid enough to take on the road when you travel. For more than 25 years, Focusrite has designed some of the most popular microphone preamps in the industry. This experience has been used to create the transparent, low-noise and low-distortion preamp found not only in the Scarlett 2i2 but also our flagship Firewire interface, the Liquid Saffire 56. Plenty of available headroom makes it suitable for moving coil, condenser and ribbon microphones regardless of the source. Phantom power is provided for mics that need it. The front panel Neutrik combination input can be used to connect line and instrument level signals as well as microphones. This makes it perfect for recording the output of a synthesizer or stage piano, whilst at the flick of a switch you can cater for the output of an electric or acoustic guitar. Unique halo signal indicators let you know that you've got a good signal level for recording. Red means that your signal is clipping, and that you should reduce the gain. The halo will momentarily turn amber as the level returns to a healthy level, at which point it will turn green. A large monitor dial provides a tactile control for the volume of your speakers, whilst a high quality headphone amp provides a clean yet loud signal to headphones connected to the front panel socket. The direct monitor switch routes audio directly from the inputs to both the headphone and speaker outputs. This allows you to monitor the incoming signal with zero-latency. The included Scarlett Plug-In suite provides effects compatible with all major DAWs; so whether you're using GarageBand, Pro Tools 9, Cubase, Logic or the included Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett 2i2 is the complete package for you to get recording straight away.

USB cable included in the box


Sunday, May 6, 2012

TASCAM DV-RA1000HD High Resolution Stereo Master Recorder

TASCAM DV-RA1000HD High Resolution Stereo Master Recorder Review



TASCAM DV-RA1000HD High Resolution Stereo Master Recorder Feature

  • High-quality stereo recording at up 192kHz/24-bit or DSD format Records to Built-in 60GB hard drive, DVD+RW, CD-R/RW media

The tascam DV-RA1000HD is the new go to device for high-resolution mix down, mastering and event recording. It supports recording to CD, DVD or hard disk media at up to 192kHz/24-bit PCM resolution. Like its predecessor, the DV-RA1000, it also records Direct Stream Digital audio, Sony's revolutionary format created for Super Audio CDs. Tascam remains the only manufacturer to offer Direct Stream Digital recording for under 2,000, making the format attainable for audiophile archival and professional studio mix down.


Friday, May 4, 2012

Tascam DP-02CF Portastudio Compact Flash Multitrack Recorder

Tascam DP-02CF Portastudio Compact Flash Multitrack Recorder Review



Tascam DP-02CF Portastudio Compact Flash Multitrack Recorder Feature

  • Two XLR mic/line inputs with phantom power for condenser microphones
  • Eight-track recording at uncompressed 44.1k/16-bit audio quality
  • Portastudio-based interface with volume fader, pan, effect send, high and low EQ controls per channel
  • EQ frequency button to access high and low EQ shelf frequencies
  • USB 2.0 interface for transferring tracks, mixes and backup files to a computer
Tascam DP02CF 8 track CD quality recording


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Tascam DP-008 8 Track Portastudio Interface Digital Multi-track

Tascam DP-008 8 Track Portastudio Interface Digital Multi-track Review



Tascam DP-008 8 Track Portastudio Interface Digital Multi-track Feature

  • 8-track Digital Portastudio.
  • 2-track simultaneous recording.
  • 2 XLR microphone inputs with phantom power.
  • 2 1/4 inch line inputs, one switchable to guitar level for direct recording.
  • 1/4 inch footswitch input and Autopunch features for punch-in recording.
TASCAM culminates 30 years of Portastudio Recording with the DP-008, a portable 8-track recorder for all musicians. TASCAMs DP-008 is an eight-track recorder that captures CD-quality audio, two tracks at a time. You can use built-in microphones to grab ideas, plug condenser mics into the XLR inputs or plug a guitar directly in to lay tracks. Theres even a metronome and chromatic tuner built-in for tight-sounding tracks. The DP-008 also allows you to digitally bounce tracks to make room for more, and touches like editing and undo make recording stress-free. Each track on the DP-008 has its own row of knobs for level, pan and effects, just like our classic cassette Portastudios of the past. The effects knob sends to a built-in stereo reverb processor with hall, room, stage and other effects. Each track also has EQ to tailor the sound for your mix. When your song is complete, mix it to a dedicated stereo track while riding levels and flipping pan as much as you want. You can export your mix, or even individual tracks, as a WAV or MP3 file. TASCAM invented the home recording studio with the original cassette Portastudio. The DP-008 takes the ease-of-use of those classic songwriting tools and adds portability, digital sound quality, effects and mixdown to bring home recording into the 21st century. Simplify your recording workflow with TASCAMs DP-008.


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Tascam DP-03 DP03 8-Track Digital Studio CD Burner

Tascam DP-03 DP03 8-Track Digital Studio CD Burner Review



Tascam DP-03 DP03 8-Track Digital Studio CD Burner Feature

  • Perfect for use in studios or in the field, the Po
  • The recorder can capture up to 8 CD-quality tracks
  • Audio is recorded to widely-available SD/SDHC memo
  • A pair of stereo condenser mics are built into the
  • A pair of XLR inputs with mic preamps and 48V phan
This Package Contains One Tascam DP-03 Digital 8-Track CD Burning Recorder DP 03 ; One Sonic Sense 16 GB SD Card Class 6 16 gigabyte; One Tascam-HP-VT1; Two 20 Foot XLR to XLR Microphone Cable; One 10 Foot Instrument Cable 10 TS Cable


Monday, April 30, 2012

TASCAM DR-05 Solid State Recorder Blue Ltd Edition Blue

TASCAM DR-05 Solid State Recorder Blue Ltd Edition Blue Review



TASCAM DR-05 Solid State Recorder Blue Ltd Edition Blue Feature

  • Built-in stereo condenser omnidirectional microphones with sensitivity up to 125dB SPL Up to 24-bit/96kHz WAV (BWF) linear PCM recording Stereo MP3 recording from 32-320 kbps bit rate Peak Reduction function, optimized for music recording, automatically sets the gain of while recording Limiter and low-cut filter to help prevent distortion Automatic or manual level setting Self-timer starts recording 5 or 10 sec. after pressing the record button giving you time to get ready Auto and manual track
TASCAM's DR-05 brings high-quality stereo recording to an easy-to-use portable powerhouse with a size and price that anyone can handle. The DR-05 records in MP3 or WAV format, including 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio to microSD or microSDHC media. A pair of all-new microphones handles up to 125dB SPL with the sensitivity to capture every detail. With new recording features like Peak Reduction and Quick Menu, the DR-05 puts album-quality recording in the palm of your hand.Premium-quality SoundEverything about the DR-05 is designed to get the best quality recordings of your music. A new pair of built-in microphones withstands up to 125dB SPL the volume of a jet plane from 200 feet awayyet still have the sensitivity to capture every detail of a performance. You can add your own microphone or line-level source through the 1/8" stereo input, including plug-in power for microphones that need it.Internally, the DR-05's digital and analog circuit boards are built separately to improve noise performance, with a low-impedance design to further decrease hiss. A separate power supply is sent to the A/D and D/A converter for even better audio performance. The result is clean sound quality over 92dB signal-to-noise ratio; under 0.05% total harmonic distortionl and 20Hz to 40kHz response (-1/+3dB) at 24-bit/96kHz resolution.Simple to OperateThe layout of the DR-05 has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button-press away. Dig deeper to find features like limiting, low-cut filtering, a built-in chromatic tuner, and more.One new feature that makes the DR-05 easy to operate is the new Peak Reduction feature. This setting automatically sets your recording level by listening to the input and adjusting for the best level. Unlike Auto Gain settings, this one only goes down to prevent accidental distortion after a period of low level like a break. Peak Recording works i


Saturday, April 28, 2012

Tascam DP01FX 8 Track with Effects Digital Multitrack Recorder

Tascam DP01FX 8 Track with Effects Digital Multitrack Recorder Review



Tascam DP01FX 8 Track with Effects Digital Multitrack Recorder Feature

  • 40GB Storage Capacity
  • 8-track recording at uncompress CD quality
  • 2-track simultaneous recording
  • Dedicated stereo mixdown track
  • Dedicated controls on each channel for volume, pan, EFX send, EQ high & EQ low
Twenty-five years after the introduction of the first Portastudio, the new DP-01FX 8-track Digital Portastudio makes hard disk recording affordable and simple enough for all musicians. Continuing TASCAM's "Capture Your Art" campaign of making recording approachable to all musicians, the DP-01FX features the one-knob-per-function design that has made TASCAM cassette Portastudios the choice of thousands of musicians. It shatters the confusing page-shift-menu interface popular with most other digital recorders. And at a price under 0, multitrack recording to hard disk has never been more affordable. The DP-01FX has two mic inputs on 1/4" TRS or XLR jacks for dual mono or stereo recording. Phantom power is provided for connecting professional condenser microphones. Its eight tracks record at uncompressed CD quality to an internal 40GB hard drive, and a stereo master track is available for recording a mix. Each channel has a 45mm volume fader, plus dedicated controls for pan, effects send, high EQ and low EQ. An LCD display shows meters, editing settings and locate points. The DP-01FX has a USB 2.0 jack for file backup and transferring mixes to a computer. There are analog RCA line outputs, a headphone out and S/PDIF line output. The DP-01FX also has a multieffects processor for adding effects to an instrument during recording and a reverb processor for adding effects during a mix. 8-track recording at uncompressed CD quality into a built-in 40GB hard drive 2-tra...