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This is one of my favorite applications. Feeder ver.1.2 by Reinvented Software, now with full iTunes support has a wonderful ‘iTunes Preview’ feature. Edit your feed and review your listing before you upload. This assures proper configuration. Highly Recommended. **** $29.95 US

-paul.

The new AEQ DR-100 is the smallest professional digital recorder currently available. Ideal for journalism and broadcast applications, the DR-100 is designed for fieldwork and records with exceptional quality. Recordings can be made using the internal mic, the included external mic, or your preferred field microphone. The internal flash memory holds 4.5 hours of FM quality or 1.5 hours of CD stereo quality recording.

Also included, an internal non-destructive audio editor with waveform, marker, time indicator, and zoom. The DR-1oo comes wth a full kit of accessories. [MSRP $699 US]

-paul.

• Manual Gain / AGC. Automatic Record Start when input
is detected.

• Internal Flash Memory and External Smart Media.Built-in Flash
Memory stores up to 4.5 hours FM Quality Audio, or 1.5 hours
stereo CD Quality.

• Internal Non-destructive Audio Editor with Waveform, Marker,
Time Indicator and Zoom.

• Internal FM Receiver with 20 Presets, Sensitivity Control and
Automatic Program Recording.

• Nine Automatic Recording Alarms with input selection:
Mic, Mono/Stereo Line or built-in FM Tuner.

• RS-232 Port for connecting external modem to send audio file
via the Internet. TCP/IP File Transfer capable of auto-point
resumption if file transfer is interrupted. Transfer files to a PC
via USB. PC Software included.

• Li-Ion 3.6 V, 700mAh Battery. 10-hour cycle.
• Signal/Noise Ratio is > 85 dB, THD <0.05 %.
• Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 KHz.
• Size: 4.5″ x 1 13/16″ x 13/16″ (120 x 45 X 22 mm).
• Weight 3.5 Oz (98 grams) with battery.

Edirol announced a new version of it’s UA-1 series USB Audio Interface. The new UA-1EX replaces the EDIROL UA-1X and adds support for ASIO drivers and 24 bit / 96 kHz audio. The UA-1EX features Core Audio support for Mac OSX. Inputs include RCA pin, input for plug-in powered electret condenser type stereo microphones and S/PDIF optical in. Outputs include RCA pin, 1/8″ headphone jack and S/PDIF optical output.

The UA-1EX will ship at $99.00 in the fourth quarter ‘05.

-paul.

Just to clear up the confusion in reference to the comfiguration parameters available with the Mackie Onyx Mixer Firewire Bus–>this optional [$399US] interface is easily integrated into your mixer by opening an available slot on the back of the board to install. It is important to note you will NOT be able to send a processed signal out through independent tracks via firewire, due to pre-insert/pre-eq placement within the board. However, your main-stereo mix, which is post-insert/post-eq will be available as an obvious processed output signal. Awesome product.

-paul.

M-Audio unveiled the MicroTrack 24/96. This very compact digital recorder works at 24-bit/96 KHz and records in Wav or mp3 files on CompactFlash cards or microdrives. The MicroTrack features a 1/4 jack input, a micro preamp (fantom powered), a jack output, digital in/out (S/PDIF), a RCA output and a headphones output. MicroTrack comes with Lithium ion battery. User can charge battery on a computer via USB port.

MicroTrack will be available August ‘05 at 599 euros. So far no information in reference to a US release date. It looks cool however is it worth the price?

-paul.