With just around the corner, we are starting to see some major new music production product announcements. Arturia has been busy unveiling the and is now available for purchase. While the higher-end Universal Audio options rank among our favorites in the price range, is also revealing its latest I/O hardware with the new Packed with both traditional USB and USB-C connections, these new interfaces are ready for your Mac or PC right out of the box.
There are three models that make up the new line including the Clarett 2Pre USB, 4Pre and 8Pre.
Focusrite has introduced a new range of USB audio interfaces – laying down the challenge to interfaces twice the price. The Clarett USB range features specially designed high performance, low-noise (-128dB EIN) mic pres with a low distortion, ultra-linear design that guarantees a clean, open and transparent sound, giving accurate representation of the original performance.
Apogee Symphony DesktopThe Symphony Desktop blends the professional-grade performance of Symphony I/O Mk II with the portability of the Apogee Duet. Featuring flagship AD/DA conversion and mic preamps, a dynamic touchscreen interface with single-knob control and hardware DSP with Apogee FX plugins and mic pre modeling, Symphony Desktop is designed for the discerning professional artist, producer and engineer looking to give their studio the Apogee advantage.
The Symphony Desktop includes 10 in x 14 out simultaneous channels of audio; A/D and D/A resolution up to 24-bit/192 kHz; and two Advanced Stepped Gain mic preamps, up to 75 dB of gain, variable impedance. It also includes Symphony ECS Channel Strip – Native and hardware DSP versions with EQ, Compression and Saturation, as well as Symphony Reverb – Native version.Arturia AudioFuse StudioThe Arturia AudioFuse Studio is a flexible, adaptable 18-in, 20-out audio interface that combines powerful features with high sound quality and a focus on creative workflow. AudioFuse Studio gives you four preamps, connectivity, a versatile feature set, and a number of design features. AudioFuse Studio lets you A/B your mix on different monitor setups; it lets you re-amp guitars; it lets you stream with Bluetooth using the best codec around; and it keeps you working efficiently with a one-button, one-function interface. Features include a built-in phono preamp for vinyl sampling; Bluetooth streaming to your monitors or a channel in your DAW; USB-C, ADAT, MIDI, and Word Clock connectivity; and a robust build. The low Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) lets you capture subtle details, while the 72 dB input gain gives you enough gain to drive even the quietest ribbon mic.Audient EVOWith the rise in podcasting, streaming and gaming, alongside the continuing rapid expansion of home recording, the Audience EVO concept is designed to address the affordable audio interface market with a new range that offers an intuitive user experience, with application-specific features. The EVO range provides high performance, all new EVO mic preamps with 58 dB gain range, converters with a 113 dB dynamic range alongside a JFET D.I., Smartgain, Smart Touchpoints, speaker/headphone outputs, ultra-low latency, monitor mix and loopback functionality.AVID Pro Tools MTRX StudioDesigned for Pro Tools HDX, HD Native and other pro audio systems, Pro Tools MTRX offers the sonic quality of DAD’s legendary AD/DA converters, plus flexible routing and monitor control when used standalone or with Avid Pro Mixing surfaces.
And because the interface can be customized with the analog and digital I/O you need, you can connect your entire studio together to take on the largest, most demanding music and post productions with ease. Pro Tools MTRX comes with built-in MADI, DigiLink and AES3 I/O, but is also fully modular, enabling you to configure all eight of its card slots to connect your gear as you see fit. From analog inputs, outputs, and high-quality mic pres, to Dante, MADI, DigiLink, AES3 and more, you have the versatility you need to support any workflow, and the flexibility to route any signal between the various I/O formats.Focusrite Scarlett 3rd GenThe third-generation of Focusrite’s Scarlett range of USB interfaces included the Solo, 2i2, 4i4, 8i6, 18i8 and 18i20. All the units feature Scarlett mic preamps based around 24-bit/192 kHz converters; and the Air effect of Focusrite’s original ISA mic preamp, intended to provide vocals and acoustic music with a more spacious sound. The 4i4 and 8i6 add more line I/O vs the 2nd Gen 2i4 and 6i6. Solo and 2i2 Studio Packs are also available, with Scarlett HP60 MkIII headphone and CM25 MkIII condenser microphone included.
The units reportedly provide low USB latency, allowing users to record and monitor in real time with numerous plug-ins in place. Along with that, the interfaces also sport Type-C USB connection via a supplied USB-C to USB-A cable.PreSonus Quantum 2626The newest model in PreSonus Quantum series of audio interfaces, the Quantum 2626 uses the Thunderbolt 3 bus to achieve low roundtrip latency (as low as.
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