Edirol has announced the availability of the R-44, a professional mobile recording workstation.
The Edirol R-44 is a 2 lb. portable recorder that offers up to 24-bit and 192kHz recording and uses SDHC cards to store the audio recorded.
Features:
- 4 channels
- XLR (with phantom power) & balanced/unbalanced TRS combo inputs
- digital RCA and headphones outputs
- 20Hz to 40kHz frequency response
- built-in effects (limiter, low cut filter, 3-band EQ, 6-band GEQ, Enhancer and DeEsser)
- built-in stereo mic and speaker
- pre-record function (captures the sound from few seconds before you press the rec button),
- level control per channel
- transport controls
- OLED display
- USB and control sync mini jack connections.
The device can be powered by DC adapter, external battery and six AA batteries and with the sync connection you can use 2 recorders at the same time - offering 8 channels controlled by one device.
The recorder is selling for $795.
Nick from the Gnatline podcast sent us a link to some photos of a custom podcasting table that he built.
The setup has spots at the table for multiple hosts, a central mixing area, a swivel-mount computer monitor and even a place below the table for rack-mounted audio gear.
While Nick has obviously put a lot of time and thought into creating the perfect podcasting rig for Gnatline, we’re sure that there are some other worthy contenders out there for the title of ultimate podcasting setup.
If you’ve got photos to share of your setup, let us know in the comments!
MXL Microphones has introduced a new USB mic, the MXL 990 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone.
The MXL 990 features two gold diaphragm capsules in an X/Y stereo configuration and promises rich sound with excellent spatial imaging. The MXL 990 USB is a Universal Serial Bus instrument that connects directly to a computer without the need for external mic preamps. Featuring support for USB 1.1 and 2.0, the microphone includes gain adjustment settings via a built-in three position attenuation switch.
As a plug and play device for both Windows and Macintosh, the mic requires no special drivers. The microphone is optimized for capturing a wide range of musical performances—both vocal and instrumental. The MXL 990 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone also has a maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level) rating of 137 dB—making it an excellent choice for capturing loud instruments such as trumpet, saxophone, or electric guitar.
The new MXL 990 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone ships with a travel case, a mic stand adapter, a shock mount, a 10-foot USB cable, an owner’s manual, and an applications guide.
The mic carries an MSRP of $199.95. It is scheduled to ship Q3 of 2007.
