
Computer Connectors, Protocols & Audio Interfaces
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How do you know which audio interfaces will work with which studio computers? We cut through the connector confusion!
Focusrite take their Firewire interface range to a new level with the competitively priced Saffire Pro 26 I/O.
Focusrite's first computer recording interface looks to cover all the bases with plentiful I/O, DSP effects and flexible monitoring arrangements (including surround).
The new audio interface from Focusrite offers an awful lot, for an awful lot less than you'd think. Let's find out what it can do...
Focusrite's Saffire already offered an awful lot of Firewire interface for your money, but the new LE version could just be even more of a bargain.
With the fourth generation of their Scarlett range, Focusrite continue to bring features that were once exclusively ‘professional’ to everyone.
...and announce a new time-limited software bundle to be included with Clarett USB interfaces.
The audio interface is at the centre of every modern studio, but how do you choose the right one for you?
Focusrite have been listening to their users, and their new Scarletts deliver greatly enhanced low-latency performance among other improvements.
iTrack Solo is Focusrite's first audio interface designed for use with iOS devices, although it can also be used with a computer via its USB 2 connection.
PREVIEW: Focusrite's Liquid Mix could be the hottest product of the year, using convolution technology to integrate a stellar range of vintage analogue EQ and compressor replicas into your DAW. We got our hands on a prototype to see whether it lives up to the hype... (A full test will follow in September 2006 issue.)
FAST Reveal is designed to make it easy to tackle masking problems in your mix.
In the new Scarlett range, Focusrite have teamed their Saffire technology with USB interfacing.
Focusrite started out as a high-end audio company building no-compromise mic preamps for the likes of Sir George Martin's Air Studios
Ethernet-based audio interfaces seem set to be the next big thing in digital audio, and forward-looking manufacturers Focusrite are getting in on the ground floor.
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The latest generation of Focusrite's extensive Scarlett range offers something for every budget.
The Forte is Focusrite’s attempt to build the best compact USB audio interface possible. Have they hit this ambitious target?