The next version of Digital Performer has been recently released. The 5.12 version presents, among other things, the ability for DP to play files of any bit depth simultaneously. The bit depth menu in the control bar has disappeared while the preferences have now two new menus - one controls the bit depth of the recorded material in newly created projects, the other controls the bit depth of the files recorded in the opened project.

You will need to have your serial number (the one that's located on the registration card at the beginning of the manual) since MOTU has changed their registration system. If your copy of DP 5 is an update then it's the serial number of the original copy of DP you've purchased. If in doubt, contact MOTU support.

Avlex Corporation is pleased to announce the new Superlux E522/B X/Y Stereo Field Recording Microphone. Designed for use in broadcast and other professional field recording applications as a convenient solution for capturing live performances in stereo, the Superlux E522/B features a closely matched pair of capsules in an X/Y configuration, an integrated switchable low cut filter, external On/Off switch, the ability to operate on either battery or Phantom power, and dual unbalanced outputs that makes this microphone an excellent choice for use with professional or consumer grade A/V equipment.

The Superlux E522/B X/Y Stereo Field Recording Microphone includes a 3-meter stereo cable, a microphone clamp, and a protective pouch. Optional accessories include the S-50 wind screen and the HM-40C camera mount. The microphone carries a MSRP of $100 and is expected to be available Q2 of 2007.

PreSonus is pleased to announced the Monitor Station Remote (MSR) for their FireStudio 26x26 firewire recording system. The MSR is a completely integrated surround sound/stereo speaker manager, input switcher and communication system delivering fast and efficient workflow for music creation.

Features :

- Connect to FireStudio via rj45 ethernet connector
- Main speaker volume control (surround and stereo)
- Dual headphone amplifiers
- Track Mode: enables 9 stereo mixes for headphones during tracking
- Mix Mode: allows user to switch between three sets of stereo monitors
- Surround Mode: enables 5.1 surround volume control or mixing in surround sound
- Switch between surround and stereo with the push of a button
- Talkback
- Dim, mute, mono and more

The MSR is available now at a retail price of $229.95.

Corsair has released an extremely rugged line of USB 2.0 flash drives called Flash Survivor. Designed and engineered to be the industry's toughest USB drive, Flash Survivor is water-resistant, CNC-milled aluminum encased, and shock-proof to safely store user's information and files in the most demanding environments.

Flash Survivor is immediately available in two variations :

* Flash Survivor GT 8GB - $129.99 USD MSRP
* Flash Survivor 4GB - $59.99 USD MSRP

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Tonium has announced Pacemaker, the worlds first pocket-size DJ system. This pretty little box is hidding some interesting features such as 120 GB storage, the SNR 103, the bend, pitch, cue, loop, EQ and sound-FX functionality, the separate line-out and headphones crossfaders, the separate line-out and headphones jacks and the two independent channels... Want more ? And so do I, but we will have to wait until october to see this beauty hit the stores.