Did you know that your cassette tape player/recorder could play and record MP3 files?...

New from Steinberg is the VSL 2020, a digital audio card with 32 ADAT channels for pristine transmission of audio and MIDI data in 24 Bit/96 kHz quality between computers in a VST System Link network.

The VSL 2020 allows lossless and efficient multi-channel operation with Cubase SX/SL and Nuendo systems within a VST network. Also included is the new, unique V-STACK software which turns any PC into a virtual instrument station. VST Instruments can now be played without the need for a sequencer. V-STACK loads up to 16 VST instruments, which can then be processed with quality virtual effects.

VSL 2020 Features:

* 32 ADAT channels - 2 optical ADAT I/O with S/MUX support
* S/PDIF I/O - supports AES/EBU and consumer S/PDIF
* Analog I/O - unbalanced (-10dBV) Stereo RCA I/O
* SuperCl ...

Firestation is a firewire audio interface providing 10 ins (2 mics in using tube technology and 8 line ins),10 analog outs, a Midi out, an ADAT I/O, a SPDIF I/O, and a world clock I/O. It can also be used as a standalone converter or mixer. The interface is said to be "latence free"... Price should be around 1050€.

Mackie Designs announced the release of HDR Pro, a hardware and software upgrade package for the Mackie HDR24/96 (HDR) that provides an in-depth level of file compatibility with any Mac-based Digidesign Pro Tools digital audio workstation (Versions 3.x through 5.x). The HDR Pro package includes a copy of HDR Pro software, as well as an outboard Mackie Media M90 drive bay that can be connected to any Mac-based Pro Tools workstation via an on-board FireWire* interface.

The new HDR Pro software implements the ability to export all audio files in a given HDR Project as Sound Designer II (.sd2) files and also creates a Pro Tools EDL (Edit Decision List) file based on edits conducted using the HDR's graphical user interface. This newly created Pro Tools session can be exported directly to a ...

Genelec has introduces a new comprehensive multi-channel monitoring system specifically designed for post-production suites and recording studios with control rooms measuring less than 3000 cubic feet (W x D x H).

The 1029.LSE PowerPak system consists of five Genelec 1029A two-way, bi-amplified active monitors, one Genelec 7060A LSE Series Active Subwoofer, and a Genelec Acousti/Tape frequency/wavelength measuring tape. In addition, a Genelec 1029.LSE PowerPak setup guide is included for accurate speaker placement, wiring and fine-tuning. The suggested retail price for the complete system is $3999.00.