MXL Microphones has announced that the MXL.006 USB / Cardioid Condenser Microphone is now shipping. As an USB device it connects directly to a computer without the need for external mic preamps, furthermore it requires no special drivers... an ease-of-use condenser microphone with a large gold diaphragm for only... $169.95 !

PreSonus Audio is now shipping the new FaderPort controller, a desktop USB DAW controller for writing single-channel and group-channel fader automation along with complete transport control.

Features:

* complete recording transport control
* smooth, long throw touch sensitive motorized fader
* write single channel or group channel automation
* pan control, mute, solo, record enable
* quick window selection (edit, mix, transport)
* footswitch jack for hands free punch in/out
* compatible with all major recording software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic and more
* Mac and Windows compatible

Sennheiser has announced a revamp of its e602 low-frequency microphone, the microphone favored by many engineers for kick drum and bass cabinet recording and reinforcement. The e602 II features a much more lightweight housing, better internal shockmounting, and an even more robust low-frequency response. The new e602 II is available now and retails for $289

EdgeSounds has released the RatHole, a free universal compression utility especially designed for nondestructive compression of any files containing audio data in PCM 8/16/24 bit or IEEE_FLOAT 32 bit format. The compression ratio of the algorithm varies from 36% to 78% or even more, and depends on the size of audio data, the balance between the tone and noise component, bit depth and other factors. Usually, the higher is the bit depth and the fidelity of audio data the better is the compression ratio.
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AudioMIDI has just announced a crazy deal that had to be mentioned here. They are simply giving away a full version of VirSyn's miniTera (regularly $89) for FREE with any order - even a $6 cable! Simply enter the coupon code FREETERA during checkout and you will receive the incredible miniTERA soft-synth for FREE.

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