Built on its KM series of miniature microphones Neumann has announced the introduction of three new digital models with integrated DSP. The modular KM 183 D, KM 184 D and KM 185 D combine omnidirectional, cardioid and supercardioid capsules with the KM D output stage to offer three different directional characteristics. The integrated DSP functions - including gain, a compressor/limiter with de-esser and a peak limiter - can be configured and controlled remotely via the DMI-2 digital microphone interface and the RCS remote control software. The fully digital system permits the peak limiter to operate across the entire available dynamic range even in stressful recording situations.
For more information see Neumann's website.

Rupert Neve Designs has announced the 5088 console which incorporates custom-designed input and output transformers and is expandable in 16-channel sections (allowing for 32, 48, 64 or more channels). All input channels offer bus/line/tape input selections, transformer-coupled direct outputs, eight mix busses and eight auxiliary sends, and 100mm faders. The monitor/master section includes four stereo effects returns, switchable selection of three control room monitor outputs, six monitor sources, AFL/PFL solo modes, as well as talkback and oscillator functions, and 100mm stereo master faders.
For more information see the Rupert Neve Designs website.

Universal Audio has partnered with original Euphonix founders Scott and Rob to design a new line of DAW "expansion & enhancement" products under the Desktop Console System (DCS) family brand. The first two products in the DCS series (the Remote Pre & Monitor Master) combine a base station with a DCS-Link connected remote that puts every control within direct proximity to the user in a convenient remote format.

Key Features Of DCS Remote Preamp (Dual Pre & Cue Mixer):

- Dual Mono Or Stereo transimpedance Mic Pre/DI
- Mid-Side (MS) Recording with decoded monitoring
- Headphone amp with 3x Cue mix, Reverb & EQ
- Digitally controlled analog signal path via DCS-Link�
- Remote up to 300′ from base station via CAT-5 cable

Key Features Of DCS Monitor Master (Speaker & Cue Contro ...

Developed by the Digidesign Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) group, Velvet is a new RTAS instrument plug-in that delivers highly realistic emulations of your favorite electric pianos�from classic to modern�to your Pro Tools system. Velvet accurately emulates the nuances of the original instruments, both in sound quality and playing feel, and is based on four legendary electric pianos�the Fender Rhodes Suitcase, Fender Rhodes MK I and MK II Stage Pianos, and Wurlitzer A200.
Velvet will be available soon for $249 US MSRP.

For more information, visit Digidesign's website.

The latest version of the USB 2.0 Mac OS X Universal Binary drivers for the UA-101 and the UA-1000 audio interfaces are currently available for download on Edirol website.