Apple has just released Plugin Manager 1.7.3. This update improves reliability for Apple's professional applications and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Express, Aperture, Logic Studio and related SDKs.

Brauner has announced the Phanthera V microphone which looks like the Phanthera microphone released in the past year but with more features.

As common for all Brauner microphones, all components are of highest available quality and all microphones are entirely manufactured in Germany. The Phanthera V not only provides cardioid directivity but it also is capable of recording in omni or bidirectional mode with a simple switch and thus adapting it to different recording situations. An additional switchable attenuator reduces the output level of the microphone by 10 dB, providing further valuable dynamic range where necessary.

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112dB has announced that its virtual vintage sampler Morgana has been updated to version 1.2. This version introduces VST and Audio Units versions for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard).

The update includes both the retail and demo versions of Morgana and is available immediately. Of course this is a free update for all registered users. Note that an RTAS version for both Windows and Mac OS X is scheduled for Q1 2008 and will be made available free to all registered users.

Applied Acoustics Systems has updated the Mac OS X Technology Update for its product line, bringing support for Mac OS X Leopard (10.5). The Technology Update applies to the following Professional and Session Series instruments : Tassman 4, Lounge Lizard EP-3, Ultra Analog VA-1, String Studio VS-1, Lounge Lizard Session and Ultra Analog Session.

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HHB is showing their new CDR-882 DualBurn at the 2008 NAB Show.

Key features :

- Genuine dual REC-REC drive configuration supporting seamless extended recording time across 2 or more discs, simultaneous recording of 2 discs, and high speed duplication
- Ground-up design using audiophile circuitry for uncompromised sonic performance
- High-quality IDE CD-R drives deliver low error recording
- Robust, heavy-duty construction ensures reliable CD recording, even in unfavourable environments
- Supports all CD-R media
- Balanced and unbalanced analogue I/O
- AES/EBU and S/PDIF (coax and optical) digital I/O
- Full 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion with noiseshaped dither onto CD
- Stable, quartz crystal-derived internal clock
- Internal SRC accepts digital inputs from 32-96kHz
- External word clock input
- RS232 remote control
- Parallel control interface
- Infra-red remote control
- Gapless track increments
- High-resolution metering
- CD-Text support
- 2U rack mounting chassis

The CDR-882 will be available in April 2008 with an MSRP of $1,149.00.