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May 20 - 12:29 PM, by Nantho Audio Hardware > AKG
Audio Hardware : AKG C 214, an affordable 414 ? - macmusicAKG unveils the brand new C 214, a recording microphone designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end C 414 family.

Features :

- AKG's Legendary 1" Edge-Terminated Large Diaphragm Sound'
- Outstanding Dynamic Range (up to 156 dB SPL, Ultra-Low Noise)
- Roadworthy Design
- Integrated Suspension to reduce mechanical Noise
- Switchable 20 dB Attenuation Pad and Low Cut Switch
- Rugged double mesh Grill for high RF immunity but unaffected Acoustics
- All-metal Die-cast body with shock- and scratch-resistant Finish
- Spider-type Shock Mount included
- Metal Carrying Case included
- Designed, Engineered and Build in Vienna, Austria

The C 214 will be available at a list price of €629 (street price is about €460).
May 20 - 12:03 PM, by Nantho Audio Hardware > Universal Audio
Audio Hardware : Universal Audio 1176AE - macmusicUniversal Audio has announced the 1176AE Anniversary Edition, celebrating a decade since UA refounding by Bill Putnam Junior to revive the classic UA products made famous by his father, Bill Putnam in the 1960s.

The 1176AE combines the best of the A "Bluestripe" and E revisions while adding the lower 2 to 1 compression ratio found on the 176. A new "Slo" attack mode gives the 1176AE the potential for both classic and uniquely individual compression effects.

Features :

- Unique rev.A/E "hot-rod-mod" features, cosmetics and sonic signature
- Program dependency of legendary "Bluestripe" Rev.A 1176
- Vintage UA 176 compression ratio array - 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 with 20:1 for limiting
- Expanded range of "multi-button" compression and classic "all-button" mode
- "Slo" 15ms Attack setting adds increased versatility for new uses
- Hand-built in the USA, Limited-Edition of only 500 units worldwide

The 1176AE will have an MSRP of US$2999, an estimated street price of US$2499, and will ship as a 500 limited-edition product beginning in June 2008.
May 20 - 11:47 AM, by Nantho Computer Hardware > M-Audio
Computer Hardware : M-Audio new OS X Leopard FireWire Driver - macmusicM-Audio has announced the release of a new FireWire driver for Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2. This driver update is available immediately for the following devices :

- FireWire 1814
- FireWire 410
- FireWire Audiophile
- FireWire Solo
- NRV10
- Ozonic

Please note that this driver does not support ProjectMix I/O or ProFire Lightbridge.
May 20 - 11:01 AM, by Klust Virtual Instrument > Urs Heckmann (u-he)
Virtual Instrument : Zebra2 : 'Oldschool' more than ever... - macmusicOldschool is a collection of patches for Zebra2, the fabulous virtual synth from U-he. Today Oldskool has been updated, it now features 512 "playable and lush sounding" patches designed by Michael Kastrup that cover decades of synthesizer and keyboard history.

Oldskool is available as a download at a special price of $59 instead of $69 until June 15th.
May 19 - 12:47 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > Sonalksis
Plug-ins : Sonalksis Essentials Mk2 v2.04 - macmusicSonalksis has announced the release of version 2.04 of the "Essentials Mk2" plug-in suite which includes SV-315 Mk2, SV-517Mk2 and SV-719 plug-ins.

Changes :

- All Essentials Mk2 :

. Ported to Digidesign Audiosuite format.
. Improved cross-platform session handling.
. Support display of Unicode characters in names.
. Mousewheel handling for plugins via hook added for all hosts.
. Mousewheel functionality added for text boxes.
. Mousewheel sensitivity improved.
. Mousewheel/Drag interaction handling improved.
. Non "Velocity Sensitive" mode now works with Wacom tablets.
. GUI "Off switch" (plug-in bypass) switches off all LEDS.
. Stop signal LED from locking "on" when bypassed.

- RTAS :

. Sample rate problem fixed.
. Shelf bug fixed.
. Added Alt+Ctr ...
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