Spark features Blue's premium condenser capsule, delivering low noise, high efficiency, and rapid response in any recording situation. Spark utilizes custom-matched circuitry with the same professional-quality, Class-A discrete components found in Blue's extensive line of professional microphones.

The circuit design also pairs Spark's condenser capsule with a phantom-powered outboard amplifier to drive the capsule with linear control and accuracy.

Vibestudio LE provides the ability to compose and render spatial audio scenes to binaural headphones or 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1 loudspeaker display.

Also new with this release is the addition of a library of sound effects provided by online sound effect library, SFXsource. In addition, each full license to VibeStudio LE comes with a 35% off coupon to SFXsource.
VibeStudio LE retails for 129 USD

Millennia Music launches AD-596 eight channel analog to digital convertor module based on the award-winning AD-R96 design. It will work in any API-compatible rack.

One of the unique features of the AD-596 is Millennia's proprietary Tick-Tock-Lock for outstanding performance with an external clock. The AD-596's performance is indistinguishable between internal and external clock. Most converters suffer from degraded performance when slaved.
Analog inputs and Digital AES outputs are handled by DB25 connectors that conform to the Tascam wiring standard.

Shipping will be in November 2010. The MSRP is $1,500.

Featuring a custom antique copper finish, the CU-29 Copperhead has a silky, open top end, smooth midrange, and a detailed low end. The amplifier design and frequency response are tailored for vocals, however the microphone works exceptionally well on many signal sources including acoustic guitars, amps and percussion.
Patrick Williams of LA receives a matched pair of the new "Copperheads." Second place winners will receive a TELEFUNKEN M80 dynamic mic with the same custom antique copper finish found on the CU-29.

TeamDNR Updates Ammunition to v1.1 and announces "constant update" program TeamDNR Collaborative Designs announces immediate availability of Ammunition 1.1 which includes 200+ new drum samples, a standalone .wav version, a sample layering guide (.pdf), 6 new wallpaper themes for Kontakt and a new demonstration package download (on the product page).

Ammunition is the first product in the TeamDNR range that is included in our new "constant update" program, in which the product will be updated on a semi-regular basis, adding new content and free tools that pertain to that particular product. When a product is updated, users of the product will be able to log into the TeamDNR website and download all new content instantly. All products of this type are marked accordingly on our website, with a shiny yellow star.