Dangerous Source is a portable and desktop unit designed for the engineer on the go or to fit a limited space on the desktop.

The Dangerous Source monitor controller sports many of the key professional features of the company's award-winning Dangerous D-Box, such as speaker switching for two sets of speakers, speaker volume, AES/SPDIF digital IN, 2 Stereo Analog IN, dual headphone out with a separate level control, and in addition, it can connect directly to a computer for monitoring of digital audio over USB. Dangerous Source is capable of up to 24-bit 192kHz on both digital inputs.

The 5045 shares some traits with conventional "noise gates", but operates with a different principle. One common aspect is that both reduce the gain during the absence of signal – or more specifically, both begin to attenuate when the level of a signal falls below a certain user-defined threshold.

The 5045 senses when someone is speaking or singing into the mic and allows the signal to pass through, and senses when the person has stopped talking or singing and reduces the gain appropriately, which helps reduce the tendency of a system to feed back.

Lauten Audio announced a new microphone, the FC-387 "Atlantis" model, a solid-state multi-functional, large-diaphragm condenser. The uniquely appointed Atlantis microphone features multiple switches for three different polar patterns, gain, and unique timbre settings. The FC-387 is for recordists seeking an incredibly diverse and useful modern FET studio microphone.

It offers a blend of full and rich low and mid-range, as well as smooth and unique high-mid and high-frequencies. The Atlantis FC-387 microphone retails for $1599. US and will be available in Q2 of 2012.

MOTU unveiled the MicroBook II, an updated version of the compact, studio-grade audio interface that turns a Mac or PC into a personal 4 x 6 recording studio with professional I/O and monitor mixing. The MicroBook II will replace the original model at the same price.

The four inputs (mic, hi-Z guitar, and stereo balanced line in) can be recorded simultaneously. The mic preamp delivers neutral coloration and pristine sound, with 20 dB pad and 48V phantom power for condenser mics.

Building on the proven configuration of its predecessors, the new 01V96i now offers USB 2.0 connectivity along with new multi-track recording features and improved sonic quality.

The 01V96i continues our tradition of digital mixing innovation with 16-in/16-out USB 2.0 computer connectivity, Virtual Circuit Modeling effects and advanced DAW control for Cubase® (as well as Pro Tools,® Logic,®, Sonar,®and Digital Performer®).