Apple to introduce FireWire audio interface for GarageBand
Apple Computer is expected to introduce a new audio interface for GarageBand users in the coming months. The analog FireWire audio device, the first product of its recently created iPod division, will allow users to directly record audio using any Mac and Apple's GarageBand music studio application. According to reputable sources, the company is on track to begin manufacturing the device overseas next month. According to sources, "Asteroid" (code name for this project) will include two XLR/ TRS audio input connectors, two RCA analog output jacks, and a standard headphone jack. The device will draw power through a single FireWire 400 port and include a phantom on/off power switch.
The device will retail for approximately $140 - $149 and will aggressively target similar products such as M-Audio's Mobile Pre and Edirol's UA-5 USB Digital Audio Capture device.
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Apple Computer is expected to introduce a new audio interface for GarageBand users in the coming months. The analog FireWire audio device, the first product of its recently created iPod division, will allow users to directly record audio using any Mac and Apple's GarageBand music studio application. According to reputable sources, the company is on track to begin manufacturing the device overseas next month. According to sources, "Asteroid" (code name for this project) will include two XLR/ TRS audio input connectors, two RCA analog output jacks, and a standard headphone jack. The device will draw power through a single FireWire 400 port and include a phantom on/off power switch.
