Focusrite has proudly introduced the Forte professional audio interface for Mac and Windows. The device is designed to deliver analogue sources to your DAW at the highest possible quality. Built into a solid aluminum case, the Focusrite Forte incorporates highest-quality precision 24-bit A-D and D-A converters operating at sample rates up to 192kHz. It has a color OLED (Organic LED) display, a single large control knob for intuitive operation and four output USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac and PC. The display shows mic, line in, line out and headphone levels, gain structure and other functionality. The Focusrite Forte will be launched in October 2012 for £399 (approx. $600). [Focusrite]
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If you like your audio interfaces with added “on-the-go,” then the new Forte from Focusrite might be worthy of your attention. The two-input four-output device has two remote control preamps with 24-bit 192kHz analog / digital converters. If you are worried that the pocket-friendly form means less space for meters etc, fear not, as an OLED display with on-screen buttons provides visual feedback, along with control over levels and even some software (DAW) parameters. There’s a breakout cable included, and dedicated control software (PC and Mac) so even your devices with XLR connections will get a look in, while the aluminum casing should hold it all together nicely — not to mention make it look pretty. How much you ask? That’d be £399 / $600 when it lands in stores in October. Promo video after the break.
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Focusrite launches iTrack Solo, a two channel interface for iOS and desktops (video)
Posted in: Today's ChiliThere’s a stack of different plugs, cables and connectors aimed at piping sound into your iPad, but when studio-stalwart Focusrite makes one, we pay attention. The iTrack Solo is a two channel interface compatible with the iPad, as well as your Mac or PC, offering mobile recording all the way up to 24-bit / 96kHz. The onboard preamp is the same as used in the brand’s flagship Liquid Saffire 56 interface, and there’s phantom power for microphones. As well as the mic-in there’s a quarter-inch input for guitars etc., as well as a chunky volume control for monitoring. Front “halo” indicators change from green to red if your recording levels go too high, and the aluminum casing should prevent it from getting damaged at the bottom of any gig bag. Once you’ve created a masterpiece in Garageband (or other recording app), you can use the line-level phono outputs to run it through your sound system of choice. Sound like something you can get down to? You’ll be able to get your hands on the iTrack Solo starting next month, and it’ll set you back $160 at your local dealer — in the meantime, you can jam on the PR after the break.
Focusrite launches iTrack Solo, a two channel interface for iOS and desktops (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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