Hasta La Gadget!

USB audio interfaces are a dime a dozen these days, now that GarageBand, SONAR 8 Studio, Logic Express 8, and other low-cost digital audio workstation software has rocketed music recording to stardom among independent musicians. In a unique twist, Hercules has unveiled the DeeJay Trim 4&6, a USB audio interface that’s designed specifically for DJs–perhaps those who already have a control surface but lack a proper input and output setup.

The unit features four channels of output, including two balanced jacks (+4dBu) for PA gear, and two -10dBv RCA outputs for mixing decks and regular amps. Users can also switch the config to allow for two inputs and six outputs: for example, if someone wants to hook in two stereo tracks to an external mixing deck, while flying in a third for samples and loops.

The line inputs, meanwhile, let you connect and mix in an iPod or external CD player, along with a phono level input for connecting vinyl turntables. It also features steel casing, two handles mounted on the sides, and four wide non-slip pads for stability. The DeeJay Trim 4&6 will hit stores in June for $249.99, and works with Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 systems.

Looking for a brighter, cuter way to search for those RFID implants the government has hidden somewhere in your body? The Violet RFID Mirror is your gadget, and it’s now shipping. Those not running from the NWO will find the $59.99 gadget has a myriad of other uses as well, letting you tag all sorts of things and have them trigger various applications. You could set your keys on it and have it launch a traffic report, or put your wallet on there to bring up your bank statement. You know, useless but still interesting stuff — a lot like the company’s multi-colored bunnies that seem to love to sit upon them.

[Via I4U]

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

Nabaztag’s Violet RFID-readin’ USB Mirror now available originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We understand, you’re not ready to let go of the BSG season finale just yet even though Tiger and Phil are charging up the back nine at Augusta, but keeping a lot of HD on the DVR can fill up space quickly — which is where these two come in. Amazon is now taking pre-orders of the long-awaited 1TB edition of Western Digital’s TiVo compatible (or other eSATA enabled box) DVR Expander, although no ship date is listed, and Apricorn took our advice on its fugly 500GB, 1TB or 1.5TB sized boxes, giving them a sleek new look. It’s dual USB 2.0 / eSATA compatible, but not TiVo, so Scientific Atlanta 8300, DirecTV and DISH ViP owners can claim this one at $219 for the 1.5TB, while the WD will set you back $183.

Read – Apricorn Unveils New Look for the DVR Expander
Read – Western Digital WDG1S10000N My DVR Expander 1TB eSATA (Black)

Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment

Western Digital 1TB DVR Expander pre-orders up at Amazon, Apricorn add-ons get a face lift originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Seriously, just listen at this and try to stifle your sighs. “Bling Bling USB optical mouse.” “Jewel Necklace USB flash drive.” “Turtle-Look USB 2.0 Hub with a tray.” “Magic Sensor LCD Alarm Clock.” “Insect USB Mini Fan.” Yes, friends, this is the type of utter garbage we’re dealing with in this episode of Crapgadget. Honestly, we’re simultaneously astounded and deeply depressed that anyone would even consider dishing out their hard-earned cheddar for any of this rubbish, but we’re doing our darnedest to pretend that these were simply created for us to have a laugh at.The week’s strongest contender? Some superhero magnet pixels… and that’s saying something.

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Filed under: Peripherals

Crapgadget: USB abomination edition (with a pinch of superhero) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Look, we fully understand the dilemma. You picked up a Pure*Gold PC late last year, and you’ve been tirelessly searching for a suitable mouse to use with it ever since. At long, long last, said device is finally upon us. Too comical for Crapgadget and too outlandish to be taken seriously, the Gold Bullion Wireless Mouse operates on practically any USB-enabled machine and is coated with precisely zero atoms of gold film. In other words, around 98 percent of the $34.68 asking price is for the looks alone, but you know it’s worth it.

[Via technabob]

Filed under: Peripherals

Gold Bullion Wireless Mouse only looks like a million bucks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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