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PreSonus Ships FaderPort 8
PreSonus is now shipping the FaderPort 8, a multichannel control surface
for DAW control. The FaderPort 8 is a USB 2.0 desktop controller with 8 touchsensitive motorized 100 mm faders and 57 buttons covering 78 distinct functions.
New features include Session Navigator, which brings up eight important
functions for easy access; digital scribble strips to label channels with relevant data; dedicated mute and solo buttons per channel; quick
select of common functions like track arm, pan, sends, and automation; and four user-programmable buttons to customize workflow.
The FaderPort 8 requires no drivers and instantly connects and interacts with any DAW that understands the Mackie Control/
HUI protocol, but its function set is extended greatly via integration with PreSonus' Studio One DAW, with rapid selection,
editing, and navigation capabilities. Look for a review in a forthcoming issue.
PRICE: $499.95 MORE FROM: PreSonus, www.presonus.com/products/FaderPort-8

Antelope Audio Debuts Goliath
HD Interface
The Goliath HD audio interface was announced by
Antelope Audio at the Frankfurt Musikmesse
this April. This new interface offers up to 64 channels of audio I/O, including 16 Accusonic mic preamps with individual gain controls, a
total of 32 each of analog inputs and outputs with 124 and 129 dB dynamic range respectively, dual MADI connections, ADAT, AES, S/PDIF,
BNC word clock, and specialty I/O such as four guitar DI inputs, two reamplification outputs, dual headphone outs, and two analog inserts.
Following up on the release of the Orion32 HD, the Goliath HD features exceptional sound quality and A/D and D/A conversion with advanced jitter-control technology. Internal FX processing allows for realtime use of a growing assortment of built-in
effects models, in addition to comprehensive recallable/sharable digital mixing and routing features.
While the unit can operate natively with any DAW via USB3 and Thunderbolt, there are special features available for Avid Pro
Tools | HDX users, such as sample-accurate delay compensation for analog and digital inputs. The MADI connections can be
bridged to a Dante audio network if desired, and the Goliath HD can simultaneously talk to Pro Tools | HDX and a native DAW.
PRICE: TBA MORE FROM: Antelope Audio, antelopeaudio.com/products/goliath-hd

Drawmer's New Amplifier Offers Silent, Powerful Performance
The new Drawmer MPA-90 2-channel Class D power amplifier is now available for sale from distributor TransAudio
Group. The MPA-90 is a dual monoblock amp that can be rackmounted or used on a tabletop, with 90W per channel or 180W bridged
(into a 4Ω load).
Designed for clear and transparent audio, the MPA-90 operates silently, needing no cooling fan,
and can be easily bridged to mono use with the flip of a rear-panel switch. It features
balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, a pair of RCA Thru outputs, and LED
indicators for standby, fault, and clipping.
PRICE: $695 MORE FROM: Drawmer, drawmer.com;
dist. by TransAudio Group, transaudiogroup.com

RECORDING May 2017

http://www.presonus.com/products/FaderPort-8 http://www.antelopeaudio.com/products/goliath-hd http://www.drawmer.com http://www.transaudiogroup.com

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