A new version of the RME Babyface Pro FS with a new clock and other changes has been announced at NAMM 2020. It looks like the same as the previous Babyface Pro USB Audio Interface. The RME Babyface Pro FS 24-Channel Audio Interfaces does not show off its innovations and changes. From the outside, it is almost identical. Significant Changes: …

At NAMM 2020, the Focusrite ISA 828 MkII Microphone Preamp goes into the second round and has two options with the ISA ADN2 and ISA ADN8 digital cards. The Focusrite ISA 828 MkII retains the blue, gray and yellow of the legendary Focusrite studio console, and the front doesn’t look much different. The key data of one of the best-known …

As expected, Ricoh Imaging introduced a full-frame telephoto zoom lens called HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR, preliminary information about which appeared on the eve of the announcement. The lens is equipped with an image stabilizer and a ring ultrasonic autofocus drive. When changing the focal length and focusing, the dimensions of the lens do not change. The …

Along with the iRig Pro Duo I/O 2-channel MIDI Interface, IK Multimedia is also transplanting their Z-TONE tone shaping technology, which is known from the well-known AX I/O interface, into two new devices: Z-TONE Buffer Boost Preamp and DI Stompbox, and Z-TONE DI Active DI Box. Both preamplifier products have a selectable pickup (Active / Passive) to ensure the ideal …

Mackie’s CR-series multimedia monitor speakers are growing in time for NAMM 2020: several new models and a subwoofer are rolling out. Mackie monitor audio speakers including CR3-X, CR4-X, and CR5-X are new in the range. There are also Bluetooth monitor speakers including CR3-XBT, CR4-XBT, CR5-XBT, and CR8-XBT. For the right humming in the low end, the manufacturer also has a …

After announcing new SRM V-Class Loudspeakers at NAMM 2020, Mackie has also launched the two new EleMent Series USB microphone: Mackie EM-USB Condenser Microphone and Mackie EM-89D Vocal Microphone at NAMM 2020. The Mackie EM-USB USB microphone comes with a tripod stand, clip, and cable. It is much more important that the monitoring is sensible because many inexpensive USB mic …

Samson manufacturing presents a new USB microphone at NAMM 2020: The Samson Q9U is a broadcast microphone that specializes in the transmission of speech and offers both XLR and USB connection. The Samson Q9U works with a dynamic moving coil capsule, which is equipped with a humbucking coil, to counteract hum and other background noises. A pop protection/windscreen is installed. …

Tascam recorders is one of the manufacturers when it comes to combining analog desks with recording systems. And the Tascam Model 12 Mixer/Recorder/USB Interface seems to have good genes at NAMM 2020. The basis of the Tascam Model 12 is an analog USB audio mixer with 10 x channels. Eight of them offer 48V microphone preamps, the first six preamps …

Motorola had announced the Moto One Hyper with the 32MP pop-up front-camera back in December last year and now the Amazon US has listed the Moto One Macro smartphone in the country. Motorola One Macro is the latest device in the company’s One series and it comes with a Triple rear camera that focuses on macro photography. Moto One Macro …

Surprise from Korg at NAMM 2020! With the Korg HA-S Nutube Headphone Amp DIY Kit that brings a variety of special features. The Korg HA-S Nutube Headphone Amplifier DIY Kit has a 9-hour run time with two AA batteries but works with a tube. The secret is the very energy-saving, newly developed Nutube 6P1. This works like a conventional tube …