PreSonus has announced the FireStudio Mobile, a 10-input, 6-output interface created for portable recording rigs and small studios. With eight analog inputs, the FireStudio Mobile for Mac and PC can be powered from the FireWire bus or using the included 12 VDC adapter. You can simply place it on a tabletop or screw it onto any standard 19-inch rack tray.

The FireStudio Mobile is compatible with any ASIO- or Core Audio-compliant audio application for Mac OS X or Windows XP/Vista and integrates tightly with PreSonus Studio One Artist recording and production software (included).

The front panel features a pair of combination XLR/TS mic/instrument jacks, which are in the inputs for channels 1 and 2. The XLR mic inputs are routed to PreSonus XMAX solid-state mic preamplifiers. The high-impedance, TS instrument inputs let you plug guitars or basses directly into the front panel. All signals are converted to and from the digital domain using 24-bit, 96 kHz A/D/A converters, which offer a claimed 118 dB of dynamic range.

A pair of three-LED level/clip indicators let you check the signal levels for channels 1 and 2, and a button enables 48V phantom power for the two mic channels. Also on the front panel are a stereo headphone output with gain knob and gain knobs for the two mic/instrument inputs and for the main stereo outputs. Gain for the mic inputs ranges from –10 dB to +70 dB; the high-impedance instrument inputs range from -30 dB to +50 dB of gain. Finally, a power/sync indicator LED shows whether the FireStudio Mobile is receiving adequate power and is correctly receiving word clock.

The rear panel sports balanced TRS line-level inputs for channels 3 through 8, as well as impedance-balanced TRS left and right main outputs. A DB9 connector accepts a breakout cable (included) that provides stereo S/PDIF digital I/O and MIDI I/O. You get two FireWire 400 ports: one FireWire port connects to your computer, and the other can be used to connect a hard drive or to daisy-chain any FireStudio-family interface, including the StudioLive 16.4.2 digital mixer, allowing you to integrate the FireStudio Mobile into a larger system. A barrel connector for the 12 VDC power adapter completes the rear panel.

As part of the Studio One Artist package, you get 20 new PreSonus Native Effects plug-ins and virtual instruments. The effects include EQs, a compressor, reverbs, and much more. The PreSonus VIs include the SampleOne sampler, Presence sample player, Impact sample-trigger/drum instrument, and Mojito subtractive synth. You also get 32 Ueberschall drum kits for Impact; 200 Digital Sound Factory sampled instruments for Presence; Native Instruments Kore Player, with 150 instruments; Native Instruments Guitar Rig LE; Toontrack EZDrummer Lite; and nearly 1,400 drum loops (1.4 GB) by Bandmate Loops.

PreSonus’ FireStudio Mobile costs $299 and will be available this Fall. More information on the PreSonus FireStudio Mobile.

ADAM Audio has announced their new SX-Series reference monitors, which feature completely redesigned transducers, drivers, and electronic.

The ADAM SX-Series monitors feature the new X-ART tweeter, which the company claims provide 4dB higher efficiency, an increased maximum sound pressure level of 3dB, and an expanded frequency response of up to 50kHz.

Other new components include a low distortion broadband A/B amplifier with 1MHz internal bandwidth, matched to the X-ART tweeter for a natural, uncolored sound with high resolution, and new Hexacone woofers with more linear excursion to optimize efficiency and accuracy.

The SX-Series consists of six different models ranging from small nearfield monitors to larger midfield monitors. To facilitate operation in any control room situation, the top-line S4X and S3X models are available in both vertical (S4X-V/S3X-V) and horizontal (S4X-H/S3X-H) versions.

Ideal for medium and larger sized rooms, the S4X-H midfield monitor combines the new X-ART tweeter with a 5″ HexaCone midrange driver and two redeveloped 9″ HexaCone woofers. Designed for vertical installation, the S4X-V also incorporates the X-ART tweeter, with two 5″ Hexacone drivers and a newly developed 12″ Hexacone woofer optimized electronically for a bass-reflex enclosure.

The S3X-V features the newly developed 4″ HexaCone midrange driver and 9″ HexaCone woofer with the X-ART tweeter to reveal the most complex nuances of any program material with an open, transparent response.

The S3X-H employs a 4″ HexaCone midrange driver for more detail and musical coherence in the critical midrange frequencies, along with two 7″ Hexacone woofers that produce a deep, tight bass within the same frequency and radiation pattern.

The compact S2X nearfield monitor utilizes a HexaCone 7″, X-ART tweeter and A/B amplifier combination to produce a powerful balanced sound with surprisingly deep bass for a smaller enclosure.

Embodying high quality sound in an ultra-compact cabinet, the S1X monitor also combines the X-ART tweeter, A/B amplifier and HexaCone woofer driven by premium PWM amplifiers for crystal clear resolution and tight, precise low- frequency reproduction.

The front panel of SX-Series monitors feature controls that allow the user to adapt the speakers to the sound room. All SX-models (except the S1X) can be optionally retrofitted with a 24-bit/192kHz D/A Converter featuring an AES/EBU (XLR) and SPDIF (RCA) inputs as well as an R/L/Mono switch.

More information on the ADAM Audio SX-Series Monitors.

SpaceTek has launched new DJ Booth models in addition to their laptop and CDJ stands. A prototype made it’s debut at the Winter Music Conference this year during the Nikki Beach festivities. Now you can score one of these provocative models yourself in a variety of wood veneers.

Each booth is designed and hand built by Reynold Rodriguez and can be completely customized to a DJ or club’s specific requirements.

SpaceTek also sells bolt or clamp on stands to “fly” your CD decks, effects units, or laptop above your turntables.

More information on SpaceTek DJ Accessories.

The innovators at Sugar Bytes have released Eloquence, the latest sequencing brainstorm from the dynamic German company. Eloquence is an extremely powerful and intuitive MIDI step sequencer plug-in for Mac and PC, that gives the user new control over their favorite MIDI devices.

For live musicians, Eloquence provides an extremely versatile palette of performance options which can be triggered right from your MIDI keyboard: you can transpose, manipulate, twist up, mutate, and mangle your patterns without even getting near your computer.

Eloquence is a plugin which can be used with any major Windows or Mac VST or AU host. This includes Cubase, Logic, Kore, and Ableton Live, among others.

Sugar-Bytes took a new approach to MIDI sequencing with Eloquence that they hope will allow you to wrestle new sounds out of your current crop of software and hardware synths.

Sugar Bytes Eloquence costs $129 / €99 and is available now for Mac and PC in the VST and AU flavors. More information on Sugar Bytes Eloquence.