Røde Introduces AI-Micro Ultra-Compact Dual-Channel Recording Interface

Røde Microphones released AI-Micro, a new ultra-compact dual-channel interface for recording high-quality audio to a mobile device or computer. A great design for journalists, reporters, content creators, and anyone who needs to combine two microphones in a single recording device. In typical Røde fashion of launching products that not only solve practical problems, but do it in a way that make technology seem simple, the AI-Micro is another valuable product in the Australian brand's hardware and software portfolio.

Khadas, a company focused on high performance single board computers for makers and developers, achieved significant success in audio-focused products, particularly with high-resolution capable ESS-based audio DACs. Following earlier success with the Tone range of add-on boards, Khadas embarked on a more ambitious project with the Tone2 Pro, which is the company's first finished product, mandatory to support MQA hardware decoding. Khadas still intends to launch a Tone2 (non-Pro) version as a DIY Kit in the future, without MQA support.

Berlin-based Native Instruments launched a new six-channel audio USB audio interface that directly addresses the needs of musicians. The second generation KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 follows the release of KOMPLETE AUDIO 1 and 2 earlier in 2019, completing a new generation of audio interfaces that fulfill the needs of small bands, duos, or solo producers with a flexible set of connections for studio or stage.

Apogee Electronics announced a new much improved version of its Jam portable interface. The all new Jam+ is a studio grade USB instrument input and output that connects an electric guitar, bass, keyboard or any acoustic instrument with a pickup, directly to any iOS device, Mac, or Windows PC. With an adapter (sold separately) users can also connect a dynamic microphone. The new third generation version adds a stereo output to connect headphones or powered speakers, offers low latency monitoring, and now comes bundled with the Positive Grid BIAS FX Jam emulation software.

IK Multimedia announced its iRig Pro I/O, a pocket-sized mobile audio/MIDI interface for iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC and Android devices is now shipping worldwide. The pocket-sized interface is the successor to IK's highly popular iRig PRO, and offers high-definition audio I/O, professional quality preamp, MIDI input/output, device charging and comes with a huge software bundle for just $/€149.99.

Antelope Audio continues to expand its product catalogue with studio and live recording solutions, introducing the most up to date and high-quality technologies at affordable prices. At Musikmesse 2016, the company introduced the Zen Tour portable interface, with 8 analog I/Os, DSP processing and a host of tools for bands and performing artists, including guitar amp and cab simulations.

During the 2015 Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound shows in Frankfurt, RME introduced a new version of its Babyface portable audio interface, now called Babyface Pro. Using the slogan “reengineered | not remastered”, RME perfected the mechanics and added newly designed analog and digital circuits.