Avid Unveils New MBOX USB-C Desktop Interface for Music Production and Recording at Home

At the AES Show 2022 in New York City, Avid announced a new USB-C desktop audio interface that it named MBOX in reference to the many Mbox audio interfaces that helped make Pro Tools popular among whole generations of creative users. The 2022 MBOX Studio is a valuable hardware option for Pro Tools software, with a desktop format that makes it practical for home studios, podcasting and streaming applications. It's not a very refined design, it offers big knobs instead of faders, and Avid specifies it as "USB-C 2.0" which shows that they don't really care.

Audient announced the launch of its iD44 MKII USB-C 24-bit/96kHz audio interface, updating the original introduced successfully in 2018, and which was immediately praised for bringing professional results within the reach of a broader spectrum of creatives. Commenting on the iD44 MKII, the British studio equipment manufacturer calls it its "most powerful desktop audio interface," benefiting from many of the advancements introduced with recent product upgrades from the brand.

Prominent provider of voice-enabled controllers and music connectivity ICs, XMOS Ltd., has announced the appointment of Mark Lippett as President and Chief Executive Officer. Lippett, a 10-year veteran of XMOS, previously held VP Engineering and COO roles within the business. Prior to XMOS, he served as CTO of Ignios, and held engineering and marketing roles at Texas Instruments, Lucent and Madge Networks. Outgoing CEO, Nigel Toon, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors.