A certain amount of fanfare always greets the arrival of a new RODE mic, and this time we have not one but two additions to their NT family to cheer about. Actually, the NT4 and NT5 are (in a sense) the same mic, just in different packages. The NT4 is a remarkable stereo mic with dual 90 XY placed, externally polarized single-diaphragm condenser transducers – two heads, one mic. As clean sounding as its NT4, the NT5 is a matched pair with the same cardioid pattern as the NT4 condensers but with no XY design.
Digidesign and Rocket Network are offering DigiDelivery, a new product available from DigiProNet.com that allows users to quickly and securely send any type of files (e.g. Pro Tools sessions, video, graphics, text, etc.) to anyone with an e-mail address. DigiDelivery leverages Rocket Network’s secure network to provide a reliable file delivery alternative to FTP, couriers and e-mail.
Event Electronics has released two new firmware updates for their EZbus controller.
The first is EZbus firmware V_102 – it adds:
Fully-parametric mid-band EQ on each audio channel
Digital optical output compatibility with a wider range of devices, including Digidesign 001, Echo Layla 24, Wavecenter PCI, and Frontier Designs Dakota
Power-up test routine
System diagnostics
S/PDIF output 1 timing has been corrected
The second is EZbus firmware V_102PT. This adds everything stated above plus JL Cooper CS-10 emulation making EZbus a controller for Pro Tools.
The Pro Tools CS-10 profile is included in the download. One disclaimer: using the firmware V_102PT renders EZbus unusable as a control surface for Cubase and Sonar. You may reload V_102 firmware at anytime.
Both updates are available for free at Event’s website.
