New in stock at Sweetwater Sound: Yes, the rumors are true. There is a new version of MOTU’s 2408 hard disk recording system. The 2408 MKII is in stock at Sweetwater and ready for you to make music. The system adds 24-bit converters and the once RCA connectors are now balanced TRS connectors. And all of this comes at the same low price as before.
Reminder of great deals on EMU gear:
- ESI 2000:
Buy one between Feb and April 31, 2000 from an authorized Emu/Ensoniq dealer (that would be Sweetwater). Send your receipt to Emu/Ensoniq and you can purchase the ESI Turbo upgrade direct for $199 (a $495 value).
- E 5000 Ultra:
Buy one between Feb and April 31, 2000 from an authorized Emu/Ensoniq dealer (I’m sure you got this part the first time, but just in case, that would be Sweetwater). Send your receipt to Emu/Ensoniq and you can purchase the 16MB Orbit/Phatt ROM Chip upgrade direct for $199 (a $295 value).
More information is available at the EMU Web site.
Also don’t forget our great Web prize this month. Pro Co and Sweetwater are giving away a Guardian cable kit (valued at over $1000) for your studio or live rig. Free bonus Tech Tip: don’t underestimate the value of quality cables. Our Technical Support department reports that nearly 50% of all the problems they tackle on a daily basis are cable related.