Line 6 Announces POD Studio KB37

A powerful USB audio interface combines a 37-key MIDI controller and a comprehensive I/O with POD Farm(TM) plug-in to provide a revolutionary recording experience

Line 6, Inc. (www.line6.com), the industry leader in modeling technology for music products, announces POD Studio KB37, a powerful USB audio interface that combines a 37-key MIDI controller and multiple inputs and outputs with a complete collection of pro audio software that includes POD Farm(TM), the premium tone plug-in.

“POD Studio KB37 will revolutionize the way guitarists record, just like the original POD(R),” remarks David Dolan, Line 6 Product Marketing Manager. “It has the supreme power and flexibility that today’s recording musicians demand for complete control over their software tracks, audio tracks and creative visions.”

POD Studio KB37 easily outperforms similar interfaces. It boasts up to 96 kHz/24-bit recording, exclusive Line 6 ToneDirect(TM) monitoring for near-zero latency, and the lowest noise for recording guitar. Plus, the included software bundle offers Ableton(R) Live Lite Line 6 Studio Edition 16-track recording software, Reason(R) Adapted virtual studio, RiffWorks(TM) T4 recording software, and POD Farm, the premium tone plug-in, for instant pro recording right out of the box.

In addition, POD Studio KB37 offers incredible flexibility with 37 full-size velocity-sensitive keys, a variety of software-assignable MIDI controls, and a comprehensive I/O that features two balanced XLR inputs with high-quality mic pres and phantom power, 1/4-inch guitar input (with -10dB pad), S/PDIF digital output, two 1/4-inch line inputs, two 1/4-inch analog outs, assignable VU meters and much more for a truly studio-quality recording experience.

POD Farm contains models of historic guitar amps, from vintage classics to must-have modern monsters, plus the studio-standard effects, stompboxes and preamps guitarists need to create pro-sounding recordings. Each immortal model is fully adjustable and comes in convenient Mac(R) AU/RTAS(R)/VST(R) and Windows(R) RTAS(R)/VST(R) formats to deliver legendary POD(R) tone to any DAW.

POD Studio(TM) KB37: $419.99 MSRP

Source: Line 6, Inc.


That Protects Against Data Loss From the Risks of Fires and Floods

Compared to Seagate FreeAgent vs. Western Digital My Book External Hard Drives, the ioSafe Solo Sets a New Benchmark in Improving Data Protection.

Starting at $149, the Affordable ioSafe Solo Improves Risks for Disk Backup Disaster Recovery Solutions.

ioSafe Inc., the technology solution vendor in disaster-proof hardware technologies and devices, introduced the ioSafe Solo, the world’s first 1.5TB external hard drive with integrated ioSafe disaster protection technologies. Optimized to be a low cost external hard drive backup solution and improve the risks associated with data loss, the ioSafe Solo was introduced last week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The fireproof and waterproof device capabilities were tested and compared versus unprotected hard drives and gathered extensive glowing reviews from attendees. During the demonstration, the pros and cons of disaster proof external hard drives versus non-disaster protected hard drives such as the Seagate FreeAgent or Western Digital My Book were compared.

Starting at $149, the ioSafe Solo has improved and optimized its external hard drive technology to be an exceptional value versus non-protected external hard drives. Previously a supplier of enterprise NAS appliance solutions, the ioSafe’s Solo expands the solution to consumers and businesses everywhere. The ioSafe external hard drive sets a new benchmark when compared against other external hard drive solutions. With up to 1.5TB of capacity, the ioSafe Solo upgrades a single 3.5 inch Seagate or Western Digital SATA internal hard disk drive with its patented fireproof and flood-proof enclosure solution. The ioSafe Solo optimizes risks and helps protect precious data from loss in fire temperatures up to 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit and flood protection down to a 10 foot depth for 3 days. The ioSafe Solo is available in capacities of 500GB, 1TB and 1.5TB and connects to PCs, Macs or Linux computers with a USB 2.0 interface. Starting at $149, all ioSafe Solos come with a $1,000 ioSafe Disaster Recovery Service included in the purchase. The Disaster Recovery Service provides up to $1,000 of third-party forensic drive data recovery service should the ioSafe Solo be damaged and the company is unable to directly recover the information.

“For years ioSafe has provided the industry’s leading disaster proof hardware. The ioSafe Solo at 1.5TB, provides a tremendous disaster protection solution and represents fantastic value as a plug-and-play USB external hard drive versus unprotected external hard drives,” said Robb Moore, CEO of ioSafe. “Using our patented technology and manufacturing processes, we have improved on our enterprise backup appliances and created the first affordable disaster proof external hard drive solution to resolve risks optimizing data protection for consumers and businesses. Anywhere data is at risk from fire and flood, the ioSafe Solo can be a solution to improve the risk and help prevent data loss.”

“For less than 30 cents per gigabyte, no other solution I can think of offers so much disaster protection, speed and capacity for so little money,” said George Crump, founder of Storage Switzerland, an analyst firm focused on the storage and virtualization markets. “ioSafe has developed a very compelling product for every person or business using external hard drives. Located in Texas, we use ioSafe solutions and certainly felt safer knowing our critical data was on ioSafe drives during the Hurricane Ike event. The majority of data stored today is at risk of loss from fires or floods. Anybody with unprotected precious digital data should buy one of these now — before the fire or flood — not after.”

ioSafe Solo product details

The ioSafe Solo external disk drive is engineered and tested to protect data from fire (up to 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit for one-half hour per ASTM E119) and flood (full immersion in fresh or salt water at depths up to 10 feet for 3 days). These capabilities are made possible by ioSafe’s technology which can be used for both internally developed products and available to third-party manufactures for licensing. The technology optimizes protection of disk drive data to prevent damage from fire, floods and other disasters – while at the same time uniquely resolving heat dissipation issues found in all computer systems.

The ioSafe technology includes:

  • ioSafe’s patented FloSafe cooling vent technology provides air-flow cooling to dissipate heat during normal operation. FloSafe technology also has the ability to detect destructive heat levels and automatically close the vents to protect data from extreme heat.
  • Data on ioSafe protected products also is protected from extreme heat by ioSafe’s proprietary DataCast endothermic insulation technology. Chemically embedded with water, cooling water vapor is engineered to be released above temperatures of 160 degrees Fahrenheit to protect the data within the enclosure.
  • The patented HydroSafe technology is a waterproof vapor barrier designed to protect data loss from fresh or salt-water damage, including full immersion. Simultaneously, HydroSafe technology allows the cooling FloSafe air flow heat dissipation required by all computer hardware during normal operation.

Availability and price

The Solo is available today and can be purchased online at http://www.iosafe.com/ and soon purchased through retail channels. The ioSafe Solo capacities and pricing are as follows: 500GB for $149, 1TB for $199 and 1.5TB for $299. All units come with a power cord, USB cable and users guide.


High-Quality USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP Delivers Exceptionally High Yield, Small Area, and Low Power Consumption for Advanced WiMAX Mobile Station

Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, announced that Sequans Communications has achieved first- pass silicon success for its high-performance SQN1130 WiMAX mobile station system-on-chip (SoC) utilizing Synopsys DesignWare(R) USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP. Sequans, the world’s leading WiMAX chipmaker, selected Synopsys’ silicon- proven IP because it met their area, power and performance requirements. With DesignWare IP, Sequans was able to achieve greater than 99.7 percent yield, as measured in more than a quarter of a million chips. Sequans also benefitted from having comprehensive well-written documentation and access to an experienced technical support team, enabling them to reduce integration risk and speed time-to-market.

Sequans’ advanced Mobile WiMAX baseband chip, the SQN1130, implements a unique, low-complexity MIMO algorithm, mimoMAX(TM), that delivers high data throughput with very low power consumption. Sequans needed a USB 2.0 PHY core that would meet their low power and small area requirements. After evaluating several IP providers, Sequans selected Synopsys DesignWare USB nanoPHY IP because it was 30 percent lower in area and up to 15 percent lower in power compared to other IP offerings. In addition, the tunability feature of the DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP allowed Sequans to maximize performance in the USB system by enabling quick, post-silicon adjustments that occur due to unexpected chip/board parasitics or process variations, without modifying their existing design.

“Faced with a critical time-to-market window, it was essential for us to select an established USB IP provider who had an extensive track record of proven products in the market and a knowledgeable technical support team,” said Laurent Sibony, director of ASIC design at Sequans Communications. “We knew Synopsys DesignWare USB IP would be of high quality. Developing the IP internally was never an option for us because it was not our core competency. Instead, we relied on Synopsys’ expertise in standards-based IP to help us meet our goals and achieve first-pass silicon success for our SQN1130 chip.”

“Companies such as Sequans who are developing innovative products rely on Synopsys to provide proven IP solutions that will help them win in a competitive market,” said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for the Solutions Group at Synopsys. “As a leading provider of USB IP, Synopsys is focused on developing high-quality IP that is technically differentiated in terms of feature set, area and power, enabling designers to reduce integration risk and meet their design requirements.”

Availability

The DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP is available now and is an integral part of the Eclypse(TM) Low Power Solution. For more information, visit: http://synopsys.com/dw/ipdir.php?ds=dwc_usb2_nanoPHY.


Ideal for Mobile Events, the New Wireless Transmitter Gives DJs the Freedom to Place Speakers Anywhere Without the Hassle of Wires

Airfonix unveiled the industry’s first USB wireless audio transmitter specifically designed for the quality demands of audio professionals. The new AFX-19UB001 provides uncompressed, 16-bit, pop-free wireless connectivity transmission from any USB-enabled audio source to any passive or active speaker equipped with an Airfonix wireless receiver. The AFX-19UB001 is ideal for professional DJs and other musicians who use music performance software running on a Mac or PC as it gives them the freedom to place their speakers anywhere without having to wire them to the audio source. This is especially beneficial at mobile events, where running speaker wire is usually difficult and time consuming. Airfonix will be featuring live demonstrations of the AFX-19UB001 this week at booth #1786 in Hall E at the NAMM Show taking place January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

The AFX-19UB001 is compliant with the USB 2.0 and the USB audio device class v1.0 specifications. The device is a completely user friendly, plug-and-play solution that requires no software drivers or extra set up.

The AFX-19UB001 is the latest addition to the Airfonix line of professional wireless audio products consisting of wireless transmitters and receivers, including the industry’s first 50W RMS wireless receiver. Airfonix products save time and wiring, and ease system hook-up by eliminating the need for wires between the audio source and the speakers. All Airfonix products are designed to retrofit any active or passive speaker, thereby bringing the freedom of wireless capability to any wired audio system. Airfonix products feature a rugged weatherized industrial aluminum die-cast chassis and offer a 50 meter minimum transmission range, making them ideal for both indoor or outdoor audio set ups.

“A key segment of the professional audio industry that can benefit the most from our new USB wireless audio transmitter are DJs that put on mobile events,” said Tony Wu, general manager, Airfonix. “These professionals are constantly struggling with having to set up and tear down equipment and are often limited to where they can place their speakers and monitors because of the wiring involved. Our new USB wireless audio transmitter together with our professional wireless receivers gives DJs the freedom to place their speakers anywhere without the hassle of running wires, while still preserving the sound quality they demand.”

Like all Airfonix wireless audio products, the new AFX-19UB001 boasts Smart Channel capability, a patent-pending technology developed by SST Communications that automatically searches for and selects an un-congested channel from the 2.4 GHz and 4.9-5.8 GHz ISM bands. Because of this unique Smart Channel capability and dual-band operation, Airfonix products are virtually impervious to interference from other co-located wireless equipment.

Airfonix products are built upon the MelodyWing SP wireless audio solution from SST Communications. Leveraging MelodyWing’s Smart Channel technology, Airfonix products have up to 12 non-interfering dedicated channels available to offer full-spectrum wireless digital audio transmission. This is a significant advantage over other alternative wireless audio products, which are often limited to the “crowded” 2.4 GHz band only.

Pricing and Availability

Samples of the AFX-19UB001 USB wireless audio transmitter will be available in April. Production quantities are scheduled for shipment in June. For product pricing information, please contact an Airfonix sales representative.

Source: Airfonix


The new nutrition software nutrinote 2009 is meant for everyone who wants to achieve long-lasting weight loss or who needs to monitor what they eat. An interactive, animated food diary, a calorie warning light, several diary analyses and diagrams make dieting easier and highlight hidden sources of calories. It comes with a calorie chart with up to 7,500 foods and 300 activities.

The installation can take place using a USB stick, making it possible to take nutrinote with you to the office. Different versions are available for private and commercial users. More information and a free trial version are available at http://www.nutrinote.com.

With nutrinote keeping a food diary is easy. With pre-defined food portions and a simple drag and drop operation, the diary can be compiled quickly from the nutritional chart that is provided. Recipes can also be easily created.

State-of-the-art animation gives this electronic food diary a real feeling to it, as if you were browsing through a real book. While making entries the calorie light shows you if you are allowed to have a snack.

The diary analysis answers the questions: Which foods are hiding a lot of calories? Where is your fat intake coming from? With interactive charts you can check food for all nutrients and determine when and in which amounts you consumed them. Energy balance, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) are represented in clear graphs.

The prices for nutrinote start at US$49.95. For more information or to place orders visit our website at http://www.nutrinote.com.





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