British audio equipment manufacturer Focusrite has launched a brand new flagship portable audio interface: Forte.
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Forte is a premium two-input, four-output USB 2.0 audio interface that works with Mac and PC.
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Again, as before there's a built-in audio interface, which is pretty much essential for a controller of this level.
The XDJ-AERO also functions as a 24-bit audio interface, MIDI controller for Traktor and HID controller for Virtual DJ software.
The full-featured controller combines a four-channel mixer section with ergonomically laid-out high-quality control elements and an integrated audio interface, all designed to professional specifications.
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The most important thing, however, is the onboard audio interface which crucially means you can monitor in headphones before unleashing your mix onto the world.
Leading the lineup is StudioConnect with Lightning, Griffin's popular all-in-one audio interface for music creation on the iPad, now compatible with the new iPad (4th generation) and iPad mini.
On a more practical level, the unit is compact, USB-powered, and has a built-in audio-interface (no extra sound card required for headphone monitoring).
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Videos likewise share the same interface as audio, although your content is broken down into music videos and movies, as specified by we're-not-sure-how.
Upon unboxing the unit, you'll find the headset, Audio Control Unit and Console Interface, obviously, as well as various cables for hookup.
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The new 2.0 update features an entirely new FaceTime-like interface, allowing simultaneous audio translations within a video call, which not only adds a new interactive experience, but also adds another dimension to this new type of instant communication: the body language and tone to each conversation.
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Other notable features include integration with Siri Eyes Free for iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 owners, Google Voice Search for those with compatible Android phones, Bluetooth audio streaming and an enhanced touchscreen interface that allows easier access to smartphone features like apps, music and making calls.
With StudioConnect, digital music-making has never been easier, combining both audio and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) recording into one convenient accessory.
The VGA solutions include a proprietary connector cable and interface module to accomplish all audio and video transfer and a 1.5-meter USB cable for charging iPhone 5.
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An optical audio output, as well as RS-232 interface, will allow for integration into virtually any home theater environment.
So if HTML5 is more suitable for light interface enhancements, this leaves rooms for Flash to do what it does best: heavy interface enhancements, vector-based animations, advanced video and audio features, and immersive environments.
With its input jack, Mikey Digital transforms from a mic into a direct interface for recording guitar, connecting a lavaliere mic or capturing line level audio straight to your iOS device.
In-dash or on-dash, the rich multimedia, touch user interface and powerful computing capabilities of the SiRFprimaII SoC combined with CSR connectivity and audio technologies enable OEMs and ODMs to focus their limited resources on creating highly differentiated, feature-rich navigation and entertainment systems at competitive price points.
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While the Xbox 360 requires a quick trip to the dashboard to edit things like resolution and audio output, the Echo is easily configured without a gaming controller, thanks to a user interface that has the same look and feel as the rest of Media Center.
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