M-Audio ProFire 2626
M-Audio is well known for its audio interfaces, so how does the company’s new ProFire 2626 stack up against the competition? Hollin Jones plugs in.

TL Audio Ebony A1
TL Audio’s new Ebony series combines discrete Class A solid-state circuitry with bypassable and user-controllable valve stages. Huw Price tests the A1, A2 and A3.

Tascam US-1641
Packing 16 inputs and four outputs, the US-1641 should provide all the connectivity you need. Mike Hillier takes it for a spin...

SPL Transducer Model 2601
Recording a guitar amp full-blast is not always feasible, but with the SPL Transducer you can. Huw Price turns it up...

Novation Nio 2/4
Good things do come in small packages, but can Novation’s new nio 2 | 4 punch above its weight? Hollin Jones finds out...

PreSonus FireStudio Project
The FireStudio Project is the next generation of the popular FirePod, so does it sound better than its predecessor? Keith Gemmell fires it up...

TL Audio Fat Track
At last: an affordable analogue tracking, summing and monitoring solution for DAW-based project studios. Keith Gemmell does his sums...

ART Tube Fire 8
ART’s latest eight-channel tube preamp/digital interface couples impressive audio quality with sublime ease of use. Huw Price fires up the Tube 8...

TC Electronic Studio Konnekt 48
TC Electronic’s new baby is much more than just another run-of-the-mill audio interface. Hollin Jones finds out what’s so special about the Studio Konnekt 48...

Digidesign Mbox2 Micro

Radial JPC

Apogee Symphony Mobile
Laptop recording makes its biggest leap yet, thanks to Apogee’s Symphony Mobile. Mark Cousins takes the baton...

Focusrite ISA828
Focusrite’s ISA828 boasts eight Rupert Neve-designed mic pres, but is it a worthy successor to the revered ISA428? Huw Price finds out...

Roland SonicCell
Packing plenty of features plus performance portability is Roland’s new SonicCell. Hollin Jones hits the road...

Thermionic Culture Earlybird 1.2
Thermionic Culture has given its Earlybird valve preamp a makeover. Huw Price sounds it out...

Universal Audio DCS Remote Preamp
Universal Audio’s DCS Remote is a combination of preamps, talkback and monitoring tools. Huw Price listens in...

Yamaha MW12CX
If your budget won’t extend to multi-I/O interfaces but you need some extra flexibility in your project studio, the MW12CX could be the answer. Mike Hillier gets in the mix...

Mackie Control Universal Pro
Why be a slave to your mouse when the Mackie Control Universal Pro provides all the hands-on fader access you need? Mark Cousins takes control...

tfpro P110
Ted Fletcher’s new company has developed a new recording channel based on classic designs. Huw Price tests the P110.

AMS-Neve 8801
The 8801 channel strip offers every serious musician the possibility of owning at least part of a Neve 88RS console. Mark Cousins channels his energies...

Solid State Logic Alpha VHD Pre
SSL looks set to continue its foray into the project studio market with its latest release. Mark Cousins is all ears...

Solid State Logic Mixpander
Promising superlative audio interfacing and DSP power, is SSL’s Mixpander the ultimate in I/O? Mark Cousins gets connected.

Alesis i/o26
This feature-packed audio interface looks set to become a home studio favourite. Keith Gemmell examines the ins and outs...

Mark Of The Unicorn 8pre
Offering both audio interfacing and A/D conversion, is the 8pre a comprehensive studio solution? Keith Gemmell finds out...

Focusrite Saffire Pro 10 i/o
The Saffire family continues to grow with the emergence of its newest member. Mike Hillier steps out with the PRO 10 i/o...

Akai MPC500
We’d all like to be able to produce music on the move, but can it be done without a laptop? AKAI thinks so, as Hollin Jones finds out when he road tests the MPC500...

Phonic FireFly 302
Portable recorders are becoming increasingly capable and ever more affordable. Hollin Jones checks out another contender...

Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5016
Sporting an unusual and interesting Phase Adjust control, the 5016 simply demands closer inspection. Huw Price lines up.

Roland MV-8800
Despite the rise of software, hardware music production systems are here to stay. Keith Gemmell ditches his DAW...

M-Audio NRV10
Every recording musician needs a mixer as well as an interface, but can you have both in one box? Hollin Jones finds out...

Apogee Ensemble
FireWire audio interfacing finally gets a much-needed injection of audiophile quality. Mark Cousins witnesses the debut performance of Apogee’s Ensemble.

Tascam US-122L
Looking to move into the field of computer-based recording? Mike Hillier takes his first steps with the US-122L...

PreSonus FireStudio
Based on the popular Firepod, the new FireStudio audio interface boasts 26 ins and 26 outs as well as flexible control console routing. Keith Gemmell gets fired up...

Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini
The Pro Tools environment is growing rapidly, but this interface is Digidesign’s smallest to date. Mike Hillier downsizes....

Line 6 GearBox Plug-In Gold Bundle
Line 6 unleashes its GearBox software as a plug-in, bringing its legendary modelling to DAW users. Mike Hillier sets the tone...

Line 6 TonePort KB37
Line 6 has united the TonePort audio interface with a 37-note keyboard and a MIDI controller. Mike Hillier assesses the KB37.

Focusrite Saffire PRO 26 I/O
Focusrite’s latest addition to its Saffire range boasts a wealth of ins and outs. Mark Cousins goes PRO...

TC Electronic Konnekt 24D
Boasting built-in effects from the company’s PowerCore platform, TC’s new mid-priced audio interface looks like one heck of a bargain. Keith Gemmell plugs in to find out...

Solid State Logic Alpha Channel
SSL is renowned for its pro-end hardware, but the company has recently turned its attention to the project studio market and is bringing that legendary sound quality within the scope of more modest budgets. Mark Cousins checks out the Alpha Channel..

Mackie Onyx Satellite
Mackie’s new Onyx Satellite is equally at home in the studio as it is on the road. Mark Cousins has the best of both worlds...

ART TUBE MP
ART has transformed its TUBE MP Project Series valve pre into an easy-to-use USB audio interface. Keith Gemmell warms up.

PreSonus DigiMax FS
More than just an 8-channel mic preamp, PreSonus’ new DigiMax FS offers a whole new way of getting sound in and out of your DAW. Mark Cousins gets connected...

Novation ReMOTE ZeRO SL
Retaining all the control capabilities of the original SL series, the ZeRO SL simply lacks keys. Mike Hillier maps it out...

Lexicon Lambda
Lexicon continues to expand its ever-growing range of USB audio interfaces. Mark Cousins sizes up the latest offering...

Focusrite Saffire LE
One of last year’s most exciting FireWire interfaces gets a sleek makeover for 2006. Mark Cousins fires it up...

Edirol UA-4FX
The UA-4FX is equipped with the basic tools required for most recording tasks. Mike Hillier finds out if small is beautiful...

Phonic Helix Board 24 FireWire
Analogue meets digital in Phonic’s latest small-format mixer. Mike Hillier unwinds with the Helix Board 24 FireWire.

Native Instruments Kore
Will Native Instruments’ new universal sound platform change the way you work with software instruments and effects? Mike Hillier digs in to find out...

Yamaha MW12
Yamaha enters the world of USB mixing, but what does its MW12 offer over the competition? Mark Cousins finds out.

Alesis MultiMix 16 FireWire
The MultiMix 16 features FireWire connectivity alongside a host of useful features. Mark Cousins finds out what else’s on offer...

Tapco Link.USB
Small, portable and rugged – is Tapco’s Link.USB audio interface ready for the road? Mike Hillier takes a tour...

Alesis Photon X25
With its Photon X25, Alesis is attempting to shake up the portable MIDI controller market. Mike Hillier puts it through its paces.

M-Audio ProjectMix I/O
If you’ve been dreaming of hands-on mix control coupled with multi-channel audio recording, it’s time to wake up. Hollin Jones discovers the ProjectMix I/O.

Digidesign Mbox 2
The simplest route into the Pro Tools universe gets a makeover, but what does the Mbox 2 offer over the original design? Mark Cousins gets boxed up...

Echo Digital Audio AudioFire 12
Echo’s AudioFire 12 interface is capable of bringing together your computer and a whole host of outboard analogue gear. Mike Hillier is all fired up.

E-mu 1616M
E-mu has created an interesting CardBus alternative to FireWire and USB interfaces for laptop users. George Shilling slides it in.

TerraTec Phase X24FW
The rise and rise of FireWire interfaces continues unabated, with German manufacturer TerraTec bringing yet more choice to this expanding market. George Shilling looks over the latest offering.

Tascam FW-1804
With up to 18 simultaneous audio inputs and MIDI connectivity, Tascam’s FW-1804 certainly looks like a serious FireWire audio interface. Mark Cousins gets connected.

Mackie Onyx 400F
With high-grade preamps and 192kHz FireWire audio interfacing, the Onyx 400F aims to be a master of two trades. Mark Cousins puts it through its paces.

MOTU Traveler
MOTU’s latest multi-channel interface is lightweight, buss-powered and features a staggering 20 inputs. George Shilling takes it on the road.

Focusrite Saffire
More than just a route in and out of your computer, Focusrite’s Saffire has plenty to offer. Mark Cousins checks out the next generation of FireWire interfacing.

Edirol FA-66
If you’re looking for a compact FireWire interface with high sample rates, this little red box packs a host of features into a very small space. George Shilling meets the FA-66.

PVDJ Digital Audio Interface
The world of the DJ continues to evolve, as digital technology gains ground in vinyl’s long-held territory. James Summers takes the DAI for a spin.

M-Audio Black Box
Marrying a guitar and computer is a frighteningly technical prospect for many guitarists, but M-Audio aims to make it easy. Mick Taylor delves inside the Black Box.

Terratec Phase 88 Rack FW
PCI cards seem a distant memory thanks to the growing number of FireWire-equipped peripherals, but this offering comes in both flavours. Alistair Lindsay gets fired up.

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS
Musicians, gamers and movie fans alike should find plenty of appeal in this laptop soundcard from Creative. Alistair Lindsay makes music with the Sound Blaster Audigy2.

RME Fireface 800
With up to 56 channels and true FireWire 800 operation, is the RME Fireface 800 the most powerful FireWire interface yet? Mark Cousins strikes the match…

Novation X-Station 25
Novation’s latest offering is an all-in-one audio/MIDI interface and hardware synth. Hollin Jones finds out if the X-Station is too good to be true…

Mackie UK XD2 Spike
The sheer number of audio interfaces on the market means Mackie’s latest device faces tough competition. Alistair Lindsay puts Spike through its paces.

Yamaha i88x
Yamaha’s mLAN protocol is finally finding its feet, and the company’s i88x audio interface makes full use of it. Mike Hillier gets his studio gear talking...

Presonus Firepod
Firepod is a 10-in/10-out FireWire audio interface with eight high-quality mic preamps and MIDI I/O. Mike Hillier steps into the fire.

Mackie Onyx 1620
This analogue console can be fitted with a digital implant, but will it appeal to digital diehards? Bob Dormon plugs and plays.

M-Audio FireWire 1814
Owners of small project studios have yet another recording interface to consider – the FireWire 1814, from M-Audio. Keith Gemmell makes tracks...

Steinberg Cubase System|4
Steinberg joins the fray and puts out its own audio interface, bundled with flagship sequencer Cubase. Hollin Jones finds out how the System works…

Novation SpeedIO Trackmaker
Novation goes portable with the SpeedIO Trackmaker – a complete audio/MIDI package and three-piece software bundle. Pete Crisp makes tracks...

Echo Audio Indigo IO
Recording high-quality audio on your laptop need not mean carrying extra hardware. Hollin Jones cuts loose with Echo Audio’s latest PCI card…

Creative Labs Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro
Creative Labs’ new top-of-the-range soundcard is the company’s most advanced card yet. Ian Waugh sees if it’s a blast from the past or a fillip for the future...

M-Audio Firewire Audiophile
The Audiophile combines the performance of FireWire with the features of the world’s best-selling soundcard. Keith Gemmell finds out if the Audiophile legacy can survive...

Novation ReMOTE 25 Audio
An audio interface and MIDI controller from Novation that’ll keep all your eggs in one basket. Pete Crisp works up an appetite...

Yamaha 01X
Another digital mixing desk from Yamaha is no longer earth-shaking news – but the 01X is rather different. Bob Dormon finds out what the fuss is all about…

Lexicon Omega
The name Lexicon is synonymous with high-quality reverb, but the company produces a varied range of devices. Bob Dormon checks out the latest of them...

M-Audio OmniStudio USB
M-Audio’s popular OmniStudio is born again, complete with USB connectivity – but is it really the complete mobile recording solution? Keith Gemmell goes routing about…

Edirol UA-1000 USB Audio Capture
Using USB 2.0 to shift data across multiple inputs and outputs simplifies audio interfacing no end. Pete Crisp feels the need for speed...

RME HDSP 9632
Looking for a studio-quality audio interface for your PC or Mac? Dan Duffell may have just the card for you...

M-Audio FireWire 410
M-Audio moves into the realm of FireWire with an eye towards supreme portability and ease of use. Joe Silva lights one up…

Mark Of The Unicorn 828mkII Audio Interface
The MOTU 828 FireWire audio interface was a perfectly respectable piece of kit but, as Bob Dormon discovers, the new 828mkII goes further – much, much further…

Digidesign Digi 002 Rack
Has Digidesign’s decision to bundle the new Digi 002 with Pro Tools LE been enough to see off the competition? Bob Dormon gets on the Rack…

Apogee Mini-Me
In the studio or on the road, the Mini-Me takes it all in its stride. Pete Crisp gets converted...

ST Audio DSP3000 M-Port
ST Audio’s M-Port looks like it could be all things to all men as far as interfacing is concerned. Bob Dormon gets connected and looks for the catch.

Audiotrak Maya 7.1 PCI Audiocard
The Maya 7.1 audiocard offers enough outputs to feed a full 7.1 speaker system for little more than fifty quid. Dan Duffell feels surrounded...

Ego Systems Waveterminal 192L
Considering a move up to 24-bit/96kHz recording and looking for a highquality, low-cost digital audio card? Ian Waugh goes on an Ego trip...

Metric Halo Mobile I/O ULN-2
Metric Halo adds a new four-in-six-out FireWire interface to its Mobile I/O family of professional portable interfaces. How does the ULN-2 measure up? Ben Gerrold plugs in and finds out...