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2024 NAMM Show: Heritage Audio claims that its new family of interfaces is the first set of USB-C interfaces to have built-in Class A 73-style preamps, so they bring the ‘golden era’ of analogue recording to your digital world.

The i73 Pro family has three new members, with various i/o and preamp configurations. The first is the 2-in/4-out Pro One which has a single integrated 73-style preamp. The Pro 2 has the same 2-in/4-out configuration, but boasts dual integrated 73-style preamps. The Pro Edge has the same dual preamps as the Pro 2, but ups the i/o ante with a 12-in/16- out configuration, which includes eight channels over ADAT.

The key factors here are those preamps, which are said to have the same transformer-balanced circuitry found in “the European pro audio manufacturer’s classic 73-style preamps”, which presumably means the Neve 1073. The takeaway is that the preamps and USB-C combination means that uses can capture that that “classic mojo and vibe” straight into your computer.

The interfaces also boast a 3-way input so you can record audio like vocals via the mic input with up to 70dB of gain, use a clean line input, or record electric guitar or bass with a JEFT DI.

Whichever interface you opt for, you get a $£900 software bundle that includes the BritStrip channel strip, HA 15 PRO bass amp, HA 1200 TapeSat, HA 240 Gold Foil Verb, and Heritage TAPEoPLEX.

The i73 Pro One cost €/$649, the i73 Pro 2 €/$999, and the i73 Pro Edge is €/$1,499. Get more information on the Pro One here, the Pro 2 here and the Pro Edge here.

“The most mobile audio interfaces we have ever made” – Steinberg’s wallet-friendly IXO12 and IXO22 are designed to help you record anywhere.

2024 NAMM Show: Steinberg has decided that there’s still a bit of headroom in the saturated budget audio interface market, launching two new USB-C devices into it.

The IXO12 and IXO22 are rather similar, both offering 2 x 2 analogue I/O, but while the IXO12 has one combo input and a Hi-Z input, the IXO22 gives you two combo inputs and a Hi-Z input, so is better suited to those who need a little more connectivity at the front end.

The combo inputs feature Class A mic preamps, phantom power and a mute button, and every input has its own front-panel gain control. The IXO22 also benefits from having a dedicated level control for its headphone output.

Both interfaces have USB-C connections and support sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz, and in each case you get a metal casing and a choice of two colour options (black or white). Outputs are on 1/4-inch TRS jacks.

For streamers, a Loopback function means that you can easily bring in audio from your Mac, PC, or iOS device, and there’s a direct monitor switch.

As well as the two interfaces, Steinberg is also launching the IXO Podcast Pack, which bundles the IXO12 with an ST-M01 condenser microphone, and the IXO Recording Pack, which contains the IXO22, the ST-M01 and a pair of of ST-H01 monitoring headphones.

“We are very excited to introduce the new IXO series, which are the most mobile audio interfaces we have ever made,” beams Stefan Schreiber, Steinberg’s senior marketing manager for hardware. “With great-sounding preamps and industry standard conversion in a lightweight yet rugged housing, IXO interfaces are excellent mobile recording partners for everyone who is working with audio. And what’s more, they are available at a truly impressive price point.”

The IXO12 costs $120/€129 and the IXO22 is $170/€189. For the bundles, expect to pay $250/€249 for the IXO Podcast Pack and $300/€319 for the IXO Recording Pack. Everything is available immediately, and you can find out more on the Steinberg website.

Today, Tiptop Audio and Buchla announced that the Mixer/Preamplifier 207t, originally introduced at Superbooth 2023, is now available.

The 207t above, is essentially a reissue of the classic Buchla Mixer/Preamplifier Model 207 in Euro format. It’s the eighth in their line of affordable Eurorack versions of classic Buchla designs.

The 207t features a six-channel stereo mixer with voltage-controlled panning and a single channel preamplifier with impedance and gain switches for a variety of input levels. Also included are per channel program and monitor switches and a monitor output.

The Mixer/Preamplifier 207t is available to preorder now for $249.