Jim talks about the SSL matrix at Musikmesse 2008.

Presentation of the ISA828 and ISA One units from Focusrite at the NAMM 2008.

API has a console for the rest of us, the 1608. This follows the trend of high-end brands such as SSL and API entering the high-end home studio (and, more specifically, ProTools suite) market. This is great news!

SE Microphones at NAMM 2008

Craig Lewis points out the finer points. What's new this year, Craig? Sporting a wide range of options, the next-generation XENYX live/studio mixers from Behringer merge built-in USB interface, easy-to-use “one-knob” compressors, world-renowned XENYX mic preamps and “British-style” channel EQ.