Focusrite Debuts iTrack Studio – Complete Recording System for iPad, + Mac/Win Computers

July 15th, 2013 by Trenton

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Just one more reason to make music via iPad is on the way.

The latest entry comes from Focusrite, which has announced the impending arrival of iTrack Studio. A complete recording system for the iPad, as well as a Mac/Windows computer, iTrack Studio provides a comprehensive package based on Focusrite’s previously released iTrack Solo.

iTrack Studio provides up to 24/96 recording quality.

Available this coming September for a street price of $199.99, iTrack Studio consists of a high-quality 2-in, 2-out computer audio interface featuring Focusrite’s mic preamp technology, along with closed-back monitor headphones, a studio-quality condenser microphone with included XLR mic cable, and a long 30-pin device link cable to connect the interface to the iPad.

Also this coming fall, users will be able to record both channels to Tape by Focusrite, which is a free new app that will be available from the App Store.

Here follows more info, straight from Focusrite:

Key Features

Everything required to get started recording music Start making music right away on iPad, or Mac/Windows computers.

Includes studio-quality microphone and monitor headphones iTrack Studio comes with a CM25S studio condenser mic, XLR cable and HP60S closed-back studio headphones. It’s a complete kit with everything required for quality recording and monitoring.

Maximum Quality Up to 24 bit, 96kHz recording for superb sound, featuring Focusrite’s precision digital conversion technology.

Included 1.2m Device Link cable Connects direct to the iPad with 30 pin cable, also connects to iPad 4 and iPad mini via an inexpensive lightning adapter.

iOS recording app included Use iTrack Studio with Tape by Focusrite, the free app for iPad, as well as Garageband, Cubasis, or any number of existing iPad recording apps.

iTrack Studio includes Focusrite’s solid, metal-cased iTrack Solo, with dual inputs for recording instrument and vocals simultaneously – using the included studio condenser mic and Focusrite’s renowned mic preamp technology. Dual outputs drive monitors and the included headphones for an accurate impression of what’s being recorded. iTrack Solo ensures that everything is captured as high-quality audio: up to 24-bit 96kHz sampling. It comes with a 30-pin device link cable for connection to an iPad and can be connected to iPad 4 and iPad mini via an inexpensive lightning adapter – it can also connect via USB to a Windows or Mac computer.

The included CM25S studio-quality condenser microphone – the most versatile type for recording applications – is styled to match the interface and comes with an XLR mic cable. It will faithfully capture almost anything placed in front of it, from vocals to piano, acoustic guitar and much more. HP60S monitor headphones are included to ensure accurate reference monitoring of everything recorded. The closed-back type effectively isolates the listener from the external environment for minimum distraction and maximum accuracy.