M-Audio Releases Podcast Factory for Mac and PC
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November 8, 2005
New from M-Audio is the Podcast Factory podcasting solution, including all the hardware and software required to create
podcasts using a Mac or PC.
At the heart of Podcast Factory lies the Podcast Factory audio interface with microphone preamp. This 2 x 2 mobile audio interface delivers
audio fidelity up to 24-bit/48kHz. The first of two audio channels is a dedicated XLR input for the included dynamic microphone,
complete with gain control and signal LEDs. The 1/4" input on the second channel toggles between instrument and line levels to accommodate a
wide variety of signal sources. Audio outputs take the form of dual RCAs and front-panel 1/8" stereo headphone jack that share a common level
control.
Direct hardware monitoring provides for synchronized overdubs, with the In/PB knob determining the monitor balance between input and output
signal. For additional monitoring flexibility, the Mono switch sends the input signal equally to the left and right channels, allowing the source to
integrate in a more balanced way with other tracks while recording.
The Podcast Factory includes software that easily lets users of any level record and edit program material such as speech, add music and sound
effects, and post MP3s with RSS feeds to the Web. Users also get a collection of music loops in a wide variety of genres.
The Podcast Factory is compatible with both Macs (Core Audio) and PCs (ASIO2 and WDM -- Kernel Streaming). PC minimum system
requirements are Windows XP (SP1) running on a Pentium II 350 w/ 64MB RAM. Minimum requirements on the Mac are G3* 300MHz/G4*
350MHz with OS X 10.2.8 or greater and 128MB RAM (*native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported). The Podcast Factory interface is just 5.5" x 4.25" x 1.75" (14 x 10.8 x 4.5 cm) and weighs in
at a mere.45 lbs (.2 kg).
The Podcast Factory is available now and carries a price of $199.95 MSRP.
For more information, visit their web site at www.m-audio.com. | 
