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Steinberg has announced the shipment of the MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studio FireWire interfaces and the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller. The new products are the result of the continuing technological cooperation between Steinberg and Yamaha. The new hardware was developed in close collaboration between the two companies and is manufactured at Yamaha’s facilities in Japan.
“Shipping the MR816 CSX, MR816 X, and CC121 is a milestone for Steinberg,” says Stefan Schreiber, Steinberg’s Hardware Marketing Manager. “Thanks to completely new technologies, these products merge with Cubase to form an extremely powerful production system that provides unparalleled hardware and software integration. This system also offers not only numerous workflow advantages but first-class audio quality,” Schreiber continues.
The MR816 CSX and MR816 X are 16-channel FireWire interfaces designed for seamless integration with Cubase. This enables features such as True Integrated Monitoring, Quick Connect, full integration into the Cubase user interface, and access to the onboard DSP effects as VST3 plug-ins within Cubase. However, the new integration and dynamic one-to-one mirroring between Cubase and the MR816 CSX/X are not the hardware’s only features. “The eight D-Pre microphone preamps were designed to deliver absolutely first-class sound,” explains Schreiber. “The quality of the REV-X reverb available on both units, together with the MR816 CSX’s Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strips, enhances the audio quality of the entire system. Although the MR816 CSX and MR816 X are ideal interfaces for Cubase, ASIO and CoreAudio drivers are of course also included, making both devices compatible with other DAWs,” Schreiber adds.
The CC121 Advanced Integration Controller provides complete tactile control of Cubase. A wide range of dedicated controls is combined with the highly flexible AI Knob. “This unique combination allows musicians and producers to concentrate fully on their projects. A parameter can be selected instantly with the mouse, while users can also find their way around the dedicated buttons and rotary controls very quickly. Combining these two approaches in a superbly built hardware controller enables exceptionally fast work in Cubase and a workflow that is both intuitive and efficient. The CC121 feels like a hardware extension of Cubase,” Schreiber continues.
Pricing and availability:
The MR816 CSX, MR816 X, and CC121 are now shipping worldwide to specialist retailers. The MR816 CSX costs €1,199, the MR816 X €799, and the CC121 €399.
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