Metric Halo Ships Mobile I/O Version 4 Software

Metric Halo announced the
immediate release of version 4 of Mobile I/O. This release is available as a
software/firmware/driver update that enhances the capabilities of all new
and existing Mobile I/O hardware. The update is available free of charge to
all Mobile I/O users.

This major update provides a series of important improvements to the Mobile
I/O hardware and software platform that greatly enhance its utility and
workflow in every day production tasks. To go along with this release,
Metric Halo has published brand new web-based tutorial videos, CoreAudio
host application tips and quickstart guides to help both veteran and new
users get more out of their Mobile I/O hardware.

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INTRODUCING MIOConsoleConnect
Version 4 introduces an industry first: MIOConsoleConnect, a new Metric Halo
technology which provides total integration of Mobile I/O hardware with
every Mac-based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), or any plugin host on the
platform. Implemented as AU, VST and RTAS plugins, MIOConsoleConnect
directly integrates the MIOConsole control system with the host of the
user's choice. MIOConsoleConnect has been extensively tested with:

* Logic
* GarageBand
* Digital Performer
* Cubase
* Nuendo
* Live
* Pro Tools
* and others

INTEGRATED ACCESS
MIOConsoleConnect provides direct access to all Mobile I/O parameters
(across multiple hardware units) including clock, sample rate, mic pre
controls, signal routing, mixing and +DSP configuration from within the host
DAW.

TOTAL RECALL
All MIO parameters are automatically stored and recalled with the host
session, and the host's plugin preset support provides quick access to basic
system setups with instant recall. Since the MIOConsoleConnect setup can be
stored in a template session, every aspect of the MIO hardware can be
pre-configured and at the ready at the beginning of a session, simply by
opening a pre-configured template.

One of the most exciting new aspects of the integration afforded by
MIOConsoleConnect is that all +DSP routing configurations and plugin
settings are stored in the host's session and presets. This allows for the
easy configuration and recall of mixing and mastering configurations running
in +DSP and allows users to take full advantage of the incredible sound
quality and flexibility that +DSP offers.

FireWire RETURNS
A tremendous advantage of the Mobile I/O hardware platform has always been
the strength and quality of the +DSP engine and the exceptional quality of
the integrated mixer. With the release of version 4, all MIO models now
support integrated FireWire Returns to the computer via FireWire with no
external loopback. The addition of FireWire Returns, coupled with the power
of MIOConsoleConnect, allows for ITMB (In The MIO Box) mixing and mastering
with full session recall, as well as live printed processing on inputs
during tracking.

RECORD PANEL
Version 4 marks the official release of the MIOConsole Record Panel. The
Record Panel is a streamlined, multi-channel recording system built right in
to MIOConsole.

Optimized for location recording, the Record Panel is perfect for mission
critical large-scale location recording projects. With native support for
multi-box recording, you can record anywhere from 1 to 72 channels across
multiple chained Mobile I/O units. The Record Panel supports recording to
Aiff, WAV, BWAV, SD2 and CAF at either 16 or 24-bits.

+DSP PLUGINS
MIOConsole version 4 includes the release version of previously beta-only
plugins. With this new release, MIOConsole includes over 100 exceptionally
high quality 40-bit floating point signal processing plugins, with Metric
Halo's unique single-sample graph processor. The plugins range from simple
math primitives to a complete integrated ChannelStrip processor. The
integrated latency compensated single-sample graph processor provides a rich
tapestry for signal processor creation allowing the user to tailor the
signal processing environment to his or her unique needs. From mixing and
mastering to live zone control and loop processing, the +DSP environment is
limited only by the user's imagination.

32-BIT CoreAudio TRANSPORT
Metric Halo's exclusive CoreAudio in hardware 32-bit transport engine allows
you to bi-directionally transport all 32-bits of your audio data between the
host and the Mobile I/O hardware. With the integrated mixing and processing
in the Mobile I/O, this allows you to maintain precision until the final
conversion to analog (or legacy digital), and supports full 32-bit loop
processing with +DSP and the new FireWire Return architecture.

UNIVERSAL BINARY
New for this release is native processor support on Intel-based computers.
This decreases the amount of CPU used by MIOConsole for metering and
recording functions as well as increasing track counts in the integrated
Record Panel Software when running on Intel-based Macs. It also enables the
use of MIOConsoleConnect on Intel-based computers. All MIOConsoleConnect
plugins are Universal Binaries as well.

NEW LOOK
Metric Halo has updated the drawing system used in the MIOConsole UI to
better integrate with the look of Mac OS X. MIOConsole also has enhanced the
use of antialiased text and localization support including a complete
localization for Japanese.

AVAILABLE TODAY
All new units will be shipped with updated software. Metric Halo has made
it easy to update units currently in the field or manufactured prior to
release. The updated software is available today as free download from
Metric Halo's website at www.mhlabs.com