Apple introduced FireWire audio interface for Garage Band

Apple new advanced product is a line of proprietary,new consumer oriented hardware device.
graphical operating systems developed, marketed,The analog FireWire audio device, the first product of
and sold by Apple Computer, the latest of which isits recently created iPod division, will allow users to
pre-loaded on all currently shipping Macintoshdirectly record audio using any Mac and Apple's
computers is a Mac OS X. Mac OS X is the successorGarage Band music studio application.
to the original Mac OS, which had been Apple'sApple Computer is expected to introduce a new
primary operating system since 1984.audio interface for Garage Band users. The analog
The server edition, Mac OS X Server, isFireWire audio device, the first product of its recently
architecturally identical to its desktop counterpart butcreated iPod division, will allow users to directly record
usually runs on Apple's line of Macintosh serveraudio using any Mac and Apple's Garage Band music
hardware. Mac OS X Server includes workgroupstudio application.
management and administration software tools thatAccording to sources, this device will include two XLR
provide simplified access to key network services,TRS audio input connectors, two RCA analog output
including a mail transfer agent, a Samba server, anjacks, and a standard headphone jack. The device will
LDAP server, and a domain name server.draw power through a single FireWire 400 port and
The Carbon APIs for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X wereinclude a phantom on/off power switch.
created to permit code to be written to run nativelyIt will be capable of automatically detecting the
on both systems. For the early releases of Mac OSpresence of the Asteroid device and allow users to
X, the standard hardware platform supported wasrecord from 2 mono channels on 2 tracks
the full line of Macintosh computers (laptop, desktop,simultaneously, or through a single stereo channel.
or server) based on PowerPC G3, G4, and G5Typically referred to as a 'breakout box' in the music
processors. Later versions of Mac OS X discontinuedrecording industry, the external audio device attaches
support for some older hardware.to a computer and offers audio inputs and outputs
But Now Apple introduced FireWire audio interfacefor attaching instruments or other audio sources.
for Garage Band; Apple is wrapping up developmentApple is reportedly building the device around Garage
on a FireWire audio interface for Garage Band. AppleBand, its popular application for aspiring musicians.
is developing a fire wire audio interface for GarageFor more latest updates about apple part or mac
Band codenamed "Asteroid" or "Q97".part please go to these website :-
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