I'm starting a foray into a basic Media Storage PC. I'm building it from spare and decommissioned parts, and the budget is virtually nonexistant. Fortunately, I think I've got just about everything I ...

The microphone is the first element in the broadcast chain. In our January issue, Trends in Technology looked at this leading element and provided some ideas and tips on making the right selection.

Sumptuous sound quality. Expanded I/O and more mic inputs than on previous Ensemble. Clever guitar re-amping capabilities from the front panel. As always with Apogee, quality doesn't come cheap.