Audio Equipment

Rode has released a firmware update enabling its Wireless Pro and Wireless Go (third-gen) microphones to connect directly to iPhones and iPads via Bluetooth. This Direct Connect feature eliminates the need for a physical receiver, requiring only the Rode Capture app. The update maintains the systems' broadcast-quality audio while supporting dual-transmitter recording options.

January 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Akai has launched the MPC XL, described as the company's most powerful standalone groovebox to date. This device offers four times the processing power of previous models and supports up to 32 virtual instruments simultaneously. It is available immediately for $2,900.