M-Audio has announced the FireWire Solo, a simple bus-powered way for home recording folks to get tracks into their computers with a minimum of fuss (and EM noise). The Solo has two inputs, one with a 1/4-inch guitar input and the other a standard XLR microphone interface with phantom power. All in all, it looks like a nice setup for singer/songwriter types who need a nice, clean interface for pro equipment (although I can’t help but think there might be a cheaper option for less than $250). (Thanks, Chris!)
