CASIO Computer Co. Ltd., Japan, announced an amazing new WMP-1V Wrist Audio Player, the world’s first wrist-type wearable MP3 player. This new model is one of the latest additions to the growing lineup of new "wrist data devices" that have earned CASIO the reputation of being the leading innovator in unique, feature-packed timepieces.

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In a technological achievement which will enter Yamaha into the digital multitrack recorder market, Yamaha Corporation of America, Professional Audio Group, announces the launch of an affordable, 24-bit, 96 kHz digital multitrack recorder at AES '98. Based on readily available 3.5-in. Magneto-optical disks, the D24 Digital Multitrack Recorder offers 16-, 20-, 24-bit, 8-track simultaneous record and play capability at 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rates, and 4-track record/play at 96 kHz. Additionally, the D24 offers modularity, all the benefits of nonlinear editing, and the convenience of removable media.

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Diamond's Rio PMP300 is the world's first portable MP3 music player for under US$200 that stores up to 60 minutes of digital quality sound. It's smaller than an audio cassette and has no moving parts, so it never skips. Powered by a single AA battery, Rio provides up to 12 hours of continuous music playback.

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Antex Electronics has come up with the latest hardware for your PC in hard-disk recording. The 20-bit Antex Broadcaster is the most advanced and feature-laden product manufactured by Antex. Designed to meet the demand for more powerful and flexible digital broadcast systems, Antex engineers have incorporated the equivalent of four boards on a single soundcard. The Broadcaster features 10 balanced analog outputs and two balanced analog inputs that are controlled via Antex's onboard digital mixer application.

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