Frankfurt, Germany–February 5, 2008- Following a well-received sneak preview at the Winter NAMM show in January, Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s fastest audio transport protocol, A-Net®, is introducing the latest addition to its innovative Pro64 Series of audio distribution products, the 6416m Mic Input Module, at the MusikMesse show (Hall 8.0 Stand H46). In tandem with this debut are its companion products, the RCI Remote Control Interface and the MCS Mic Control Surface. more
A compact pure passive volume control to help get the best from any system!
Let’s get small - the iNano is a super compact desktop sized passive volume attenuator. Building on the success of the original SM Pro Audio Nano Patch, the iNano has been designed for use with a variety of consumer based systems. It enters the market as one of the smallest passive problem solvers on the market.
A great way to passively attenuate stereo signals from computers, soundcards, CD players, pre-amps, and mixers, the iNano allows precise level adjustment to analog audio source material. Featuring balanced combo XLR/TRS and 3.5mm input jacks and TRS and 3.5mm outputs, mute switch, and a good sized rotary volume encoder, the iNano is simply one of the most affordable improvements you could ever make to your desktop studio.
The iNano passive series does not have any active elements, thereby allowing audio signals to be attenuated and mixed together transparently and without coloration.
The iNano really comes into its own when connected between your computer audio interface/soundcard master outputs and a pair of active (powered) monitor speakers. One of the benefits of passive volume attenuation is that you no longer have to control volumes with your software‘s master volume fader. Reducing levels from your software only reduces the audio bit depth. It is much more appropriate to keep your software masters at unity and attenuate the audio to your active monitors with a passive controller like the iNano. This way you can maintain maximum audio resolution and attenuate your monitoring volume with the confidence that the sonic integrity of your audio is not compromised.
No active circuitry, buffers, transistors, batteries, or power supply of any kind can interfere with the main passive output of the iNano. It simply delivers attenuated signal. Pure, simple, transparent.
The iNano is set for release at a list price of USD $69.00
More information on the iNano including high resolution images, technical details, and operational manuals can be found at the SM Pro Audio website here: http://www.smproaudio.com
Anaheim, CA, February 6, 2008 -Elixir® Strings hit a high note with NAMM University during Winter NAMM 2008 with the debut of its Elixir™ Cables, deemed a “Best-In-Show” product within the Best-in-Show panel‘s Round 2: Gotta Stock It! category.
Elixir™ Cables, which represents the celebrated manufacturer‘s first fretted instrument accessory outside of guitar strings, received the “Best-In-Show” designation after a panel of six well-known industry experts walked the convention floor, scoping out the most exciting new products and services. Winners were announced the final day of the show.
“Elixir Strings is honored to have its new product line, Elixir Cables, named as a ‘Best-In-Show‘ product by NAMM University,” says Craig Theorin, Elixir® Strings product manager. “Throughout the 10 years as the long-life string brand, Elixir Strings has dedicated itself to developing and delivering high valued products for today‘s musicians. We are proud to receive this recognition and are delighted to know that our new cable line is being well received, which indicates that we are upholding our commitment to our delivering innovative and valued products.”
Featuring a patent-pending design, Elixir™ Cables delivers the most tonally transparent instrument signal. These innovative guitar cables offer the truest voice for your guitar by providing clearer high frequencies, and smoother, more balanced mids. Elixir™ Cables is developed by Elixir® Strings and its parent company, W.L. Gore & Associates, which has been developing high-performance cables for the last 50 years.
The cables within the new line are available in lengths of 10, 15, 20 and 30‘ (both right and straight angle jack plugs are available). Elixir™ Cables also features a unique combination of extreme durability and flexibility, with non-twist memory for superior performance and easy, efficient use. The robust, branded plugs include custom grip housings for sure handling.
About Elixir® Strings
Elixir® Strings is the pioneer in coated string technology and is available in two string ‘flavors.‘ Ultra-thin NANOWEB® Coating provides the bright tone and punch of uncoated strings, yet keep their lively tone three to five times longer than ordinary strings. The thin coating is nearly undetectable - providing the feel of traditional strings. Elixir® Strings with original POLYWEB® Coating also sound great three to five times longer than ordinary strings, have a balanced tone with smooth response, feel comfortably smooth, and reduce finger squeak. Elixir® Strings are available in a full range of gauges for acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, banjo, and mandolin.
Today, Elixir® Strings are installed as original equipment by a growing list of discriminating electric guitar and bass manufacturers including Ibanez, Tom Anderson Guitarworks, Brian Moore Guitars, Carvin, Melancon Guitars as well as premium acoustic guitar luthiers such as Taylor Guitars, Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Alvarez-Yairi, Lakewood Guitars, RainSong Graphite Guitars, Carvin, and Goodall Guitars. Elixir® Strings are endorsed by popular artists such as Melissa Etheridge, Train, Dave Mason, Michael W. Smith, Jim Messina, Christopher Cross, Bob Seger, and Drowning Pool.
Elixir® Strings are manufactured by W.L. Gore & Associates, the company widely known for such innovations as GORE-TEX® fabrics. For more information, please visit www.elixirstrings.com.
Yamaha Corporation of America introduces the Pocketrak 2G, a light and compact pocket recorder featuring 2GB of built-in memory, long battery life, easy USB file transfer, and Steinberg Cubase AI DAW software.
The Pocketrak 2G builds upon a successful lineage of recording technology from Yamaha and features 2 tracks of CD quality recording in PCM, MP3 and Windows Media (WMA) formats. It‘s perfect for podcasting, field and location recording, audio for video and more.
“The goal of any pocket recorder is to be ready to capture audio wherever and whenever it happens,” said Athan Billias, Director of Marketing - Technology Products for Yamaha. “The Pocketrak 2G‘s small size, long battery life, and large built-in memory provide Yamaha quality recording anywhere, anytime, and comes with Cubase AI for a complete music production solution.”
The Pocketrak 2G includes a rechargeable AAA nickel-hydrogen battery capable of providing 19 hours of MP3 recording to it‘s 2GB of internal memory. Plugging its sliding USB connector into a powered USB bus simultaneously recharges the battery and transfers files to a PC or Mac.
The Pocketrak 2G is the only portable recorder to house an on-board speaker in addition to a headphone jack, making it a handy portable music player that supports MP3 and WMA files with DRM10 support.
Included in the box is the Pocketrak 2G, a USB extension cable, stereo earphones, a leather carrying case and stand adapter, as well as Cubase AI, an “Advanced Integration” version of Steinberg‘s legendary digital audio workstation software specially built to seamlessly integrate with Yamaha hardware.
The Pocketrak 2G will be available in April, 2008 and will retail for $399.
ANAHEIM, CA, January 24, 2008 — The RapcoHorizon Company, a leading manufacturer of audio/video interfacing and cable equipment, introduced its new LTIBLOX mono interface at Winter NAMM 2008. more
Anaheim, CA, January 21, 2008 - Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, proudly introduced Elixir™ Cables at Winter NAMM 2008, representing the celebrated manufacturer‘s first fretted instrument accessory outside of guitar strings. more
Record a single at a famous New York studio and get entered to win a label deal with Decca Label Group, home to Marc Cohn, Boyz II Men & Paula Cole, among others.
Instruments available at the studio include: Steinway Concert Grand piano, percussion (including drums), bass (electric and upright), guitar and vox. Musicians are responsible for any other instruments necessary for their recording. Please prepare an acoustic arrangement of your song.
After a successful U.S. run of high-profile shows, UNKLE will make its TV debut as a live band on FUEL TV‘s “The Daily Habit” Tuesday, November 6. UNKLE will perform their second single “Hold My Hand” on the show, which airs today at 9:00pm ET (6:00pm PT), and repeats at 12:00am ET (9:00pm PT). For times and more information, visit: www.fuel.tv.
Rugged grills designed to protect reference monitor woofer and tweeters while maintaining excellent sonic performance
Hollywood, Fla. - (November 6, 2007) - KRK Systems is proud to announce the release of rugged protection grills for VXT4 and VXT6 reference monitors. The attractive, yet rugged metal grills are designed to protect KRK Systems‘ VXT Series monitor woofers and tweeters while preserving the monitors world-class sonic performance. This is achieved through design elements like the use of rubber gaskets and mounting spacers which eliminate vibration transfers. VXT protection grills are another example of how KRK Systems provides the best solutions in audio monitoring.
KRK Systems‘ rugged protection grills will enable KRK users to utilize their monitors in a variety of different monitoring applications with the confidence to know their monitors are protected. “We listened to the feedback of our customers in the mobile and broadcast production industries; they loved the sonic performance of the VXTs, but they were concerned that the rigors of their professions would damage the sensitive components of the monitors,” explains Mike Newman, KRK‘s director of product management. “Also project studio owners with pets or small children will benefit from using these attractive grills. Our engineers designed these grills to be rugged enough to protect the woofers and tweeters, while taking measures to maintain optimum sonic accuracy.”
The new VXT Protection Grills will be in stores in November and have the following list prices (grills are sold in pairs): VXT6: $64.99, VXT4: $39.99.
For more information on KRK Systems and KRK Systems complete product line, go to www.krksys.com. To request additional information or images of the Protection Grills, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf at (305) 576-1171 x11 brianmetcalf@maxborgesagency.com
About KRK Systems
A member of the Stanton Group of companies, KRK Systems is a leader in studio monitors for the professional audio market. KRK Systems was founded in 1986, by Keith Klawitter. He had been an engineer for years working on such films as “Brainstorm” and “The Doors”. Frustrated by the fact he couldn’t find a monitor that gave him clarity and accuracy, he began building his own monitors. Other engineers and producers began to take notice of Keith’s high-end studio monitors, a groundswell began and a company was born. They also began commissioning him to build custom main systems as well. We attribute this remarkable beginning to Keith’s affinity for electronics, his passion for music, and his originality and insight.
KRK products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all KRK Systems products, please visit us online at www.krksys.com.
New portable professional USB Microphone for Mac and PC
AES - NYC (October 11, 2007) - Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, follow on the success of their popular Snowball Professional USB Microphone with a new portable design, aptly dubbed the Snowflake.
The Snowflake is the first professional quality portable USB mic and embodies everything Blue has become known for; stylish looks and exceptional sonic quality. Blue has combined a USB bus powered capsule with a class compliant design to make the Snowflake truly plug and play on both Mac and PC.
“We have always valued both form and function in our microphone designs. It‘s what makes us uniquely Blue,” said Skipper Wise, President and Co-Founder of Blue Microphones. “The Snowflake brings a new level of audio quality and functionality to anyone who owns a computer. It‘s one of our most inspired designs yet!”
The Snowflake‘s form factor is not only eye catching and modern, but functional as well. The mic folds into a single compact case which also houses a USB cable for easy transport in a laptop bag or even a pocket. Unfolded, the case serves as a desktop stand or a laptop clip, making the Snowflake a natural for everything from podcasting, calling over the web, narrating a home video, or sketching out a song idea on the go.
Snowflake Features:
• Professional recording quality on the go
• Unique design fits on your desktop or laptop
• Plug and play — no driver needed
• Perfect for podcasting, internet telophony, voice recognition software, movie narration, music
• Mac & PC compatible
• Blue‘s renowned circuitry
• Includes USB cable
Price and availability
The Snowflake will be available November 1, 2007 for $79 MSRP.
For more information, please visit http://www.bluemic.com.
