Radial Engineering has introduced the ProDI, a passive direct box that has been designed specifically for musicians and sound companies that do not have the budget to spend $200 on a direct box. According to Radial President, Peter Janis: “Since we introduced the Radial JDI back in 1996, customers have asked us to produce a… Read More ProDI Direct Boxes Added to Radial Lineup
Radial Engineering has introduced the Radial JDX, a new type of direct box that connects between the guitar amplifier head and the speaker cabinet to capture the direct sound of the guitar amplifier. Designed for both live and studio use, the Radial JDX may be used alone or combined with a microphone as it is… Read More JDX Direct Box Works with Any Guitar Amp Head
Radial Engineering has introduced the Radial J33, a combination RIAA phono-turntable preamp and stereo direct box designed to allow a 33.3 long-play vinyl albums to be played directly through a professional microphone preamp or mixing console. According to company President, Peter Janis: “When we introduced the Radial JPC PC sound card direct box, we visited… Read More Radial Introduces J33 Phono Preamp
PreSonus has introduced the BlueTube DP two channel microphone/ instrument preamplifier with Dual Path Technology. The BlueTube DP will replace the BlueTube by adding enhanced features including a dual signal path with both a solid state preamplifier stage and a tube preamplifier stage. This feature allows the user to switch between an ultra quiet transparent… Read More PreSonus Introduces BlueTube DP Preamp
Damage Control has introduced the Womanizer, a new, high-end pure Class A dual tube preamplifier with distortion. Powered by the same analog preamp design found in their Demonizer, the Womanizer posseses all the tonal features as the Demonizer with a re-customized overdrive section. Features: Dual 12AX7’s 2 channels (Engage and Nuclear) Included Power Supply Analog… Read More Damage Control Introduces Womanizer Preamp
Blue Sky International is introducing MediaDesk, a new compact 2.1, full-range monitoring solution designed specifically for critical mixing and monitoring on the desktop. Ideal for computer-driven audio recording and production in a close-field environment (less than one meter), MediaDesk incorporates two Blue Sky ultra-compact amplified satellite speakers, with a complementary powered subwoofer. Blue Sky’s monitoring… Read More Blue Sky MediaDesk Monitors Bring Studio Monitoring to the Desktop
Roland introduced a new monitoring solution, the DS-8/-7/-5 active reference series, at the 2004 NAMM Summer Session. The DS series delivers high-resolution performance with precise imaging, ultra-low coloration, and smooth, balanced energy output. Premium-grade discrete amp circuits and film capacitors provide the purest signal path. The new DS line is ideally suited for professional and… Read More NAMM – Roland DS Series Digital Monitors
At the NAMM 2004 Summer Session, Alesis launched the WildFire series of guitar amplifiers with the WildFire15, WildFire30, and WildFire60. Incorporating the complete DSP power of the Alesis GuitarFX pedal, quality construction, and industry-leading value, WildFire guitar amplifiers offer incredible performance and many innovative features unexpected for the price. The WildFire series is perfect for… Read More Namm Update: Alesis Introduces Wildfire Digital Guitar Amps
Genelec has launched a new line of near-field, two-way systems – the 8000 Series.. The 8000 series takes a new approach to enclosure design, driver technology, and active electronics. All three models use all aluminum, minimum difraction enclosure(MDE™) design, with large internal volumes, softly curved edges, and outstanding mechanical strength. Ilpo Martikainen, MD of Genelec,… Read More Genelec 8000 Series Active Bi-Amp Monitors
They look like a robot out of Star Wars, and contain state-of-the art technology. The BeoLab 5 speakers are audiophile speakers that are part hi-fi and part sci-fi. Since the early 80’s, Bang & Olufsen engineers have have worked in the scientific development of acoustics, researching the physics of ideal sound reproduction and psychoacoustics. The… Read More BeoLab 5 Speaker A Revolution in Sound
