Behold, the Asspeaker: The main unit is the subwoofer and the control station. The smaller units are speakers and connect to the controller through bluetooth technology, they work as single cheek units and can be connected to store as one small butt. To activate the unit, one must tap the unit. Tap the main unit… Read More Behold, The Asspeaker
2009 Summer NAMM Show: Akai Professional has introduced the RPM8 reference production studio monitors, specifically intended for use with the company’s MPC music production workstations and production controllers. “There is so much low-end content in music being made today,” said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Akai Professional, “we felt that a studio monitor specifically… Read More Akai Intros RPM8 MPC Studio Monitors
At the 2009 Winter NAMM Show, Alesis introduced the M1Active 520 USB – a set of studio monitors with USB audio connectivity. M1Active 520 USB is a pair of active, bi-amplified, two-way reference monitors that are designed to reproduce frequencies from 20,000 Hz all the way down to 56 Hz, covering nearly all frequencies audible… Read More Alesis Intros M1Active USB Studio Monitors
2009 NAMM Show: At last year’s NAMM show, we were impressed by the technology behind KRK’s ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) room correction system. It’s a system that automatically measures the acoustics of your listening room and adjust/corrects the output of your monitors to compensate. (See our video demo of the KRK ERGO system). Just in time… Read More KRK ERGO Room Correction System Shipping
KRK Systems has introduced Limited Edition Rokit Studio Monitors. I’ve got a pair of 5″ Rokits sitting on both sides of my work area and lover them – but these bright yellow ones would look and sound even sweeter. Available only in the 6-inch model and at Guitar Center’s in the U.S., the Rokit6 G2CB will… Read More KRK Systems Releases Limited Edition Yellow Rokit Studio Monitors
This is a short documentary look at Chandler Limited of Shell Rock, Iowa. Chandler specializes in remaking and reintroducing classic recording equipment based on classic EMI and Abbey Road designs that are no longer available or in some cases never were.
KRK Systems has updated its popular KRK10s to match the new RokitG2 monitors. Description: The industrial design of the KRK10s leverages KRK’s research and development into baffle design and fabrication. The subwoofer’s curved front now matches the Rokit and VXT monitors’ diffraction reducing shape. Updated electronics include a ground-lift switch for combating less than perfect… Read More KRK Updates Rokit Subwoofer
M-Audio has introduced Overdub – a new series of comic book style guides to audio studio production. Volume One: A Guide to Studio Monitors details everything you need to know when setting up a reference monitor system. Topics include: How to select the right monitors Guidelines for monitor placement Dealing with room acoustics Using acoustical… Read More M-Audio Launches Overdub, Comic Book Guide To Audio
Samson has introduce StudioDock, a USB studio monitor that lest you play or “stream” digital audio via USB directly to the monitors. The monitors also provide an onboard iPod dock so you can sync, charge and play music from your iPod. Available in 3i (3-inch woofer) and 4i (4-inch woofer) configurations, the monitors offer 2… Read More Samson Puts USB Dock On StudioDock 3i Active USB Monitors
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Mackie‘s SRM 450‘s have become a modern standard for live music amplification. I’ve got a set myself, and can vouch that they sound great and are built like tanks. Now Mackie has announced the next generation of its SRM Series, with the SRM450v2 and SRM350v2. The new models feature efficient switching… Read More NAMM Update: Mackie Announces SRMv2 Active Loudspeakers
