TAPCO 69 Series Sound System

NAMM: TAPCO introduced its Series 69 professional-quality passive speakers. Series 69 Loudspeakers offer premium drivers, PVC vinyl-covered wood enclosures, custom-molded thermoplastic edge bumpers. Series Features: Premium Mackie-designed woofers and compression drivers PVC vinyl covered, multi-ply birch wood enclosures with protective edge bumpers Most compact portable cabinet designs in their class Speakon and 1/4″ TS inputs… Read More TAPCO 69 Series Sound System

March 3, 2007March 3, 20071 Comment

Dynaudio Acoustics Expands Active Nearfield Studio Monitor Line

NAMM Update: Dynaudio Acoustics announced the next generation of the BM range of speakers, the BM 6A MK II and BM 12A. The Dynaudio Acoustics BM 5A set a new benchmark for what an active nearfield studio monitor could be. The new BM 6A mk II and BM 12A take advantage of that same design… Read More Dynaudio Acoustics Expands Active Nearfield Studio Monitor Line

February 26, 2007February 24, 20071 Comment

Denon Professional Intros DN-A7100 A/V Surround Preamplifier

NAMM: Denon Professional announced the new DN-A7100 A/V Surround Preamplifier. Designed specifically for surround sound decoding in installed sound, house of worship, broadcast, conference and studio monitoring applications, the DN-A7100 provides a flexible array of features suited for fully balanced 5.1 and 7.1 surround playback. This dedicated professional quality surround preamp was developed based on… Read More Denon Professional Intros DN-A7100 A/V Surround Preamplifier

February 25, 2007Leave a comment

Mackie Intros SRM150 Compact PA System

2007 NAMM Update: Mackie announced the debut of the newest member of the SRM family, the SRM150. I’ve got a pair of SRM450’s, and have been very happy with them, so it’s great to see a compact member of the family. The Mackie SRM150 Compact Active PA System is a versatile and expandable solution for… Read More Mackie Intros SRM150 Compact PA System

February 10, 2007February 10, 2007Leave a comment

KRK Systems Releases Flagship Exposé Recording Monitors

NAMM Show: KRK Systems announced the release of the Exposé E8B studio monitors. For those of you familiar with KRK from their entry-level monitors, though, the E8B’s price may be a shock. The new KRK Systems Exposé E8B monitor is available now and has a suggested retail price of $5,995 a pair. The new E8B… Read More KRK Systems Releases Flagship Exposé Recording Monitors

February 8, 2007Leave a comment

Metasonix Debuts The TM-7 Ultra-Distortion Scrotum Smasher

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Metasonix introduced the TM-7 Ultra-Distortion Scrotum Smasher, the latest lo-fi tube-based sound mangler from the mind of Eric Barbour. Barbour has described his modules as brain destroying, meaty, bizarre, crude, nasty, powerful and evil, and the Scrotum Smasher looks to be no exception. The TM-7 joins his other tube-based creations, including… Read More Metasonix Debuts The TM-7 Ultra-Distortion Scrotum Smasher

January 29, 2007January 29, 2007Leave a comment

NAMM: Audio-Technica Expands Pro Headphone Line

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Audio-Technica introduced its flagship ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones. Specifically intended for professional monitoring and mixing applications, the ATH-M50 headphones feature a collapsible design for easy portability and convenient storage. Employing Audio-Technica’s proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems and CCAW voice coils, the ATH-M50 headphones have exceptional power… Read More NAMM: Audio-Technica Expands Pro Headphone Line

January 29, 2007January 29, 2007Leave a comment

M-Audio Introduces Studiophile AV 20 Portable Desktop Speaker System

2007 Winter NAMM Show: M-Audio released the Studiophile AV 40 professional desktop reference monitors. The Studiophile AV 40 monitors use the same acclaimed technology that has made M-Audio reference monitors so popular among top-shelf producers, engineers and musicians. The compact system features balanced and unbalanced connections, headphone output, additional aux input, video shielding and more—making… Read More M-Audio Introduces Studiophile AV 20 Portable Desktop Speaker System

January 26, 2007January 26, 2007Leave a comment

Griffin Intros Evolve iPod Speakers

MacWorld Update: Griffin Technology today announced the unveiling of its new lineup of powered speaker systems. Spearheading the line-up on the show floor is an iPod-ready wireless speaker system with powerful, crystal clear sound. Griffin’s Evolve is a speaker system with a flat charging base that holds your iPod in a Universal Dock. On either… Read More Griffin Intros Evolve iPod Speakers

January 9, 2007January 17, 2007Leave a comment

TheAirtightGarage Intros BunnyMkII Amp.

TheAirtightGarage has introduced the BunnyMkII amplifier, a small form factor amplifier using a single ten inch speaker. It is of minimalist design, having only a single channel and a single volume control. The amplifier puts out 18 watts of class A single ended power via two L6GCs. One tube can be pulled to bring the… Read More TheAirtightGarage Intros BunnyMkII Amp.

November 11, 2006January 16, 2007Leave a comment

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