NAMM 2005: Blue Microphones has introduced a USB microphone designed for professional recording applications. Dubbed the Snowball, the mic is an extension of Blue’s line of spherical mics that includes the original Ball, the world’s first phantom-powered dynamic; the 8-Ball condenser mic; and the newly shipping Kickball, Blue’s new big bass dynamic. Designed for desktop… Read More NAMM: Blue Snowball USB Mic
NAMM Show: Blue Microphones introduced the red Kickball, a microphone in the Blue line of spherical mics that is tailored to suit low frequency applications such as kick drum and bass guitar. The Kickball is the world’s second phantom-powered dynamic microphone, following in the footsteps of its cousin, the Ball. Designed to be punchy and… Read More Blue Intros Red Kickball Microphone
2005 NAMM Show: Beyerdynamic has introduced new Opus Series Microphones targeting drums, percussion, instruments and boundary applications. The percussive series includes the Opus 53, Opus 83, Opus 88, and Opus 99 and focuses on capturing the inflection and dynamics of drums and other percussive-type instruments. The Opus 51 acoustic boundary microphone is for all boundary… Read More Beyerdynamic Introduces Opus Mics at NAMM
2005 NAMM Show: BBE has introduced a foot pedal version of its rack-mounting BBE Sonic Maximizer. Offering the same sonic specifications as the BBE 482i, the new BBE Sonic Stomp also features hard wire bypass, non slip rubber base and an easy to access 9v battery compartment, while an external power supply is included in… Read More NAMM: BBE Debuts Sonic Maximizer Pedal
NAMM Update: BBE has announced the Opto Stomp, the optical compressor found in its B-Max bass preamp in a foot pedal format. The pedal offers a ‘soft knee’ design along with control of dynamics and a very musical compression reminiscent of the classic designs of the best vintage optical-element compressors of the 50’s and 60’s,… Read More NAMM: BBE Intros Opto-Stomp
2005 NAMM Show: BBE has introduced the new Acoustimax, a foot pedal style acoustic preamp building on the design of their 386 acoustic preamp. Aimed at serious acoustic players and those would like to be, the Acoustimax benefits from a 3-band, EQ incorporating a sweepable mid range band; low frequency notch filter, phase reversal, ground… Read More NAMM: BBE Intros Acoustimax Pedal
NAMM 2005: Ampeg introduced the SVTMP Microphone Preamplifier, a tube-driven mic preamp/direct box for studio and live stage applications. The 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes provide classic Ampeg tube coloration to enhance the tone of a solid-state device. The SVTMP also features 1 x 12AX7 and 1 x 12AU7 tubes; combination input jack (1/4″ and XLR);… Read More NAMM 2005: Ampeg Intros SVTMP Tube Mic Preamp/Direct Box
2005 NAMM: Peterson has introduced the StroboStomp, designed to handles the rigors of gigging, but still offer the accuracy needed for performing intonation on guitar or bass. Like the company’s classic and virtual strobe tuners, the StroboStomp has a scrolling readout which stops when it reaches a certain pitch, programmed into the tuner so that… Read More NAMM: Peterson Intros Strobostomp
NAMM Show: Ashdown has introduced the Perfect Ten MiniRig. Based on the amplifier design of the Perfect Ten combo — but sporting a more powerful 65-Watt output — the Perfect Ten head is partnered by two 10″ cabinets, making the combined rig a true miniature powerhouse. Conceived as a home or practice set-up, the Perfect… Read More Ashdown Intros Perfect Ten MiniRig for Bass
NAMM 2005: Hand-wired in Essex, England, and hand-covered in striking blonde Tolex, Ashdown’s new Essex Blonde guitar combos were created in the pursuit of classic, vintage tone. Two models, 8 and 15 Watts, each feature oversized, locally-wound transformers, matched tube sets and reverb trays. The use of polished gold corners, hand-engraved front panels, chicken head… Read More Blondes at LA NAMM Show
