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Apr 11, 2007 6:41 PM

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A7
ADAM AUDIO
The A7 combines ADAM's A.R.T (Accelerated Ribbon Technology) folded-ribbon tweeter with a 6.5-inch carbon-fiber woofer, resulting in an extremely accurate monitor. Powered by two 50W amplifiers, the front panel features a power switch and detented volume knob, the back has controls for tweeter, HF/LF shelving filters, and XLR and RCA input connectors. NAB booth: N4933.
www.adam-audio.com

XM RANGE
ATD2
The XM range is the brand-new generation of ATD2’s digital, active three-way monitor with DSP. It provides the end-user with unrivaled ergonomics (an LCD and keyboard) and outstanding functionalities, such as speaker equalization, diver time alignment, pre-defined curve presets, 10-band EQ with multiple custom presets, speaker delay and various tilt and shelf filters. NAB booth: C10141A.
www.atd2.com

REFERENCE MONITOR SERIES
DIGIDESIGN
Developed jointly with PMC, Digidesign's RMS series active biamped monitors are offered as 5.5-inch two-way (RM1) and 6.7-inch two-way (RM2) versions, both with DSP-based digital crossovers and XLR analog and AES/EBU digital inputs. All models employ PMC's Advanced Transmission Line technology. Shipping in May 2007, the RM1s are $1,249/each; the RM2s are $1,749/each. NAB booth: SL106.
www.digidesign.com

CUE 5 WITH BINARY DRIVE
HOSA TECHNOLOGY
Cue 5™ with Binary Drive is the first affordable, all-digital monitor system. Binary Drive incorporates Class-D amplification for both monitors into an all-digital circuit. Digital signals up to 96 kHz are sourced directly via Toslink or S/PDIF. Analog signals are sourced via an A/D converter. The sum of this technology is a panoramic soundfield of unprecedented clarity and fidelity with zero noise and zero IM distortion. Mac and PC software included. NAB booth: SL4105.
714/522-8878
www.hosatech.com

LSR4300 STUDIO MONITORS
JBL
Meeting the requirements of HD production, JBL Pro's new LSR4300 Series 5.1 surround monitor systems measure and automatically compensate for acoustic problems in the broadcast and post environment. Harman HiQnet™ network protocol allows system control via supplied software or wireless remote control. All models include front panel level meters, analog and digital inputs, and mounting points. NAB booth: N7715.
818/894-8850
www.jblpro/lsr.com.

HR MK2
MACKIE
The new THX-approved HR824mk2 and HR624mk2 monitors boast a wide range of technological breakthroughs to meet the demands of the modern studio. The HRmk2's new Zero Edge Baffle(tm) minimizes diffraction for a crystal-clear mix image, while its optimized waveguide delivers wide, even dispersion and full, articulate mids. Coupled with the passive radiator, the new baffle design also ensures tight, articulate bass extension. NAB booth: SL9208.
800/258-6883
www.mackie.com





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