ALTO M5A STUDIO MONITOR
Distributed in the U.S. by ART, Alto's M5A is an active studio monitor with a compact footprint. The M5A employs two 4-inch woofers for the LF and a 1-inch silk-dome HF driver. The tweeter amp is 30 watts; 60 watts drive the woofers. A near/far-field switch tailors speaker response for the room. The M5A is $289 each. and internal mag shielding is standard.
Summer NAMM Booth #911
Dist. by ART Professional
585/436-2720
www.altoproaudio.com
ART SLM-1
Priced at $290/pair, Applied Research and Technology’s SLM-1 is a passive, two-way near-field with a 6.5-inch foam surround woofer and 1-inch silk-dome, medium-viscosity, ferrofluid-cooled tweeter. The cabinet employs a 2-inch tuned port on the lower front. Frequency response is rated at 40 to 20k Hz (±3 dB). The SLM-1 is a shielded enclosure and uses a gold-plated binding post for its input connector.
Summer NAMM Booth #911
215 Tremont St.
Rochester, New York 14608
585/436-2720; fax 585/436-3942
www.artproaudio.com
ISP TECHNOLOGIES XMAX112 HORN SUBWOOFER
The XMAX112H is a high-performance horn-loaded subwoofer, the optimum trade-off between performance and size. It equals the performance of dual-18 ported cabinets with 63 percent of the power, 85 percent of the size, lower distortion and longer throw. It has a 1,400W RMS amplifier with bypassable electronic crossover and highpass output built in. Specs: SPL 133 dB at 1m peak; and frequency response 41Hz to 100Hz (-10dB, crossover bypassed) extends to 37 Hz when four cabinets are grouped together. Dimensions (installed): 22.7x35.8x35 inches (WxHxD). Price: $2,699.
ISP TECHNOLOGIES LT2
The LT2 is a three-way full-range active system, 15-inch woofer, 8-inch midrange, 1-inch throat high-frequency compression driver. Its 9070 (HxV) dispersion covers from the first row to last. The LT2 is designed for flying with a small vertical dimension and a slanted top to maximize sight lines. The LT2 has a 500+400+100W (RMS) 3-channel amplifier with electronic crossover included. No digital processor is needed. Specs: frequency response (XFS) +/-3 dB, 49 to 18k Hz @ 1W. Calculated output, 122 dB continuous SPL at 1m. Dimensions 30.54x19.75x19.5 inches (WxHxD). List priced: LT2, $2,500; LT2XL, $2,900.
Summer NAMM Booth #1120
5499 Perry Dr., Suite Q
Waterford, MI 48329
248/673-7790; fax 248/673-7696
www.isptechnologies.com
M-AUDIO STUDIOPHILE BX8A
A new enhanced version of M-Audio's popular BX8 studio near-field, the Studiophile™ BX8a offers improved driver materials and a new industrial design. New features include a silk-dome tweeter and a new 8-inch LF driver crafted from Kevlar. This bi-amplified design features 70 watts for lows, 60 watts for highs, mag shielding, individual volume controls and a rated 40 to 22k Hz frequency response. Dimensions are 12x10x15 inches; weight is 26.4 pounds each. Retail is $599/pair.
Summer NAMM Booth #927
5795 Martin Rd.
Irwindale, CA 91706
626/633-9050
www.m-audio.com
PHONIC CORPORATION PERFORMER A540
The Performer A540 is a 15-inch 400W active speaker that transmits wirelessly from mixer to speaker, speaker to speaker (100 feet) and mic to speaker (300 feet). Speaker-protection circuitry and transducer-matched HF and LF amps drive speakers at maximum levels without burning them out. Switchable mic/line balanced input low-cut filter: 75 Hz, 18 dB/octave. Wide dispersion horns, wide audience coverage, low distortion. Weatherproof and interference-free. Works in all sound reinforcement applications and as a floor monitor. $429.99 MAP.
Summer NAMM Booth #1117
5411 Johns St., #605
Tampa, FL 33634
813/890-8872; fax 813/890-6861
www.phonic.com
WHARFEDALE EVP-X SERIES
The EVP-X Series loudspeaker systems are the latest evolution of Wharfedale Professional's successful EVP-S family. Built around the development of an exceptional new elliptical waveguide horn, coupled with a ferrofluid-cooled 44mm titanium compression driver, the HF performance and system reliability of this series is unprecedented in this product class. High output capability and low distortion with excellent high-frequency extension characterize these new drivers.
Summer NAMM Booth #905
508/850-3950
www.wharfedalepro.com
YORKVILLE YSM2P STUDIO MONITOR
The YSM2P active studio monitor is a powered bi-amplified loudspeaker delivering 70 to 19k Hz from its 5.25-inch woofer (46W) and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter (14W). The active crossover network ensures a smooth transition between the components and accurate source representation without requiring EQ. Input is on XLR and 1⁄4-inch jacks, with an input trim on the back of each shielded cabinet. Price: $169 each.
Summer NAMM Booth #911
4625 Witmer Industrial Estate
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
716/297-2920
www.yorkville.com
