ALESIS MULTIMIX SERIES
These compact analog mixers provide 16-bit stereo simultaneous inputs and outputs over USB. Models 8USB and 12USB (pictured) have four high-gain mic/lines; the 16USB has eight high-gain mic/line (XLR and 1⁄4-inch balanced) inputs with phantom power, two stereo balanced 1⁄4-inch line inputs, aux send (can send to onboard or external effects) and a stereo aux return. All feature 100 onboard digital effects and 3-band EQ per channel with high/low shelving and mid-band pass/reject. No drivers required: plug-and-play operation under Windows and Mac OS.
Summer NAMM Booth #1217
12555 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 285
Los Angeles, CA 90066
401/658-5760; fax 401/658-3640
www.alesis.com
ALLEN & HEATH GL2400
The GL2400—available in 16, 24 and 32-channel versions with a 40-input version shipping later in the year—offers a feature set dedicated to modern sound engineering, including in-ear monitoring and matrix recording. A third master fader can be configured to create a center fill or sub-bass mix from aux 6, a mono sum of the LR mix or a monitor wedge output. All channels have pre/post-fader aux switching; in Monitor mode, all auxes are available on faders with mutes, inserts, meters and XLR drive. The new 7x4 matrix provides extra output flexibility. Price: $1,999 to $2,999.
ALLEN & HEATH GL2800
The GL2800 is equipped with L, R and M mixes, eight groups, 10 auxes including a dedicated stereo aux and a 12x4 matrix including external inputs and four mute groups. Models from 16 to 56 channels are available. In Monitor mode, 14 stage mixes and engineer’s mix can be created. Mic cross-patching into the matrix allows ambience to be added to live recording and IEM mixes. The GL2800 offers the latest audio circuitry, with an extended preamp gain range of 74 dB (input on XLR or jack), a new ultra-quiet mix head amp design for optimum dynamic range and differential output XLR drive to +26 dBu.
Summer NAMM Booth # 1509
Agoura Business Center East
5304 Derry Ave., Ste. C
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
800/431-2609; fax 800/431-3129
www.allen-heath.com
ALTO L SERIES MIXERS
Alto's L Series of recording/live analog mixers feature an assignable USB port that can be set to either the main or sub 1/2 outputs for recording or routed to the main mix or channels 15/16 for playback.
Summer NAMM Booth #911
585/436-2720
www.altoproaudio.com
CREST PERFORMANCE CPM 32-4SÝ
Crest Performance CPM 32-4SÝ is ideal for houses of worship and club installations. Features 32 low-noise iPRO XLR inputs with phantom power, two stereo channels, two fully assignable stero returns, four sub groups and mono sub group, four built-in compressors, 3-band EQ with sweepable mid frequency and variable low-cut on each channel, and XLR balanced outputs on aux, left, right and mono. Price $2,899.99.
5022 Highway 493
Meridian, MS 39305
888/862-6260; fax 601/486-1380
www.crest-performance.com
MACKIE ONYX 80
Designed specifically for live applications, the Onyx 80 console series features the company's flagship Onyx preamps and the 4-band Perkins EQ. Available in 24/32/40/48-channel frames, all have a 10x2 matrix, four mute groups, an aux/group flip function, eight stereo aux return inputs and eight aux sends with a stereo link function for up to four IEM mixes. A modular bucket design and heavy-duty aluminum I-beam extrusions create a rigid, non-flex chassis; a redundant rackmount power supply is optional.
Summer NAMM Booth #41
16220 Wood-Red Rd., N.E.
Woodinville, WA 98072
425/487-4333
www.mackie.com
OMNIRAX S8DCXL
Console housing for Digidesign's D-Command with two 12-space rack bays on either side and heavy-duty powder-coated steel legs. Optional adjustable computer keyboard/mouse shelf, the KMSDC and solid mahogany "cheeks," the CHKDC. MSRPs: $2,885, console; $175, KMS; and $520, CHKDC.
PO Box 1792
Sausalito, CA 94966
800/332-3392, 415/332-2607
www.omnirax.com
PHONIC CORPORATION HELIX BOARD 18 FIREWIRE
Eighteen-input, two-subgroup FireWire mixer with DFX. 96kHz FireWire interface for streaming 16 independent channels of audio with near-zero latency; digital S/PDIF output provided for direct connection to recording devices such as DAT decks. Onboard 24-bit digital multi-effects processor provides 16 popular programs, plus one main parameter control, tap delay and foot switch jacks. Features eight mic preamps, 10-band graphic EQ assignable to main or aux 1, rackmounting kit and Steinberg Cubase workstation software included. MAP $459.99.
Summer NAMM Booth #1117
5411 Johns St., #605
Tampa, FL 33634
813/890-8872; fax 813/890-6861
www.phonic.com
TASCAM DM-3200
Based on the DM-24, the 48-channel DM-3200 digital console operates at up to 96 kHz/24-bit, carries 16 XLR balanced mic/line inputs with phantom power and includes interface software for OS X or Windows. It has 17 touch-sensitive 100mm motorized faders and includes 8-channel ADAT I/O, 24-channel TDIF I/O and two expansion slots for DM-24–compatible I/O cards. Each of the 32 channels offers 4-band parametric EQ and dynamics, 16 buses and eight aux buses. Additionally, there are four stereo effects or two 8-in/8-out surround effects.
Summer NAMM Booth #1017
323/726-0303
www.tascam.com
VESTAX PMC-05 PRO SL
Vestax has taken its best-selling industry-standard performance mixer to the next level with the PMC-05 Pro SL, a 2-channel battle and performance mixer suitable for beginners or professionals. It offers up to 24 seconds of sampler or digital tap delay time, assignable to one or both channels, with tap, dedicated short fader or optional foot switch control. Delay or sampler can also be applied to the mic input. In Overdub mode, DJs can remix tracks on-the-fly by sampling and layering an infinite number of loops and return to the original loop with one button push. MSRP: $750.
Summer NAMM Booth # 1509
Agoura Business Center East
5304 Derry Ave., Ste. C
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
800/431-2609; fax 800/431-3129
www.vestax.com
