Signal Processing, Hardware

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A-DESIGNS EM-GOLD PREAMP
Part of the 500 Series, this cousin to the EM-Red, EM-Blue and EM-Silver units combines the output transformer of the EM-Silver and the input transformer of the EM-Red. The vertical-mount unit offers 62 dB of gain; a 1/4-inch Hi-Z direct input; and switches for phantom power, -20dB pad and polarity. The EM-Gold can be quickly installed or swapped via twin thumbscrews. Price: $859. NAMM booth #6294.
www.adesignsaudio.com

API AUDIO A2D
The A2D integrates two 312 discrete mic preamps with API's new proprietary A/D converters into a 1U rackspace unit. It represents the first digital offering in API's successful line of microphone amplifiers and signal processing modules. Price: $1,999.95. NAMM booth #1841.
301/776-7879
www.apiaudio.com

CHANDLER LIMITED EMI TG12345 CURVE BENDER
Issued in celebration of Abbey Road Studio's 75th anniversary. Earlier EMI equalizers were affectionately called Curve Benders by EMI designers. This newest Curve Bender, conceived by Chandler Limited designer Wade Goeke with input from Abbey Road senior engineer Peter Cobbin, has been transformed from the simple equalizers of the rich past of EMI and Abbey Road into a modern powerhouse suitable for recording, mixing and mastering. Price: $4,500. NAMM booth #6525.
319/885-4200
www.chandlerlimited.com

DANGEROUS MUSIC DANGEROUS D-BOX
The new D-Box from Dangerous Music is the missing link between your DAW and your music. Designed for the compact environment and modern workflow of computer musicians and audio professionals on the go, D-Box features eight channels of world-renowned Dangerous analog summing and a programmable monitor control section with analog and digital inputs, D/A converter, talkback, headphone amp, speaker switcher and more. NAMM booth #6916.
607/965-8011
www.dangerousmusic.com

MACKIE QUAD SERIES PROCESSORS
The Quad EQ ($1,199.99) is a 4-channel/30-band digital graphic equalizer that combines onboard SIA Smaart real-time analysis (RTA) and SPL metering. The Quad EQ includes a reference mic for RTA and SPL monitoring, A/B/C-weighted SPL metering, built-in pink-noise generator and 99 user snapshots to store settings. The $999.99 Quad Comp/Gate has four channels of compression/limiting and expansion/gating with faster attack settings, 99 user presets, built-in key filters a Key Listen feature and an Auto mode. NAMM booth #5776.
www.mackie.com

Manley Labs TNT
The TNT puts two preamps—one tube and one discrete, solid-state design inspired by vintage British consoles—in a single unit, offering user more flavors to choose from when tracking. Price: $3,000. NAMM booth #6278.
www.manleylabs.com

MILLENNIA MEDIA HDOE
The HV-3D Output Expansion option provides two additional buffered line driver outputs for the HV-3D microphone preamplifier. It uses the same drive circuit design as the standard outputs. HDOE is capable of driving difficult loads such as the hundreds of meters of cable typically found in remote situations. The additional outputs terminate on a pair of DB-25 connectors, providing three outputs per mic channel The HDOE is a factory-installed option. NAMM booth #6999.
530/647-0750
www.mil-media.com

PEAVEY FEEDBACK FERRET D
The Feedback Ferret D boasts the latest evolution of Peavey’s patented anti-feedback algorithm and feature set. The single-rackspace DSP processor uses 16 “smart” digital filters to find and fix compromised frequencies before they become problematic, with four user presets, power-up recall, “panic” filters, XLR and 1/4" TRS balanced I/O and an internal power supply—plus a user-friendly graphic interface that simplifies setup and monitoring. MSRP: $399.99. NAMM booth #5740.
www.peavey.com

RME MICSTASY
Micstasy ($4,199) offers eight mic preamps and eight channels of digital conversion (up to 24-bit/192kHz) that can run together or separately. There are also eight line inputs. An AutoSet function automatically sets levels within a user-definable headroom range. An I64 slot accepts an optional I64 MADI card ($748), allowing for transferring up to 64 channels of AES/EBU audio and ganging up to eight Micstasy units for a total of 64 channels. Micstasy is completely remote controllable via MIDI or MADI and can act as a front-end for Pro Tools, directly from the session’s Mix window. NAMM booths #6915, #7000.
www.synthax.com

RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5016
The 5016 is a 2-channel module comprising a mic pre and active DI. The mic pre channel is identical to the 5012 and 5032 modules, with 72dB gain, Custom transformers, “Silk” and a swept HPF from 20 to 250 Hz. The new active DI channel features selectable line or hi-Z inputs, and swept “vari-phase” that can be used to align the phase between mic and DI signals. Price: $1,195. NAMM booth #1631.
512/847-3013
www.rupertnevedesigns.com

SM PRO AUDIO ADDA 192-S
This 2-channel mic preamp/converter from SM Pro Audio ($499) not only offers two front panel mic/line inputs, switchable phantom power and -20dB pad, but also a built-in headphone amp and analog/digital rotary mix control for low latency monitoring. The ADDA 192-S features up to 24-bit/192kHz operation and can operate via internal or external sync. NAMM booth #6809.
www.smproaudio.com

TECH 21 DELAY AND REVERB PEDALS
Tech 21 introduces two new pedals: the Boost D.L.A. analog delay emulator and the Boost R.V.B. an analog reverb emulator. Both incorporate a clean Boost function for up to 9dB of additional volume and are designed with user-tweakable, “lo-fi” analog technology with controls for adding degrees of warmth and life characteristics of vintage delays and reverbs. Users can can explore and custom tailor delay styles as digital, vintage tape and bucket brigade; and reverb styles as spring, plate and natural room/hall ambiance. NAMM booth #5982.
973/777-6996
www.tech21nyc.com

UA DCS REMOTE PREAMP
Universal Audio has combined its talents with the co-founders of Euphonix to devise the first in a new line of products under the DCS (Desktop Console System) banner. The DCS Remote Preamp offers two mic pre/DIs, mid-side recording with decoded monitoring, a headphone amp with reverb and EQ, and digitally controlled analog signal path. The two-piece unit can be placed close to the source, and remotely operated from up to 300 feet away via Cat. 5 cable. NAMM booth #7003.
www.uaudio.com








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