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Studio • Live • Broadcast • Contracting • Post Click Here to Subscribe to Pro Audio Review Stevie Wonder Page 114 Gear & Software Reviews For The End-User February 2006 W E N 6 0 0 2 E D I U G R A GE Exclusive Review! Yamaha’s Mid-Priced M7CL Digital Console In This Issue! ■ Technology Spotlight: Connecting with Electro-Voice NetMax $3.95 ■ X/Audio: A Minimalist Guide To Bluegrass Recording www.proaudioreview.com UHF-R. DO MORE. More Productivity. More Reliability. More Control. UHF-R™. Premier Wireless Technology. Redefining wireless for the largest, most demanding applications. UHF-R helps you master the complexities of large-scale wireless installations with greater efficiency, enhanced flexibility and complete control. With fast setup, robust wideband performance, full PC system monitoring via Wireless Workbench Software and Shure audio quality, UHF-R frees you to do even more in less time. UHF-R ADVANCES Advanced control | Shure’s Wireless Workbench Software, Ethernet and USB compatibility give you comprehensive PC control and monitoring of large systems. Unparalleled RF performance | Advanced Track Tuning shifts the RF filter along with the selected frequency – maximizing isolation from interference and preserving signal integrity with UHF-R’s extended bandwidth. 2400 selectable frequencies across a 60MHz band, up to 40 compatible systems per band. Wireless Workbench® Software is included. Experience it firsthand at www.shure.com/software. Superior sound quality | Shure’s patented Audio Reference Companding delivers crystal-clear audio, far superior to conventional wireless. NEW KSM9 dual-diaphragm, handheld condenser microphone for the critical capture of voice. Intuitive usability | Fast automated setup saves you time and effort. UHF-R usability innovations include networked automatic frequency selection, infrared transmitter sync and smart, menu-driven system operation. Road-tested durability | Rugged components – including a compact, lightweight bodypack – withstand the abuses of the road and deliver consistently reliable performance. ©2005, Shure Inc. www.shure.com Single DAW in search of well-established Digital Mixer for controlling relationship. Must enjoy hands-on activities such as transport control, pushing faders and pressing buttons. Companion should get along with fellow DAW’s like Nuendo, Logic, ProTools, Pyramix, etc. Participation in surround sound mixing in a THX PM3 approved surround monitoring environment required. Attracted to models with extra effects such as compressors and gates. Up to 8 reverb engines a plus. Serious inquiries only. Possibility for marriage of audio and video. Ready and willing to make beautiful music together? Please correspond to www.yamahaca.com or P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90620. ©2006 Yamaha Corporation of America Copyright © 2006. Madison Media Software, Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. All rights reserved. + + =6 Sound Series and Loops & Samples are trademarks or registered trademarks of Madison Media Software, Inc.; a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States and other countries. © 2005 All rights reserved. Sound Series™: Loops & Samples. Royalty-free music loops, samples and sounds. $ 24995 Cool. WAV/ACID JOIN DRUMMER STEVE FERRONEplayed AND PRODUCER GREG LADANYI IN THIS FIVE -DISC COLLECTION OF MULTITRACK DRUM PERFORMANCE LOOPS. You haven’t made it until you’ve the Big Room. Get that superstar sound with Drums from the Big Room, five discs of multitrack drum performance loops from Steve Ferrone (Eric Clapton, Duran Duran, Tom Petty). $ 24995 WAV/ACID Hot. Turn up the heat with Chicago Fire: A Dance Music Anthology. Five discs that capture the hardcore Chicago sound. Light a fire under all your musical creations. Five construction kit libraries that explore the Deep House, Electro, Old School, Progressive, and Drum ‘n’ Bass genres. Sony® Sound Series™ Loops & Samples, WAV files optimized for use in ACID, are suitable for any music creation application, PC or Mac. For more information, visit www.sony.com/mediasoftware , an authorized retailer, or call 800.577.6642. Vol. 11 Issue 2 • February 2006 Evaluating audio products for professionals in commercial recording, broadcast production, audio for video/film, project studios, live sound, contracting and multimedia. 2006 Gear Guide 10 Product Capsules 62 Manufacturers Directory Product Reviews 50 Yamaha M7CL Digital Console by David Rittenhouse 52 Technology Spotlight: ElectroVoice NetMax Networked Matrix and IRIS-Net Software Platform/Control Protocol by Mel Lambert PRODUCT CAPSULES KIMBER KABLE L-ACOUSTICS Kimber Kable’s PowerKords are evidence that power cables shouldn’t be underestimated. Kimber’s PK14 (14awg x 3) and PK10 (10awg x 3) are available in numerous different varieties, all using the amazing WATTGATE connectors. The Palladian models use a unique SWR technology for the clearest sound imaginable. Price: starts at $160. L-Acoustics KUDO is a new generation of line source array offering far more flexibility and possibilities than any other line array to date thanks to its K-Louver modular directivity combined with L-ACOUSTICS' DOSC waveguide technology. Price: $7,150. Contact: Kimber Kable at 801-621-5530 or www.kimber.com. LAWSON MICROPHONES LEGENDARY AUDIO The Lawson Tube/FET Combo includes: one FET electronics, one tube electronics, one L251 Quick Change capsule, one L47MP MKII Quick Change capsule. Configure these four components two ways: L47MP MKII and L251FET or L251 Tube and L47FET. Reviewed in PAR January 2006. Current Internet special $3,390. Legendary Audio Masterpiece was designed by Mr. Rupert Neve. Premium analog modules are designed to work together as a system for mastering, mixing, recording, etc. Provides conventional and new innovative features to enhance, create, color, or correct. Price: $17,500. Contact: Lawson Inc. at 615-269-5542 or www.lawsonmicrophones.com. Departments 8 Publisher’s Page: How the Times Change by John Gatski 58 X/Audio: Recording The Not Brothers’ Imagination by Strother Bullins Contact: L-Acoustics at 805-604-0577 or www.l-acoustics.com. Contact: Legendary Audio at 512-842-1431 or www.legendaryaudio.com. LIPINSKI SOUND LOGITEK Tests indicate that amplifiers built into the back of a speaker produce up to 15 percent second and third-harmonic distortion. Lipinski Powered Stands feature the new L-301 power amplifier built into the stand, rather than the speaker, enabling short speaker cable length while allowing easier amplifier setup especially in a surround environment. Designed for broadcast applications, the Mosaic is an advanced, flexible and rugged control surface for the Logitek Audio Engine digital router. A variety of frame sizes and drop-in modules allow you to purchase exactly the console you need. Price: starts at $20,000. Contact: Lipinski Sound at 301-229-4360 or www.lipinskisound.com. Contact: Logitek at 800-231-5870 or www.logitekaudio.com. 30 114 Single Slice: Stevie Wonder “Shelter In the Rain” by Strother Bullins Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Studio • Live • Broadcast • Contracting • Post Stevie Wonder Page 114 Gear & Software Reviews For The End-User February 2006 NEW 2006 Digital Edition of PAR Now Available UIDE G R A E G Exclusive Review! Yamaha’s Mid-Priced M7CL Digital Console In This Issue! I I Technology Spotlight: Connecting with Electro-Voice NetMax $3.95 X/Audio: A Minimalist Guide To Bluegrass Recording 0 2> 0 74470 94712 7 www.proaudioreview.com Pro Audio Review is now available via Internet delivery. To get your free digital subscription (and renew your print subscription), go to www.proaudioreview.com/subscribe/ and fill out the form. To check out an on-line demo of the digital edition of Pro Audio Review, go to: http://www.proaudioreview.com/digitaldemo f o m a e dr Everything you need between the mixer and the amplifiers. DriveRack 4800/4820 ® DriveRack® 4800 and 4820. The new flagships of the hugely successful DriveRack family provide incredible versatility, sonic excellence and intuitive c o n t r o l f o r p e r f o r m a n c e a p p l i c a t i o n s . Wi t h 4 i n p u t s a n d 8 o u t p u t s , b o t h analog and AES/EBU connectivity as well as an optional CobraNet™ card, the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 offer amazing flexibility. The Ethernet - HiQnet™ control backbone along with HiQnet System Architect™ control software take the DriveRack to the next level of integration capability. Digital I/O and 96 kHz operation provides extended frequency response and ultra lowlatency. Processing includes a large roster of selectable DSP inserts and a wealth of EQ, Delay, Bandpass and Crossover Filters, all designed to maximize system performance. A built-in ¼ VGA color screen, ultra-fast 2-button navigation and seamless tablet integration make the 4800 incredibly quick and easy to use. For fixed installation the 4820 provides all the same processing features with a tamper-proof front panel. From control to flexibility to processing capability, the new DriveRack 4800 and 4820 are everything you want in a system processor. For more information, contact your dbx representative or visit us at www.dbxpro.com; to download System Architect please visit www.harmanpro.com. dbx Professional Products • 8760 South Sandy Parkway • Sandy,Utah 84070 • ©2006 Harman Music Group Features • • • • • 48 and 96 kHz operation Color ¼VGA Display (4800) 4 analog and AES/EBU inputs 8 analog andAES/EBU outputs Full Bandpass Filter, Crossover and Routing Configurations with Bessel, Butterworth and Linkwitz-Riley filters • 31-Band Graphic and 9-band Parametric EQ on every input • 6-band Parametric EQ on every output • Loudspeaker Cluster and Driver Alignment Delays • Selectable DSP inserts on all input sand outputs including Classic dbx® Compression, Limiting and Advanced Feedback Suppression • Ethernet networking and control • Optional dbx ZC wall panel control • Optional CobraNet® I/O • Optional Jensen®I/O Transformers www.dbxpro.com Publisher’s Page How the Times Change BY J OHN G ATSKI hen PAR launched the annual Gear Guide in 1998, the pro audio world and magazine environment were, shall we say, quite different. The Internet, as a major information conduit, was still a few years away; big recording studios were still the way to put down your tracks, and powered speakers for line arrays were pretty rare. DAT machines and CD-Rs were the dominant way to store stereo tracks, and most microphones were still made in U.S., Germany and Japan. I thought it would be interesting to go back to that first Gear Guide in Feb. 1998 and see what the trends were. The cover included the future forward-looking Otari Advanta digital console TASCAM’s double DAT DA-302, Fostex’s D-90 hard disk recorder and AudioControl’s newly- launched IASYS digital measurement system. Hafler Pro supplied us with a pair of its powered TRM-8 studio monitors and EAW loaned us a live sound speaker for a cover shot. In the Gear Guide's new products section, Denon and Otari introduced new studio MiniDisc recorders, and Apogee Sound revealed a new linear array for the concert environment (no self-power then). Shure also had just announced its new line of mini-condenser boundary mics. In celebrating his 35th years in the recording business, Tom Jung was pushing the new frontier of high-resolution recording with DSD and other formats that would bring both increased quality, as well as stereo and multichannel listening from one system. He is still pushing. The Gear Guide’s advertisements from 1998 were a prime indicator of the industry’s current state-of-products. For example, in the six pages of B&H ads, readers saw several preAvid Digidesign products including Pro Tools version 4.0. Judging by the sheer number of models displayed in the B&H mega-spread, DAT decks and portables were still very popular — with models from Sony, Panasonic, HHB, Otari, TASCAM and Fostex. CD-R was just catching on, as HHB was pushing its top-of-the-line recorder, the CDR- W 8 800 for a mere $2,195 (I still have the Fostex version). Other products of note included Mackie’s (made-in-USA) analog consoles, the SR24x4 and the small format VLZs. Most of the advertised-in-PAR studio monitors were passive in 1998 with Hafler Pro being the lone exception. Digital effects rack processors were all the rage within the B&H pages, including tc electronic Wizard 2000, Sony DPS-V77, Lexicon MPX-1 and Alesis Quadraverb. Eventide had its own page with the DSP 4000. The tube gear craze was still in its zenith with ads from Manley, Aphex, Bellari, DW Fearn, Millennia Media and others. During the 1996-1999 period, I remember publishing numerous tube mic/mic pre, EQ and compressor reviews. Another interesting trend was the recording media ads, especially CD-R, that ran back then. You saw ads from Sony, HHB and BASF on ADAT, DTRS (Hi8) and analog cassettes and open reel tape. CD-R was really ramping up then, but the media was premiumpriced (more than $5 per disc). Today, with CD-Rs a few pennies per disc and new DAT, DTRS and S-VHS tape-based machines all but gone, you hardly see any media ads. Though analog tape still lives in specialized tasks, the DAT and DTRS and SVHS-based recorders have been replaced by computer-based machines that record onto low-cost, high capacity hard drive or high density media. The portables record and store the audio on internal or removable Flash Card media at capacities that were only a dream in 1998. In another 10 years, we will take another look at the Gear Guide to see what current technologies have given away to new ones. Hey wait a minute... In 2016, I will be 56 years old. Maybe there will be a replacement technology for me by then. John Gatski is publisher/executive editor of Pro Audio Review. W E W ANT YOUR F EEDBACK Whether you read on line or in the paper version, we want your comments on what you are reading in PAR. Send email letters to: [email protected]. Include your name job title, firm, city and state. Vol. 11 Issue 2 • February 2006 Evaluating audio products for professionals in commercial recording, broadcast production, audio for video/film, project studios, live sound, contracting and multimedia. Publisher, Executive Editor: e-mail: Associate Group Publisher: e-mail: John Gatski ext. 119 [email protected] Nick Humbert [email protected] Managing Editor Brett Moss ext. 143 e-mail: [email protected] Technical Editor Steve Murphy Studio Editor Steve Murphy e-mail: [email protected] Technical Consultant Tom Jung Contributors: Tony Angelini,Bruce Bartlett, Dr. Frederick Bashour, Frank Beacham, Wayne Becker, Carlos Garza, Will James, Bascom H. King, Daniel Kumin, Russ Long, Strother Bullins, Rich Rarey, David Ritten house, Andrew Roberts, Alan Silverman, Mark Ulano, J. Arif Verner, Roger Williams,Tom Young Production Director Ad Traffic Manager Publication Manager Product Showcase/ Classified Coordinator Graphic Designer Davis White Lori Behr Michelle Norman Linda Sultan Lourdes Lilly President Stevan B. Dana CEO Carmel King COO Marlene Lane VP Sales Eric Trabb Sales & Marketing Mgr. Alan Carter ext. 111 Ad Coordinator Claudia Van Veen ext. 154 Circulation Manager Kwentin Keenan ext.108 Extensions refer to office number 703-998-7600 PRO AUDIO REVIEW (ISSN 1083-6241) is published monthly by IMAS Publishing Group, 5827 Columbia Pike, 3rd Floor, Falls Church, Va. 22041. Subsciption information can be found at www.proaudioreview.com, by calling 703-998-7600 or writing to the above address. Letters to the editor are welcomed at the above address or [email protected]. Phone: 703-998-7600 Fax: 703-998-2966 Periodicals postage paid at Falls Church, VA 22046 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Pro Audio Review, P.O. Box 1214, Falls Church, Va. 22041. ©2006 by JRS Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. REPRINTS: Reprints of all articles in this issue are available. Contact Emmily Wilson (ext. 110) at Pro Audio Review. Printed In The U.S.A. MMADP Pro Audio Review – February 2006 PRODUCT CAPSULES THE NEW GEAR GUIDE elcome to the annual 9th annual Pro Audio Review Gear Guide. This year the ol’ Gear Guide is a bit different than in years past. When we started the Gear Guide in 1998, there was nothing like it. We filled it with pages upon pages of micro-listings of gear, based on category and specs, and we had the best damn manufacturer directory in the business. At that time, the Internet was but a fledgling and Reader Service numbers were still the rage in all the magazines to get manufacturer info. Today, the magazine world is quite a bit different. Besides the reliable print edition, Internet and web-based information from manufacturers is everywhere. So starting in 2006, rather than focusing on the nearly-endless lines of existing equipment and software of past Gear Guides, we have added extra focus to the new stuff. The New Gear Guide issue contains more highlighted new products than in year’s past and, for the first time, color images. Every one of the NGG’s 2006 Product Capsules includes a color photo, as well as detailed descriptions, retail price and manufacturer web site. The web site address is important because of Pro Audio Review’s newly implemented digital delivery option. The PAR New Gear Guide is available for the first time via our digital edition. It also is available on our web site, www.proaudioreview.com. For the digital edition, more than 50,000 digital links are sent out monthly (to subscribe, go to the Pro Audio Review web site). The PAR web site, receives nearly 70,000 visitors monthly. The New Gear Guide will be available on the PAR web site as a PDF download for an entire year. After you download, you can search it like any other PDF document, and the manufacturer links are also live. One other important element of the 2006 New Gear Guide is that we have made our manufacturer directory bigger than ever. Since the manufacturer info database is updated annually, the directory has always been a popular contact resource. And for the first time, the digital edition recipients and web side PDF downloaders (is that the same as freeloaders?) can access the manufacturer web sites directly from the directory. Pretty cool — if I do say so myself. So enjoy the sampling of new products in the 2006 Pro Audio Review New Gear Guide. And let me know what you think. E-mail me your comments to: [email protected]. A-LINE ACOUSTICS ACOUSTICS FIRST The A-Line AL-10A powered line array is available 90/140 degree horizontal dispersion. Features include a Bang & Olufsen ICEPower amplifier with DSP – 1 KW to two 10-inch neodymium woofers and 250W to 1.4-inch high-frequency driver, fast EZAL rigging. Also powers AL-10X slave for a cost effective hybrid powered system. Price: $5,899. The new flat-panel absorption, sound scattering panel, the FPD1 Flat Panel Device, features internal substrates that have a pattern of holes in two substrate layers, 180 degrees out-of-phase with each other and separated by a thin membrane. Prices: 2 x 2 - $90; 2 x 4 - $180. W —John Gatski Contact: Acoustics First at 804-342-2900 or www.acousticsfirst.com. Contact: A-Line Acoustics at 814-663-0600 or www.a-lineacoustics.com. AEA ADK The R92 Large Ribbon Geometry design is intended for amplifier, instrument and vocal miking. Features include: reduced-proximity effect for close-up use; extended high end allowing tracks to sit perfectly in the mix with little or no EQ; flexible positioning system and integrated shockmount for easy setup and use. Price: $895. Discrete modular transformer-coupled microphone preamps and signal processing from ADK USA Division. Openended architecture for tone control without EQ by swapping ADK and third-party analog plug-ins. Price: $2,399. Contact: AEA at 626-798-9128 or www.ribbonmics.com. 10 Contact: ADK at 360-566-9400, www.adkmic.com. Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Pro Audio Review – PAR Excellence 2005 the complete box set, digitally remastered all the Meyer Sound system drive components you expect (and more) in one powerful digital processor The new GalileoTM 616 digital loudspeaker management system launches Meyer Sound into the world of digital audio. Six inputs – analog or digital – and 16 outputs give this loudspeaker management system unprecedented versatility and control, whether it is operated directly from its front panel or controlled from a laptop or tablet. Galileo 616 includes digital implementations of popular features including EQ, delay, and atmospheric compensation. “We can do things with digital audio that we can't with analog electronics, and excellent fidelity is attainable. It's time for Meyer Sound to take the next step.” inputs outputs flexibility John Meyer – Founder, Meyer Sound find out more at www.meyersound.com/galileo616 PRODUCT CAPSULES AKG AKG Designed for broadcast and recording, the AKG HSD Series professional headsets offer excellent comfort, optimum ambient-noise attenuation, and outstanding audio quality. The flexible microphone arm swivels through a 270-degree arc and mutes the microphone automatically as you move it up - no need to fumble for a mute button. Also, you can wear the microphone to the left or right depending on your preferences or available space. Price: $349. Unique HDAP (High Definition Audio Performance) technology ensures the best possible, realistic sound at any time with the AKG WMS 40 Vocal Pro series. The transmitters operate for 30 hours off a single AA size battery, saving frequent battery replacements and thus money. If you need two transmitters, consider the cost-efficient Dual Set systems. price: starts at $159. Contact: AKG USA at 615-620-3800 or www.akg.com/usa. Contact: AKG USA at 615-620-3800 or www.akg.com/usa. ALESIS API The MultiMix series of mixers now have DICE II FireWire connectivity technology for use with computers. Available in 8, 12 and 16 channels, each has high-gain mic/line preamps, phantom power, auxiliary send/returns and a 28-bit onboard effects engine including reverbs, delays, chorus, flanging, three-band EQ per channel with high/low shelving and mid-band pass/reject. Price: starts at $599. The DSM rack is delivered ready to work, allowing the production of world-class mixing from a DAW an hour after you get the package. Unpack, mount and connect the harness and you’re mixing. All DSM systems are complete mixing packages for summing multitrack signals; available from 24 to 72 channels. Price: starts at $15,900. Contact: Alesis at 401-658-5760 or www.alesis.com. Contact: API at 301-776-7879 or www.apiaudio.com. API ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS The 512C is API’s legendary preamp. Sonically superior, it offers low noise (-129 EIN) with 65 dB of gain. Complete with phantom power, switchable polarity, mic/line switch and 20 dB pad, the 512C is a “must have” preamp from professional to project studios. Price: $795. The Prolinx Series offers expandable DSP capabilities that build on the widely used Digitool. Features include 12 low noise mic/line inputs with 48V phantom power; 12 outputs (switchable balanced or unbalanced); USB connectivity for PC/Mac, memory stick and PDA; Ethernet; RS-485; true automixing; graphic EQ at each output; Feedback Ferret and Kosmos. Supports full system configuration of 96 x 36 IO. Contact: API at 301-776-7879 or www.apiaudio.com. Contact: Architectural Acoustics at 601-483-5376 or www.aa.peavey.com. 12 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 PRODUCT CAPSULES ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS ARGOSY CONSOLE The PZS 140RA is a five-channel matrix mixer with integral 35W power amplifiers. Its five-input, four-output architecture is supported by a full mix matrix, front panel zone assign switches, input level and EQ controls and remote control interface. Matrix cross points can be configured for either “input to zone” (source select) or “zone from input” (zone select) operation through Digitool 4S four-button, flush-mount control panel. The “Mirage” console enclosure provides solid support for Digidesign’s D-Command. Features: sleek, ergonomic styling; padded armrest; integrated rack space; pull-out keyboard/mouse drawer; optional monitor arms. The console is made of powdercoated Medite with a tubular steel chassis and is available in 8 and 24-channel configurations with optional platinum or African mahogany trim. Price: $4,995. Contact: Architectural Acoustics at 601-483-5376 or www.aa.peavey.com. Contact: Argosy Console at 573-348-3333 or www.argosyconsole.com. ATI AUDIOCONTROL The new Studio UCDA106 AES Clock DA simplifies your studio setup by distributing precise audio and perfect clock signals. Make your next session bulletproof with ATI’s Digital DAs. $599. AudioControl neatly hides audio/video distribution cables in-wall with its BVR-25 balanced video receiver. Input from Ethernet CAT-5, the BVR-25 outputs component video up to 720P and 1080I High Definition, as well as digital audio. The BVR-25 accepts signals from the BVD-20 and BVH-20 balanced video transmitters. Price: $299. Contact: ATI at 215-443-0330 or www.atiaudio.com. Contact: AudioControl at 425-775-8461 or www.audiocontrolindustrail.com AUDIO-TECHNICA AUDIO-TECHNICA Audio-Technica’s 4000 & 5000 Artist Elite true-diversity, frequency-agile UHF bodypack and handheld wireless systems bring outstanding clarity and versatility to live performance, regional touring and fixed installations. IntelliScan coordinates all frequencies with a linking cable. Price: starts at $959. Audio-Technica’s AT2041SP Studio Pack offers two versatile condenser microphones for home/project/commercial studios. Equally at home with digital and analog recording devices, the AT2020 and AT2021 deliver remarkable specs and superior build. Price: $249. Contact: Audio-Technica at 330-686-2600 or www.audio-technica.com. 14 Contact: Audio-Technica at 330-686-2600 or www.audio-technica.com. Pro Audio Review – February 2006 !BSOLUTEACCURACY The DPA 4061 miniature microphone is designed to mount directly onto virtually any acoustical instrument and produce a highly articulate, accurate and natural sound. The 4061’s versatility is based on a combination of its low noise floor, wide, flat frequency response and ability to handle sound pressure levels up to 144dB before clipping. The IMK 4061 Instrument Microphone Kit contains the DPA 4061 microphone plus mounting accessories for drums, wind and string instruments. With the DPA 4061, you’re guaranteed absolutely accurate soundwhatever instrument you play. )-+ The microphones for sound professionals with uncompromising demands for musical accuracy &2#/KETQRJQPGU+PE0QTVJ/CKP5VTGGV 5WKVG.QPIOQPV%1 2J'OCKNKPHQWUC"FRCOKETQRJQPGUEQO www.dpamicrophones.com PRODUCT CAPSULES AUDIO-TECHNICA AUDIO-TECHNICA Now available in cocoa, Audio-Technica’s AT892c MicroSet provides the ultimate in low-profile, high-performance audio. The microminiature headset’s contoured earpiece hooks behind either ear. Includes cable clip, moisture guard, windscreens, element covers and case. Price: $419. A price/performance first in tube microphone technology, Audio-Technica’s AT3060 tube mic delivers warm, classic tube sound. Operating on 48V phantom power, it offers the convenience of a studio condenser. Hand-selected, individually tested/aged tube. Price: $599. Contact: Audio-Technica at 330-686-2600 or www.audio-technica.com. Contact: Audio-Technica at 330-686-2600 or www.audio-technica.com. AUDIO-TECHNICA AUDIX With more than 30 hanging, gooseneck, boundary and handheld models, Audio-Technica’s reengineered UniPoint line of miniature condenser microphones offers innovative features: UniGuard RFI-shielding technology; the line-cardioid UniLine element; PivotPoint rotating output connector for boundary microphones. The HT5 Slim-line headset is the newest microphone for use with wireless and hardwired application. An omni directional headset, it is designed for a wide variety of applications including theatre, presentations, houses of worship, boardrooms, live music vocals, broadcast and instruments. Price: $399. Contact: Audio-Technica at 330-686-2600 or www.audio-technica.com. Contact:L Audix at 800-966-8261 or www.audixusa.com. AUDIX AUDIX Keeping the theme of the original FireBall, the new FireBall-V incorporates the ability for artist to control their own volume during performances. The control knob is strategically placed for easy adjustability while playing. With its sleek styling and unique design, the FireBall-V features a rich full sound with additional punch for live performance. Price: $199. Designed for use with Audix Micros series, the MicroBoom is a 50-inch carbon fiber boom arm that attaches to any microphone stand. Less than .3 inches in diameter and weighing only 2.5 ounces, the MicroBoom may be used horizontally as an overhead mic for choir or orchestra, or vertically for presentations. Price: $549 - $619. Contact: Audix at 800-966-8261 or www.audixusa.com. Contact: Audix at 800-966-8261 or www.audixusa.com. 16 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 what’s it take to coordinate frequencies? you’re looking at it. With Audio -Technica’s 4000 & 5000 Artist Elite ® wireless systems’ built-in IntelliScan™, this included cable is all you need to link receivers and create automatic frequency plans for multiple wireless systems. What’s the big deal about that? Check the manuals: Other wireless systems require routers, networks and add-ons just to link receivers and coordinate frequency plans. That means more stuff to buy and more time to spend figuring out how it all works. With Artist Elite wireless systems, you don’t need any add-ons to coordinate frequencies. Intelliscan coordinates all your frequencies with a simple linking cable. You’ll only need a router/network if you want to access the highest-octane features of Audio-Technica’s 5000 Seriescomputer control with complete setup, monitoring and diagnostic tools. Ready to link and go live? Everything you need is in the box. Artist Elite wireless. It’s that easy. www.audio-technica.com PRODUCT CAPSULES AUDIX AVIOM The VX-5 is a professional slimline electret condenser vocal microphone aimed at the live performance and broadcast markets. With a smooth uniform frequency response from 40 Hz - 18 kHz, the VX-5 incorporates switches for bass rolloff and a 10 dB pad, enabling the capsule to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB. The 6416m is a 16-channel remote controllable mic preamp that can be used to create networked audio digital snakes. The 6416m can output data to any Pro64 compatible digital or analog module. Modular Pro64 digital snakes can be configured with up to 64 x 64 channels with unlimited splits. Price: $2,799. Contact: Audix at 800-966-8261 or www.audixusa.com. Contact: Aviom at 610-738-9005 or www.aviom.com. AVIOM BIAS The 16-channel 6416Y2 digital I/O card brings the power of A-Net Pro64 networked audio and digital snakes to Yamaha digital mixers. Combine up to four 6416Y2 cards with any of Aviom’s Pro64 modules to transfer up to 64 x 64 channels on a single CAT-5e cable. Master Perfection Suite is a new mastering plug-in suite. Tools include Repli-Q spectral EQ, two Sqweez compressor/limiter plug-ins, the PitchCraft pitch corrector, the Reveal analyzer and the GateEx downward expander. Packages are available for VST, DirectX, RTAS and Audio Units systems. Price: $599. Contact: Aviom at 610-738-9005 or www.aviom.com. Contact: BIAS at 707-782-1866 or www.bias-inc.com. CARVIN CHARTEROAK Utilizing a unique blend of power and versatility, Carvin’s new RX1200 mixer delivers a total of 1,200 watts by utilizing four separate power amps. Each amp has a dedicated seven-band graphic EQ. Each channel incorporates two 24-bit effects banks and two independent monitor mixes. This mixer comes housed in handy Road Warrior case built to last. Price: $399. The SA538B dual diaphragm vacuum tube condenser microphone employs the side-terminated S-2 capsule type and as a result provides extended bass response and extremely smooth treble response. Patterns range from omnidirectional through figure 8. Excellent for vocal recording, hand assembled and guaranteed for life. Price: $1,699. Contact: CharterOak Acoustics at 860-698-6794 or www.charteroakacoustics.com. Contact: Carvin at 800-854-2235 or www.carvin.com. 18 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 TASCAM´S$-4HECHANNEL DIGITALCENTEROFYOURUNIVERSE Î CHANNELS AND AUX RETURNS FOR TOTAL INPUTS KBIT Î BUSSES OR TWO SURROUND BUSSES Î AUX SENDS Î ANALOG MICLINE INPUTS WITH INSERTS Î 0OWERFUL AUTOMATION WITH MM TOUCHSENSITIVE MOTORIZED FADERS Î $EDICATED $!7 CONTROL SURFACE LAYER FOR 0RO 4OOLS 3/.!2 $0 ,OGIC #UBASE AND .UENDO Î %1 AND DYNAMICS ON EACH CHANNEL Î BUILTIN EFFECTS ENGINES WITH 4# REVERB Î 0ERCHANNEL ,%$ RING ENCODERS FOR PAN AUX SENDS %1 AND MORE Î CHANNELS OF 4$)& AND CHANNELS OF !$!4 BUILT IN Î EXPANSION SLOTS FOR &IRE7IRE 3URROUND -ONITORING !$!4 !%3%"5 4$)& AND ANALOG CARDS Î 4!3#!- -IXER #OMPANION SOFTWARE 7IN80/38 WITH DRIVERLESS 53" CONNECTION TO COMPUTER FOR BACKUP RESTORE OF MIXER DATA Î 'ET THE WHOLE $- STORY ONLINE WWWTASCAMCOM OR VISIT YOUR 4!3#!- DEALER TODAY Î 4!3#!-ADIVISIONOF4%!#!MERICA)NC!LL2IGHTS2ESERVED !LLTRADEMARKSARETHEPROPERTYOFTHEIRRESPECTIVEHOLDERS!NDSOFORTH!NDSOON WWWTASCAMCOM PRODUCT CAPSULES CREST AUDIO CREST AUDIO Utilizing a linear power supply and toroidal transformers, Crest Audio’s CC Series amplifiers deliver stable high power output for running main systems, monitors and subwoofers. Built with tunnel-cooled heat sinks, variable-speed DC fans and extensive protection circuitry for superior efficiency into difficult loads and power conditions. Price: starts at $799. With the lowest current draw on the market, the Crest Audio CD 3000 defines elevated-efficiency amplification. The CD Series combines a linear power supply with a Class D output to deliver legendary Crest power in a compact, cost-effective package, with an efficient output stage to allow the power supply to handle heavy-duty cycles without compromising sonic integrity. 3,000 watts bridged into 4 or 8 ohms. Price: $1,844. Contact: Crest Audio at 866-812-7378 or www.crestaudio.com. Contact: Crest Audio at 866-812-7378 or www.crestaudio.com. CREST AUDIO DBX The Crest Audio HP-W console is available in 28, 36 and 44-standard mono input frames with four fully stereo channels; eight Automix channels; two stereo line returns; four-band, double-swept mid EQ; eight analog subgroups; 100 mm faders; two-channel matrix; full talkback and monitor systems and 10 aux sends on each input channel with fader flip functions. The DriveRack 4800 provides the superior sonic performance, flexibility and control you’d expect from the next generation of the famous DriveRack.With all the familiar processing functions and a host of new algorithms including our Advanced Feedback Suppression, the 4800 exceeds sonic expectations.The 96 kHz processing engine and standard digital I/O further extends frequency response and reduces latency, while the optional CobraNet card enhances the flexibility. A full color display and easy-to-use function and channel buttons speed manual operations while the Ethernet control increases ease of integration. Price: $4,999. Contact: Crest Audio at 866-812-7378 or www.crestaudio.com. Contact: dbx at 801-568-7660 or www.dbxpro.com. DISC MAKERS DISC MAKERS The Disc Makers Elite2 is an automated DVD/CD duplicator that has a built in printer. The Elite2 is designed for larger studios looking to distribute completed work on a large scale. The Elite2 includes a brand new software suite that integrates disc creation, on-disc design, and disc duplication and printing in one easy-to-use application. Price: $2,490. The Disc Makers Pico is an automated DVD/CD duplicator designed for audio professionals to duplicate their finished work. Small in size, the Pico is a great desktop assistant and will burn up to 12 CDs and six DVDs in an hour. Price: $699. Contact: Disc Makers at 866-707-0012 or www.discmakers.com. Contact: Disc Makers at 866-707-0012 or www.discmakers.com. 20 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 PRODUCT CAPSULES DPA MICROPHONES DPA MICROPHONES The 4090 and 4091 omnidirectional instrument microphones for studio recording and live performance exhibit the uniquely natural and open sound that DPA is famous for. Discrete and versatile, handling 134144 dB SPL with response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Price: $599. The IMK4061 kit contains a 4061 mic, an XLR adapter, holders for strings, surface mounts, magnetic holders and windscreens. With clean, detailed and natural sound quality, the 4061 can handle 144 dB SPL and 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response. Price: $519. Contact: DPA Microphones at 866-372-6427 or www.dpamicrophones.com. Contact: DPA Microphones at 866-372-6427 or www.dpamicrophones.com. DPA MICROPHONES DPA MICROPHONES The 4006-TL Omnidirectional microphone is equipped with a new state-of-the-art 48V transformerless preamplifier (15 Hz to 20 kHz ±2 dB). Its precise, detailed and natural reproduction make it one of the most sought after studio microphones in the industry. Price: $1,799. The 4011-TL cardioid microphone is a new upgraded version of the classic DPA 4011 renowned in recording studios all over the world. Stateof-the-art components have been carefully selected to provide optimal neutrality, accuracy and extremely low distortion. Price: $1,949. Contact: DPA Microphones at 866-372-6427 or www.dpamicrophones.com. Contact: DPA Microphones at 866-372-6427 or www.dpamicrophones.com. DPA MICROPHONES DW FEARN The 3521 is a complete stereo kit with two 4021 Compact Cardioid Microphones carefully matched within 2 dB on frequency response, sensitivity and self-noise. Complete with accessories, this kit is designed especially for low profile mounting directly inside a piano. Price: $3,632. The VT-7 is an all-triode vacuum tube stereo compressor. The two channels may be used independently or linked for stereo. Controls include: threshold, gain, attack, release, Harder/Softer, and stereo link. It is perfect for tracking or mastering. Price: $4,400. Contact: DW Fearn at 610-793-2526 or www.dwfearn.com. Contact: DPA Microphones at 866-372-6427 or www.dpamicrophones.com. 22 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Go ahead. Call us a lightweight. The New PLX2 Series Then listen to what 13 pounds of high-power technology can do. Refined, rugged good looks aside, our new PLX2 Series amplifiers pack a powerful punch: superlative audio quality, lightweight yet high-powered, designed for the most demanding live performance uses. PLX2 incorporates QSC’s proprietary PowerLight technology, which increases performance while greatly reducing weight. Bass notes stay full and powerful, the high end transparent and clean. Great sound, without the plus size. For more information, call 1-800-854-4079 or click online. qscaudio.com Hear the Power of Technology ©2006 QSC Audio Products, Inc. The QSC logo is a trademark of QSC Audio Products, Inc. PRODUCT CAPSULES DYNACORD EARTHWORKS AUDIO Building upon a superlative 60-year record in the design and manufacture of professional power amplifiers, Dynacord's all-new Power H series represents a new era in amplification. Comprised of the H 2500 and H 5000 models , the Power H series offers unparalleled control, power and performance, all in a 2 RU package weighing less than 28 pounds. Price: starts at $3,150. The Earthworks Audio QTS50 microphone is the High Definition Microphone. Response from 3 Hz - 50 kHz and handling 142 dB SPL provides stellar results on piano, acoustic guitar, vocals, drum overheads and more. Available in matched pairs. Price: $1,750. Contact: Earthworks Audio at 603-654-6427 or www.earthworksaudio.com. Contact: Dynacord at 800-392-3497 or www.dynacord.com. ELECTRO-VOICE ELECTRO-VOICE The Cardinal is a high-performance, cardioid condenser microphone from the all-new EV Blue Series. The Cardinal features a high-quality, Class A discrete low noise amplifier for a smooth and detailed performance that is sure to please even the most discerning ear. The Cardinal is designed to capture the true character of live and studio vocals, and is also perfect for use with instruments. Price: $269. The Electro-Voice X-Line Very Compact offers two principal systemchoices for different applications:the most compact single 8-inch XLE ($2,630) and the slightly larger,more powerful, double 8-inch XLD ($3,330). Each full-range line-array element features two ND2S compression drivers for maximum high-frequency headroom. Both systems can be combined with the matching XS212 ($2,630) bass cabinet for low-frequency extension. Contact: Electro-Voice at 800-392-3497 or www.electrovoice.com. Contact: Electro-Voice at 800-392-3497 or www.electrovoice.com. FAIRLIGHT FOSTEX Fairlight’s DREAM Series Anthem is a multi-configurable digital audio console that operate in several modes including split recording consoles, classic in-line mixing consoles, and the most advanced audio post production consoles to meet the needs of today’s evolving studio. Each fully featured channel on the Anthem system provides six bands of parametric EQ, a two-stage dynamics processor with gate, expander and limiter and up to 12 auxiliary sends. Channels can be configured in any format from mono up to 7.1 surround sound. The Anthem starts at $125,000. The DV824 records eight tracks of up to 24-bit/48 kHz (four tracks of 96 kHz) to 12cm DVD-RAM discs with its 5X DVD-RAM speed drive. Files are BWF formatted with time stamp capability for easy compatibility between PC and Mac computers. In addition to being able to record eight tracks simultaneously, up to four DV824 units can be linked together and controlled by a master DV824 providing the ability to record more than eight tracks at one time. Metadata is automatically transferred from the master machine to the slave units. Price: $7,495. Contact: Fairlight at 203-544-0540 or www.fairlightau.com. 24 Contact: Fostex at 310-329-2960 or www.fostex.com. Pro Audio Review – February 2006 P-Series Power Amplıfıers From Yamaha LONG ON POWER, SHORT ON DOLLARS There’s no question that the cost of power has dropped significantly in recent years. Unfortunately, quality and reliability have often suffered as a result. The trick is to not sacrifice features and performance simply for a lower price. That’s where Yamaha P-Series amplifiers come in… › 4 models ranging from 390 to 1100 watts per channel › Variable high/low pass filters eliminate need for external crossovers › EEEngine technology for cool, efficient operation › YS Processing for optimized sonic performance with Yamaha Club Series loudspeakers › Speakon , 1/4", and binding post outposts › Quiet, variable-speed fan cooling › Compact, lightweight design › 3-year warranty › MSRP starting at only $549 ® › Front panel attenuators (with security cover) › XLR and 1/4" phone jack inputs For More Information Log on to www.yamaha.com/proaudio © 2006 Yamaha Corporation of America, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90620 Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved. All other products mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. For literature call (877) YAMAHA5 PRODUCT CAPSULES FURMAN SOUND GENELEC Designed with Furman Sound’s exclusive SMP+ technology the AR-20 II uniquely regulates and filters power to ensure optimal performance and protection of electronics. Housed in a compact dual-space, rack-mount chassis the 20-amp regulator delivers a stable 120 volts of AC power to protect equipment from problems caused by voltage irregularities. Price: $1,499. The 7050B subwoofer is the latest sub from Genelec. It uses an 8-inch woofer powered by a 70W onboard amplifier. The whole package features Genelec’s patented Laminar Spiral Enclosure for getting extra oomph! out of a small package. Price: $1,095. Contact: Genelec at 508-652-0900 or www.genelec.com. Contact: Furman Sound at 707-763-1010 or www.furmansound.com. GENELEC GROOVE TUBES The new 8020A system has been designed for monitoring in difficult listening environments, particularly those characterized by lack of space. Size is no handicap to performance as the 8020A two-way active monitoring system incorporates Genelec’s acoustic design innovations to minimize all forms of distortion. Price: $430. Groove Tubes’ Glory Comp is an all-tube, variable transconductance compressor. Like a rare and famous vintage compressor, the Glory Comp uses a set of handselected, carefully-matched Groove Tubes parts (no opto devices, FETs or op amps) and a fully balanced signal path for spectacularly smooth and natural gain modulation. Price: $2,800. www.genelecusa.com Contact: Groove Tubes at 818-361-4500 or www.groovetubes.com. HEIL SOUND HOLOPHONE The PR-40 is a professional quality dynamic cardioid microphone designed for commercial broadcast, recording and live sound reinforcement applications with comparable sound to the finest condenser microphone because of its wide frequency response, excellent transient response and low IMD. Response is 28 Hz to 18 kHz with a gentle, articulate rise at 4 kHz. Price: $269. The Holophone H2-PRO Surround Sound Microphone is the only patented device specifically designed for capturing discrete 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1 channels of surround sound for all professional audio applications. Its flexibility, ease of use, and performance make the H2-PRO ideal for recording live events and in-studio use. It is well suited for television broadcasters (standard TV, DTV, and HDTV), radio broadcasters, music producers and engineers, film location recording crews, and for independent project studios. Price: $6,000. Contact: Heil Sound at 702-365-5155 or www.heilsound.com. Contact: Holophone at 416-703-4845 or www.holophone.com. 26 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 PRODUCT CAPSULES INTER-M INTER-M The Kensington true LCR is a full-featured 8-bus, 8 aux mixing console. Offered in three frame sizes – 24 ($8,790), 32 ($10,890) and 40 ($12,990) mono input channels plus two stereo input channels, the Kensington utilizes a platform based around individual circuit boards instead of a master motherboard. The two-channel, 2,400W L-2400 amplifier is equipped with high-pass filters and clip limiters on each channel. All L-Series amps have protection circuitry and feature power, signal, protection, mode and clip indicators on the front panel. Inputs are XLR/TRS “combo” connectors. Outputs are via five-way binding posts or locking-type connectors. Price: $1,262. Contact: Inter-M at 866-636-5795 or www.inter-m.net. Contact: Inter-M at 866-636-5795 or www.inter-m.net. INTER-M IZ TECHNOLOGY The PX-0288 audio matrix mixer allows local audio sources to be routed in any combination to eight zones using either local or remote control. Built expressly for multizone systems, the highly flexible device receives ancillary support from a pair of dedicated remote controls and a remote microphone station. Price: $1,522. The RADAR 24 features Adrenaline recording engine with 24 tracks @48 kHz. Native Broadcast Wave file format on standard high capacity SCSI, Serial ATA and parallel ATA recording drives. New FileFlat feature allows instant file transfer to DAW without time consuming file exports or rendering. A 5X DVD combo drive and Ethernet for are available file backup and transfer. Price: $7,995. Contact: Inter-M at 866-636-5795 or www.inter-m.net. Contact: iZ Technology Corporation at 800-776-1356 or www.izcorp.com. IZ TECHNOLOGY JOEMEEK The RADAR V features new Adrenaline Plus recording engine with 24 tracks @192 kHz and Dual Disk recording. Native Broadcast Wave file format on standard high capacity SCSI, Serial ATA and parallel ATA recording drives. New FileFlat feature allows instant file transfer to DAW without time consuming file exports or rendering. A 5X DVD combo drive and Ethernet for are available file backup and transfer. Industry-leading sound quality, reliability and ease of use. Price: starts at $14,995. The JoeMeek oneQ is a full-featured master channel with mic preamp, optical compressor, four-band EQ, deesser and enhancer. Inputs are included for mic, line, and instrument, with balanced XLR, balanced/ unbalanced TRS, AES and S/PDIF outputs. Price: $799. Contact JoeMeek/PMI Audio at 310-323-9050 or www.joemeek.com. Contact: iZ Technology Corporation at 800-776-1356 or www.izcorp.com. 28 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 The new UniPoint. ® Every innovation is a sound improvement. Introducing the rebirth of an industry classic. With more than 30 new hanging, gooseneck, boundary and handheld models, the UniPoint line of miniature condenser installed-sound microphones offers an innovation for every acoustical challenge. New UniPoint features: UniGuard™. Design innovations offer unsurpassed immunity from radio frequency interference. Exceptional audio. New interchangeable elements deliver outstanding sonic quality and maximum feedback rejection. UniSteep®. 80 Hz low-cut filter reduces pickup of low-frequency ambient noise without sacrificing natural sound. UniLine™. New miniature shotgun element provides a tight 90º pickup pattern. PivotPoint ™. Rotating connector on boundary microphones changes the cable exit point–no tools needed. The new UniPoint. More innovative solutions from Audio-Technica, the pioneer in high-performance miniature transducer design. www. audio -technica.com PRODUCT CAPSULES KIMBER KABLE L-ACOUSTICS Kimber Kable’s PowerKords are evidence that power cables shouldn’t be underestimated. Kimber’s PK14 (14awg x 3) and PK10 (10awg x 3) are available in numerous different varieties, all using the amazing WATTGATE connectors. The Palladian models use a unique SWR technology for the clearest sound imaginable. Price: starts at $160. L-Acoustics KUDO is a new generation of line source array offering far more flexibility and possibilities than any other line array to date thanks to its K-Louver modular directivity combined with L-ACOUSTICS' DOSC waveguide technology. Price: $7,150. Contact: Kimber Kable at 801-621-5530 or www.kimber.com. Contact: L-Acoustics at 805-604-0577 or www.l-acoustics.com. LAWSON MICROPHONES LEGENDARY AUDIO The Lawson Tube/FET Combo includes: one FET electronics, one tube electronics, one L251 Quick Change capsule, one L47MP MKII Quick Change capsule. Configure these four components two ways: L47MP MKII and L251FET or L251 Tube and L47FET. Reviewed in PAR January 2006. Current Internet special $3,390. Legendary Audio Masterpiece was designed by Mr. Rupert Neve. Premium analog modules are designed to work together as a system for mastering, mixing, recording, etc. Provides conventional and new innovative features to enhance, create, color, or correct. Price: $17,500. Contact: Lawson Inc. at 615-269-5542 or www.lawsonmicrophones.com. Contact: Legendary Audio at 512-842-1431 or www.legendaryaudio.com. LIPINSKI SOUND LOGITEK Tests indicate that amplifiers built into the back of a speaker produce up to 15 percent second and third-harmonic distortion. Lipinski Powered Stands feature the new L-301 power amplifier built into the stand, rather than the speaker, enabling short speaker cable length while allowing easier amplifier setup especially in a surround environment. Designed for broadcast applications, the Mosaic is an advanced, flexible and rugged control surface for the Logitek Audio Engine digital router. A variety of frame sizes and drop-in modules allow you to purchase exactly the console you need. Price: starts at $20,000. Contact: Lipinski Sound at 301-229-4360 or www.lipinskisound.com. Contact: Logitek at 800-231-5870 or www.logitekaudio.com. 30 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 PRODUCT CAPSULES LOGITEK LOGITEK Logitek Surround Meters are available in 5.1 and 7.1 formats with your choice of Super-VU (40 LEDs per display) or Ultra-VU (63 LEDs per display) readouts. Several viewing modes are available; sampling rates of up to 96kHz can be accommodated. Price: starts at $2,095. The Logitek Ultra-VU meter provides 63 tricolor LEDs per bargraph to give you ultrahigh resolution. It shows simultaneous loudness and peak; displays can be switched to A-weighted loudness or true 300ms VU ballistics. Accepts sample rates up to 96 kHz. Price: starts at $1,080. Contact: Logitek at 800-231-5870 or www.logitekaudio.com. Contact: Logitek at 800-231-5870 or www.logitekaudio.com. LYNX STUDIO TECHNOLOGY MEYER SOUND Aurora 16 ($3,295) and Aurora 8 ($2,195) converters from Lynx Studio Technology offer mastering-quality 24bit 192 kHz A/D and D/A conversion in a single rack space. Extensive remote control, excellent sound quality and world-class support are standard with Aurora. The Galileo loudspeaker management system is a hardware/software system with a large selection of powerful signal processing. The system comprises the Galileo 616, a sixinput/16-output, 2RU, fully digital matrix processor and Compass control software. Price: $7,500. Contact: Lynx Studio Technology at 949-515-8265 or www.lynxstudio.com. Contact Meyer Sound at 510-486-1166 or www.meyersound.com/616. MEYER SOUND MEYER SOUND The self-powered MICA compact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker supplies high SPL (up to 138 dB max) and sonic clarity (60 Hz - 18 kHz operating frequency range) in a small, easy to rig package weighing only 150 pounds. MICA can be used on its own or in conjunction with MILO main arrays. Price: $11,500. The self-powered UPJ-1P compact VariO loudspeaker offers tremendous flexibility in mounting and coverage with its high output in a small package, rotatable horn, pristine sonics and options that range from pole-mounting to a variety of brackets. It’s low distortion and high output (128 dB SPL max) make it unequalled amongst utility loudspeakers. Price: $3,890. Contact Meyer Sound at 510-486-1166 or www.meyersound.com/mica. Contact Meyer Sound at 510-486-1166 or www.meyersound.com/upj-1p. 32 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 w ou ww to t ou .akg L wi r c .co og n W om m o MS m /40 n to 40 erc pro Pr ial a to o s n ch ys d e ec te nte k ms r . You wrote it from your heart. You play it with your soul. Your fans deserve to hear it that way. AKG® WMS 40 Pro For Brady Seals of country-rock chart toppers Hot Apple Pie, not just any wireless system will do. So, with three new receivers providing up to 12 different configurations, the WMS 40 Pro system is the obvious choice. It’s loaded with features and offers full multi-channel capabilities for micing your whole band. A highly versatile wireless system to fit your budget. It’s what you, your fans and your band deserve. ADV 648/1/E Visit www.akg.com to find your nearest AKG distributor or dealer. Catch the band on tour: www.hotapplepie.net ©2006 AKG Acoustics. AKG is a registered trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, a Harman International Industries, Incorporated company. BelieveInYour Passion™ PRODUCT CAPSULES MILLENNIA MEDIA MILLENNIA MEDIA The HV-3C offers two channels of Millennia’s acclaimed HV-3 microphone preamplifiers. It has an improved power supply and newly designed front panel. Factory-upgradable digital output option: 24-bit, 192 kHz and simultaneous DSD analog-to-digital POW-r converter. Price: $1,995. The STT-1 is a single channel music recording system offering a selection of Millennia's core vacuum tube -orsolid state circuits at every function, including transformer or transformerless mic preamps, line input with gain, optocompressor/limiters, parametric equalizers, DI instrument input with gain, and opto-de-essers. Price: $2,995. Contact: Millennia Media at 530-647-0750, www.mil-media.com. Contact: Millennia Media at 530-647-0750 or www.mil-media.com. MILLENNIA MEDIA NTI AMERICAS The TD-1 Twin Topology is a half-rack recording channel. Selectable vacuum tube or all discrete solid-state DI amplifiers, multiple input impedances from 470K to 10M, dual Reamp outputs, Speaker Soak input, HV-3 microphone preamplifier, dual band “NSEQ” style fully parametric EQ (20 Hz - 25 kHz), audiophile-grade headphone output with gain, polarity flip, DIT-01 output transformer. Price: $1,675. The DL1 Digilyzer is a handheld 96kHz digital audio analyzer. It measures and monitors embedded audio and digital format carrier signals on 32 kHz – 96 kHz sampling rates, 8-bit to 24-bit digital audio signals. Functions include interface signal level, frequency and bit meter; plus level, THD+N, frequency response, PPM/VU metering, & logging on embedded audio. LCD display; monitor speaker and scope mode; AESS/PDIF, and ADAT inputs. Optional MiniLINK PC interface. Price: $1,499. Contact: Millennia Media at 530-647-0750 or www.mil-media.com. Contact: NTI Americas at 503-684-7050 or www.nt-instruments.com. NTI AMERICAS NTI AMERICAS The AL1 Acoustilyzer is a complete, handheld acoustic and audio analyzer: SPL and RTA; distortion analyzer; spectrum analyzer; other measurements include frequency, level, reverberation; delay; cable testing; stores results; includes USB interface and Windows software with an optional STI-PA speech intelligibility option. The AL1 requires MiniSPL microphone. Price: $904. The MR1 Minirator is a handheld precision audio signal generator that generates 20 Hz – 20 kHz sine wave; sine sweeps; square wave; white noise; pink noise; polarity test signal. One-hand operation and digital setting accuracy. –76 dBu to +6dBu range; balanced retractable XLR output; unbalanced RCA (cinch) output. Price: $215. Contact: NTI Americas at 503-684-7050 or www.nt-instruments.com. Contact: NTI Americas at 503-684-7050 or www.nt-instruments.com. 34 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 IfYour MixSoundsGoodonThese, it’llSoundGoodonAnything HS80M HS50M HSSeriesPoweredMonitors The new HS Series powered monitors were designed to be true studio reference monitors in the tradition of the famous NS10MS. That means, mixes that sound good on Yamaha HS speakers will sound good on anything. In fact, that’s the ultimate test of a reference monitor. Even better than that, HS series speakers not only sound good, they look great, too. The HS10W powered subwoofer complements the HS speakers and easily handles today’s bass-enhanced music or the most dramatic surround effects. The HS10W subwoofer uses a bass reflex design cabinet that maintains high efficiency and low distortion. You can combine HS50Ms or HS80Ms with the HS10W subwoofer to create different 2:1 (stereo) and 5:1 surround sound systems. So check out the new standard in near-field reference monitors at a Yamaha dealer near you. HS10W www.yamahaproaudio.com www.yamaha.com © 2006 Yamaha Corporation of America. All rights reserved. PRODUCT CAPSULES OAP AUDIO OAP AUDIO The NF-331HP “Stair Riser,” standing only 3.5 inches high, was developed for tight or height restricted situations and when “hideable” closefield coverage is required. It incorporates three 3-inch low frequency rubber surround cone speakers; and a 90 degree horn coupled to a 1-inch voice coil HF compression driver. Price: $650. The SM-281 is a low-profile/low-sight line, bracket mountable, two-way (FR) stage monitor that stands less than 10 inches high. It features two 8-inch direct radiators; 1-inch throat Mylar diaphragm driver with extended HF capabilities coupled to a 90 degree x 60 degree constant dispersion rotateable horn. Price: $840. Contact: OAP Audio Products at 800-1788-1627 or www.oapaudio.com. Contact: OAP Audio Products at 800-1788-1627 or www.oapaudio.com. OAP AUDIO ORAM The VS8-Series Vertical Stack Loudspeaker System is handsomely styled and designed with flexibility, control, and intelligibility in mind. The system includes three horn coverage pattern models and a dual 15-inch LF device that is flyable and arrayable with adjustable pattern control, full-range tonal reproducing capabilities, and high output efficiency. Price: $1,550. Banish dark audio with the latest from Oram Professional Audio, the Light. The Light features fourband EQ, 48V phantom power, phase reverse, pan controls per channel with an onboard compressor with threshold, ratio, attack, release, makeup gain controls. Motorized 100mm faders are an additional feature. Contact: OAP Audio Products at 800-1788-1627 or www.oapaudio.com. PASS LABS Pass Labs is pleased to introduce the next generation of X series amplifiers: the X.5 series. Refinements from the balanced single-ended XA series amplifiers have been incorporated, improving performance while keeping the high power and reliability.Price: $9,500. Contact: Pass Labs at 530-367-3690 or www.passlabs.com. 36 Contact: Oram 44-1474-815-300 or www.oram.co.uk. PEAVEY The Peavey Sanctuary Series S32 is a 32-channel mixer designed with unique, user-friendly features to simplify operation for houses of worship. Features include the Peavey-exclusive Automix (gain-sharing), Auto Delay (sets delay speakers) and Mid-Morph EQ technologies; USB connection for recording/playback; eight programmable mute groups; ambience mic; and two stereo line channels with three input selections, track selection and Monitor Blend control for split-accompaniment tracks. Price: $3,699. Contact: Peavey at 866-443-2888 or www.sanctuary-series.com. Pro Audio Review – February 2006 PRODUCT CAPSULES PEAVEY PEAVEY The Sanctuary SSE LA is a compoundradius line array that provides a controlled and contoured vertical coverage pattern — 20 degree vertical coverage for the primary long-throw pattern and a 40 degree vertical coverage for the secondary closefield pattern. It can be flown much lower than most “J” arrays for increased flexibility in spaces with lower ceilings. Attenuation switch reduces the near-field output. Use with SSE 210 or 110 sub. Price: $699. The Peavey Versarray line array features dual ribbon drivers; neodymium magnets; a rigging system adjustable in 2.5-degree increments from 0 to 15 degrees for flying or floor mounting; and a crankable tower lift codesigned with Vermette that elevates up to six modules above a 218 sub, then fold down for easy transport and storage. Available models include 112 top box, 118 sub with pole mount and 218 sub. Contact: Peavey at 866-443-2888 or www.sanctuary-series.com. Contact: Peavey at 866-443-2888 or www.peavey.com. PSPAUDIOWARE QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS The PSP MasterComp compressor plug-in is a single-channel plug-in for Mac OS X, Windows 98/XP; VST, RTAS, DirectX, Audio Units systems. It utilizes Frequency Authentication Technique double-sampling technology to enhance performance. Price: $249. The MD (Modular Design) Series is composed of eight models designed for a variety of applications — houses of worship,performing arts facilities,hotels and sporting facilities.The MD Series includes six full-range models available in three coverage patterns with either 12-inch or 15-inch low-frequency drivers. Price: starts at $1,320. Contact: PSPaudioware at 48-601-96-31-73 or www.pspaudioware.com. Contact: QSC Audio at 714-754-6175 or www.qscaudio.com. RANE ROYER LABS The 100 W per channel, four-channel MA 4 MultiChannel Amplifier achieves unparalleled power density, reliability and features in a space saving 1RU chassis and weighs only eight pounds. The universal-voltage switching power supply provides near perfect Power Factor, reducing peak currents to 1/4th compared to nonpower-factor-corrected supplies. Price: $1,399. Released in 1998, the R-121 reintroduced the ribbon microphone to recording engineers around the world. Handbuilt in the USA and capable of handling extreme SPLs, it has become a standard for recording electric guitar, brass and drums. Price: $1,195. Contact: Rane at 425-355-6000 or www.rane.com. Contact: Royer Labs at 818-847-0121 or www.royerlabs.com. 38 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 PRODUCT CAPSULES ROYER LABS ROYER LABS The R-122 is the world’s first phantom powered ribbon microphone. With impedance matching circuitry (patent pending) and sensitivity equal to phantom powered condenser mics, the R-122 is an extremely versatile ribbon mic that is compatible with almost all mic preamplifiers. Price: $1,695. The SF-24 is a phantom powered stereo ribbon microphone with two coincident ribbon elements fixed at 90 degrees for X-Y and M/S stereo recordings. It delivers warm, natural sounding recordings with superb stereo imaging. Price: $3,795. Contact: Royer Labs at 818-847-0121 or www.royerlabs.com. Contact: Royer Labs at 818-847-0121 or www.royerlabs.com. SE ELECTRONICS SE ELECTRONICS Almost as big as its name, the Titan actually refers to the microphone’s one-inch titanium diaphragm. Other features of Titan include multipattern (omni, cardioid and figure 8), Class A circuitry and a shipping package that includes a custom shockmount, cable, wooden box and an aluminum flight case. Price: $1,499. The Reflexion Filter calls itself a “portable vocal booth.” Designed for studio or live sources the Reflexion Filter utilizes a sixlayer combination mix of punched aluminum, aluminum foam, wool and air to dampen and absorb stray audio signals. Its half-circle design fits around a mic – opposite of the vocalist. Price: $299. Contact: sE Electronics at 617-623-5581 or www.sonic-distribution.com. Contact: sE Electronics at 617-623-5581 or www.sonic-distribution.com. SLS LOUDSPEAKERS SLS LOUDSPEAKERS The LS6593S and LS6593A represent a breakthrough in high performance compact line array loudspeaker technology. Utilizing patented ribbon planar drivers, this unique design concept provides different options for vertical dispersion allowing versatile system configuration for a variety of applications. It is one of the most flexible and cost effective tools based on modern advanced technology principles available today. Price: $1,375. The P-LS8695 Powered Compact Line Array is a powered version of the highly acclaimed LS8695 Compact Line Source Array. The unit incorporates a 24-bit, 96 kHz DSP processing engine that was developed utilizing algorithms optimized for the LS8695 acoustic performance allowing an extremely flat response while maintaining sonic fidelity. Component-wise it matches its sibling with eight 6.5-inch woofers and nine SLS ribbon tweeters. Price: $5,775. Contact: SLS at 417-883-4549 or www.slsloudspeakers.com. Contact: SLS at 417-883-4549 or www.slsloudspeakers.com. 40 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 0 6 3 D A R This wireless can go the distance! FEATURING 50 MILLIWATTS OF POWER AND OVER 12 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE When you first use the RAD-360 UHF Wireless, you’ll be tempted to see how far you can go before it actually drops out. Go ahead. Get it out of your system. It will most likely be somewhere between 500 and 1000 feet, depending on your location and line of sight. The RAD360 is a complete solution for all of your wireless needs, whether it be Live Music, Fixed Installations, Presentations, or Houses of Worship.Handheld systems feature the OM series dynamic mics, critically acclaimed for their clarity, off-axis rejection, and ability to achieve high levels of gain before feedback without distortion. Bodypack systems feature a variety of lavalier and headset microphones, as well as instrument systems for guitar, flute, harmonica, and brass. You can be sure of drop-out free performance whatever the venue. And best of all, the RAD-360 is simple to set up and use. You’ll be up and running in minutes! Handheld and body pack use standard AA batteries FOR A DEALER NEAR YOU CALL: 800-966-8261 TEL: 503-682-6933 FAX: 503-682-7114 www.audixusa.com Main Features • • • • Frequency Agile – 193 channels available per system Interchangeable capsule assemblies for handheld transmitters Metal housing for receiver, bodypack, and handheld transmitters Battery power indicators • RF level metering • Noise squelch circuitry Audix Corporation. PO Box 4010. Wilsonville, OR 97070. ®Audix Corp 2005. All rights reserved. Audix and the Audix logo are trademarks of Audix Corporation. PRODUCT CAPSULES SHURE SHURE Offering superior RF performance, rock-solid reliability and unparalleled control even in large, networked systems, the new UHF-R wireless uses Shure’s Advanced Track Tuning Filtering Technology, which shifts onboard RF filtering within selected frequencies to maximize compatibility and maximize isolation from interference. Price: starts at $3,043. The Shure Microflex MX692/C Wireless Boundary Microphone puts Shure sound and performance into a permanent installation wireless boundary microphone. With an integrated Shure UC1 wireless transmitter the frequency agile cardioid MX692/C offers over 100 selectable frequencies and a touchsensitive logic control. And as a wireless boundary mic there are no holes to drill. Price: $798. Contact: Shure at 800-257-4873 or www.shure.com. Contact: Shure at 800-257-4873 or www.shure.com. SONY SONY Developed for studio applications where acoustic isolation, high-power handling and extraordinarily wide frequency response are paramount. The MDR-7509HD features revolutionary HD driver units capable of 80 kHz ultrawide range reproduction. They are both comfortable and technologically-advanced. Available in March, 2006, with a suggested list price of $265. ACID Pro 6, the latest update to the award-winning, professional loop-based music creation tool that allows users to create original, royalty-free music.This update includes several enhancements that incorporate an all-new, full-featured digital audio workstation into the loop-based production suite. Available in March, the new addition of an automated, multitrack audio recording and MIDI sequencing environment will appeal to audio professionals looking to record multiple instruments or vocals in a live/studio setting. Price: $499. Contact: Sony at 800-686-7669 or www.sony.com/professional. Contact: Sony at 800-472-7669 or www.sony.com/mediasoftware. SONY SONY Tony Franklin: Not Just Another Pretty Bass, a brand new two-disc loop library from one of the industry’s most recognized bassists. This is the first title in Sony Media Software’s new groundbreaking Artist Integration series that gives recording artists such as Tony Franklin, who played with Jimmy Page in The Firm, the chance to construct their own loop library around an existing library selected from the popular Sony catalog. Price: $99.95. The Sony PCM-D1 is a 24-bit/96 kHz digital stereo recorder featuring two high quality condenser microphones configured in an XY configuration, 4GB internal flash memory, removable Memory Stick Pro high-speed storage, built-in USB 2.0 port for Macintosh and Windows/PC operating systems and four rechargeable AA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Price: $1,999. Contact: Sony at 800-472-7669 or www.sony.com/mediasoftware. 42 Contact: Sony at 800-686-7669 or www.sony.com/professional. Pro Audio Review – February 2006 "2/!$ 3#/0% !5$)/ $ESKTOP!UDIO ,IVE3OUND0! 0RO2ECORDING "ROADCAST%.' %LECTRONIC&IELD 0RODUCTION "(0RO!UDIO 1HZ ,W·V DQG+RW 2UGHU\RXU)5(( SDJHFDWDORJRUXVHRXU ZHEVLWHWRYLHZWKH FDWDORJRQOLQHDW ZZZEKSURDXGLRFRP ISUNIQUELYPOSITIONEDTOMEET THEDIVERSENEEDSOFTODAYS !UDIO0ROFESSIONAL /URSQFT3UPERSTORE COMPREHENSIVE7EBSITE ANDEXPERIENCEDSALESSTAFF PROVIDEREALWORLDSOLUTIONS FORTHEINCREASINGLYSPECIlC REQUIREMENTSOF0RO!UDIOS CONVERGINGTECHNOLOGIES /URHUGEINVENTORYANDPROMPT WORLDWIDESHIPPINGMAKE"( ATRUEONESTOPSOURCEFOREVERY PROAUDIONEED .INTH !VENUE .EW 9ORK .9 7E 3HIP 7ORLDWIDE 4HEULTIMATERESOURCEFORTHEAUDIOPROFESSIONAL WWWBHPROAUDIOCOM 4HE0ROFESSIONALS3OURCE PRODUCT CAPSULES SONY TANNOY Sony Oxford 6 Pack for Pro Tools contains six high quality plug-ins for Pro Tools. Oxford EQ: Based on the same algorithms as the OXF-R3 console.fiveband EQ with filters. Oxford Dynamics: Features compressor, limiter, expander, gate and side chain EQ functions. Oxford Reverb: An exceptionally flexible stereo reverberation generator. Oxford Limiter: Helps reduce the risk of sample overloads or reconstructed errors in end-user equipment. Price: $2,695. The new Precision range combines the latest Tannoy Dual Concentric driver and WideBand Technology to deliver close field monitoring speaker designs that set fresh standards of acoustic performance and accuracy. Price: starts at $429. Contact: Tannoy North America at 519-745-1158 or www.tannoy.com. Contact: Sony at 800-472-7669 or www.sonyplugins.com. TANNOY TANNOY The Reveal 5A provides greater bandwidth, lower levels of distortion, smoother responses, accurate phase control, and higher sensitivity levels in a smaller package. Advances in digital speaker measuring techniques, nonlinear distortion analysis, acoustic CAD simulation, and precision manufacturing processes have all resulted in an improved Reveal monitor. Price: $399. Reveal D models incorporate new drivers that provide controlled bass, clean midrange and enhanced mid-highs. A set of DIP switches on the rear control panel allow the selection of an optimum speaker response for real life and often difficult monitoring situations. Price: starts at $629. Contact: Tannoy North America at 519-745-1158 or www.tannoy.com. Contact: Tannoy North America at 519-745-1158 or www.tannoy.com. TASCAM TASCAM The new DM-3200 is a 32channel mixing console, with 96 kHz/24-bit resolution, 48 inputs at mixdown, four-band fully parametric EQ and dynamics on every channel. You can mix in surround, and you can use it to control your DAW with touch-sensitive motorized faders, transport control and available MU-1000 meter bridge. Price: $3,799. The HD-P2 is a high definition portable stereo digital recorder that records at up to 192 kHz onto Compact Flash media. It has two XLR mic preamps with phantom power, timecode input, FireWire interface plus S/PDIF digital I/O. Price: $1,249. Contact: TASCAM at 323-726-0303 or www.tascam.com. Contact: TASCAM at 323-726-0303 or www.tascam.com. 44 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 NO PAIN, MORE GAIN “The PX-0288 covers the basics, then gives you much more. There is nothing else like this device for centralizing control over multi-source line inputs and multiple zone distribution. With it, I can create the matrix capabilities of a computer-based system at a fraction of the cost, while obtaining superb audio quality as well.” Easy-to-use, intuitive, and offering wide-ranging control functions with or without remotes, the PX-0288 matrix mixer from Inter-M is a versatile and affordable tool that lets you manage vital system needs within a featurepacked 8x8 architecture. Not a computer-based system, the PX-0288 matrix mixer includes: – David Schwartz, Essential Communications Sound designer for Equinox Fitness Clubs, New York 1-866-636-5795 • www.inter-m.net • [email protected] • Eight balanced outputs • Five levels of signal priority • Bass and treble controls on each output • An internal digital voice file • Three optional remote stations for controlling inputs, music sources, and volume We make it easy. SM PRODUCT CAPSULES TASCAM TOFT AUDIO DESIGNS The VL-X5 is a biamplified closefield studio monitor, providing 90 watts total (each speaker). It has a 5.25-inch low-frequency driver and 1-inch silk dome high-frequency driver, along with Acoustic Space Control, magnetic shielding and deep-ported cabinet for superb bass response. Price: $399. The Trident Series ATB Console is the latest from Malcolm Toft. The ATB is a 16/24/32-input, eight-buss console with six aux sends and a talkback function. Options include digital I/O card. Price: $2,499. Contact: TASCAM at 323-726-0303 or www.tascam.com. Contact: Toft Audio Designs/PMI Audio at 310-323-9050 or www.toftaudio.com. ULTRASONE UNIVERSAL AUDIO Ultrasone HFI-700 headphones matches a pair of Ultrasone’s popular headphones with Offset technology with a quality DPA 4088 or DPA 4066 headworn mic. A six foot cable is included. Two great products matched together. Price: $750 - $900. Building on the 610 console legacy, Universal Audio introduces the SOLO/610, a single-channel portable preamp/DI box. The SOLO/610 has Class A circuitry, 48V phantom power and a low-cut filter. All built by hand with Universal Audio’s quality. Price: $799. Contact: Universal Audio at 866-823-1176 or www.uaudio.com. Contact: Ultrasone at 615-599-4719 or www.ultrasoneusa.com. WHEATSTONE YAMAHA The Vorsis AP3 rackmountable audio processors are ideal for high-definition production: analog/digital inputs/outputs, four-band parametric EQ, three-band compressor, tunable filters, overall AGC, limiting, and expansion. Remote control and monitoring is possible using Ethernet-enabled GUI software. Price: $2,999. The HS series powered speakers, designed in the tradition of the famous Yamaha NS10Ms, are true studio reference monitors. Features XLR and 1/4-inch jacks, 5-inch or 8-inch cones, biamp power, room control and frequency response switches. Prices: HS50M - $249 each; HS80M - $449 each; HS10W Sub - $599. Contact:Yamaha at 714-522-9000 or www.yamaha.com. 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connectors *KS 2120 & KS 2020 are priced at .75 meter 801-621-5530 www.kimber.com ¸ PRODUCT CAPSULES YAMAHA YAMAHA The Yamaha EMX5014X is a fully integrated mixer with ultra lightweight amp circuits, 500W per channel multimode stereo power section. It includes 14 input channels with mono mic/line and stereo line; XLR, TRS 1/4-inch and RCA connectors; power mode/amp mode selectors; three-band channel EQ, stereo nine-band graphic EQ on main stereo and monitor out. Processing includes feedback location, compression and 16 SPX-type effects. Price: $899. The Centralogic interface used by the Yamaha M7CL digital mixing console combines touch panel control surface with “Selected Channel” structure. Single-function physical controls and digital control are accessed through two software screens. It includes four stereo inputs, three expansion slots, 16 mix/8 matrix busses, L-C-R, 8 DCA and 16 omni outputs, onboard effects, recallable scenes, management/editor software. Available in 32 or 48channel formats. Price: starts at $19,999. Contact:Yamaha at 714-522-9011 or www.yamaha.com/proaudio. Contact:Yamaha Commercial Audio at 714-522-9011 or www.yamahaca.com. YAMAHA YORKVILLE If you want to get into recording on your computer, there is no simpler or more complete solution than the Yamaha Music MW10/MW12 USB Mixing Studios. These system packages include a high quality Yamaha mixer with a built-in USB audio interface and a complete suite of music production software tools. Prices: MW10 - $249; MW12 - $379. The newest member of Yorkville’s Unity series of portable PA cabinets is the powered U15P. The U15P has a 15-inch woofer, three 5-inch mid range drivers and a 1.75-inch polyester tweeter. The power comes from twin 150W Class A/AB amps and a 600W amp for the woofer. To handle road duties an Ozite finish and metal grille are standard. Price: $1,899. Contact:Yamaha at 714-522-9000 or www.yamaha.com. Contact:Yorkville at 716-297-2920 or www.yorkville.com. ZAXCOM ZAXCOM The Deva V can record up to 10 tracks of audio with a dynamic range of 123 dB making it the highest quality hard disk recorder on the market. Optional accessories include an internal DVD drive used to mirror files for easy delivery to post. Price: $13,950. The TRX900 wireless microphone transmitter with built-in IFB receiver and internal recorder features timecode transmission and synch generation making the synchronization of video cameras on location possible. It can also record up to six hours of Broadcast Wave files on a removable mini SD card. Price: $1,690. Contact: Zaxcom at 973-835-5000 or www.zaxcom.com. Contact: Zaxcom at 973-835-5000 or www.zaxcom.com. 48 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Exclusive Review BY D AVID R ITTENHOUSE e have all seen the big, powerful, digital mixing consoles, and want one for ourselves. But the price and power might be more than we need. We want the power of all the dynamics, the effects and the wonderful ability of moving things around in the digital realm if not even for the coolness factor but to save space. Well, both worlds may have just collided-so you can have your cake and eat it too without paying a designer wedding cake price! W Yamaha M7CL Console F EATURES The M7CL is the new “middle child” of the Yamaha Commercial Audio family. The M7CL comes in 32-input or 48-input configurations with four stereos and three miniYGDAI card slots. This means you can have a total of 40 or 56 channels. Now the card slots can be utilized for more than just adding inputs. There are cards for CobraNet connections, ADAT, TDIF, and AES/EBU. Output-wise the M7CL has 16 “omni” outputs. This means that none of the standard outputs are hard wired. All outputs have to be routed to an omni out. There is no dedicated matrix, stereo or aux outputs; but you can route any output, including direct outs, to any omni out. When you receive the console from the factory the default setting is setup so all of the standard outs are routed to the omni outs but you have the ability to change this at will. There are also eight DCAs (Digitally Controlled Amplifier) for the assignable ease of mixing. The console comes with dual power modes. This means the console has its own internal power supply but can also be connected to a PW800W power supply unit Fast Facts ■ Applications: Live reinforcement, installation ■ Key Features: Lightweight, small footprint, fully digital, ease of use. ■ Price: $19,999 (32-in.), $24,999 (48-in.) ■ Contact: Yamaha at 714-522-9011, www.yamahaca.com. 50 for dual redundant fail-safe operation and it is universal by accepting 100V - 240V no matter what side of the pond you are on. The console is also small and lightweight. Tipping the scales at only 110 Yamaha Rev X and SPX 2000 and sound immaculate. Now just like any physical “real world” rack you can place the units anywhere and in any order and rout to and from any input or output. Graphically on The entire console can be easily operated from the center section that is less than 18 inches wide. pounds it only sits in the footprint of a standard 24-channel console. Now most people new to the digital realm of mixing can get incredibly overwhelmed by the different interfacing and routing/paging possibilities. Yamaha has built the M7CL to be very user friendly. A touch panel display (LCD 800 x 600) integrated with a standard selected channel concept and accessibility with no layers, one-function “virtual” knobs, and all digital controls are reached through just two main display screens. This allows you focus on whatever you are doing directly and instantly. In fact, the entire console can be easily operated from the center section that is less than 18 inches wide. Onboard the M7CL is what Yamaha likes to call it’s “Virtual Effects and Global EQ Rack” The concept here is that you have a standard 12 space rack that you can fill with various types of EQs (31band, boost or cut, cut only, stereo 15band, etc.) or effect units. The effect units are based off of the widely renowned screen it even looks like a 12 space rack. It definitely beats sitting in the shop having to rack all that gear up and having to schlep it around venue to venue. The sampling frequency of the console is variable 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. Frequency response is rated at 0.5-1.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Dynamic range is rated at 108 dB from A/D-D/A to stereo. Crosstalk is rated at -80 dB from any Product Points Yamaha M7CL ■ Plus + Ease of use + Little to no learning curve + Complete flexibility ■ Minus - Only 16 outs without buying an additional card - Only 48 kHz capable not 96 kHz ■ The Score Overall a resounding hit! Pro Audio Review – February 2006 input channel to the adjacent one. All inputs and omni outs are on balanced XLRs. Yamaha has also provided an editing software package with the console. This allows you to set up the console from your laptop or desktop. You can even connect your laptop directly to the console via Ethernet and have all the parameters follow in real time. The true advantage to the software is that you can build your show anywhere, i.e. on a plane or at home, and store to a USB thumb drive so you can walk in on a fly date with your entire show in your pocket. The software is as intuitive as the console itself. All routing, assignments, and even labeling can be done before you even arrive at the venue. The layout graphically is just like the physical console so there is no long learning curve or even functions that can’t be accessed. It is truly all at your fingertips. IN USE I had the pleasure of having a demo of the M7CL in December for RCI Sound Systems. The show was the Pageant of PeaceNational Christmas Tree lighting. This was a very high profile show with multiple music acts, President George W. Bush speaking, and lighting the tree at the end. Now with only receiving the console about two days out from the load in we opted to put the M7CL to use as the primary recording console. Yes, I know that this is not the consoles’ primary intended function, but if the preamps sound good, the routing functions and ease of control live up to its hype then why not? And I really needed a console for the truck. As with all recording affairs, I had given the engineer duties to one of our top men, Eugene Yoder. With very little time, and a lot of previous PM5D experience, Eugene had the console set, routed and ready. Over the next two days, through rehearsals and show, the M7CL performed simply wonderful. Mr. Yoder said, “The only difficult thing to get used to was the touch screen and only two page accesses. Coming from the PM5D background the touch screen was totally different, it was much like British consoles but without multiple layers; however, once I got used to it everything flowed. Having a fully digital console that is very user/learner friendly is a plus for someone who may not have extensive digital experience. The total flexibility of the omni outs is a great plus. If I had to use the M7CL again as a recording console the only thing I would change is that I would buy an additional output card. You can never have too many outs when working a recording. Needless to say the show and console were flawless. Everyone was happy, from the President on down. The only sad part was the next day the console left our shop to be shown elsewhere. No tears were shed but the cry to get one back still echoes. S UMMARY Yamaha has now proven to be the contender in the digital realm. From the PM1D, PM5D to the O1V and the M7CL right in between, this family of consoles has longevity and enormous promise in the years ahead. Even with this new console right out of the gate I would have to give the early “rookie of the year” award. The cake is cut; now don’t miss your piece. David Rittenhouse is a senior live sound engineer at RCI Sound Systems and a regular contributor to Pro Audio Review. Pro Audio Review – February 2006 51 Technology Spotlight B Y M EL L AMBERT ack in 2002, Electro-Voice laid the groundwork for its new networking topology with the introduction of a first-generation IRIS V1.0 software platform for the EV RL Series of remote controlled amplifiers. IRIS (Intelligent Remote Integrated Supervision) comprises an Ethernet-based audio control protocol and bidirectional interface for interrogating and controlling all parameters within the attached RL Series amplifiers. With the introduction of NetMax N8000, a comprehensive digital audio system controller, Electro-Voice has now unveiled the next stage in the development of full matrix systems. Concurrently, the company’s engineers have revved up IRIS with IRIS-Net, a comprehensive software platform that encompasses a large array of control options. Now, multiple NetMax N8000 controllers can be interconnected to provide simultaneous signal processing, supervision and signal routing control for large sound systems within live perform- B Electro-Voice NetMax Networked Matrix System and IRIS-Net Software Platform/Control Protocol ance and installed sound environments ranging from concert halls, through hotel/casinos to multi-environment convention centers. Fundamentally, the new N8000 serves as the central cornerstone in an IRIS-Net topology, and offers a flexible hardware platform that allows field level customization for multiple applications - a level of adjustment that is said to go far beyond that available from competitive platforms. Uniquely, the new NetMax N8000 offers a choice of distributed or central processing. In other words, IRIS-Net enables all or part of the audio signal to be processed in a central component like the NetMax N8000, or remotely at the amplifier. (The latter configuration would make more sense, for example, if the user is run- The result is enhanced flexibility for designing complex sound systems, to provide either high reliability or efficiency and value. ning bi or triamplified loudspeaker clusters.) The result is enhanced flexibility for designing complex sound systems, to provide either high reliability or efficiency and value. As well as providing supervision and control of all loudspeakers and amplifiers connected to the network, IRIS-Net offers a unique system-check that can be run locally or via a remote that includes a real-time impedance check for each connected loudspeaker. IRIS-Net diagnostic monitoring can also reveal minor faults of each loudspeaker component or cabling - a great time saver when operat52 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 ing, for example, large line arrays and delayed clusters. Prior to its introduction, the EV system hardware and software underwent extensive testing. The company has some 13 months of real-world practical experience to back up its claims. The recently completed Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany boasts a fully networked sound system that utilizes some 21 N8000 controllers linked via CAT-5 cabling to 142 RL Series power amplifier channels. (Prior to release of IRIS V1.0, Alabama’s 2003 Farewell Tour used EV DSP-controlled amplifiers, in addition to the 2002 and 2003 MTV Music Awards. Similar components are reported to have been used during the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece.) The open-architecture IRIS-Net user protocol also allows for seamless integration of third-party devices. In addition, it is expected that IRIS-Net will be incorporated into other Telex Communications pro audio products, including a wide range of Electro-Voice components, Midas mixing consoles, Telex and EV The network provides an array of DSP tools that lets a system designer integrate complex EQ and delay-based processing tasks into single functions, such as a scene preset for manual or automatic activation. An intuitive GUI guides the user via any conventional web browser. The NetMax N8000 is a compact 2RU rackmount controller that will handle up to a full 32 channels of analog or digital audio per chassis, with complete system supervicontinued on page 54 ➤ The inside stuff of the N8000 wireless microphones, and Klark Teknik audio processors. Imagine the possibilities of checking battery levels, re-assigning channels and/or swapping transmission frequencies for wireless mics. Or remotely switching scene presets on a front-of-house or monitor console. IRIS-NET CONTROL UNDER SOFTWARE INTERFACE A SINGLE In essence, IRIS-Net provides a system designer with a comprehensive, easy-touse and expandable interface to control and monitor any aspect of a complex audio chain. An array of DSP tools and supervision technology lets the system designer control levels, filters, delays, and EQ parameters, along with other functions. More complex functions, such as assigning macros, setting schedules, running system checks or setting up channel equalization, can all be controlled via the GUI-based interface. Monitoring elements include impedance, voltage, I/O levels, temperature, faults, and network status. Anything that occurs within the audio system can be seen, heard and controlled using IRIS-Net. Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Logitek's Ultra-VU Meter gives you all the information you need. Logitek’s Ultra-VU meter gives you extra precision with 63 LEDs per bargraph and a range of 70 dB. You can simultaneously track loudness and PPM, use sample rates of up to 96 kHz, and quickly grab information on phase, clipping and more. A .2 dB per segment “fine” mode lets you accurately calibrate your equipment with ease. With the Ultra-VU, you always know what’s happening with your audio—and that helps you stay cool even in fast-paced sessions. From Logitek, your precision metering specialists. 800.231.5870 © 2006 Logitek Electronic Systems, Inc. www.logitekaudio.com 53 Technology Spotlight ➤ Electro-Voice from page 53 sion and monitoring as core functions. The unit is field configurable to one of six matrix layouts; multiple units can be networked together to form larger systems. Up to a full 32 channels of digital audio are available per chassis. A built-in browser interface also is featured for system interrogation. CobraNet functionality enables digital audio I/O to be sent over standard CAT-5 cabling. Additional DSP power can be added via a plug-in card to provide up to 1,000 MIPS per unit. Automatic faults detection within a NetMax system or any IRIS-Net compatible component is featured, the results being displayed on a companion PC screen or, if necessary, transmitted to an external site. Used in conjunction with RL Series amplifiers, IRIS-Net offers advanced loudspeaker diagnostic tools that detect a wide range of problems likely to be encountered in the cabling and even the system components themselves, including checking of imped- An overview of the N8000 ance-versus-power performance and even routine 20 Hz to 20 kHz sweeps evaluations. Such tests can be run directly from an IRIS-Net application to allow pinpointing of specific problems. Multiple N8000 units can be networked to provide an extended “Super Matrix” to handle complex audio processing. Each unit can be configured either from the Internet, an Ethernet connection using IRIS-Net, an RS232 serial interface, or even a USB port. Built-in CAN bus connectivity links the unit to any compatible IRIS-Net hardware, including existing EV RL/RT Series amplifies. (A conventional GPI/O network provides control through simple logic signals and contact closures.) The unit boasts rear-panel slots for four analog or digital I/O modules, plus an optional 32-channel CobraNet interface. Audio I/O is in blocks of eight line level analog ports per AI-1 Input and AO-1 Output Module fitted with Euroblock connectors; A/D and D/A conversion is 24-bit delta-sigma at 128X oversampling. The DI-1/ DO-1 Modules are, respectively, eight-channel AES/EBU-format digital input and output cards. Also available: the MI-1 Microphone Input Module that accommodates eight mic inputs, with programmable gain, phantom power and pad for line level switching. DSP sample rate is 48 kHz internal, 32 kHz - 192 kHz using external conversion. Interfaces include 10/100 MBit/s Ethernet, RJ45 for PC control, CAN 20 running at 500 kbaud, RJ45 for remote amp control, two RS232 ports on 9-pin D-Sub connectors for remote control, USB for PC control, and GPI/O on Euroblocks. Several hardware options enable the N8000 to handle, for example, automatic microphone mixing and extended DSP functions, while maintaining full communication with other IRIS-Net components. 54 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 The CM-1 Extension Module provides 32 input and 32 output channels of CobraNetcompatible audio signals, while the DSP-1 DSP Extension Module offers additional processing capacity and RAM banks for creating longer delay times or additional delay lines, etc. A clock/calendar enables scheduling of time-based single programs and recurring events at daily, weekly or even yearly intervals. Using this event control, reactions to user-defined events or system states can be configured, including changing system parameters at the touch of a button or according to a preprogrammed schedule. Faults and other events are recorded within an internal log against date and time, including user-defined situations. Used in conjunction with RL series amplifiers, the NetMax system can monitor each amplifier, loudspeaker line and loudspeaker through an elegant impedance monitoring protocol. In addition to RL Series amplifiers, other DSP-Controlled amplifiers can be integrated into an IRIS-Net topology; for example, EV’s CPS Class H High Efficiency Series can be used where onboard DSP and supervision is not required. All four CPS models are capable of remote control activation with adjustable power-on delay times – a great choice for use within a NetMax N8000 system where central DSP processing is required, as opposed to each amplifier. R EAL -W ORLD N ETWORK C ONTROL E XAMPLES Because many types of loudspeakers and locations can require a high number of DSP channels for signal processing, Theaters and Performance Venues present unique signal processing challenges. NetMax is highly flexible, and can be used to address the specific DSP needs of each loudspeaker type and position. IRIS-Net can be configured with multiple passwordprotected GUI layers that only allow access to specific areas of the DSP chain. (Now guest engineers can adjust a PA system to suit their needs without having access to critical DSP processing such as crossovers and limiters.) For houses of worship, audio signals from a primary FOH console can be routed and processed separately by a NetMax N8000 that has been set to control the main loudspeakers, stage monitors, under Pro Audio Review – February 2006 balconies and distributed lobby speakers, as well as assisted listening devices. The N8000 enables storage and recall of routing, level and EQ settings for a variety of events. In hotels/casinos and similar venues, routing flexibility, supervision and reliability can be key design criteria. NetMax allows various signals to be routed to any combination of zones within the casino via CobraNet, each with individual DSP concontinued on page 56 ➤ Some hard working chips acoustic measurement software A C T I V E Tannoy United Kingdom M O N I T O T: +44 (0) 1236 420199 R S F: +44 (0) 1236 428230 E: [email protected] Tannoy North America T: (519) 745 1158 F: (519) 745 2364 E: [email protected] Tannoy Deutschland T: 0180 1111 88 1 F: 0180 1111 88 2 E: [email protected] 55 Technology Spotlight ➤ Electro-Voice from page 55 trol. Managed switches allow the CobraNet and Ethernet topologies to be configured in a ring topology for additional redundancy. In the event of an emergency, a contact closure from the fire alarm panel enables muting of all sound system loudspeakers. NetMax also allows real-time monitoring of all system components, including electronics, cable and loudspeakers remotely from a single control PC. In the theater, another PC can be connected to allow con- trol, monitoring and supervision of the theater’s PA system in parallel with the main control PC. Convention centers require highly reliable distributed sound systems as well as flexibility for redistributing audio on a daily basis. NetMax allows large-scale distribution and monitoring of audio signals via CobraNet to any or all zones, as well as the ability to unite or separate audio paths for room combining. Stadiums/arenas need multizone sound More from the inside reinforcement, individual announcements with different priorities and multiple music/advertising signals, while maintaining high safety and redundancy standards. NetMax can integrate with, for example, NetMax allows largescale distribution and monitoring of audio signals via CobraNet to any or all zones. Dynacord ProAnnounce systems to provide messaging and paging for the PA system. Redundancy is achieved using managed switches with ring capabilities to distribute both primary and secondary CobraNet audio and control data. In the event of a failure, the venue still enjoys multiple layers of redundancy. More information from Telex Communications, Inc.; 800-392-3497; www.electrovoice.com. Mel Lambert has been intimately involved with production and broadcast industries on both sides of the Atlantic for more years than he cares to remember. Now principal of Media&Marketing, a Los Angeles based consulting service for the professional audio industry, he can be reached at [email protected]; 818-753-9510. 56 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 A-Line Saves! Save Money — World-class powered and unpowered systems priced significantly lower than the competition. Save Labor — Set up in half the time compared to conventional systems. Safely adjust speakers under load with EZAL™ (Easy Alignment) system — no need to separate and reattach speakers. Save Time — Enclosures attach to rigging right from dolly — they’re aimed and flown in less than ten minutes. AL10 System Save Space — With 4 wheel boards stacked 4 high — up to 16 cabinets can be loaded inside the width of a standard trailer and take up only three feet in length — half the space of conventional speakers. Advantage EZALTM Quick and Easy Set Up A-Line’s exclusive patent-pending EZAL™ (Easy Alignment) system saves time and risk of injury by allowing one person to position any cabinet from 0-5° while coupled and under load. It consists of integrated sidemounted high strength steel brackets with lever adjustment, four pushpins and top-mounted swivel tabs with holes for connecting cabinets. Sixteen enclosures may be attached and flown. Set on a fulcrum, the desired angle is secured by pulling out and reinserting pins on each side and positioning the metal bar over holes spaced in 1/4° increments for the first 2° and 1/2° increments from 3 - 5°. Further adjustment to 19° is possible by selecting alternate attachment holes. Review comments “Incredible sound via premium components…I was amazed at the clarity of sound and evenness of frequency dispersal.” “We attacked the EZAL angle adjustments, and actually focused the array-to-room in a span of only eight minutes.” “…I could not believe how much labor time we were saving…” “The ease of transport, two stacks of five taking up less room in the truck than one level of four conventional speakers, was amazing.” – Will James, Pro Audio Review, April/05 A New Focus in line source speakers A-Line Acoustics Corry, PA, USA 814•663•0600 www.a-lineacoustics.com .BEFJO64" Recording The Not Brothers BY STROTHER BULLINS t wasn’t long after multi-instrumentalist David George began playing with The Not Brothers, an eclectic group of acoustically-based musicians from western North Carolina, that he began to record his group for purely promotional purposes. But not for “a real CD,” George insists. “I had made a demo or two before — just recordings to give away to get jobs and whatnot, but this was the first time we recorded a real CD and only the second time I’ve recorded and mixed a CD release by myself.” I RECORDING EXPERIENCE A lackluster and supposedly “professional” recording experience prompted George to purchase his first recording rig, a Fostex VF-08 eight-track digital multitracker. Although primarily a musician, experience as a college front-of-house engineer and the fact that he was “always tinkering with sound equipment” sufficiently prepared him for his move to being a self-recordist. “But what really did it for me was when I was in a bluegrass band years ago,” The Not Brothers, left to right: David George, John Dearmin, Jim Smith. George recalls. “We went to a ‘real’ recording studio, which I won’t mention. And I was totally disappointed with the way the project sounded. The music was great, but it wasn’t captured right on tape. I thought to myself, ‘I can do better than that,’ so I bought my first recorder and played around with it for a while.” A CD of firsts, Imagination is the highly impressive Americana-esque debut release by The Not Brothers and features the first songs ever penned by lead vocalist and guitarist John Dearmin alongside one song both written and sung by vocalist and acoustic and electric guitarist Jim Smith. “The arrangements developed over time as we kept playing them,” explains George of the nearly alloriginal collection of songs. “We hadn’t heard most of the material filled out; we had performed everything with just two guitars and bass — I play bass. So it was trial and error the whole way. I was flying blind.” Sans bass guitars recorded direct, the entirety of Imagination is acoustic instru- 7+5(( µDSSOLFDWLRQ VSHFL¿F¶ FRQVROHV LQ 21( ZZZIDLUOLJKWDXFRP 4\ZPJ;YHJRPUN!*SHZZPJ:WSP[4VKL 4P_KV^U! ;YHKP[PVUHS0U3PUL4VKL 7VZ[!+9,(4*VUZ[LSSH[PVU4VKL >VYR[OL^H`@6<^HU[[V^VYR 9LJVUÄN\YLPUZ[HU[S`MVY4\ZPJVY7VZ[ +LYP]LTVYLI\ZPULZZMVY`V\YMHJPSP[` ,UQV`[OLZLJ\YP[`VM`V\YKP]LYZPÄLKI\ZPULZZ ;OL>VYSK»ZÄYZ[4\S[P4VKL(\KPV7YVK\J[PVUHUK4P_PUN:`Z[LT 58 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 mentation and one electric guitar amplifier recorded with a total of three microphones: a Shure PG81, Shure PG52, and a Nady SCM 900 — all affordable yet flexible selections. “I used the PG81 for all the instruments,” explains George. “It runs on a AA battery and is the affordable version of the SM81. I used the PG52 on the bass drum. For all vocals I used the SCM 900, a large diaphragm condenser. I paid about $50 for it. I’ve had it for years; they’re low noise and very affordable.” Recorded and mixed via a Fostex VF160 EX 16-channel digital recorder/mixer — an upgrade from George’s eight-track version — Imagination was compiled fortable with. The Simon & Patrick is used on the solo I played for ‘Yesterday, A Hundred Years Ago.” Plenty of other acoustic sound sources — two dobros, two mandolins, six various electric basses, percussion, drums, a banjo, and great vocals — were recorded elsewhere. “I used a Breedlove F-style and a Tacoma mandolin, all banjo tracks — performed by guest musician John Boulding — are performed with a prewar continued on page 60 ➤ The Not Brothers’ Imagination liner For all vocals I used the Nady SCM 900... I paid about $50 for it. I’ve had it for years; they’re low noise and very affordable. with low-cost technology, but features the best in instrumentation. “I was recording $3,000 to $4,000 guitars and $50,000 banjos through a $100 microphone and a $10 cable,” offers George in jest. “And still, when you listen to it each instrument still sounds just like itself. I didn’t do a lot of noodling with the EQ, just rolled enough off to get rid of any roar.” BIG GUITARS Subtractive EQ mainly occurred while George mixed various dreadnought-sized guitars made by luthiers including Tacoma, Simon & Patrick, and a custommade Gray Burchette. “On ‘Any Day Above Ground,’ a fingerpicking song, we used the Burchette because it has more of a ‘bell-like’ quality,” he explains. “Jimmy played his Tacoma on every track, which is what he always plays and is most comPro Audio Review – February 2006 59 X/Audio ➤ X/Audio from page 59 Gibson Mastertone, and the two dobros are one prewar and one made by my friend Brad Harper.” Basses include models by Music Man, Kubicki, and Fender. “There’s a Fender Bullet, Fender Musicmaster, and a Fender Precision fretless on there. My Music Man is my ‘funk bass’ — the midrange is incredible. My old Musicmaster has more of a ’51 P bass, muted sound, which was used on ‘Any Day Above Ground.’ But mainly I switched back and forth in between the Music Man and Kubicki. The Kubicki has incredible intonation, and for songs that just flowed along, I used it.” Each track was built from a trio-performed scratch track, with spaces left for instrumental solos. Then overdubs were done on location at each musicians respective digs. “I was first, putting down all my bass, I went to Jimmy’s to record all his guitar work, I went to Johnny’s and recorded all his singing, the we came back here for harmonies, guest musicians, and percussion. I monitored the whole thing on headphones; I didn’t have any studio monitors. I went to Target, bought $25 Sony headphones and monitored through those.” Staying technologically minimalistic, the production of Imagination keeps listener attention where it needs to be — on the songs, the voices, the instrumentation. Much of that can be credited to — of course — great songs and performances, but according to George, capable yet uncomplicated equipment coupled with a good set of ears helped the project, too. “The Fostex is really easy to operate and I didn’t even have to crack the owner’s manual to figure it out,” George explains. “It records miked instruments I didn’t have any studio monitors. I went to Target, bought $25 Sony headphones and monitored through those. really well. But you can have millions of dollars worth of equipment, vintage and great sounding instruments, and still make it sound like crap. If anybody is going to get into this recording thing, the most valuable thing you can have is a good set of ears. That’s essential.” Strother Bullins is a North Carolinabased musician and freelance writer specializing in the professional audio, music, and entertainment industries. The Not Brothers information: www.thesawbriar.homestead.com/ TheNotBrothers.html E-mail: [email protected]. 60 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory 1st Sound Outfitters Box 106 Ventura, California 93002 805-653-5557 www.1stsoundoutfitters.com (Accessories) 360 Systems Professional Digital Audio 5321 Sterling Center Drive Westlake Village, California 91361 818-991-0360 F) 818-991-1360 www.360systems.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstations, recorders) A A-Designs Audio (Interconnects, accessories) ACO Pacific 2604 Read Avenue Belmont, California 94002 650-595-8588 F) 650-591-2891 www.acopacific.com [email protected] (Test microphones, accessories) Acoustic Labs 2350 Timberview Box 309 St. Louis, Missouri 63122 314-835-1204 www.acoustic-labs.com [email protected] (Software) Acoustic Sciences Corporation P.O. 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Box 2509 Coppell, Texas 75019 972-304-0455 F) 972-304-0550 (Analog audio/mic processors for broadcast) AiRR Support/ Network Pro Marketing 7656 Alderwood Avenue Corona, California 92880 951-272-3465 F) 951-272-3467 www.networkpromktg.com [email protected] (Accessories) Akai Professional 200 Scenic View Drive Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864 401-658-5760 F) 401-658-3640 www.akaipro.com [email protected] (Recorders, digital audio processors, digital audio workstations) AKG Acoustics, US 914 Airpark Center Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37217 615-620-3800 F) 615-620-3875 www.akg.com [email protected] (Microphones, headphones) Alcons Audio/ Transmission Lines Marketing 22215 Avenue San Luis Woodland Hills, California 91364 818-598-1476 (Speakers) Alcorn McBride 3300 South Hiawassee Building 105 Orlando, Florida 32835 407-296-5800 F) 407-296-5801 www.alcorn.com [email protected] (Portable hard disk players) Alesis 200 Scenic View Drive Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864 401-658-5760 F) 401-658-3640 www.alesis.com (Recorders, monitors/speakers, analog audio processors, digital audio processors, accessories) Allen & Heath/American Music and Sound Agoura Business Center East 5304 Derry Avenue Suite C Agoura Hills, California 91301 866-474-7711 F) 800-431-3129 www.allen-heath-usa.com [email protected] (Consoles/mixers, amplifiers) Allen Audio 150 Locust Street Macungie, Pennsylvania 18062 610-966-2202 F) 610-965-3098 www.allenaudio.com [email protected] Allen Avionics 224 E. Second Street Mineola, New York 11501 516-248-8080 F) 516-747-6724 www.allenavionics.com [email protected] (Accessories) Allen Products 1635 E. Burnett St. Signal Hill, California 90755 562-424-1100 F) 562-424-3520 www.allenproducts.com [email protected] (Rigging, accessories) Alpha-Core 915 Pembroke St. Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608 203-335-6805 F) 203-384-8120 www.alphacore.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Altec Lansing Technologies 1000 W. Wilshire Blvd. Suite 362 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116 405-848-3108 F) 405-848-3217 www.altecpro.com [email protected] www.alteclansing.com (Speakers, amplifiers, mixers, digital audio processors) Altinex Inc. 592 Apollo Street Brea, California 92821 714-990-2300 F) 714-990-3303 www.altinex.com (Accessories) Alto/ART 215 Tremont St. Rochester, New York 14608 585-436-2720 F) 585-4363942 www.artproaudio.com (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors, preamps, power amplifiers) Ambiance Acoustics P.O. Box 27115 San Diego, California 92198 858-485-7514 F) 858-675-9245 www.ambianceacoustics.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors) American Audio 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, California 90058 323-582-2650 F) 323-582-2610 www.adjaudio.com [email protected] (Mixers, amplifiers, CD players, turntables, accessories) American Recorder Technologies P. O. Box 1450 Simi Valley, California 93062 805-527-9580 F) 805-527-1433 www.americanrecorder.com [email protected] (Accessories) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Over 100 Grammy , Dove, and CMA Artists Trust Their Sound To ADK. ® “After hearing the TT , I was not surprised that Johnny Matthis and Gladys Knight as well as Mr. Charles, selected two of the TT Valve Mics for their vocals. That the TL Decca Tree worked so well on Ray’s Steinway Grand was a nice bonus! But what surprised us the most was how many uses we found for the original Model “ S ”. From Guitars to Drums, Horns to Violas, ADK Mics were everywhere on the “Genius Loves Company” CD. Most mic companies give you one or two good mics. With ADK, you get an arsenal!” –Ter r y Howard, Multiple Grammy® Winner : Ray Charles, James Taylor, Michael McDonald, Gladys Knight, Barbra Streisand, Willie Nelson, Duran Duran, Merle Haggard, Ellis Hall TT-CE “I used the ADK TC microphone to record vocals for one of my artists I usually use a Neumann® U87 or a Telefunken® 251 on. It blew me away. I love the "proximity effect" of this microphone. The body of the sound, the presence in the midrange, the smooth top end; I couldn't believe it! If this is any indication of the quality of the rest of the ADK line, you have a serious hit on your hands!” LE Vienna –Bob Rosa, Grammy®-Winning Mixer/Engineer : Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Ednita Nazario, Paulina Rubio “The Vienna is an absolutely beautiful sounding microphone! It has all the warmth of a rare vintage mic, but adds a slight presence boost in the high end that just screams 'expensive'! A producer could have a closet full of ONLY ADK mics, and still be ready to record ANY session in ANY style! How many mic manufacturers can say that?” Hamburg –Ted Perlman, Producer, Ar ranger, Composer : Ron Isley, Bob Dylan, Bur t Bacharach, Young MC, Chicago, Kellie Coffey “ADK Commemorative Tube Mics are a Gas! We used them with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and our Vocals Really Soared!!” –Tim Hauser, Vocalist, Manhattan Transfer TC “I've now used the ADK Model “ S ” on almost everything including vocals, guitars, and drums. They remind me of very expensive German mics I have tracked with before.” –Adam Kasper, Producer/Engineer, Cat Power, REM, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters Model “S” ADK has a strict policy regarding endorsements and testimonials. All web or advertised comments, or use of photographs are unpaid. Telefunken® and Neumann® are Registered Trademarks of their respective companies and have no relationship to ADK Microphones. Grammy® is a Registered Trademark of the Grammy Foundation. THE NEW GENERATION OF MODUL AR PRE-AMPS HAS ARRIVED! 800 NE TENNEY ROAD SUITE 110-215 VANCOUVER WA 98685-2832 U.S.A. TELEPHONE: 1-360-566-9400 FACSIMILE: 1-360-566-1282 www.ADKMIC.com [email protected] Manufacturers Directory AMK Innovations 17331 Tye Street, SE Suite A Monroe, Washington 98272 800-438-4026 F) 800-833-9231 www.amkinnovations.com [email protected] (Speakers, accessories) AmpliVox Sound Systems 3149 MacArthur Blvd. Northbrook, Illinois 60062 847-498-9000 F) 847-498-6691 www.ampli.com [email protected] (Speakers) AMS Neve 100 Avenue of the Americas Fifth Floor New York, New York 10013 212-965-1400 F) 212-965-3739 www.ams-neve.com [email protected] (Consoles/mixers) Anchor Audio 3415 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, California 90505 310-784-2300 F) 310-784-0066 www.anchoraudio.com (Sound reinforcement speakers) Antares Audio Technologies 231 Technology Circle Scotts Valley, California 95066 831-461-7800 F) 831-461-7801 www.antarestech.com [email protected] (Audio processors, plug-ins) Antex 19821 Hamilton Avenue Torrance, California 90502 310-532-3092 F) 310-532-8509 www.antex.com [email protected] (Computer audio cards) Anthony DeMaria Labs (ADL) F) 626-968-1703 www.anvilcase.com [email protected] (Equipment cases, accessories) 908-665-2727 F) 973-994-5139 www.appliedmic.com (Microphones, accessories) APA Audio Group Intl. Argosy Console 16411 371st Avenue Green Isle, Minnesota 55338 888-442-8776 F) 320-238-2545 (Accessories) 5687 Precision Court Osage Beach, Missouri 65065 573-348-3333 F) 573-348-2769 www.argosyconsole.com [email protected] (Furniture) APB-Dynasonics 20 West End Road Totowa, New Jersey 07512 www.apb-dynasonics.com (Consoles) Apex/Yorkville Sound 4625 Witmer Industrial Estate Niagara Falls, New York 14305 716-297-2920 F) 716-297-3689 www.yorkville.com (Microphones, headphones) Aphex 11068 Randall Street Sun Valley, California 91352 818-767-2929 F) 818-767-2641 www.aphex.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors, digital audio workstation plug-ins, microphone preamplifiers) API 8301 Patuxent Range Road Suite A1 Jessup, Maryland 20794 301-776-7879 F) 301-776-8117 www.apiaudio.com (Consoles, analog audio processors, preamps) A.P.I.C. Inc. P.O. Box 1326 Passaic, New Jersey 07055 973-405-6185 F) 973-405-6189 www.apicstands.com [email protected] (Accessories, mic stands) Apple 95 Dubois Road New Paltz, New York 12561 845-255-4695 www.anthonydemarialabs.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, preamplifiers) 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, California 95014 800-275-2273 or 408-996-1010 www.apple.com (Digital audio workstation sotware) Anthro Corporation Apogee Electronics 10450 SW Manhassett Drive Tualatin, Oregon 97062 503-691-2556 F) 800-325-0045 www.anthro.com [email protected] (Furniture) 1715 Berkeley Street Santa Monica, California 90404 310-584-9394 F) 310-584-9385 www.apogeedigital.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Antique Electronic Supply Apogee Sound 6221 S. Maple Avenue Tempe, Arizona 85283 480-820-5411 F) 480-820-4643 www.tubesandmore.com (Tubes) Anvil Cases 15650 Salt Lake Avenue City of Industry, California 91745 626-968-4100 64 2180 S. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, California 94954 707-778-8887 F) 707-778-6923 www.apogee-sound.com (Speakers/monitors, amplifiers, equalizers, test equipment) Applied Microphone Technology 61 Industrial Road Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922 www.astatic.com (Installation microphones) ATA Audio Corp. 400 Valley Road Suite 100 Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 973-659-0555 F) 973-659-9555 www.ataaudio.com (Codecs, preamps) 877-440-2717 F) 877-442-6822 www.axidistribution.com (Preamplifiers) Audio 2000’s 650 Flinn Avenue, #4 Moorpark, California 93021 805-523-2759 F) 805-523-2021 www.audio2000s.com [email protected] (PA systems, wireless mics) Arrakis Systems, Inc. ATC Studio Monitors/ TransAudio Group 2619 Midpoint Drive Ft. Collins, Colorado 80525 970-224-2248 F) 970-4931076 www.arrakis-systems.com (Digital audio workstations, broadcast mixers/consoles, broadcast studio furniture) 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-365-5145 www.transaudiogroup.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors) Mill Street P.O. Box 360 Marlow, New Hampshire 03456 603-446-3335 F) 603-446-7543 www.patchbays.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) ARS Electronics Athan Corporation 7110 DeCelis Place (shipping) Van Nuys, California 91406 818-997-6279 F) 818-997-6158 www.arselectronics.com (Tubes, interconnects, accessories) 50 South Linden Ave. #10 South San Francisco, CA 94080 650-589-5206 F) 650-742-9091 (Tape recorder supplies, repairs) Audio Developments, Ltd./Independent Audio ART - Applied Research and Technology, Inc. 215 Tremont Street Rochester, New York 14608 585-436-2720 F) 585-436-3942 www.artroch.com (Preamplifiers, analog audio processors, digital audio processors, tube-based equipment) Artcoustic USA St. John Group 24531 Venus Mission Viejo, CA 92691 949-588-0075 F) 949-699-6882 www.artcousticusa.com (Installation speakers) Arturia/ Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, California 90620 714-522-9011 F) 714-739-2680 www.yamaha.com/proaudio [email protected] (Plug-ins) ASA Cases P.O. Box 244 Yorba Linda, California 92885 909-738-8222 F) 909-738-8221 www.asacase.com [email protected] (Cases) Ashly Audio 847 Holt Road Webster, New York 14580-9103 585-872-0010 F) 585-872-0739 www.ashly.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, analog audio processors, mixers) Astatic 5970 Heisley Road Suite 110 Mentor, Ohio 44060 440-354-3300 F) 440-354-8481 Atlantic Pro Audio 1020 Bunnell Road Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 407-865-5784 F) 407-865-5786 www.atlanticproaudio.com [email protected] (Interconnects, test equipment, accessories) Atlantic Technology 343 Vanderbilt Avenue Norwood, Massachusetts 02062 781-762-6300 F) 781-762-6868 www.atlantictechnology.com (Installation speakers) Atlas Sound 1601 Jack McKay Blvd. Ennis, Texas 75119 972-875-8413 F) 800-7653435 www.atlassound.com (Microphone accessories, speakers) ATR Service 2101 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 11 York, Pennsylvania 17404 717-852-7700 F) 717-852-7755 www.atrservice.com (Refurbished Ampex recorders and NOS parts) ATS Communications 10602 Pinedale Drive Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 800-287-6867 or 301-754-2871 www.ATSComms.com (In-ear monitors, headphones) Audience 1525 Brian Place Escondido, California 92025 760-743-1997 F) 760-743-2192 www.audience-av.com (Interconnects) Audient/AXI (Audio Exchange International) 357 Liberty Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 Audio Accessories 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] www.audio.co.uk [email protected] (Consoles/mixers) Audio Ease Lagenwood 26 3513 GW Utrecht The Netherlands 31-30-24-33-606 www.audioease.com [email protected] (Plug-ins) Audio Engineering Associates (AEA) 1029 N. Allen Avenue Pasadena, California 91104 626-798-9128 F) 626-798-2378 www.wesdooley.com [email protected] (Microphones, microphone repair, accessories) Audio Group International/ Special Projects 16411 371st Avenue Green Isle, Minnesota 55338 320-238-2554 F) 320-238-2545 www.apaaudio.com [email protected] (Microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, accessories) Audio Precision 5750 SW Arctic Drive Suite J Beaverton, Oregon 97005 503-627-0832 F) 503-641-8906 www.audioprecision.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Audio Processing Technology Unit 6 Edgewater Road BT3 9JQ Belfast Northern Ireland 44-2890-371-110 www.aptx.com (Computer audio cards, digital audio processors, digital audio codecs) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Gain, Level & Impedance selection for maximum tonal variety • Portable, "Go-Anywhere" design. Hand-built in the USA. toll-free: 1-866-UAD-1176 330 Encinal St. • Santa Cruz, CA • 95060-2101 • USA voice: 831-466-3737 • fax: 831-466-3775 • ©2005 Universal Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. Universal Audio, the Universal Audio logo, SOLO/610, SOLO/110, and "Analog Ears Digital Minds" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Audio, Inc. All features and specifications subject to change without notice. www.uaudio.com From desktop studio to stage, the SOLO/610 and SOLO/110 are the go-anywhere essential preamp & instrument DI. Choose either the all-tube SOLO/610 for that silky vintage warmth or the SOLO/110 (from the mighty 8110) for lightning-fast transients, and sheer tonal versatility– ultra-clean to crunchy Class A. The SOLO series preamps will flatter the humblest to the most esoteric microphones with their own signature sound. The best news of all is that UA's innovative engineering and meticulous manufacturing mean you don't have to make a choice: you can afford both! ever dreamed of in a single-channel format, at a price every Project Studio can afford. Now its no longer a choice between the sound you covet and the gear you can realistically afford. UA designed the SOLO series to be portable, functionally lean yet sonically mean, with the familiar solid build and audiophile components that define UA quality. Introducing the brand new SOLO/610™ and SOLO/110™ mic-pre & DI boxes from Universal Audio. All the UA heritage, tone and hand-built US-made quality you Classic Putnam 610 & flagship Precision 110 Mic Pre & DI • Stellar Sound Boutique Build Project Price Manufacturers Directory Audio-Technica US, Inc. Auditronics Avenson Audio B & C Speakers BeachTek 1221 Commerce Drive Stow, Ohio 44224 330-686-2600 F) 330-686-0719 www.audio-technica.com [email protected] (Microphones, headphones, mixers) 600 Industrial Drive New Bern, North Carolina 28562 252-638-7000 F) 252-637-1285 www.wheatstone.com [email protected] (Consoles) 8650 Spicewood Springs Suite 145-588 Austin, Texas 78759 512-826-3862 www.avensonaudio.com (Microphones) Box 479 41 Orchard Street Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 201-760-2200 F) 201-760-2202 www.bcspeakers.com (Speakers) 53 Bellefair Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4L 3T7 Canada 416-690-9457 F) 416-690-0866 www.beachtek.com [email protected] (Interfaces) Audio Technologies Incorporated (ATI) Audix Corporation 328 W. Maple Avenue Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 215-443-0330 F) 215-443-0394 www.atiguys.com (Analog audio processors, microphone preamps, consoles/mixers, preamplifiers, accessories) Audio Toys Inc. (ATI) 8301 Patuxent Range Road Suite A1 Jessup, Maryland 20794 301-776-7879 F) 301-776-8117 www.audiotoys.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, microphone preamps, consoles/mixers) Audioarts Engineering 600 Industrial Drive New Bern, North Carolina 28562 252-638-7000 F) 252-637-1285 www.wheatstone.com [email protected] (Consoles) AudioControl Industrial P.O. Box 4010 Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 503-682-6933 F) 503-682-7114 www.audixusa.com [email protected] (Microphones, speakers/monitors) Auralex Acoustics, Inc. 6853 Hillsdale Ct. Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 317-842-2600 F) 317-842-2760 www.auralex.com [email protected] (Acoustic room treatments) 1306 Kingsdale Avenue Redondo Beach, California 90278 310-793-7676 F) 310-370-2132 (Monitors) AuraSound Division Avlex Corp. 2335 Alaska Avenue El Segundo, California 90245 310-643-5300 F) 310-536-9159 www.aurasystems.com (Live sound speakers, speaker components) 9900 Pflumm Road Suite 19 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66215-1231 913-906-9216 F) 913-906-9225 www.avlex.com (Mixers, speakers, microphones, wireless mics, amplifiers) Auratone P.O. Box 180698 Coronado, California 92178 619-297-2820 F) 619-296-8734 (Monitors) Aurora Audio 1520 North Cahunga Blvd. Hollywood, California 90028 323-462-4373 F) 323-462-6137 www.auroraaudio.net (Preamplifiers, analog audio procesors) Audiophile Systems Ltd. Australian Monitor/Sennheiser Electronics Audioplex Technology 404 GWH P.O. Box 440 Melvin Village, NH 03850 800-257-2077 F) 603-544-8901 www.audioplex.com (Install speakers and amps) AudioScience 42C Read’s Way New Castle, Delaware 19270 302-324-5333 F) 949-650-6291 www.audioscience.com [email protected] (Computer audio cards) AudiOtis Flight Case Systems 256 So. Robertson Blvd. Beverly Hills, California 90211 800-543-0816 or 310-617-0606 [email protected] (Cases) 66 1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 610-738-9005 F) 610-738-9950 www.aviom.com [email protected] (Interconnects, in-ear monitors) Avlar Research and Technology 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 425-775-8461 F) 425-778-3166 www.audiocontrolindustrial.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, test equipment) 8709 Castle Park Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 317-849-7103 www.aslgroup.com (Speakers) Aviom 1 Enterprise Drive Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 860-434-9190 F) 860-434-1759 www.sennheiserusa.com (Installation speakers) Autogram Corporation 1500 Capital Avenue Plano, Texas 75074 972-424-8585 F) 972-423-6334 www.autogramcorp.com [email protected] (Consoles/mixers) AutoPatch 2416 Cheney-Spokane Rd. Cheney, Washington 99004 509-235-2636 F) 509-235-2646 www.autopatch.com (Interconnects) Avalon Design P.O. Box 5976 San Clemente, California 92673 949-492-2000 F) 949-492-4284 www.avalondesign.com (Analog audio processors, preamplifiers) AVP Mfg. & Supply 1B7-2288 Dumfries RR2 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5S3 Canada 519-740-7966 F) 519-740-0131 www.jackfields.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Axia/Telos Systems 2101 Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-241-7225 F) 216-241-4103 www.telos-systems.com www.audioactive.com (Interconnects) Azden 147 New Hyde Park Road Franklin Square, New York 11010 516-328-7500 F) 516-328-7506 www.azdencorp.com [email protected] (Wireless microphone systems) B B2 Technologies 12277 Nicollet Avenue South Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 952-894-5091 F) 952-894-2117 (Accessories) B-52 Pro/ ETI Sound Systems 3383 Gage Avenue Huntington Park, California 90255 323-277-4100 F) 323-277-4108 www.B-52pro.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) B&W Loudspeakers of America 54 Concord Street North Reading, MA 01864 978-664-2870 F) 978-664-4109 (Monitors) Backbeat Books 600 Harrison Street San Francisco, California 94107 415-947-6878 F) 415-947-6015 www.backbeatbooks.com (Books) Bader 1040 Stonehill Court Danville, Kentucky 40422 859-516-5467 F) 859-936-3145 www.baderllc.com [email protected] (DAW/monitor controllers) Bag End 22272 Pepper Road Unit D Barrington, Illinois 60010 847-382-4550 F) 847-382-4551 www.bagend.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors, speaker controllers) BAI Distributors 2312 NE 29th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34470 352-732-7009 F) 352-732-1616 www.baionline.com [email protected] (Speakers, powered mixers) Barbetta Electronics 5345 Commerce Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 805-529-3607 www.barbetta.com [email protected] (Microphone preamps, monitors) Behringer 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell, Washington 98011 425-672-0816 F) 425-673-7647 www.behringer.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors, consoles/mixers, microphones, test equipment) Bel Canto Design 212 3rd Avenue, North Suite 274 Minneapolis. Minnesota 55401 612-317-4551 F) 612-359-9358 www.belcantodesign.com (Amplifiers) Belar Electronics Lab 119 Lancaster Avenue Devon, Pennsylvania 19333 610-687-5550 F) 610-687-2686 www.belar.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Belden Wire and Cable Company 2200 US Highway 27 South Richmond, Indiana 47374 765-983-5200 F) 765-983-5257 www.belden.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Bellari/Rolls Corporation 5968 South 350 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 801-263-9053 F) 801-263-9068 www.rolls.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors) Benchmark Media Systems 2251 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, California 92009 760-929-0457 F) 760-929-0748 www.bassonsound.com (Stage monitors) 5925 Court Street Road Syracuse, New York 13206 315-437-6300 F) 315-437-8119 www.benchmarkmedia.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, microphone preamplifiers) Bayview Pro Audio Benson Audio Labs Basson Sound 740 Clark Street SW Tumwater, Washington 98512 360-753-3862 F) 360-352-3802 www.bayviewproaudio.com [email protected] (Microphones) BBE Sound, Inc. 5381 Production Drive Huntington Beach, California 92649 714-897-6766 F) 714-896-0736 www.bbesound.com (Analog audio processors) 853 N. Quentin Rd. #337 Palatine, Illinois 60067 847-530-5082 www.bensonaudiolabs.com [email protected] (Microphones) Berklee Press 1140 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts 02215 617-747-2146 F) 617-747-2149 www.berkleepress.com (Books) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 The industry’s only dedicated professional audio equipment and software review resource can now be delivered right to your desktop — no matter where you are. Digital subscribers get all the same great features of the print edition and then some, with links to manufacturer Web sites and rich media content. You’ll receive an email notification when the issue is ready to view: Just click on the link provided and it’s all right there in your browser. Read the issue on line, save it off line for later, or print out the pages — it’s your choice! Viewing, saving and storage options are a snap. 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Manufacturers Directory Beyerdynamic North America 56 Central Avenue Farmingdale, New York 11735 631-293-3200 F) 631-293-3288 www.beyerdynamic.com [email protected] (Microphones, headphones, analog audio processors) Beyma USA 1333 2nd Avenue New Hyde Park, New York 11040 516-616-9414 F) 516-616-9415 www.beyma.com (Speaker components) BGW Systems/Amplifier Technologies 1749 Chapin Road Montebello, California 90640 323-278-0001 F) 323-278-0083 www.bgw.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, speakers, accessories) BIAS, Inc. 140 Keller Street Petaluma, California 94952 707-782-1866 F) 707-782-1874 www.bias-inc.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation software) Biamp Systems 10074 S.W. Arctic Drive Beaverton, Oregon 97005 503-641-7287 F) 503-626-0281 www.biamp.com [email protected] (Mixers, audio processors) Biema Professional Sound 1801 Shoreline Drive Apt. 125 Alameda, California 94501 510-337-9285 www.biema.com (Speakers, mixers, amplifiers, processors) BitHeadz Inc. 2850 South County Trail East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818 401-886-7045 F) 401-886-7049 www.bitheadz.com [email protected] (Software) Bittree 600 West Elk Avenue Glendale, California 91204 818-500-8142 F) 818-500-7062 www.bittree.com (Interconnects) Black Audio Devices P.O. Box 106 Ventura, California 93002 805-653-5557 F) 805-653-5557 www.blackaudio.com [email protected] (Microphone preamplifiers, accessories) 68 Blackhurst Stagegear 1141-F N. Cosby Way Anaheim, California 92806 714-632-7170 F) 714-632-7304 www.stagegear.com (Accessories, cases) Blonder Tongue Laboratories One Jake Brown Road Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 732-679-4000 F) 732-679-4353 www.blondertongue.com (Test equipment) Blue Microphones 5706 Corsa Avenue Suite 102 Westlake Village, California 91362 818-862-5200 www.bluemic.com [email protected] (Microphones, preamps) Blue Sky/Group One, Ltd. 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale, New York 11735 516-249-1399 F) 516-249-8870 www.abluesky.com [email protected] (Speakers) Bogen Communications 50 Spring Street Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 201-934-8500 F) 201-934-9832 www.bogen.com [email protected] (Tuners, amplifiers, mixers) Bose The Mountain MS 232 Framingham, Massachusetts 01701 508-879-7330 F) 508-872-6640 www.bose.com (Speakers) Boss/Roland Corporation 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, California 90040 323-890-3700 F) 323-890-3701 www.bossus.com Boulder Instruments 1823 Sunset Place Suite D Longmont, Colorado 80501 303-485-2721 F) 303-485-1247 www.boulderinstruments.com [email protected] (Hard disk recording arrays) Boutique Audio and Design 818-708-7716 F) 818-708-7105 www.boutiqueaudio.com [email protected] (Accessories, consoles, rackboxes for old modules) Bowman Technologies 2204 Duke Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 317-545-5165 F) 317-547-4668 www.caboosepro.com [email protected] (Accessories) Brainstorm Electronics, Inc./plus24 1155 N. La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, California 90038 323-845-1171 F) 323-845-1170 www.plus24.net [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Brauner Microphones/ S.E.A. Vertrieb Auf dem Diek 6 48488 Emsburen Germany 49-5903-9388-0 www.sea-vertrieb.de www.braunerusa.com www.dirk-brauner.com (Microphones) Bricasti Design 123 Fells Avenue Medford, Massachusetts 01255 781-306-0420 F) 781-306-0339 www.bricasti.com (Digital audio processors) Brick Wall, Price Wheeler Corporation 3084 North Park Way San Diego, California 92104 619-544-8390 F) 800-528-6623 www.brickwall.com [email protected] (AC power) Broadcast Tools, Inc. BTX 10 Skyline Drive Hawthorne, New York 10532 914-592-1800 F) 800-569-4244 www.btx.com [email protected] Bud Industries 4605 E. 355th Street Willoughby, Ohio 44094 440-946-3200 F) 440-951-4015 www.budind.com (Furniture) Bumper Speakers 8113 NW 54th Street Miami, Florida 33166 305-592-3999 F) 305-593-1499 www.bumperspeakers.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) Burtek Systems 2805 Mitchel, #700 Greenville, Texas 75402 903-455-2001 F) 903-455-2233 www.burtechusa.com (Mixers, amplifiers) Butterworth-Heinemann/ Focal Press 225 Wildwood Avenue Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 781-904-2500 F) 781-9042620 (Books, publishing) 131 State Street Sedro-Woolley, Washington 98284 360-854-9559 F) 360-854-9479 www.broadcasttools.com [email protected] (Mixers, interconnects, broadcast equipment, accessories) Buzz Audio Brown Innovations 346 N. Justine Chicago, Illinois 60607 312-491-8400 F) 312-491-8401 www.purestereo.com (Speakers) P.O. 2408 Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604 828-963-8629 F) 828-963-6961 www.cducer.com (Microphones) Bruel & Kjaer C-Lab 2815-A Colonnades Court Norcross, Georgia 30071 770-209-6907 F) 770-448-3246 www.bkhome.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Cabbage Cases, Inc. Bryston 1839 Oakwood Avenue Arcadia, California 91006 626-355-9525 F) 626-355-9565 www.bryston.ca (Amplifiers, microphone preamplifiers) BSS Audio/Harman Pro North America 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, California 91329 818-920-3212 F) 818-920-3208 www.bss.co.uk (Analog audio processors, speaker interfaces) P.O. Box 6677 Wellington 6035 64-4-385-2478 www.buzzaudio.co.nz [email protected] (Analog audio processors) C C-Ducer/C.T. Audio Postfach 700303 22003 Hamburg Germany 49-40-69-44-000 (Digital audio processors) 1166-C Steelwood Road Columbus, Ohio 43212 800-888-2495 F) 614-486-2788 www.cabbagecases.com (Accessories) Cable Factory Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9 Canada 604-942-1001 F) 604-942-1010 www.cabletek.ca [email protected] (Preamplifiers, DI boxes, interconnects, acoustic treatment materials) CAD Professional Microphones 5970 Heisley Road Suite 110 Mentor, Ohio 44060 440-354-3300 F) 440-354-8481 www.cadmics.com [email protected] (Microphones) Cadac Electronics, PLC. One New Street Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 5DX England 44-1582-404-202 www.cadac-sound.com [email protected] (Consoles/mixers) CAIG Laboratories, Inc. 12200 Thatcher Court Poway, California 92064-6876 858-486-8388 F) 858-486-8398 www.caig.com [email protected] (Accessories) Cakewalk 268 Summer Street 8th Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02210 617-423-9004 F) 617-423-9007 www.cakewalk.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation software) Caldwell Bennett, Inc. (CBI) 6152 County Seat Road Oriskany, New York 13424 315-337-8540 F) 315-3370215 (Cables) Califone International 21300 Superior Street Chatsworth, California 91311 818-407-2400 F) 818-407-2405 www.califone.com (PA systems) Calrec Audio Ltd. Studio Consultants 321 W. 44th Street 9th Floor New York, New York 10036 212-586-7376 www.calrec.com [email protected] (Mixers/consoles) Unit 101 4438 Juneau Street Burnaby, British Columbia U5L 4C8 Canada 604-298-9110 F) 604-298-9140 www.cablefactory.com [email protected] (Interconnects) CalSwitch CableTek Electronics 225 Black Rock Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605 1638 Kebet Way 17330 Brookhurst Street Suite 200 Fountain Valley, California 92708 310-632-4300 F) 310-632-4301 www.sager.com (Test equipment) Calzone Cases Pro Audio Review – February 2006 (Egg-salad) (Egg-cellent...!) Surround. Simple. Surround Sound Microphone Systems www.holophone.com 416.362.7790 Manufacturers Directory 203-367-5766 F) 203-336-4406 www.calzonecase.com [email protected] (Equipment cases, accessories) Doug Donohoe 714-247-0099 F) 714-247-0080 www.cdcyclone.com [email protected] (CD duplication) 310-767-1772 F) 310-767-1798 www.roadreadycases.com (Cases) www.cmlabs.net [email protected] (Interconnects, DAW peripherals) Circuit Research Labs C-Mexx/Synthax Canare CE Distribution/Antique Electronic Supply 531 5th Street, Unit A San Fernando, California 91340 818-365-2446 F) 818-365-0479 www.canare.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) 6221 South Maple Avenue Tempe, Arizona 85283 480-755-4712 F) 480-820-4643 www.cedist.com, www.tubesandmore.com [email protected] 2522 W. Geneva Drive Tempe, Arizona 85282 602-438-0888 F) 602-438-8227 www.crlsystems.com [email protected] (Test equipment, digital audio processors) 5111 Market Street Boardman, Ohio 44512 330-259-0308 F) 330-259-0315 www.synthax.com (Software) Canton Electronics CEDAR Audio USA 1723 Adams Steet, NE Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 612-706-9250 F) 612-706-9255 www.cantonusa.com (Installation speakers) 43 Deerfield Rd. Portland, Maine 04101-1805 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] www.cedaraudio.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, digital audio workstation software) Cart Guys 3420 N. Dodge Blvd. Suite E Tucson, Arizona 85716 520-327-4466 www.cartguys.com (Cart players) Carver Professional 9300 North Decatur Portland, Oregon 97203 503-978-3344 F) 503-978-3302 www.carverpro.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, accessories) Carvin 12340 World Trade Drive San Diego, California 92128 858-487-1600 F) 858-487-8160 www.carvin.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, mixers, analog audio processors, microphones, speakers) Cascade Pro Audio 740 Clark Street SW Tumwater, Washington 98512 360-753-3862 F) 360-352-3802 (Microphones) Case Logic 6303 Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80503 303-652-1000 F) 303-652-1094 www.caselogic.com (Accessories, cases) Cases by Masco 181 W. Orangethorpe, Ste. C Placentia, California 92870 714-223-0322 F) 714-223-0332 www.casesbymasco.com (Accessories) C.B.I. 6152 County Seat Rd. Oriskany, New York 13424 315-337-8540 F) 315-337-0215 www.cbicables.com [email protected] (Interconnects) CD CyClone Duplication Systems 1582 Park Way Loop Suite K Tustin, California 92780 70 Celestion Professional Products/Group One, Ltd. 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale, New York 11735 516-249-1399 F) 516-753-1020 www.celestion.com [email protected] (Speakers) Cerwin-Vega 9340 DeSoto Avenue Chatsworth, California, 91311 818-0534-1580 F) 818-534-1590 www.cerwin-vega.com (Speakers) Chandler Limited 222 S. Cherry Street Shell Rock, Iowa 50670 319-885-4200 F) 319-885-4202 www.chandlerlimited.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, preamps) Charles River Media 20 Downer Avenue, Unit 3 Hingham, Massachusetts 02043 781-740-0400 F) 781-740-8816 www.charlesriver.com (Books) CharterOak Acoustic Devices 47 Pearl Street Enfield, Connecticut 06082 860-698-6794 F) 860-698-9812 www.charteroakacoustics.com [email protected] (Microphones) Chord Amplifiers/Independent Audio Clarity 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, Virginia 24019 540-563-2000 F) 540-362-9800 www.clarity-com.com (Installation speakers, amps) Clark Wire and Cable 1355 Armour Blvd. Mundelein, Illinois 60060-4401 847-949-9944 F) 847-949-9595 www.clarkwc.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Classic Audio Services 10167 Valley Vista Apple Valley, California 92308 760-247-2253 F) 760-956-1510 (Analog signal processors) Clear Blue Audio Video 6040 W. 91st Avenue Westminster, Colorado 80031 800-869-5632 F) 888-869-5632 www.cbav.com (Interconnects) Clear-Com Intercom Systems 6210 Bury Drive Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55346 952-937-9611 F) 952-937-9760 (Music notation software) CoDrive 18 Johns Lane Topsfield, Massachusetts 01983 978-887-8899 F) 978-887-3732 www.codrive.com [email protected] (Raw speaker components) Coleman Audio 81 Pilgrim Lane Westbury, New York 11590 516-334-7109 F) 516-334-1420 www.colemanaudio.com [email protected] (Accessories, test equipment, interconnects) Coles Microphones/ Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-7732422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] (Microphones) 4065 Hollis Street Emoryville, California 94608 510-496-6666 F) 510-496-6699 www.clearcom.com [email protected] (Intercom systems) CommScope ClearSonic Mfg. Inc. Communications Specialties 1223-B Norton Road Hudson, Ohio 44236 330-650-1420 www.clearsonic.com [email protected] (Accessories, drum shields, gobos, acoustic products) Conex Electro Systems 1602 Carolina Street Suite D1 Bellingham, Washington 98229 360-734-4323 F) 360-676-4822 www.conexelectro.com/~conex [email protected] (Test equipment) Conquest Sound, Inc. 26113 South Ridgeland Avenue Monee, Illinois 60449 708-534-0390 F) 708-534-0398 (Cables, interconnects, accessories) Contemporary Research Corporation 17630 Davenport Suite 113 Dallas, Texas 75252 972-931-2728 F) 972-931-2675 www.crwww.com [email protected] (Tuners, interconnects, accessories) Contour A/V Solutions 10 Industrial Drive Windham, New Hampshire 03087 603-894-1127 F) 603-894-1137 www.contouravs.com [email protected] (DAW controllers) Cool Stuff Labs P.O. Box 1729 Hickory, North Carolina 28603 828-324-2200 F) 828-328-3400 www.commscope.com (Cable) 509 Eighth Avenue Menlo Park, California 94025 650-888-8753 www.coolstufflabs.com [email protected] (Plug-ins) Cooper Sound Systems, Inc. 55 Cabot Court Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-273-0404 F) 631-273-1638 www.commspecial.com (Interconnects) 645 Main Street, Suite C Morro Bay, California 93442 805-772-1007 F) 805-772-1098 www.coopersound.com [email protected] (Mixers) Cliff Electronic Components Community Professional Loudspeakers CopyPro 4876 East 2nd Street Benicia, California 94510 707-746-8090 F) 707-746-8092 www.cliffcomponents.com [email protected] (Accessories, test equipment) 333 East Fifth Street Chester, Pennsylvania 19013 610-876-3400 F) 610-874-0190 www.loudspeakers.net [email protected] (Sound reinforcement speakers, accessories) Clock Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] (Microphones) 18 Peladeau N.-D. Ile Perrot, Quebec Canada 514-453-1838 F) 514-323-3773 (Microphones) Cipex International PO Box 111749 Nashville, Tennessee 37222 615-331-3002 F) 615-331-0339 18120 S. Broadway Street Unit B Gardena, California 90248-3536 Coda Music Technology 801-466-3463 F) 801-484-6906 www.comtek.com [email protected] (Wireless communications, accessories) CM Labs Comrex 19 Pine Road Devens, Massachusetts 01432 978-784-1776 F) 978-784-1717 www.comrex.com [email protected] (Codecs) 4020 Pike Lane Concord, California 94520 925-689-1200 F) 925-689-1263 www.copypro.com [email protected] (CD duplicators) Core Sound 300 Ogden Avenue Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 201-801-0812 F) 201-801-0912 www.core-sound.com [email protected] (Microphones, interconnects, preamplifiers, accessories) Corporate Systems Center Comtek 357 West 2700 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 3310 Woodward Avenue Santa Clara, California 95054 408-588-1110 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory F) 408-969-2655 www.cddupeit.com [email protected] (CD duplicators, recorders) Countryman Associates 417 Stanford Avenue Redwood City, California 94063 650-364-9988 F) 650-364-2794 www.countryman.com [email protected] (Microphones) CP Communications 4 Executive Plaza Yonkers, New York 10701 914-378-1700 F) 914-423-6689 www.cpcomms.com [email protected] (Wireless microphones) Crane Song 2117 E. 5th Street Superior, Wisconsin 54880 715-398-3627 F) 715-398-3279 www.cranesong.com [email protected] (Microphone preamplifiers, digital audio processors, analog audio processors) Scott Lillo, Dave Hill Crate Pro Audio 1400 Ferguson Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63133 314-727-4512 F) 314-727-8929 www.crateaudio.com (Amplifiers, mixers, speakers) Crest Audio Inc. 16-00 Pollitt Drive Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410 201-909-8700 F) 201-909-8744 www.crestaudio.com, www.crest-performance.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, mixers/consoles, speakers, processors) Crestron 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 800-237-2041 F) 201-767-1904 www.crestron.com (Amplifiers, install control systems) Cubicon Corp. Dan Alexander Audio 2116 Schuetz Road St. Louis, Missouri 63146 314-567-0667 F) 314-567-0046 www.cubiconcorp.com [email protected] (Speaker cabinets) 965 Hilldale Avenue Berkeley, California 94708 510-527-1411 F) 510-528-8721 www.danalexanderaudio.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers) CyberLogic Corporation Dan Dugan Sound Design 2165 Francisco Blvd. Suite E1 San Rafael, California 94901 415-453-1520 F) 415-453-1720 [email protected] (Amplifiers) 290 Napoleon Street San Francisco, California 94124 415-821-9776 F) 415-826-7699 www.dandugan.com [email protected] (Analog audio/mic processors, mixers) Cycling ’74 1186 Folsom Street San Francisco, California 94103 415-621-5743 F) 415-621-6563 www.cycling74.com [email protected] (DAW plug-ins) D D2Audio 7600B N. Capital of Texas Highway Austin, Texas 78731 512-343-9301 F) 512-343-9316 www.d2audio.com (OEM amplifiers) DACS, Ltd./Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] www.dacs-audio.co.uk [email protected] (Microphone preamplifiers, digital audio processors, headphone amplifiers) DAIS/Synthax 5111 Market Street Boardman, Ohio 44512 330-747-3862 www.synthax.com (Interconnects) Daking/TransAudio Group 1718 W. Mishawaka Road Elkhart, Indiana 46517-1000 574-294-8200 F) 574-294-8329 www.crownaudio.com [email protected] (Microphones, amplifiers) 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-365-5145 www.transaudiogroup.com [email protected] www.daking.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers, analog audio processors) CSI/Speco Dakota Audio Crown International 200 New Highway Amityville, New York 11701 800-645-5516 F) 631-957-9142 (Install speakers) Cube Technologies/Sascom 34 Nelson Street Oakville, Ontario L6L 3H6 Canada 905-469-8080 F) 905-469-1129 www.sascom.com (Digital audio workstations) 72 1815 Michigan Avenue Bismarck, North Dakota 58504 701-224-9331 F) 701-223-1296 www.dakotaaudio.com [email protected] (Speakers) Dale Pro Audio 7 East 20th Street New York, New York 10003 212-475-1124 F) 212-475-1169 daleproaudio.com (Speakers) Dana B. Goods 4054 Transport Street, A Ventura, California 93003 805-856-1701 F) 805-644-6332 www.danabgoods.com (Accessories) Dangerous Music 231 Stevens Road Edmeston, New York 13335 607-965-8011 F) 607-965-8012 www.dangerousmusic.com (Interconnects) DAP World 15250 Sutton Street Sherman Oaks, California 91403 818-501-2899 F) 818-501-2786 www.dapworld.com (Ear plugs) Dartech, Inc. 7400 Metro Blvd. #350 Edina, Minnesota 55439 952-844-0915 F) 952-844-9025 www.dartpro.com [email protected] (Software) DAS Audio of America, Inc. 6816 NW 77th Court Miami, Florida 33166 305-436-0521 F) 305-436-0528 www.dasaudio.com [email protected] (Speakers, amplifiers) Davicom Technologies 3309 Royal Oak Ct. Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 410-203-2096 F) 410-203-1909 www.davicom.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Davisound 1504 Sunset P.O. Box 521 Newberry, South Carolina 28603 803-276-0639 www.davisound.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, analog audio processors) DB Systems 245 Main Street Rindge, New Hampshire 03461 603-899-5121 [email protected] (Analog signal processors, accessories) dB Technologies USA PMB #253 751 S. Weir Canyon Rd. Suite 157 Anaheim Hills, California 92808 714-281-8270 F) 714-281-2267 (Speakers, amplifiers, mixers, processors, accessories) D & b audiotechnik AG 206-767-6456 F) 206-762-8682 www.ddshorns.com (Speakers) Desk Doctor 3316/18 West Burbank Blvd. Burbank, California 91505 818-848-8065 F) 818-848-2022 www.deskdoctor.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers) 185 Warren Creek Road Candler, North Carolina 28715 828-670-1763 F) 828-6701285 www.dbaudio.com [email protected] (Speakers) DH Labs dbx Professional Products DiGiCo UK Ltd. 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84107 801-568-7660 F) 801-568-7662 www.dbxpro.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors, microphone preamplifiers, accessories) Unit 10 Silverglade Business Park Leatherhead Road Chessington, Surrey KT9 2QL United Kingdom 44-13-7284-5600 www.digiconsoles.com [email protected] (Consoles) DeCorp 2001 Juniperro Serra Blvd. Suite 200 Daly City, California 94014 650-731-6300 F) 650-731-6399 www.digidesign.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation software and plug-ins) 214 Molly Walton Drive Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075 615-264-1414 F) 615-264-1514 (Interconnects) Demeter Tube Amplification 612 North Orange Avenue #A-2 Jupiter, Florida 33458 561-745-6406 www.silversonic.com (Interconnects) Digidesign 15730 Stagg Street Van Nuys, California 91406 818-994-7658 F) 818-994-0647 www.demeteramps.com [email protected] (Microphone preamplifiers, amplifiers, analog audio processors) Digigram, Inc. Denecke Digital Audio Denmark/ Sascom 5417 Cahuenga Blvd. Unit B North Hollywood, California 91601 818-766-3525 F) 818-766-0269 www.denecke.com (Accessories) 2101 Wilson Blvd Ste. 1004 Arlington, Virginia 22201 703-875-9100 F) 703-875-9161 www.digigram.com [email protected] (Computer audio cards) 34 Nelson Street Oakville, Ontario L6L 3H6 Canada 905-469-8080 F) 905-469-1129 www.sascom.com (Converters) Denon Professional Digital Audio Labs 1100 Maplewood Drive Itasca, Illinois 60143 630-741-0330 F) 630-741-0652 www.d-mpro.com (Recorders, headphones, players, amplifiers, recording media, accessories) 1276 Park Road Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 952-401-7700 F) 952-401-7725 www.digitalaudio.com [email protected] (Computer audio cards, digital audio software) Denon Electronics (DeeJay) Digital Audio Wave/Yukatech 19 Chapin Road Bulding C Pine Brook, New Jersey 07058 973-396-0810 F) 973-396-7459 www.usa.denon.com (DJ mixers, CD players, turntables) 5755 Bonhomme Drive Suite 414 Houston, Texas 77036 713-97-2746 F) 713-977-8622 www.digitalaudiowave.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstations) Design Direct Sound Digital Designs 9320 15th Avenue S Units C-E Seattle, Washington 98108 912 N. Classen Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 RADAR V . . .Play On ® Record on RADAR® V with the new Adrenaline® Plus recording engine for 24 track recording at 192kHz, Dual Disk recording for instant backup and high speed editing. Full backup and file transfer on 5X DVD-RAM & DVD-R/CD-R, iomega REV™ and Gigabit Ethernet. Play on your favorite DAW with instant disk transfer on standard SCSI, Serial ATA and Parallel ATA recording drives in native Broadcast Wave file format. FileFlat™ feature lets you play on without time consuming file exports or rendering. Depend on RADAR®’s legendary reliability with improved dual power supplies, efficient case design and industry leading Tech Support. RADAR® V . . . Play On Featured 508-543-0069 www.mercenary.com Partner 1-888-286-0566 www.professionalrecording.com Dealers 615-244-6499 www.racknrollaudio.com RADAR®, Adrenaline® and FileFlat™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of iZ Technology Corporation, all other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. Manufacturers Directory 405-239-2800 F) 405-239-7100 www.ddaudio.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors) Alice Sandhu Digital Domain 931 N. State Route 434 Suite 1201-168 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 407-831-0233 F) 407-834-1339 www.digido.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Digital Music Systems/Network Pro Marketing 131 Waterview Street Playa Del Rey, California 90293 310-305-8350 F) 310-827-6881 www.networkpromktg.com [email protected] (Players) DigiTech 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 801-566-8800 F) 801-566-7005 www.digitech.com (Digital audio processors, analog audio processors, microphone preamplifiers) DiMarzio, Inc. 1388 Richmond Terrace P.O. Box 100387 Staten Island, New York 10310 718-981-9286 F) 718-720-5296 www.dimarzio.com (Cables, interconnects) Disc Makers 7905 N. Route 130 Pennsauken, New Jersey 08110 856-663-9030 F) 856-661-3450 www.discmakers.com (CD duplicators) Discount Distributors 1121-20 Lincoln Avenue Holbrook, New York 11741 631-563-8326 F) 631-563-1390 www.discount-distibutors.com (Equipment cases, accessories) Dissidents 10325 Woods Road Utica, New York 13502-6723 315-797-0343 www.dissidents.com [email protected] (Digital audio software) DK-Technologies 190 View Circle Felton, California 95018 831-335-5299 F) 602-765-1473 www.dk-audio.com (Test equipment) DMX Music 11400 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 1100 Los Angeles, California 90064 310-444-1744 F) 310-444-1717 www.dmxmusic.com 74 Doc’s Proplugs 719 Swift Street Suite 100 Santa Cruz, California 95060 831-425-5920 F) 831-425-0178 www.proplugs.com (Accessories) DOD Electronics 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 801-566-8800 F) 801-566-7005 www.dod.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors, preamplifiers, consoles/mixers, test equipment, accessories) Dolby Laboratories Inc. 100 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, California 94102 415-645-5000 or 415-558-0200 F) 415-645-4000 www.dolby.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, analog audio processors, digital audio workstation plug-ins) Doremi Labs 306 E. Alameda Avenue Burbank, California 91502 818-562-1101 F) 818-562-1109 www.doremilabs.com (Recorders) Dorrough Electronics 5221 Collier Place Woodland Hills, California 91364 818-998-2824 F) 818-998-1507 www.dorrough.com [email protected] (Test equipment) DPA Microphones 691 Gray Mountain Drive Lyons, Colorado 80540 303-823-8878 F) 303-823-5830 www.dpamicrophones.com [email protected] (Microphones) D & R Electronica Rijnkade 15b 1382 GS, Weesp The Netherlands 31-294-418014 www.d-r.nl [email protected] (Consoles) Drake 230 Industrial Drive Franklin, Ohio 45005 937-746-4556 F) 937-743-4510 www.rldrake.com [email protected] (PA systems) Drawmer/TransAudio Group 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-365-5145 www.transaudiogroup.com, www.drawmerusa.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors) Dredge-Tone P.O. Box 8172 Berkeley, California 94707 510-526-8284 F) 510-526-8286 www.dredgetone.com (Preamplifiers, analog audio processors) DSound/Synthax 5111 Market Street Boardman, Ohio 44512 330-259-0308 F) 330-259-0315 www.synthax.com (Digital audio workstation plugins) DSP-FX Visual Pro Audio 100 Northhill Drive, Bldg. 24 Brisbane, California 94005 415-467-7886 F) 415-467-7386 www.dspfx.com [email protected] (DAW plug-ins) D-Tools One Concord Center 2300 Clayton Road, Suite 1540 Concord, California 94520 952-681-2326 F) 952-681-2900 www.d-tools.com (Software) DT Displays 1801 Catalina Street Sand City, California 93955 866-523-5353 F) 831-392-1754 www.dtdisplays.com (Digital players) DTS (Digital Theater Systems) 5171 Clareton Drive Agoura Hills, California 91301 818-706-3525 F) 818-706-1868 www.dtsonline.com (Digital audio processors) Dukane 2900 Dukane Drive St. Charles, Illinois 60174 630-584-2300 F) 630-584-2792 www.dukane.com (PA systems) D.W. Fearn P.O. Box 57 Pocopson, Pennsylvania 19366 610-793-2526 F) 610-793-1479 www.dwfearn.com [email protected] (Microphone preamplifiers) Dynacord 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 952-884-4051 F) 952-346-4985 www.dynacord.com (Speakers) Dynastar Electronics 1531 E. Starpass Drive Fresno, California 93720 559-433-9700 www.dynastarelectronics.com [email protected] (Accessories) Dynatron/ G Prime 1790 Broadway Suite 402 New York, New York 10019 212-765-3415 F) 212-581-8938 www.gprime.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Dynaudio Acoustics/ TC Electronic 5706 Corsa Avenue Suite 107 Westlake Village, California 91362 818-665-4900 F) 818-665-4901 www.dynaudioacoustics.com [email protected] (Monitors) E E-MU 01588 508-234-6158 F) 508-234-8251 www.eaw.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors) Eastman Wire & Cable 701 White Horse Rd., Suite 5 Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 www.eastmanwire.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) EBTECH/Sound Enhancements 185 Detroit Street Cary, Illinois 60013 847-639-4646 F) 847-639-4723 www.soundenhancements.com, www.accuverb.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors) 1500 Green Hills Road Scotts Valley, California 95066 831-438-1921 F) 831-438-8612 www.emu.com [email protected] www.emu.com (Digital audio workstations, software, monitors) Echo Digital Audio E Session.com Eclair Engineering 512-264-3308 F) 512-264-3309 Ear Q Technologies P.O. Box 6654 San Rafael, California 94903 415-479-7339 F) 650-558-6689 (Test equipment) Eartec 145 Dean Knauss Drive Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882 800-399-5994 www.eartec.com (Intercoms) Earthworks Audio Products P. O. Box 517 Wilton, New Hampshire 03086 Shipping: 37 Wilton Rd. Milford, New Hampshire 03055 603-654-6427 F) 603-654-6107 www.earthworksaudio.com (Microphones, preamplifiers, test equipment) Earwear 21 Millay Place Mill Valley, California 94941 415-380-8273 F) 415-380-9414 [email protected] (Headphones or in-ear monitors) Eastco Pro Audio/Video 3646 California Road Orchard Park, New York 14127 800-365-8273 F) 716-662-3360 www.eastcopro.com [email protected] (Recording media) Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) One Main Street Whitinsville, Massachusetts 6309 Carpinteria Ave., #300 Carpinteria, California 93013 805-684-4593 F) 805-684-6628 www.echoaudio.com [email protected] (Computer audio cards, converters) 221 Pine Street Florence, Massachusetts 01062 413-584-6767 F) 413-584-6767 [email protected] (Analog audio processors) EDC 2004 Charle Street Costa Mesa, California 92627 800-767-9553 F) 800-655-4456 www.e-d-c.com (Mixers, interconnects) Edcor Electronics 7130 National Parks Hwy. Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 505-887-6790 F) 505-887-6880 www.edcorusa.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, audio processors, accessories) Edirol 425 Sequoia Drive Suite 114 Bellingham, Washington 98226 360-594-4273 F) 360-594-4271 www.edirol.com (DAW control surfaces, speakers) Electrix/IVL Technologies 6710 Bertram Place Victoria, British Columbia V8M 1Z6 Canada 250-544-4091 F) 250-544-4102 www.electrixpro.com [email protected] (Signal processors) Electro-Harmonix 32-33 47th Avenue Long Island City, New York 11101 718-937-8300 F) 718-937-9111 www.ehx.com Pro Audio Review – February 2006 R The Oxford Plug-ins have revolutionised the world of professional mixing. Meticulously designed by the creators of the Sony OXF-R3 digital console, with only the highest possible quality in mind, the Oxford Plug-ins are being used by professionals in lm, post, broadcast and music, to give their mix the polished sound that it deserves. Simply. Quality. Now available with huge savings in the form of the Oxford 6 Pack, there really is no excuse why you can’t also own the highest quality plug-ins in existence. See your local dealer or go to: www.sonyplugins.com/bundles www.sonyplugins.com Manufacturers Directory [email protected] (Tubes, analog audio processors) Electro-Voice 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 952-884-4051 F) 952-346-4985 www.electrovoice.com [email protected] (Microphones, speakers/monitors, amplifiers) Elemental Audio P.O. Box 14544 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919-462-3351 F) 919-462-3361 www.elementalaudio.com [email protected] (Plug-ins) Elkay Industries 2925 N. Market Street St. Louis, Missouri 63106 314-535-1333 F) 800-295-9644 www.elkayindustries.com (Installation speakers, raw drivers, accessories, speaker cabinets) Emes Studio Monitors/ Synthax 5111 Market Street Boardman, Ohio 44512 330-259-0308 F) 330-259-0315 www.synthax.com (Digital audio workstation plugins) Eminence Speaker 838 Mulberry Pike Box 360 Eminence, Kentucky 40019 502-845-5622 F) 502-845-5633 www.eminence.com [email protected] (Speaker drivers) E. M. Long 138 Mt. View Avenue San Jose, California 95127 408-923-4450 F) 408-923-4355 (Speakers) EM Acoustics 70 Bogard Avenue Port Washington, New York 11050 516-767-2903 F) 516-767-2661 www.rfproinc.com (Speakers) EMM Labs Bay 119 5065 13th Street Southeast Calgary, Alberta T2G 5M8 Canada 403-225-4161 F) 403-225-2330 (Digital audio converters) Empirical Labs 41 North Beverwyck Road Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey 07456 973-728-2425 F) 973-728-2931 www.empiricallabs.com www.wavedistribution.com (Analog audio processors) 76 Emtech Electronics 564 S. 1325 West Orem, Utah 84058 801-426-8333 F) 801-426-8334 www.emtechelectronics.com (Microphones) Energy Transformation Systems (ETS) 43353 Osgood Road Unit B Fremont, California 94539 510-656-2012 F) 510-656-2026 www.etslan.com [email protected] (Interconnects, cable) ENG Gadgets 3910 MacDill Avenue Tampa, Florida 33611 800-760-2484 or 813-8372980 F) 813-837-2981 www.enggagdets.com (Accessories) Equi=Tech 18258 Redwood Highway P.O. Box 249 Selma, Oregon 97538 541-597-4448 F) 541-597-4099 www.equitech.com (AC power products) Equipment Emporium 15235 Brand Blvd. Suite 110 Mission Hills, California 91345 818-838-4457 F) 818-838-1667 www.equipmentemporium.com [email protected] (Accessories) Equipto Electronics 351 Woodlawn Avenue Aurora, llinois 60506-9988 630-859-7840 F) 630-897-5314 www.equiptoelec.com [email protected] (Furniture) ESE 142 Sierra Street El Segundo, California 90245 310-322-2136 F) 310-322-8127 www.ese-web.com [email protected] (Test equipment, accessories) ESI/Ego Systems 10052 Pasadena Avenue Suite B Cupertino, California 95014 408-907-7684 F) 408-625-7588 www.esi-pro.com or www.audiotrak.net (Digital audio workstations, converters, interconnects) Esoteric Audio Research/ Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, preamps) Esoteric Sound 4813 Wallbank Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-960-9137 F) 630-960-9137 www.esotericsound.com (Turntables, accessories, interconnects) ETA Systems 1532 Enterprise Parkway Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 330-425-3388 F) 330-425-9700 www.etasys.com [email protected] (AC power products) ETI Sound Systems, Inc. 3383 Gage Avenue Huntington Park, California 90255 323-277-4100 F) 323-277-4108 www.B-52pro.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) Etymotic Research 61 Martin Lane Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 847-228-0006 F) 847-228-6836 www.etymotic.com (In-ear monitors) Euphonix (CD duplicators) F Fabric Wallmount Systems P.O. Box 572134 Tarzana, California 91357 818-772-7770 F) 818-772-7775 www.wallmate.net (Acoustic treatment products) Fairlight/ Fluke Corporation P.O. Box 9090 Everett, Washington 98206 425-347-6100 F) 425-356-5116 www.fluke.com (Test equipment) MediaGear 6464 Sunset Blvd. Suite 1180 Hollywood, California 90028 323-460-6857 F) 323-375-1357 www.fairlightau.com (Consoles, digital audio workstations) FM Acoustics, Ltd. Fanfare 1531 Lookout Drive Agoura, California 91301 818-707-1629 F) 818-991-3072 www.focal-america.com (Monitors) 6509 Transit Road H-1 Bowmansville, New York 14026 716-683-5451 F) 716-683-5421 www.fanfare.com [email protected] (Tuners) FBT USA 220 Portage Avenue Palo Alto, California 94306 650-855-0400 F) 650-855-0410 www.euphonix.com [email protected] (Consoles/mixers, recorders, interconnects) P.O. Box 8144 1940 Wilbur Cross Highway Berlin, Connecticut 06037-8144 860-829-0434 F) 860-829-1026 www.fbt.it [email protected] (Live sound speakers, mixers, amplifiers) Event Electronics Fender Audio P. O. Box 4189 Santa Barbara, California 93140 805-566-7777 F) 805-566-7771 www.event1.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors, computer audio interface, microphones) 8860 East Chaparral Road Suite 100 Scottsdale, Arizona 85250 480-596-9690 F) 480-596-1384 www.fender.com, www.fenderaudio.com (Microphones, mixers, amplifiers, speakers/monitors) Eventide 360-435-6688 F) 360-435-5144 www.flightform.com (Cases) Seestrasse 5A CH-8810 Horgen Switzerland 41-1-725-7777 www.fmacoustics.com (Preamplifiers, microphone preamplifiers, amplifiers) Focal America Focal Press 30 Corporate Drive 4th Floor Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 781-313-4721 F) 781-313-4880 (Books, publishing) Focusrite Audio Engineering/ American Music and Sound Agoura Business Center East 5304 Derry Avenue Suite C Agoura Hills, California 91301 866-474-7711 F) 800-431-3129 www.focusrite.com (Preamplifiers, digital audio processors, analog audio processors) Formula Sound/Network Pro Marketing One Alsan Way Little Ferry, New Jersey 07643 201-641-1200 F) 201-641-1640 www.eventide.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Ferrofluidics Corp. Evidence Audio Fishman Transducers P.O. Box 73241 San Clemente, California 92673 949-306-7390 F) 949-752-7258 www.evidenceaudio.com [email protected] (Interconnects) 340 Fordham Road Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887 978-988-9199 F) 978-988-0770 (Preamps) Forssell Technologies, Inc. Extron Electronics Flat Panel Speakers Fostex Corporation 123 Onizuke Street Suite 312 Los Angeles, California 90012 13701 Cimarron Avenue Gardena, California 90249 310-329-2960 F) 310-329-1230 www.fostex.com [email protected] (Microphones, mixers, speakers, recorders) 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, California 92805 800-633-9876 or 714-4911500 F) 714-491-1517 www.extron.com [email protected] (Interconnects) EZQuest Inc. 23311 E. La Palma Avenue Yorba Linda, California 92887 714-694-0031 F) 714-694-0034 www.ezq.com [email protected] 40 Simmon Street Nashua, New Hampshire 03061 603-883-9800 F) 603-883-2308 www.ferrofluidics.com [email protected] Fleco Corp. 13825 Magnolia Avenue Chino, California 91710 909-464-0880 F) 909-464-0870 www.flecocorp.com [email protected] (PA systems, wireless mics, karaoke stuff) Flight Form Cases 5950 192nd Street NE Arlington, Washington 98223 7656 Alderwood Avenue Corona, California 92880 909-272-3465 F) 909-272-3467 www.networkpromktg.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers, audio processors) 1617 Meadowood Road Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 208-263-0286 www.netw.com/~fsqr (Microphone preamplifiers) Frazier Loudspeakers 3030 Canton Street Dallas, Texas 75226 214-741-7135 F) 214-741-7136 [email protected] (Sound reinforcement speakers) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 $%3+4/0 !5$)/ !UDIO0RODUCTION3OFTWARE !UDIO)NTERFACES 0LUGINS 6IRTUAL)NSTRUMENTS #OMPUTER0ERIPHERALS 53"-)$)#ONTROLLERS 3AMPLING,IBRARIES3OUND&8 "YRESPONDING TOTHEEVERCHANGINGNEEDSAND DESIRESOFOURCUTOMERS"( HASCONTINUEDTOGROWTHROUGH THEEXPLORATIONOFNEWMARKETS FURTHERBECOMINGTHEONESTOP MULTIMEDIAAUDIORECORDINGAND SOUNDREINFORCEMENTAUTHORITY 7EAREUNIQUELYPOSITIONEDTO PROVIDEREALWORLDSOLUTIONS FORTHESPECIlCNEEDSOFPRO AUDIOSCONVERGINGTECHNOLOGIES INCLUDINGDESKTOPAUDIOLIVE SOUNDPABROADCASTENGEFP ANDDVPRODUCTION .INTH !VENUE .EW 9ORK .9 7E 3HIP 7ORLDWIDE 4HEULTIMATERESOURCEFORTHEAUDIOPROFESSIONAL 4HEULTIMATERESOURCEFORTHEAUDIOPROFESSIONAL WWWBHPROAUDIOCOM 4HE0ROFESSIONALS3OURCE Manufacturers Directory Friend-Chip America/plus24 1155 N. La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, California 90038 323-845-1171 F) 323-845-1170 www.plus24.com (Interconnects) Frontier Design Group 240 Mechanic Street Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766 603-448-6283 F) 603-448-6398 www.frontierdesign.com [email protected] (Computer audio cards, digital audio converters) FSR, Inc. 244 Bergen Blvd. West Paterson, New Jersey 07424 973-785-4347 F) 973-785-3318 www.fsrinc.com [email protected] (Installation systems and processors, accessories) Fuji Photo Film USA Magnetic Products Division 200 Summit Lake Drive Valhalla, New York 10595 914-789-8100 F) 914-789-8295 www.fujifilm.com (Recording media) Furman Sound Inc. 1997 South McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, California 94954 707-763-1010 F) 707-763-1310 www.furmansound.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, mixers, interconnects, AC power products, amplifiers, accessories) Future Sonics P.O. Box 187 1006 Holicong Road Pineville, Pennsylvania 18946 215-598-8828 F) 215-598-8827 www.futuresonics.com (In-ear monitors) FXPansion 20 Earlham Street London WC2H 9LN United Kingdom 44-2078-366-663 www.fxpansion.com (Plug-ins) G G Prime 1790 Broadway Suite 402 New York, New York 10019 212-765-3415 F) 212-581-8938 www.gprime.com [email protected] (Distributor of Dynatron, Junger, Sintefex, Weiss Engineering) GAI-Tronics Corporation 40 East Wyomissing Avenue Mohnton, Pennsylvania 19540 (Amplifiers) 78 Galaxy Audio Genesis Cables Systems Gold Line/TEF P. O. Box 16285 Wichita, Kansas 67216 316-263-2852 F) 316-263-0642 www.galaxyaudio.com [email protected] (Speakers, audio processors, preamplifiers, test equipment) 7701 95th Street Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 53158 800-222-0060 www.genesiscable.com (Interconnects) Box 500 West Redding, Connecticut 06896 203-938-2588 F) 203-938-8740 www.gold-line.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Garritan Orchestral Strings P.O. Box 400 Orcas, Washington 98280 360-376-5766 F) 360-376-5676 www.garritan.com (Sound library) Gator Cases 3421 N. Lakeview Drive Suite 138 Tampa, Florida 33618 813-221-4191 F) 813-221-4181 www.gatorcases.com (Accessories) Gefen Systems 6265 Variel Avenue Suite C Woodland Hills, California 91367 818-884-6294 F) 818-884-3108 www.gefen.com [email protected] (Interconects, DAW peripherals) Geist Manufacturing 1821 Yolande Avenue Lincoln, Nebraska 68521 402-474-3400 F) 402-474-4379 www.geistmanufacturing.com [email protected] (Power products) Gem Sound 600 E. 156th Street Bronx, New York 10455 718-292-5972 F) 718-292-7976 www.gemsound.com [email protected] (CD players, mixers) Gemini Sound/Gemini DJ 120 Clover Place Edison, New Jersey 08837 732-738-9003 F) 732-738-9006 www.geminidj.com [email protected] (Mixers, amplifiers, speakers, microphones, turntables, accessories) Genelec Oy 7 Tech Circle Natick, Massachusetts 01760 508-652-0900 F) 508-652-0909 www.genelecusa.com, www.genelec.com [email protected] (Monitors) General Devices 1410 South Post Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46239 317-897-7000 F) 317-898-2917 www.generaldevices.com [email protected] (Furniture) Genex Audio 2116 Wilshire Blvd. #210 Santa Monica, California 90403 310-828-6667 www.genexaudio.com (Recorders, converters) Gennum P.O. Box 489 Station A Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y3 Canada 905-632-2996 F) 905-632-2814 www.gennum.com (In-ear monitors) Genz Benz 20 Old Windsor Road Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002 860-509-8888 F) 860-509-8887 www.kamanmusic.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) George Massenburg Labs 5859 North Lick Creek Road Franklin, Tennessee 37064 615-790-1016 F) 615-794-4802 www.massenburg.com [email protected] (Preamps, analog processors) Gepco International (Mixers, amplifiers) Gordon Instruments P.O. Box 150644 Nashville, Tennessee 37215 615-665-1005 www.gordonaudio.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers) Gotham Audio P.O. Box 111 Nazareth, Pennsylvania 18064 610-746-9342 F) 610-746-9360 www.gothamaudiousa.com [email protected] (Interconnects) G.R.A.S. Sound + Vobration 23621 Lorain Road North Olmstead, Ohio 44070 440-779-0100 F) 440-779-4148 www.gras.us (Test equipment) Grace Design P.O. Box 204 Boulder, Colorado 80306-0204 303-443-7454 F) 303-444-4634 www.gracedesign.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers) 1770 Birchwood Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 847-795-9555 F) 847-795-8770 www.gepco.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Grado Labs GLI Sound Systems Great River Electronics 2691 West 15th Street Complex B Brooklyn, New York 11224 718-372-7849 F) 718-946-4151 www.glipro.com (Mixers, CD players) 164 Hardman Avenue South South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 651-455-1846 F) 651-455-3224 www.greatriverelectronics.com [email protected] (Microphone preamplifiers) Glyph Technologies 227 Cherry Street Ithaca, New York 14850 607-275-0345 F) 607-275-9464 www.glyphtech.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation storage) GML 5859 North Lick Creek Road Franklin, Tennessee 37064 615-790-1016 F) 615-794-4802 TransAudio Group 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-3655145 www.gmlinc.com, www.massenburg.com www.transaudiogroup.com 4614 Seventh Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11220 718-435-5340 F) 718-633-6941 www.gradolabs.com (Headphones) Griffin Audio USA/FM Design 961 Route 6 Mahopac, New York 10541 914-248-7680 F) 914-248-7780 www.griffinaudio.com [email protected]/griffin (Monitors) Grimm Audio Waterhoenhof 8 3582 De Utrecht The Netherlands 31-30-2369-829 www.grimmaudio.com [email protected] (Converters) Grommes HiFi 1331 Estes Avenue Gurnee, Illinois 60031 847-599-1799 F) 847-599-6178 www.grommesprecision.com Groove Tubes 1543 Truman Street San Fernando, California 91340 818-361-4500 F) 818-365-9884 www.groovetubes.com [email protected] (Tubes, accessories, preamplifiers) Group One Ltd. 200 Sea Lane Farmingdale, New York 11735 631-249-1399 F) 631-753-1020 (Distributor for Blue Sky, Celestion, MC2, Milab, XTA Electronics) Grund Audio Design/Grundorf 721 Ninth Avenue Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 712-322-3900 F) 712-322-3407 www.grundorf.com, www.grundaudio.com [email protected] (Speakers, cases) GTC Industries P.O. Box 2493 Naperville, Illinois 60567 630-369-9815 F) 630-369-9198 www.gtcindustries.com [email protected] (Test equipment, interconnects) Guillemot 5505 St. Laurent Blvd. Suite 5000 Montreal, Quebec H2T 1S6 Canada 877-484-5536 www.guillemot.com (Computer audio cards) Guyatone/Godlyke Distribution 46 Marlboro Road Clifton, New Jersey 07012 973-777-7477 F) 973-777-7078 www.guyatone, www.godlyke.com (Analog audio processors) H Hacusto International/ Sonic Systems 10 Research Drive Stratford, Connecticut 06612 203-386-9200 F) 203-386-0773 (Sound reinforcement/installation speakers) Hal Leonard Corporation 7777 West Bluemound Road P.O. Box 13819 Milwaukeee, Wisconsin 53213 414-774-3630 F) 414-774-3259 www.halleonard.com (Books, videos) Hamptone 5619 SE Raymond Street Portland, Oregon 97206 503-774-3248 www.hamptone.com (Preamps, analog audio processors) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory Hannay Reels 553 State Route 143 Westerlo, New York 12193 518-797-3791 F) 518-797-3259 www.hannay.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Har-Ken Specialties 193 Horseshoe Lane E. Fallowfield, Pennsylvania 19320 610-384-2161 F) 610-384-8258 www.voicenet.com/~harken [email protected] (Accessories) Harman Pro North America 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, California 91329 818-920-3212 F) 818-920-3208 Harris Corporation, Broadcast Communications Division 4393 Digital Way Mason, Ohio 45040 513-459-3400 F) 513-7015323 www.harris.com, www.broadcast.harris.com [email protected] Harris Pacific 2070 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, California 92009 760-438-3911 F) 760-438-9277 www.harris.com [email protected] (Consoles, digital audio workstations, broadcast equipment) Harrison by GLW 1024 Firestone Parkway Lavergne, Tennessee 37086 615-641-7200 F) 615-641-7224 www.glw.com [email protected] (Consoles/mixers) Have, Inc. 309 Power Avenue Hudson, New York 12534-2448 518-828-2000 F) 518-828-2008 www.haveinc.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) H.E.A.R. Hearing Education & Awareness for Rockers 1405 Lyon Street San francisco, California 94115 415-409-3277 F) 415-409-5683 www.hearnet.com [email protected] Hear Technologies 991 Discovery Drive Huntsville, Alabama 35806 256-922-1200 F) 256-922-1221 www.heartechnologies.com Heil Sound 5800 N. Illinois Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208 618-257-3000 F) 618-257-3001 www.heilsound.com 80 [email protected] (Microphones, accessories) Henry Engineering 503 Key Vista Drive Sierra Madre, California 91024 626-355-3656 F) 626-355-0077 www.henryeng.com (Amplifiers, mixers, recorders, interconnects) HHB/Sennheiser USA One Enterprise Drive Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 860-434-9190 F) 860-434-9022 www.sennheiserusa.com [email protected] www.hhb.co.uk (Recorders, analog audio processors, preamplifiers, recording media) HM Electronics 14110 Stowe Drive Poway, California 92064 858-646-8818 F) 858-535-6140 www.hme.com (Intercom systems) Holophone IAG America speakers) (Accessories) www.wharfedalepro.com [email protected] (Distributes Wharfedale, Quad) Inovonics Ivie Technologies 1305 Fair Avenue Santa Cruz, California 95060 831-458-0552 F) 831-458-0554 www.inovon.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) 1605 Northwest State Street Lehi, Utah 84043 801-766-7600 F) 801-766-8282 www.ivie.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, routers) IK Multimedia 1153 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Sunrise, Florida 33323 954-846-9101 F) 954-846-9077 www.ikmultimedia.com [email protected] (Software) Ilio Entertainments P.O. Box 6211 Malibu, California 90265 818-707-7222 F) 818-7078552 www.ilio.com [email protected] (Software) illbruck, inc. 3800 Washington Avenue, North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412 612-520-3620 F) 612-521-5639 www.illbruck-sonex.com [email protected] (Acoustic room treatments) 258 Adelaide Street East Suite 200 Toronto, Ontario M5A 1N1 Canada 416-703-4845 F) 416-703-6885 www.holophone.com [email protected] (Microphones) IMP Systems Horizon Music 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] (Distributes Audio Developments, Chord, CEDAR, Coles, DACS, Esoteric Audio Research, Magtrax, Pearl, Phoenix Audio, Quantec, Signex, Sonifex, Soundman, TL Audio, Triple P) 3581 Larch Lane Jackson, Missouri 63755 573-651-6500 F) 573-651-3460 www.horizonmusic.com [email protected] (Interconnects, cables) Hosa Technology, Inc. 6920 Hermosa Circle Buena Park, California 90620 714-736-9270 F) 714-522-4540 www.hosatech.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Hot House Professional Audio 275 Martin Avenue Highland, New York 12528 845-691-6077 F) 845-691-6822 www.hothousepro.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, monitors, interconnects) House Ear Institute 5700 W. Third St, 5th Floor Los Angeles, California 90057 213-483-4431 F) 213-483-8789 www.hei.org I IAC America 1160 Commerce Drive Bronx, New york 10462 718-931-8000 F) 718-430-4530 www.industrialacoustics.com (Acoustic treatments) 3544 N. Miami Avenue Miami, Florida 33127 305-438-9475 F) 305-438-9085 www.imp-systems.com (Preamplifiers, in-ear monitors, interconnects) Independent Audio Industrial Acoustics 1160 Commerce Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 718-831-9000 F) 718-430-4530 www.industrialacoustics.com (Accessories, acoustic room treatments) InnovaSon Integrated Network Solutions 22995 Mill Creek Drive Laguna Hills, California 92656 949-455-1000 F) 949-4552601 www.insc.com (CD duplicators) Intelix 2222 Pleasant View Road Suite 1 Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 608-831-0880 F) 608-831-1833 www.intelix.com [email protected] (Mixers, monitoring systems) Intelligent Computer Solutions 9350 Eton Avenue Chatsworth, California 91311 818-998-5805 F) 818-998-3190 www.ics-iq.com (CD duplicators) Intelligent Devices 300 Redland Ct. Suite 204 Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 www.intdevices.com [email protected] (Digital audio processing software and workstation plugins) Inter-M Americas 1 East Beacon Light Lane Chester, Pennsylvania 19013 610-874-8870 F) 610-874-8890 www.inter-m.net [email protected] (Digital audio processors, analog audio processors) 139 Main Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 617-577-7799 F) 617-588-0471 www.izotope.com [email protected] (Software) J Jan-Al Cases 3339 Union Pacific Avenue Los Angeles, California 90023 323-260-7212 F) 323-260-4696 www.janalcase.com [email protected] (Equipment cases, accessories) Jasoni Electronics 3149 E. Desert Inn Road Suite 94 Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 702-791-3394 (Accessories) JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, California 91329 818-894-8850 F) 818-830-1220 www.jblpro.com (Speakers/monitors) Jelco 450 Wheeling Road Wheeling, Illinois 60090 847-459-5207 F) 847-459-5262 www.jelcoinc.com [email protected] (Cases) I/One Connects Innovative Electronic Design ISP Technologies 3225 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 612-379-0100 F) 612-379-0101 www.innovoxaudio.com (Live sound, installation Izotope 11242 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030 800-659-7469 F) 703-278-8082 www.icia.org 15 Hofstetter Avenue #15 Kitchener, ON N2A 3Z7 Canada 519-729-1394 www.ioneconnects.com (Interconnects) Innovox 240 – 109 Braid Street New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 5H4 Canada 604-395-7878 F) 604-395-7888 www.recordingtheworld.com, www.izcorp.com (Hard disk recorders) InfoComm Zone du Kenyah 56400 Plougoumelen France 33-297-243-434 www.innovson.com (Consoles) 9701 Taylorsville Rd. Louisville, Kentucky 40299 502-267-7436 F) 502-267-9070 iZ Technology Corporation 9901 Allen Road Clarkston, Michigan 48348 248-620-6795 F) 248-620-6796 www.isptechnologies.com (Speakers, audio processors) ITW Switches 7301 W. Ainslie Street Harwood Heights, Illinois 60706 800-544-3354 F) 708-667-3440 www.itwswitches.com Jensen Music Industries P.O. Box 111749 Nashville, Tennessee 37222 615-331-5696 F) 615-331-0339 www.jensenmi.com [email protected] (Wireless microphones) Jensen Tools 7815 S. 46th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85044 602-453-3169 F) 602-438-1690 www.jensentools.com (Test equipment) Jensen Transformers 7135 Hayvenhurst Van Nuys, California 91406 818-374-5857 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory F) 818-374-5856 www.jensen-transformers.com [email protected] (Accessories) F) 713-772-7360 www.juicegoose.com [email protected] (Power products) Jeron Electronic Systems Junger Audio/G Prime 1743-55 West Rosehill Drive Chicago, Illinois 60660 773-275-1900 F) 773-275-0283 www.jeron.com [email protected] (Installation speakers) 1790 Broadway #402 New York, New York 10019 212-765-3415 F) 212-581-8938 www.gprime.com [email protected] www.junger-audio.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Jim Gamble Associates P.O. Box 7047 890 Ward Creek Blvd. Tahoe City, California 96145 530-583-0138 F) 530-583-5603 www.gambleboards.com (Mixers) JJ Tubes/CE Distribution 6221 South Maple Avenue Tempe, Arizona 85283 480-755-4712 F) 480-820-4643 www.cedist.com [email protected] (Tubes) JK Audio 800-552-8346 www.jkaudio.com [email protected] (Interfaces) J L Cooper Electronics 142 Arena Street El Segundo, California 90245 310-322-9990 F) 310-335-0110 www.jlcooper.com (Mixers, DAW control surfaces) JoeMeek/PMI Audio 1845 W. 169th Street Gardena, California 90247 310-323-9050 F) 310-323-9051 www.pmiaudio.com, www.joemeek.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, microphones, preamplifiers) Josephson Engineering 329A Ingalls Street Santa Cruz, California 95060 831-420-0888 F) 831-420-0890 www.josephson.com [email protected] (Microphones) J.W. Davis & Co. 3030 Canton Street Dallas, Texas 75226 214-651-7341 F) 214-939-0328 www.jwd.com (Analog signal processors, speakers, amplifiers) K Kaba Audio Research and Development 24 Commercial Blvd. Suite G Novato, California 94949 415-883-5041 F) 415-883-0680 www.kabaaudio.com [email protected] (Tape duplicators) Kable Keepers 7911 Kimbro Lane Orlando, Florida 32818 888-656-0080 F) 407-522-3859 www.kablekeepers.com [email protected] (Accessories) Kamesan/ TASCAM 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello, California 90640 323-726-0303 F) 323-727-7635 www.tascam.com (Mixers) Kangaroo Cases 4027 Main Street Dallas, Texas 75226 214-823-5264 F) 214-824-1179 www.kangaroocases.com (Equipment cases) KDM Electronics 249 Kennedy Road Greendell, New Jersey 07839 973-579-5773 F) 973-579-6021 www.jrfmagnetics.com (Accessories) 931 Progress Avenue Unit #12 Toronto, Ontario M1G 3V5 Canada 416-439-7158 F) 416-439-7232 www.octasound.com (Live sound speakers) JSC Wire & Cable KEF JRF Magnetic Sciences 24 Burgess Place P.O. Box 248 Wayne, New Jersey 07474 973-694-6200 F) 973-694-8297 www.jscwire.com (Cables) Juice Goose/ Whitenton Industries 7320 Ashcroft #104 Houston, Texas 77081 713-772-1404 82 10 Timber Lane Marlboro, New Jersey 07746 732-390-1130 F) 732-683-9792 www.adcom.com (Monitors) Kelly Industries P.O. Box 341492 Arleta, California 91334 818-834-4429 www.kellyindustries.com [email protected] (Plug-ins) Key Digital Systems Kramer Electronics 314 West 231 St., Suite 504 Riverdale, New York 10463 718-796-7178 F) 718-796-6664 www.keydigital.com (Digital network routing) 33 Rupell Road Hampton, New Jersey 08827 908-735-0018 F) 908-735-0515 www.kramerelectronics.com [email protected] (Converters) Kimber Kable 805-604-0577 F) 805-604-0858 www.l-acoustics-us.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) Lake Technology Corporation 2752 South 1900 West Ogden, Utah 84401 801-621-5530 F) 801-627-6980 www.kimber.com [email protected] (Interconnects) KRK Systems, Inc. 9340 DeSoto Avenue Chatsworth, California, 91311 818-0534-1580 www.krksys.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors) 340 Brannan Street Suite 201 San Francisco, California 94107 415-861-1147 F) 415-861-5197 www.lake.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Klark Teknik/Telex KS Audio USA Lamb Productions 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 952-887-7444 F) 952-884-0043 www.klarkteknik.com (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors, test equipment) 1062 Cephas Drive Clearwater, Florida 33765 727-447-9656 F) 727-447-9715 www.ksaudiousa.com [email protected] (Speakers, amplifiers) Klear Audio Designs 3500 Parkdale Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21211 410-383-2167 F) 410-383-7573 www.ksipro.com (Monitors) 234 Littleton Road Westford, Massachusetts 01886 978-392-6336 F) 781-392-8866 www.lansonic.com (Audio servers, networks) Kurzweil Music Systems Latch Lake Music 1175 C.R. 481 West Henderson, Texas 75654 800-394-6784 (Live sound speakers) Klein + Hummel/ Sennheiser USA One Enterprise Drive Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 860-434-9190 F) 860-434-9022 www.sennheiserusa.com [email protected] (Monitors) Klipsch Audio Technologies 3502 Woodview Terrace Suite 200 Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 317-860-8100 F) 317-860-9184 www.klipsch.com (Speakers) Korby Audio Technologies 2805 Bransford Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37204 615-383-8797 www.korbyaudio.com [email protected] (Microphones) Kordex 209 W. Spring Street Box 607 Middlebury, Indiana 46540 574-825-7876 F) 574-825-9556 www.kordexcable.com (Cables) Korg USA, Inc. 316 South Service Road Melville, New York 11747-3201 516-333-9100 F) 516-333-9108 www.korg.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstations, digital audio processors) Koss Stereophones 4129 North Port Washington Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 414-964-5000 F) 414-964-0506 www.koss.com (Headphones) KSI Professional 3441 Baker Street San Diego, California 92117 858-273-0572 F) 858-273-8410 www.thegtw.com (Cases) Lansonic/Digital Voice Systems 18521 Railroad Street City of Industry, California 91748 800-592-9393 www.kurzweilmusicsystems.co m, www.youngchang.com (Digital audio workstations, digital audio processors) 3115 Mike Collins Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55121 651-688-7502 F) 651-688-6234 www.latchlakemusic.com [email protected] (Accessories) KV2 Audio/North American Pro Audio 3350 Riverwood Parkway Suite 1900 Atlanta, Georgia 30339 877-721-7018 www.lautenaudio.com (Microphones) Agoura Business Center East 5304 Derry Avenue, Suite C Agoura Hills, California 91301 800-431-2609 F) 815-597-7715 www.kv2audio.com (Speakers) L LA Audio/AXI Distribution 375 Liberty Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 877-440-2717 F) 877-442-6822 www.axidistribution.com (Analog audio processors, interconnects, test equipment) LA East 127 Union Street Hatfield, Pennsylvania 19440 215-362-2890 F) 215-368-7272 www.la-east.com [email protected] (Installation speakers) Lab.gruppen/TC Electronic 5706 Corsa Avenue Suite 107 Westlake Village, California 91362 818-665-4900 F) 818-665-4901 www.labgruppen.com (Amplifiers) L-Acoustics US 2201 East Celsius Way Oxnard, California 93030 Lauten Audio Lavry Engineering 945 Hildebrand Lane, NE Suite 110 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-842-3552 F) 206-842-3193 www.lavryengineering.com [email protected] (Preamps, converters) Lawo North America 1361 Huntingwood Drive #16 Toront, Ontario M1S 3J1 Canada 416-292-0078 F) 416-292-0402 www.lawo.ca [email protected] www.lawo.de (Consoles) Lawson, Inc. 2739 Larmon Ave. Nashville, Tennessee 37204 615-269-5542 F) 615-269-5745 www.lawsonmicrophones.com [email protected] (Microphones) Leader Instruments 6484 Commerce Drive Cypress, California 90630 714-527-9300 F) 714-527www.LeaderUSA.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory LeCroy 700 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977 800-553-2769 www.lecroy.com (Test equipment) Lectrosonics 581 Laser Road, NE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-4501 F) 505-892-6243 www.lectrosonics.com [email protected] (Wireless microphone systems) Legacy Audio 150 Locust Street Macungie, Pennsylvania 18062 610-966-2202 F) 610-965-3098 www.legacy-audio.com (Monitors, preamplifiers, amplifiers) Legendary Audio 200 Live Oak Wimberley, Texas 78676 512-842-1431 www.legendaryaudio.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors) Lencore Sound Masking and Acoustics 2220 Hewlett Avenue Merrick, New York 11566 516-223-4747 F) 516-223-4785 www.lencore.com (Acoustic treatments) Lemo USA 335 Tesconi Circle Santa Rosa, California 95401 800-444-5366 F) 707-578-0869 [email protected] (Interconnects) Lexicon Professional, Inc. 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 801-566-8800 F) 801-566-7005 www.lexiconpro.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, digital audio software) Liberty Instruments 6572 Gretel Ct. Liberty Township, Ohio 45044 513-755-0252 www.libinst.com (Test equipment) Liberty Wire & Cable 4630 Forge Road, Suite A Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 800-530-8998 F) 719-260-0075 www.libertycable.com (Interconnects, cables) Light Viper 10840-412 Guilford Road Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701 301-604-0100 www.lightviper.com (Interconnects) Lightspeed Technologies 11509 S.W. Herman Road Tualitin, Oregon 97062 503-684-5538 84 F) 503-684-3197 www.lightspeed-tek.com (Portable PA systems) Line 6 29901 Agoura Road Agoura Hills, California 91301 818-575-3600 F) 818-575-3601 www.line6.com [email protected] (Accessories, preamplifiers) Linear Acoustic 354 North Prince Street Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603 717-735-3611 F) 717-735-3612 www.linearacoustic.com (TV broadcast surround processors) LinearX Systems, Inc. 9500 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road Tualatin, Oregon 97062 503-612-9565 F) 503-612-9344 www.linearx.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Lipinski Sound 6120 Massachusetts Avenue Bethesda, Maryland 20816 301-229-4360 www.lipinskisound.com [email protected] (Monitors) Listen, Inc. 450 Harrison Ave. Suite 320 Boston, Massachusetts 02118 617-556-4104 F) 617-556-4145 www.listeninc.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Listen Technologies 8535 South 700 West Suite A Sandy, Utah 84070 801-233-8992 F) 801-233-8995 www.listentech.com (Listening assist) Little Labs 6711 Whitley Terrace Los Angeles, California 90068 323-851-6860 www.littlelabs.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Littlite/CAE 10087 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 430 Hamburg, Michigan 48139 810-231-9373 F) 810-231-1631 www.littlite.com, www.caeinc.com (Accessories) Logical 75 Gateway Blvd. Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424 541-942-3610 F) 541-942-3640 www.logical-co.com, www.u-master.com [email protected] (CD duplicators) Logitek 5622 Edgemoor Drive Houston, Texas 77081 713-664-4470 F) 713-664-4479 www.logitekaudio.com [email protected] (Consoles, digital audio processors, interconnects, accessories, test equipment) Lory Electronics, Inc. 1436 Paloma Street Pasadena, California 91104 213-925-0575 F) 626-7941493 www.loryco.com [email protected] (Amplifiers) Lowell Manufacturing Co. 100 Integram Drive Pacific, Missouri 63069 636-257-3400 F) 636-2576606 www.lowellmfg.com [email protected] (Racks, install speakers, intercoms) Lucid 14926 35th Avenue W. Lynnwood, Washington 98037 425-787-3222 F) 425-787-3211 www.lucidaudio.com (Digital audio processors, converters, digital audio workstation peripherals) Lynx Studio Technology 711 West 17th St., Suite H3 Costa Mesa, California 92627 949-515-8265 F) 949-645-8470 www.lynxstudio.com [email protected] (Computer audio cards) M M-Audio 5795 Martin Road Irwindale, California 91706 626-633-9050 F) 626-633-9070 www.m-audio.com [email protected] (Converters, interconnects, software, recorders, digital processors, preamps) M. Klemme Technology 1386-A Poinsettia Avenue Vista, California 92083 760-727-0593 F) 760-727-0693 www.mklemme.com (Accessories) [email protected] (Mixers, amplifiers, speakers, recorders) MacPherson, Inc. Magnetic Reference Laboratory, Inc. 5500 W. Touhy Avenue Skokie, Illinois 60077 847-674-3535 F) 847-6743548 www.macpherson-inc.com [email protected] 229 Polaris Ave., Suite 4 Mountain View, California 94043 650-965-8187 F) 650-965-8548 (Calibration tapes) Madison Fielding 1155 N. La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, California 90038 323-845-1171 F) 323-845-1170 www.plus24.net [email protected] (Interconnects, mixers, analog audio processors) 200 William Street Port Chester, New York 10573 914-939-8500 www.stagelight.com, www.madisonfielding.com (Speakers) MAD (Magnetic Audio Devices) Manifold Labs MAD Labs (Musgrave Audio Design) Manley Laboratories 12637 Martha Street Valley Village, California 91607 www.madlabs.com [email protected] (Console customization and upgrades) Madison Speakers 516 S. Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado 80537 970-613-0922 F) 970-667-7587 www.madisonspeakers.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) Magenta Research 934 Federal Road Brookfield, Connecticut 06804 203-740-0592 F) 203-740-0596 www.magenta-research.om (Interconnects) Magic Parts 1221 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, California 94954 707-769-5100 F) 707-769-5105 www.magicparts.com [email protected] (Tubes) Magix Entertainment Corp. 11400 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 450 Los Angeles, California 90064 310-477-0241 F) 310-473-2394 www.magix.com (DAW software) MacKenzie Laboratories Magma 1163 Nicole Court Glendora, California 91740 909-394-9007 F) 909-394-9411 www.macklabs.com [email protected] Mackie Designs, Inc. 16220 Wood-Red Road, NE Woodinville, Washington 98072 425-487-4333 F) 425-487-4337 www.mackie.com MAM America/plus24 HPV Technologies LLC 760 W. 16th, Building C Costa Mesa, California 92627 949-642-6325 F) 949-515-4083 www.getmad.us (Live sound speakers) 700 Sawgrass Corp. Parkway Sunrise, Florida 33325 954-858-1800 F) 954-929-6405 www.mach.com (Live sound speakers) Mach Systems 305-573-7339 F) 305-573-8101 13880 Magnolia Avenue Chino, California 91710 909-627-4256 F) 909-628-2482 www.manleylabs.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, microphone preamplifiers, microphones, mixers, accessories) Marantz Professional 1100 Maplewood Drive Itasca, Illinois 60143 630-741-0330 F) 630-741-0652 www.d-mpro.com (Recorders, players) Marian Digital Audio Electronics/Plus24 1155 North La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, California 90038 323-845-1171 F) 323-845-1170 www.plus24.net [email protected] (Computer audio cards, converters, interfaces) Mark Of The Unicorn (MOTU) 1280 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 617-576-2760 F) 617-576-3609 www.motu.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Marquette Audio Labs 9918 Via Pasar San Diego, California 92126 858-530-2511 F) 858-530-2733 www.magma.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation peripherals) Magna Tech Electronics 100 NE 39th Street Miami, Florida 33137 www.iceco.com 433 Liberty Street Little Ferry, New Jersey 07643 201-641-7716 F) 360-838-6867 www.manifoldlabs.com (Digital audio processors) 22825 Kings Court Hayward, California 94541 510-581-3817 F) 510-581-3917 www.marquetteaudiolabs.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, consoles, accessories, repairs) Marshall Electronics 1910 East Maple Avenue El Segundo, California 90245 310-333-0606 F) 310-333-0688 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory www.mxlmics.com [email protected] (Interconnects, microphones) Marshall Long Acoustics 13636 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, California 91423 818-981-8005 F) 818-981-9418 www.ml_a.com/acoustics (Audio processors) Martech 1151 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, California 91803 626-281-3555 F) 626-284-3092 www.martinsound.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers, analog audio processors) Martin Audio P.O. Box 33009 Waterloo, Ontario N2T 2M9 Canada 519-747-5853 F) 519-747-3576 www.martin-audio.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors, amplifiers) Martinsound Technologies 1151 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, California 918032493 626-281-3555 F) 626-284-3092 www.martinsound.com [email protected] (Consoles, distributor for Martech, Neotek) Matrox Graphics 1055 St. Regis Blvd. Dorval, Quebec H9P 2T4 Canada 514-822-6000 F) 514-8226294 www.matrox.com (DAW peripherals) Maxell 22-08 Route 208 Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410 201-794-5900 F) 201-796-8790 www.maxellpromedia.com (Recording media) MaxOptix 246 South Taylor Avenue Louisville, Colorado 80027 303-664-8200 F) 303-664-8299 www.maxoptix.com [email protected] (Outboard storage) MBHO/MTC 536 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11211 718-963-2777 F) 718-302-4890 www.mbho.de (Microphones) M.B.I. Products 5309 Hamilton Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-431-6400 F) 216-431-9000 www.mbiproducts.com [email protected] (Acoustical treatment materials) MBT International P.O. Box 30819 86 Charleston, South Carolina 29417 843-763-9083 F) 843-763-9096 www.mbtinternational.com (Live sound speakers, mixers, interconnects) MC2 Audio/Group One 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale, New York 11735 516-249-1399 F) 516-753-1020 www.mc2-audio.co.uk [email protected] (Amplifiers) McCauley Sound Mellotone/Wendell Fabrics 108 East Church Street Blacksburg, South Carolina 29702 864-839-6341 F) 864-839-2911 www.wendellfabrics.com (Acoustical treatments) Memorex 10100 Pioneer Blvd. Suite 110 Santa Fe Springs, California 90670 562-906-2800 F) 562-906-2848 www.memorex.com (Recording media) 16607 Meridian Avenue East Puyallup, Washington 98375 253-848-0363 F) 253-841-3050 www.mccauleysound.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) Mercenary Audio McDowell Signal Processing Mercury Recording Equipment 1300 Crittenden Lane #401 Mountain View, California 94043 650-318-0005 F) 707-220-0994 www.mcdsp.com [email protected] (Plug-ins) MDI Precision MotorWorks 241 White Pond Road Hudson, Massachusetts 01749 978-562-4420 F) 978-568-1887 www.precisionmotorworks.com [email protected] (Accessories) Medea 26707 Agoura Road Calabasas, California 91302 818-880-0303 F) 818-880-6906 www.medeacorp.com (Outboard storage) Media Vision USA 760 Market Street Suite 929 San Francisco, California 94102 415-391-9090 F) 415-391-9192 www.mediavision-usa.com (Conference systems) MediaTechnics Systems 3811 Dividend Drive, Suite C Shingle Springs, California 95682 732-714-1215 F) 530-677-8931 www.mediatechnics.com (CD duplicators) Mega-Force Technologies 5877 SW 21 Street West Hollywood, Florida 33023 954-981-6408 F) 954-986-4231 www.mega-force.com [email protected] (Speakers) Melhart Audio 1204 E. Upas Street McAllen, Texas 78501 210-682-6147 F) 210-682-4253 131 Morse Street Foxboro, Massachusetts 02035 617-784-7610 F) 617-784-9244 www.mercenary.com (Analog signal processors) 22825 Kings Court Hayward, California 94541 510-581-3817 F) 510-581-3917 www.mercury-rec.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors) Merging Technologies 3000 Dundee Road Suite 316 Northbrook, Illinois 60062 847-272-0500 F) 847-272-0597 www.merging.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstations) Meridian Audio 8055 Troon Circle Suite C Austell, Georgia 30168 www.meridian-audio.com (Speakers) Mesa Engineering 1317 Ross Street Petaluma, California 94954 707-778-6565 F) 707-765-1503 www.mesaboogie.com (Amplifiers) Metasonix PMB 109 881 11th Street Lakeport, California 95453 707-263-5343 www.metasonix.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors) Metric Halo Laboratories/TransAudio Group 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-365-5145 www.mhlabs.com [email protected] [email protected] (Digital sound processing software and plug-ins) Metrosonics P.O. Box 23075 Rochester, New York 14692 716-427-7402 F) 716-427-8942 www.metrosonics.com (Test equipment) www.synthax.com (Digital audio workstation plugins) Meyer Sound Laboratories Milab/Group One Ltd. 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, California 94702 510-486-1166 F) 510-486-8356 www.meyersound.com [email protected] (Monitors, speaker controllers, test equipment) 200 Sea Lane Farmingdale, New York 11735 631-249-1399 F) 631-753-1020 www.milabmic.com or www.g1ltd.com [email protected] (Microphones) MF Digital Miles Technology 121 Carolyn Blvd. E. Farmingdale, New York 11735 631-249-9393 F) 631-249-9273 www.mfdigital.com (CD duplicators) 1826 S. 3rd Street Niles, Michigan 49120 269-683-4400 F) 269-683-4499 www.milestech.com [email protected] (Mixers, amplifiers, analog audio processors) MG Electronics 32 Ranick Road Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-582-3400 F) 631-582-3229 www.mgelectronics.com (Accessories, interconnects) MicroAudio 64145 Tanglewood Road Bend, Oregon 97701 541-383-0741 www.microaudio.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors) Microboards Technology, Inc. 8150 Mallory Court Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 952-556-1600 F) 952-556-1620 www.microboards.com (Digital audio software, CD-R duplication equipment) Microtech Gefell/ C-Tec 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V3C 5W9 Canada 604-942-1001 F) 604-942-1010 (Microphones) Microtech Systems 2 Davis Drive Belmont, California 94002 650-596-1900 F) 650-596-1915 www.microtech.com [email protected] (CD duplicators) Midas/Telex 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 952-887-7445 F) 952-884-0043 www.midasconsoles.com (Consoles) Middle Atlantic Products North Corporate Drive Riverdale, New Jersey 07457 973-839-1011 F) 973-839-1976 www.middleatlantic.com (Furniture, accessories) Miditemp/Synthax 5111 Market Street Boardman, Ohio 44512 330-259-0308 F) 330-259-0315 Millennia Media 4200 Day Spring Court Placerville, California 95667 530-647-0750 F) 530-647-9921 www.mil-media.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, analog audio processors, mixers, microphone preamplifiers) Miller & Kreisel Sound Corporation 9351 Deering Avenue Chatsworth, California 91311 818-701-7010 F) 818-701-0369 www.mkprofessional.com [email protected] (Speakers) Minnetonka Audio Software 17113 Minnetonka Blvd. Suite 300 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 952-449-6481 F) 952-449-0318 www.minnetonkaaudio.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation software, plug-ins) MIT (Music Interface Technologies) 4130 Citrus Ave. Suite 9 Rockland, California 95677 916-625-0129 F) 916-625-0149 www.mitcables.com (Interconnects, cable) Mitek Corporation 4545 East Baseline Road Phoenix, Arizona 85040 602-438-4545 F) 602-426-0662 www.mitekcorp.com (Live sound speakers, Atlas/Soundolier) Mitsui Advanced Media 10045 Federal Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908 719-262-2470 F) 719-592-0057 www.mitsuicdr.com [email protected] (Recordable media) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 ;QWT 5[UVGOU +PVGITCVKQP 5JQY Exhibit Dates March 16 –18, 2006 Conference Dates March 14 –18, 2006 Las Vegas Convention Center Some of the Audio courses available at this year’s Expo: • Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers: Design, Measurement, Modeling & Application • Acoustics in Architecture ,K\JH[PVUPZ+PMMLYLU[PH[PVU Find yours at the 2006 NSCA Expo • AutoCAD DXF Import/Export Using EASE 4.2 – Level II • Audio Induction Loops • Audio System Tips, Techniques & Troubleshooting • Designing Better Distributed Sound Systems/ Loudspeaker Systems • Measuring Sound Fields It’s getting harder to rise above the competition. 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At the 2006 NSCA Systems Integration Expo® Register Now at nscaexpo.org! www.nscaexpo.org 319-366-6722 Manufacturers Directory Mixed Logic Studio Electronics 6507 E. Vancey Drive Brook Park, Ohio 44142 440-826-1676 F) 440-826-1399 www.mixedlogic.com [email protected] (DAW control surfaces) Mixman PO Box 330042 San Francisco, California 94133 415-221-4200 F) 501-694-4019 www.mixman.com [email protected] (Software, plug-ins) MLS Instruments 13315 SW Barlow Road Beaverton, Oregon 97008 503-671-0312 F) 503-671-0454 www.mls-instruments.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab 105 Morris Street Sebastopol, California 95472 707-829-7772 F) 707-829-7792 www.mobilefidelity.com (Speakers) Modern Case Company 406 Old M-28 Ewen, Michigan 49925 906-988-2781 F) 800-554-5228 www.moderncase.com (Cases) Modular Sound/Handi Q 1380-C S. Pennsylvania Avenue Morrisville, Pennsylvania 19067 215-736-8727 F) 215-736-1262 www.modularsound.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Modulation Sciences 12A World’s Fair Drive Somerset, New Jersey 08873 732-302-3090 F) 732-302-0206 www.modsci.com [email protected] (Analog signal processors) Mohawk/CDT 9 Mohawk Drive Leominster, Massaschusetts 01453 978-537-9961 F) 978-537-4358 www.mohawk-cdt.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Mojave Audio 2711 Empire Avenue Burbank, California 91504 818-847-0222 F) 818-847-0223 www.mojaveaudio.com (Microphones) Momentum Data Systems 17330 Brookhurst St. Suite 140 Fountain Valley, California 92708 714-378-5805 F) 714-378-5985 www.mds.com 88 [email protected] (Digital audio processors, computer audio cards) Monster Cable Professional 455 Valley Drive Brisbane, California 94005 415-840-2000 F) 415-468-0204 www.monstercable.com (Interconnects, power products, accessories) Moog Music Inc. 2004-E Riverside Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28801 828-251-0090 F) 828-254-6233 www.moogmusic.com [email protected] mPathx 535 Sutton Place 209 East William Street Wichita, Kansas 67202 www.mpathx.com (Power conditioners) MSB Technology 14251 Pescadero Road La Honda, California 94020 650-747-0400 F) 650-747-0405 www.msbtech.com [email protected] (Converters) MSR 9A Mono Avenue Fairfax, California 94930 415-454-2087 F) 415-454-2171 www.msr-inc.com (Acoustic treatment materials) Msoft 6355 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Suite 507 Woodland Hills, California 91367 818-716-7081 F) 818-716-0547 www.mSoftinc.com, www.serversound.com [email protected] Multidyne 191 Forest Avenue Locust Valley, New York 11560 516-671-7278 F) 516-671-3362 MultiMic 6632 Jocelyn Hollow Dr. Nashville, Tennessee 37205 615-356-3498 (Mic stands) Muse Research 970 O’Brien Avenue Menlo Park, California 94025 650-326-5400 F) 650-326-9401 www.museresearch.com [email protected] (Digital audio processor, DAW peripherals) Museum Tools P.O. Box 2646 San Anselmo, California 94979 415-485-0630 F) 415-491-9799 www.museumtools.com (Speakers) Music People P.O. Box 270648 West Hartford, Connecticut 06127 800-289-8889 F) 860-233-6888 www.musicpeopleinc.com, www.onstagestands.com (Accessories) Music Row Technology 600 West Iris Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37204 615-385-1613 www.shopmrt.com (Interconnects) Music Supply Company 101-F Vinson Street Arlington, Texas 76010 817-265-8874 F) 800-345-5657 www.musicsupply.com [email protected] (Test equipment) MUSICAM USA 670 North Beers Street Building 4 Holmdel, New Jersey 07733 732-739-5600 F) 732-7391818 www.musicamusa.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Musikelectronic Geithain/G Prime 1790 Broadway, 4th Floor New York, New York 10019 212-765-3415 F) 212-581-8938 www.gprime.com [email protected] (Speakers) Mytek Digital 147 Lafayette Street Third Floor New York, New York 10013 646-613-1822 F) 212-202-5331 www.mytekdigital.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, converters) N NABS 17 State Street 20th Floor New York, New York 10004 212-219-6580 F) 212-219-9319 www.nabs.com (Acoustic treatment materials) NAD Electronics, Ltd. /Tact Audio 201 Gates Road Unit G Little Ferry, New Jersey 07643 201-440-9300 F) 201-440-5580 www.tactaudio.com (Test equipment, amplifiers) Nady Systems 6701 Shellmound Street Emoryville, California 946081023 510-652-2411 F) 510-652-5075 www.nady.com (Wireless microphone systems, microphones, mixers, headphones, analog audio processors) Nagra USA 357 Riverside Drive Suite 230C Franklin, Tennessee 37064 615-726-5191 F) 615-726-5189 www.nagraaudio.com, www.nagra.com, www.nagrausa.com [email protected] (Recorders, microphone preamplifiers) www.asknetwell.com or www.controlnoise.com (Acoustic room treatments) Network Pro Marketing 7656 Alderwood Avenue Corona, California 92880 951-272-3465 F) 951-272-3467 www.networkpromktg.com [email protected] Neumann USA 1651 Mallory Lane Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 615-259-2273 F) 615-467-0375 [email protected] (Cases) 1 Enterprise Drive Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 860-434-5220 F) 860-434-3148 www.neumannusa.com [email protected] (Microphones) Native Instruments USA Neural Audio 5631 A Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90028 323-467-5260 F) 323-467-5236 www.native-instruments.com (Software) Neutrik USA Nashville Custom Case Nautilus Master Technology 7560 Garden Grove Blvd. Westminster, California 92683 714-893-5543 F) 714-893-5523 www.johnvestman.com (Interconnects) NCA Laboratories 11306 Sunco Drive, Suite #1 Rancho Cordova, California 95741 916-852-7029 F) 916-852-9410 [email protected] (Raw speaker drivers) Nelson Custom Case 942 State Rte. 12 Suite 2 Frenchtown, New Jersey 08825 908-996-3939 F) 908-996-6050 www.nelson-enterprises.com [email protected] (Cases) Nemal Electronics 12240 NE 14th Avenue North Miami, Florida 33161 305-899-0900 F) 305-895-8178 www.nemal.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Neosonik 3496 Sitio Borde Carlsbad, California 92009 760-944-0866 F) 760-632-8455 www.neosonik.com (Monitors) NetCIRA 5304 Derry Avenue, Suite C Agoura Hills, California 91301 818-597-7711 F) 818-597-0411 www.americanmusicandsound. com (Interconnects, amplifiers) Netwell Noise Control 18525 37th Avenue, North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55446 800-638-9355 F) 612-939-9836 10544 5th Avenue, NE Seattle, Washington 98125 206-417-4700 F) 206-440-3224 (HD radio) 195 Lehigh Avenue Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 732-901-9488 F) 732-901-9608 www.neutrikusa.com (Interconnects, test equipment, accessories) Neutrik Test Instruments NTI-Americas P.O. Box 231027 Tigard, Oregon 97281 503-639-3737 www.nt-instruments.com (Test equipment) Nexo U.S.A. 2165 Francisco Blvd. Suite E1 San Rafael, California 94901 415-482-6600 F) 415-482-6110 www.nexo-sa.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers, processors) NHT Pro 6400 Goodyear Road Benicia, California 94510 707-748-5940 F) 707-748-5945 www.nhtpro.com [email protected] (Speakers) Niles Audio 12331 SW 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 305-238-4373 F) 305-238-0185 www.nilesaudio.com (Distribution amps, zone amps) Noren Products 1010 O’Brien Drive Menlo Park, California 94025 650-322-9500 F) 650-324-1348 www.acoustilock.com, www.norenproducts.com (Accessories, acoustic products) Novatech Instruments P.O. Box 55997 Seattle, Washington 98155 206-301-8986 F) 206-363-4367 www.novatech-instr.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 In the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (adjacent to the Panasonic booth) 5.1 Surround Sound Audio is a significant technological development for broadcasters in Calling all Companies in Surround Take advantage of this special opportunity to display your surround sound hardware and software to more than 100,000 potential buyers by exhibiting in the NAB2006 5.1 Pavilion. If you are already exhibiting at NAB2006, your cost is only $5500; non-exhibitors pay $7000. Cost includes a turnkey pod and extensive pre-show and on-site advertising package. Also available: The Car Package for $7500, which includes a 10x20 demo area and spotting fee for vehicle (round-trip). For more details, contact NAB at 202-595-2051; email: [email protected] or visit www.nabshow.com. both television and radio. It holds the promise of making DTV pictures “look better” as well as enhancing the programming that radio stations deliver to today’s tech-savvy consumers. Learn how to gain the competitive edge with Surround Sound — make plans now to attend NAB2006 and visit the 5.1 Audio Pavilion. The NAB 5.1 Audio Pavilion is produced in partnership with IMAS Publishing Group, publishers of Manufacturers Directory Novation/American Music and Sound 5304 Derry Avenue, Suite C Agoura Hills, California 91301 818-597-7711 F) 818-597-0411 www.americanmusicandsound. com www.novationusa.com (Analog audio processors) NRG Research 233 Rogue River Hwy. #1144 Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 541-479-9433 F) 541-4716251 www.nrgresearch.com [email protected] (Microphones, mixers, amplifiers) Chris Gesner Numark Industries 200 Scenic View Drive Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864 401-658-3131 F) 401-658-3640 www.numark.com [email protected] (Microphones, mixers, digital audio processors, analog audio processors, preamplifiers, amplifiers, turntables, accessories) NUVO Technologies 4940 Delhi Pike Cincinnati, Ohio 45238 513-451-5000 F) 513-347-2298 www.nuvotechnologies.com [email protected] (Distribution amps) Nvision, Inc. 125 Crown Point Court Grass Valley, California 95945 530-265-1000 F) 530-265-1021 (Digital audio processors) NWAA Labs 25132 Rye Canyon Loop Santa Clarita, California 91355 253-973-1018 www.nwaalabs.com (Testing lab) O OAP Audio 310 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Buford, Georgia 30518 770-945-1033 F) 770-945-1843 www.oapaudio.com [email protected] (Sound reinforcement, installation speakers) O. C. White 2039 Bridge Street Three Rivers, Massachusetts 01080 765-935-3893 (Accessories, nic booms) Odyssey Innovative Designs 155 North Aspen Avenue Azusa, California 91702 626-334-0800 F) 626-334-0226 www.odysseygear.com (Cases) 90 OKM Soundman/Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] (Microphones) Old Colony Sound Laboratory P.O. Box 876 Peterborough, NH 03458-0876 603-924-9464 F) 603-924-9467 www.audioXpress.com [email protected] (Test equipment) Old School Audio 625 E. El Prado Road Chandler, Arizona 85225 717-571-0515 www.oldschoolaudio.com (Preamplifiers) Olsen Audio Group/Windtech 7845 E. Evans Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 480-998-7140 F) 480-998-7192 www.olsenaudio.com [email protected] (Microphone accessories) Omnia 2101 Superior Avenue East Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-241-3343 F) 216-241-4103 www.nogrunge.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Omnirax P.O. Box 1792 Sausalito, California 94966 800-332-3393 F)415-332-2607 www.omnirax.com (Accessories) Onkyo USA 18 Park Way Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 201-785-2612 (Receivers) On-Stage Stands/Music People P.O. Box 270648 West Hartford, Connecticut 06127 860-236-7134 F) 860-233-6888 www.onstagestands.com or www.musicpeople.com [email protected] (Accessories) OpenLabs 5810 Trade Center Drive Building 1 Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744 512-444-6222 F) 512-233-2963 www.openlabs.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstations) Opti-Case 1175 CR 481 West Henderson, Texas 75654 800-637-6635 F) 903-657-6030 www.opti-case.net (Cases) Optocore 70 Bogard Avenue Port Washington, New York 11050 516-767-2903 F) 516-767-2661 www.rfproinc.com (Interconnects) Oram Professional Audio The Old Forge Hook Green, Meopham Meopham, Kent DA13 0JE England 44-1474-815-300 F) 44-1474-815-400 www.oram.co.uk [email protected] (Analog audio processors, microphone preamplifiers, preamplifiers) Orban 1525 Alvarado Street San Leandro, California 94577 510-351-3500 F) 510-351-0500 www.orban.com [email protected] Otari Corporation USA 9420 Lurline Ave., Unit C Chatsworth, California 91311 818-734-1785 F) 818-734-1786 www.otari.com [email protected] (Recorders, players, consoles) Out Board Electronics/1602 Group LLC 4900 Seminary Road Suite 560 Alexandria, Virginia 22311 703-933-8694 F) 703-933-0025 www.outboard.co.uk [email protected] (Audio processors) OWI, Inc. 17141 Kingsview Avenue Carson, California 90746 310-515-1900 F) 310-515-1606 www.owi-inc.com [email protected] (Weatherized install speakers) Oxmoor Corporation 309A Cahaba Valley Pkwy. Indian Springs, Alabama 35124 205-982-8200 F) 205-982-8292 www.oxmoor.com [email protected] (Mixers, analog signal processors) P P. Audio System P.O. Box 1113 Carlsbad, California 92018 760-722-4484 F) 760-722-4485 www.paudiosystem.com [email protected] (Speaker components/drivers) Pacific Microsonics 32990 Alvarado Niles Road Suite 910 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory 905-632-0180 F) 905-632-0183 www.paradigm.com (Amplifiers, speakers) Pacific Pro Audio Panamax Corporation 150 Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael, California 94903 415-499-3900 F) 415-472-5540 www.panamax.com [email protected] (AC power) 950 Battery Street San Francisco, California 94111 415-397-7100 F) 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com (Amplifiers, digital audio processors, CD players, accessories) 200 1st Avenue West Suite 502 Seattle, Washington 98119 206-264-9386 F) 206-264-0140 www.pacificproaudio.com (Microphones) Pacific Radio Electronics/No Shorts Cable Co. 969 N. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, California 90038 323-969-2035 F) 323-969-2053 www.pacificradioelectronics.co m (Accessories, interconnects) Palmer Direct Recording Devices/Techstar Distributors 750 Cowan Street, Suite 9 Nashville, Tennessee 37207 615-242-2925 F) 615-242-9528 www.palmerdirect.com, www.techstarservices.com (Preamplifiers, analog processors, interconnects, accessories) Palmetto Logic Software 12099 Colonial Drive Panatek/Cool Lux 412 San Pablo, #200 Camarillo, California 93012 805-482-4820 F) 805-482-0736 www.cool-lux.com (Accessories, power products) PanaVise Products 7540 Colbert Drive Reno, Nevada 89511 775-850-2900 F) 775-850-2929 www.panavise.com (Accessories, speaker mounts) Panel Authority 411 New Avenue Lockport, Illinois 60441 815-838-0488 F) 815-838-7852 www.panelauthority.com (Accessories) Paradigm P. O. Box 2410 Niagara Falls, New York 14302 Parasound PAS (Professional Audio Systems) 2270 Cosmos Court Carlsbad, California 92009 760-431-9924 F) 760-431-9496 www.pas-toc.com (Speakers) Paso Sound Products 4750 Goer Drive North Charleston, SC 29406 843-308-9005 F) 843-308-0904 www.pasosound.com (Amplifiers, speakers, microphones) Pass Laboratories P.O. Box 219 24449 Foresthill Road Foresthill, California 95631 530-367-3690 F) 530-367-2193 www.passlabs.com (Amplifiers, interconnects) Pasternak Enterprises P.O. 16795 Irvine, California 92623 949-261-1920 F) 949-261-7451 www.pasternak.com (Interconnects) Pauly Superscreens/ TransAudio Group 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-365-5145 www.transaudiogroup.com [email protected] (Accessories) Peak Audio 1790 30th Street Sussex One-414 Boulder, Colorado 80301 303-449-9337 www.peakaudio.com (Interconnect software) Pearl Microphone Labs/ Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] (Microphones) Pearson Cases 10407 Dexter Lane Greeley Hill, California 95311 209-878-0380 F) 209-878-0370 Master the universe. Designed from the ground up for mastering and sound design professionals, these state- of-the-art plug-ins were originally available as part of Peak Pro XT™. Now the Master Perfection Suite™ is available for virtually every host application on Mac and Windows, offering more features and many interface improvements over other plug-ins in their class. PitchCraft™ — Real-time pitch correction/transposition Reveal™ — Seven-tool analysis suite SuperFreq™ — 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-band paragraphic EQ Repli-Q™ — Spectral matching with linear phase EQ www.pearsoncases.com (Cases) Peavey Electronics 711 A Street Meridian, Mississippi 39301 601-483-5365 F) 601-486-1278 www.peavey.com (Microphones, amplifiers, preamplifiers, analog audio processors, monitors, consoles, accessories) Pelonis Sound 23 Wade Court Santa Barbara, California 93109 805-563-9604 www.pelonissound.com Pendulum Audio P.O. Box 339 Gillette, New Jersey 07933 908-665-9333 F) 908-665-9333 www.pendulumaudio.com [email protected] (Preamps, analog audio processors) Penn Elcom 12691 Monarch Street Garden Grove, California 92841 714-230-6211 F) 714-230-6223 (Accessories) Penny & Giles Controls 919 North Plum Grove Road A&B Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 847-995-0840 ™ Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043 www.palmettologic.com [email protected] (Palm software) Master Perfection Suite Union City, California 94587 510-475-8000 F) 510-475-8005 www.hdcd.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Sqweez™-3 & -5 — Linear phase multiband dynamics GateEx™ — Professional Gate/Expander Find out more at www.bias-inc.com Pro Audio Review – February 2006 91 Manufacturers Directory F) 847-995-0830 www.penny+giles.com (Digital audio processors, console accessories) Penton Audio USA 406 Lincoln Street Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752 888-883-8383 F) 888-821-2121 www.penton-usa.com [email protected] (Install speakers, microphones) Per Madsen Design P.O. Box 882464 San Francisco, California 94188 800-821-4883 or 415-822-4883 www.rackittm.com [email protected] (Accessories) Perdue Acoustics 4210 W. Hester Road Amarillo, Texas 79124 800-729-9402 F) 806-374-9450 www.perdueacoustics.com [email protected] (Acoustic treatment materials) Performance Devices 2701 Plaza Del Amo Suite 705 Torrance, California 90505 310-212-5216 F) 310-212-0927 (Live sound speakers) Pesa Switching Systems 35 Pinelawn Road Suite 99E Melville, New York 11747 631-845-5020 F) 631-845-5023 www.pesa.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Phantom Sound 8779 Cincinnati Dayton Road West Chester, Ohio 45069 513-759-4477 F) 513-759-5544 www.phantomsound.com [email protected] (Installation speakers) Phase Technology 6400 Youngerman Circle Jacksonville, Florida 32244 904-777-0700 F) 904-771-7793 www.phasetech.com (Speakers) Phoenix Audio International/ Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers, processors) Phoenix Pro Systems P.O. Box 78297 Corona, California 92877 866-896-7767 F) 951-808-9204 [email protected] Phonic America 5411 Johns Road, Suite 605 Tampa, Florida 33634 92 800-430-7222 F) 813-890-6861 www.phonic.com (Mixers, analog audio processors, speakers, amplifiers, test equipment) Phonic Ear, Inc. 3880 Cypress Drive Petaluma, California 94954 707-769-1110 F) 707-769-9624 www.phonicear.com [email protected] (Wireless transmitters and receivers) Planet Waves 595 Smith Street Farmingdale, New York 11735 631-439-3300 F) 631-439-3333 www.planet-waves.com, www.planetwaves.com (Cables) Plangent Processes 58 Mia Comet Avenue Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 508-228-7839 F) 508-228-0579 www.plangentprocesses.com Plus24 1155 N. La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, California 90038 323-845-1171 F) 323-845-1170 www.plus24.net [email protected] (Distributes Brainstorm, Friend Chip, MAM America, Marian Digital Audio, Sanken, SEK’D, Sommer Cables) F) 770-350-4142 www.aspi.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Polyfusion Electronics 30 Ward Road Lancaster, New York 14086 716-681-3040 F) 716-681-2763 www.polyfusionaudio.com (Amplifiers, audio processors) Pomona Electronics P.O. Box 9090, 250E Everett, Washington 98206 425-446-5070 F) 425-446-5962 www.pomonaelectronics.com (Test equipment) Popless Voice Screens P.O. Box 1014 New Paltz, New York 12561 845-255-3367 F) 845-255-5271 www.popfilter.com [email protected] (Microphone accessories) Porter Case Company 3718 W. Western Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46619 574-289-2616 F) 574-289-2747 www.portercase.com (Equipment cases) Posh Speaker Systems 7865 N.E. Day Road W. Building C Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 800-841-8501 F) 206-842-0494 www.poshspeakers.com (Installation speakers) Posthorn Recordings PM of America 1687 Shelby Oaks Drive, #8 Memphis, Tennessee 38134 901-388-2424 F) 901-388-2405 www.svetlanausa.com [email protected] (Tubes) 142 West 26th Street New York, New York 10001 212-242-3737 F) 212-924-1243 www.posthorn.com (Sonotrim microphones) PMC/Bryston 100 Northill Drive Building #24 Brisbane, California 94005 415-467-7886 F) 415-467-7386 www.dspfx.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation plugins and hardware) 1839 Oakwood Avenue Arcadia, California 91006 626-355-9565 F) 626-355-9525 www.bryston.ca www.pmc-speakers.com (Monitors) PMI Audio Power Technology 1845 W. 169th Street Gardena, California 90247 310-323-9050 F) 310-323-9051 www.pmiaudio.com [email protected] (Joemeek, Stephen Paul Audio, Studio Projects, Toft Audio Designs) Powerphysics Polar Focus 20 West End Road Totowa, New Jersey 07512 (Amplifiers) 217 Russell Street P.O. Box 3 Hadley, Massachusetts 01035 413-586-4444 F) 509-357-5657 www.polarfocus.com (Rigging) Polycom 9040 Roswell Road, Suite 450 Atlanta, Georgia 30350 770-641-4400 877 Production Place Newport Beach, California 92663 949-515-6202 F) 949-642-4292 www.powerphysics.com [email protected] Powersoft Audio USA Pram Technologies 70 Bogard Drive Port Washington, New York 11050 516-767-2903 F) 516-767-2661 www.rfproinc.com (Wireless microphone systems) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory Precision Audio Labs 22307 Hart Street West Hills, California 91303 818-888-0388 F) 818-704-7614 www.pacificnet.net/~pas3 [email protected] (Test equipment) Precision Earmold Laboratories 830 Sunshine Lane Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 407-774-8022 F) 407-774-8133 www.precisionweb.com (In-ear monitors, ear plugs) Precision Transducer Systems (PTS) 461 Dupont Avenue Ontario, California 91761 909-390-6661 F) 909-390-6217 www.ptswoofers.com (Speakers) PreSonus Audio Electronics 7257 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 225-216-7887 F) 225-926-8347 www.presonus.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, microphone preamplifiers) Primacoustic/Cabletek 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9 Canada 604-942-1001 F ) 604-942-1010 www.primacoustic.com [email protected] (Acoustic treatment materials) Prime LED 9836 Highway 80 West Ft. Worth, Texas 76116 877-774-6533 F) 817-244-3732 www.primeled.com [email protected] (Test equipment, meters) Primera Technology Two Carlson Parkway North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 763-475-6676 F) 763-475-6677 www.primera.com [email protected] (CD/DVD duplicators) Princeton Digital 407 Prospect Avenue Princeton, New Jersey 08540 609-497-0328 F) 609-497-0329 (Digital audio processors) PrismSound/Prism Media Products Inc. 21 Pine Street Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 973-983-9577 F) 973-983-9588 www.prismsound.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors, test Pro Audio Review – February 2006 equipment) (Studio speakers) Pro Acoustics ProCases, Inc. 1200E FM2410 Harker Heights, Texas 76548 254-698-4042 F) 254-698-2037 www.proacousticsusa.com (Speakers) 4626 E. 48th Street Los Angeles, California 90582 323-585-4447 F) 323-585-4448 www.procases.com [email protected] (Cases) Pro Co Sound, Inc. P.O. Box 18001 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49019 800-253-7360 F) 616-388-9681 www.procosound.com (Accessories) PRO Manufacturing Co. 52 South Main Street Castleton, New York 12033 518-732-7231 F) 518-732-4016 www.promfg.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers, mixers) Pro Tec International 1340 S. Manhattan Avenue Fullerton, California 92831 714-441-0114 F) 714-441-0625 www.ptcases.com [email protected] (Cases) Proac USA P.O. Box 334 Stevenson, Maryland 21208 410-486-5975 F) 410-560-6901 www.proac-loudspeakers.com Proel USA 1101 Kessler Drive El Paso, Texas 79907 915-591-5848 F) 915-591-5849 www.proelgroup.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers, mixers, amplifiers, interconnects, accessories) Professional Audio Design 357 Liberty Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 718-982-2600 F) 718-982-2610 www.proaudiodesign.com (Console upgrades) Professional Sound Corp. 28085 Smyth Drive Valencia, California 91355 661-295-9395 F) 661-295-8398 www.professionalsound.com [email protected] (Mixers) Propellerheads/M Audio 5795 Martin Road Irwindale, California 91706 626-633-9050 F) 626-633-9070 www.m-audio.com [email protected] www.propellerheads.se [email protected] (Software plug-ins) Prozomax 14008 S. 32nd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85044 480-628-7758 F) 480-759-1340 www.prozomax.com (Raw drivers) PS Audio International 3050 Broadway Suite 201 Boulder, Colorado 80304 720-406-8946 F) 720-406-8967 www.psaudio.com [email protected] (Power products) PSE Electronic GmbH Goldellern 1 97451 Schonungen Germany 49-9721-75840 (Live sound, amps, processors) PSPaudioware Dzikiej Rozy 11/8 Jozefoslaw 05-500 Piaseczno Poland 48-601-96-31-76 www.pspaudioware.com (Plug-ins) 93 Manufacturers Directory Purple Audio 38 - 62 Eleventh Street Long Island City, New York 11101 718-482-8494 F) 718-482-8159 www.purpleaudio.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors) Pyle Pro Audio 1600 63rd Street Brooklyn, New York 11204 888-318-7953 F) 718-236-2400 www.pyleaudio.com (Speakers) Q Q Design 1035 Cambie Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5L7 Canada 604-688-1525 F) 604-688-1524 www.qdesign.com (Plug-ins) QSC Audio Products, Inc. 1675 MacArthur Blvd. Costa Mesa, California 92626 714-754-6175 F) 714-754-6174 www.qscaudio.com [email protected] (Amplifiers) Quam-Nichols 234 East 67th Chicago, Illinois 60637 94 773-488-5800 F) 773-488-6944 www.quamspeakers.com (Install speakers) Quantec/ Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] www.quantec.de (Digital audio processors) Quantum Audio Designs #1 Quantum Drive Benton, Missouri 63736 573-545-4404 F) 573-545-4411 (Interconnects, microphones) Quest Audio 924 Colina Ct. Lafayette, California 94549 877-794-7599 F) 925-284-6170 www.quest-audio.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) Quest Technologies 1060 Corporate Center Drive Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 262-567-9157 F) 262-567-4047 www.quest-technologies.com (Test equipment) Quik-Lok/Music Industries Corp. 625 Locust Street Garden City, New York 11530 516-794-1888 F) 516-794-4099 www.quiklok.com (Accessories, equipment racks, mic stands) R R & R Cases and Cabinets 1217 Rand Road Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 847-299-8100 F) 847-299-8110 www.rrcases.com [email protected] (Equipment cases, accessories) Rackframe 9811 West Charleston Blvd. Suite 2342 Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 702-304-1656 www.rackframe.com (Furniture) Rackman 3120 Damon Way Burbank, California 91505 818-846-1317 F) 818-846-0359 www.rackman.com (Accessories) Radia Professional 1127 Sterling Street Warwucj, Pennsylvania 18974 215-682-0130 F) 215-682-0131 www.bgcomp.com (Installation speakers) mixers, interconnects, converters, accessories) Radial Engineering/CableTek Electronics RAID Incorporated 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V3C 5W9 Canada 604-942-1001 F) 604-942-1010 www.radialeng.com [email protected] (DI boxes, interconnects) Radian Audio Engineering 600 N. Batavia Street Orange, California 92868 714-288-8900 F) 714-288-1133 www.radianaudio.com [email protected] (Sound reinforcement speakers) Radikal Technologies 696 Palisade Avenue Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 201-836-7671 F) 201-836-0661 www.radikaltechnologies.com (DAW accessories) Radio Design Labs (RDL) P.O. Box 1286 Carpinteria, California 93014 805-684-5415 F) 805-684-9316 www.rdlnet.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, preamplifiers, microphone preamplifiers, 360 Merrimack Street Building One Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843 800-806-7335 F) 978-683-6656 www.raidinc.com (Storage arrays) RAM Labs P.O. Box 40807 Santa Barbara, California 93140 805-687-2236 www.ramlabsmusicreference.com (Tubes) Ramtech Industries 3709 SW 42nd Ave., #13 Gainesville, Florida 32608 352-466-0920 F) 352-466-0906 www.ramtech.net (Accessories, cables) Randall Amplifiers/Washburn 444 East Courtland Street Mundelein, Illinois 60060 847-913-5511 F) 847-949-8444 www.randallamplifiers.com www.washburn.com [email protected] (Speakers) Rane Corporation 10802 47th Avenue West Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory Mukilteo, Washington 98275 425-355-6000 F) 425-347-7757 www.rane.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors, mixers, amplifiers, microphones, test equipment, accessories) Rapco 3581 Larch Lane Jackson, Missouri 63755 573-243-1223 F) 573-243-1384 www.rapco.com (Interconnects, accessories, test equipment) Raven Labs 16820 Nanette Street Granada Hills, California 91344 818-368-2400 F) 818-368-2400 www.raven-labs.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers, analog audio processors) Raxxess 261 Buffalo Avenue Paterson, New Jersey 07503 973-523-5105 F) 973-523-5106 www.raxxess.com [email protected] (Accessories, equipment racks, mic accessories) RCI Custom Products 20400 Observation Drive Germantown, Maryland 20876 240-912-0130 F) 240-912-0131 www.rcicustom.com [email protected] (Accessories, interconnects) RCS 12 Water Street White Plains, New York 10601 914-428-4600 F) 914-428-5922 www.rcsworks.com [email protected] Real Traps 34 Cedar Vale Drive New Milford, Connecticut 06776 866-732-5872 or 860-210-1870 www.realtraps.com [email protected] (Acoustic treatment materials) Redco Audio 1701 Stratford Avenue Stratford, Connecticut 06615 203-502-7600 www.redco.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Redding Audio 97 South Main Street Unit 10 Newtown, Connecticut 06470 203-270-1808 F) 203-270-2934 www.reddingaudio.com (Accessories, distributes Schoeps, Rycote) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Remote Audio Products 240 Great Circle Road Suite 338 Nashville, Tennessee 37228 615-256-3513 F) 615-259-2699 www.remoteaudio.com [email protected] (Power products, headphones) Renkus-Heinz, Inc. 19201 Cook Street Foothill Ranch, California 92610 949-588-9997 F) 949-588-9514 www.rh.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors, amplifiers) Requisite Audio Engineering 2645 East Glenoaks Blvd. Glendale, California 91206 818-247-2047 F) 818-247-4498 www.requisiteaudio.com (Audio processors, preamplifiers) Resolution Audio Electronics/Professional Audio Design 357 Liberty Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 718-982-2600 F) 718-982-2610 www.proaudiodesign.com (Preamplifiers) Rexroat Sound 4810 2nd Avenue Moline, Illinois 61265 309-764-1663 www.rexroatsound.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) RF Connectors 7610 Miramar Road San Diego, California 92126 858-549-6340 F) 858-549-6345 www.rfindustries.com (Interconnects) RFPro 70 Bogard Avenue Port Washington, New York 11050 516-767-2903 F) 516-767-2661 www.rfproinc.com (Distributes EM Acoustics, Optocore, Pram Technology, Trantec Wireless) Rhintek Computer Engineering P.O. Box 220 8835 Columbia 100 Parkway Columbia, Maryland 21045 410-730-2575 F) 410-730-5960 www.rhintek.com (Test equipment) Rhino Acoustics 2424 Broad Street Houston, Texas 77087 866-333-6299 or 713-397-4466 www.bassmaxx.com (Speakers) RIA Connect 200 Tornillo Way Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07712 888-722-5625 F) 732-389-9066 www.riaconnect.com (Interconnects) Richardson Electronics 40W267 Keslinger Road P.O. Box 393 LaFox, Illinois 60147 630-208-2200 F) 630-208-2550 (Tubes, accessories) Rimage Corporation 7725 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439 952-944-8144 F) 952-944-7808 www.rimage.com (CD duplicators) Rip-Tie Company 883 San Leandro Blvd. San Leandro, California 94577 510-577-0200 F) 510-553-0160 www.riptie.com [email protected] (Accessories) Riser-Bond Instruments 5101 N. 57th Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68507 402-466-0933 F) 402-466-0967 www.riserbond.com [email protected] (Test equipment) 95 Manufacturers Directory RME/Synthax 5111 Market Street Boardman, Ohio 44512 330-259-0308 F) 330-259-0315 www.synthax.com, www.rmeaudio.com (Audio cards) RMGI North America P.O. Box 340 New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 269-469-2463 F) 269-469-5411 www.rmgi-usa.com (Recording media) RMS/MBT International P.O. Box 30818 Charleston, South Carolina 29417 843-763-9083 F) 843-763-9096 www.mbtinternational.com (Live sound speakers, mixers, interconnects) Road Ready Cases/Cipex International 18120 S. Broadway St. Unit B Gardena, California 90248 310-767-1772 F) 310-767-1798 www.roadreadycases.com (Cases) Rockustics 5080 Paris Street Denver, Colorado 80239 303-371-0208 F) 303-371-0604 www.rockusticsinc.com [email protected] (Install speakers) Rode Microphones P. O. Box 3279 Torrance, California 90510 310-328-7456 F) 310-328-7180 www.rodemic.com [email protected] (Microphones) Rogue Amoeba Software 29 Scottsdale Court Cranbury, New Jersey 08512 www.rogueamoeba.com [email protected] (Software) Rohde & Schwarz 8661A Robert Fulton Road Columbia, Maryland 21046 410-910-7800 F) 410-910-7801 www.rohde-schwarz.com/usa [email protected] (Test equipment) Roland Corporation, Inc. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, California 90040 323-890-3700 F) 323-721-4875 www.rolandus.com (Recorders, analog audio processors, microphones, mixers, speakers) Roland System Solutions 14830 Desman Road LaMirada, California 90638 Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 860-434-9190 F) 860-434-9022 (Digital audio converters, sound on video) Rupert Neve Design 5968 South 350 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 801-263-9053 F) 801-263-9068 www.rolls.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, amplifiers, microphone preamplifiers, mixers) Royer Labs Russound Rorke Data 651-C Commerce Drive Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774 301-249-0044 F) 301-249-3912 www.rpginc.com [email protected] (Acoustic treatment materials) 714-521-8000 F) 714-521-8298 www.rssamerica.com (Interconnects) Rolls Corporation 9700 W. 76th Street Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 952-829-0300 F) 952-829-0988 www.rorke.com (Outboard storage) Rosati Acoustics, Inc. 2711 Empire Avenue Burbank, California 91504 818-847-0121 F) 818-847-0122 www.royerlabs.com [email protected] (Microphones) RPG Diffusor Systems 123 South Street Boston, Massachusetts 02111 617-423-5546 F) 617-423-5884 www.rosatiacoustics.com [email protected] (Speakers) RPM Optoelectronics/ Racklight.com Roselle Music Ruby Tubes/Magic Parts 217 E. Irving Park Road Roselle, Illinois 60172 630-529-2031 F) 630-529-2423 1221 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, California 94954 707-769-5100 F) 707-769-5105 www.magicparts.com [email protected] (Tubes) Rosendahl Studiotechnik/ Sennheiser USA One Enterprise Drive 1724 Corby Avenue Santa Rosa, California 95407 www.rpmllc.com, www.racklight.com (Accessories) P.O. Box 1969 Wimberley, Texas 78676 512-847-3013 www.rupertneve.com 5 Forbes Road Newmarket, New Hampshire 03857 603-659-5170 F) 603-659-5388 www.russound.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, interconnects, mixers, accessories) Rycote Microphone Windshields/Redding Audio 97 South Main Street Unit 10 Newtown, Connecticut 06470 203-270-1808 F) 203-270-2934 www.reddingaudio.com www.rycote.com [email protected] (Accessories) S SaatiTech 247 Route 100 Somers, New York 10589 914-767-0100 F) 914-767-0109 www.saatiamericas.com (Acoustic treatment materials) *'TI'4+'5U ENNNTI JNNTI GINTI FINTI EINTI #55#$14#614+'5X1:FEMX 14'56*+..XMIJGEg999T2#55.#$5T%1/gIGNTGJKTGJMN 96 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory Sabine Adaptive Audio Products 13301 Highway 441 Alachua, Florida 32615 386-418-2000 F) 386-418-2001 www.sabine.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, digital audio processors, wireless microphones) Sabra-Som 59 Flaming Arrow Road Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 201-828-9492 F) 201-828-9493 www.sabrasom.com (Accessories, shockmounts) SADiE Inc. 475 Craighead Street Nashville, Tennessee 37204 615-327-1140 F) 615-327-1699 www.sadie.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstations) Sam Ash 162 West 48th Street Third Floor New York, New York 10036 212-586-1100 F) 212-997-9715 www.samashpro.com Sams Technical Publishing 5436 West 78th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 800-428-7267 F) 800-552- 3910 www.samswebsite.com (Books, videos, publishing) Samson Technologies Corp. F) 905-469-1129 www.sascom.com [email protected] (Distributor for Adgil Design, Cube Technologies) P. O. Box 9031 575 Underhill Blvd. Syosset, New York 11791 516-364-2244 F) 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com (Analog audio processors, mixers, preamplifiers, amplifiers, microphones, AC power, speakers) SBS Technologies San Ming Sound Company 97 South Main Street Unit 10 Newtown, Connecticut 06470 203-270-1808 F) 203-270-2934 www.reddingaudio.com (Microphones) 17921 Lyons Circle Huntington Beach, California 92647 714-842-9969 F) 714-842-9571 www.sanmingsound.com [email protected] (Sound reinforcement speakers) Sanken Microphones/plus24 1155 N. La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, California 90038 323-845-1171 F) 323-845-1170 www.plus24.net (Microphones) Sascom Marketing Group 34 Nelson Street Oakville, Ontario L6L 3H6 Canada 905-469-8080 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 1284 Corporate Center Drive St. Paul, Minnesota 55121 651-905-4700 F) 651-905-4701 www.sbs.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation peripherals) Schoeps/ Redding Audio Schriber Acoustic/NRG Research 233 Rogue River Hwy. #1144 Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 541-479-9433 F) 541-471-6251 www.schriberacoustic.com (Microphones) SCIP Electronic Systems 16169 Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades, California 90272 310-454-1889 (Microphones) sE Electronics/Sonic Distribution 27 Gilman Terrace Suite 1 Somerville, Massachusetts 02145 617-623-5581 F) 617-623-5857 www.sonic-distribution.com, www.seelectronics.com (Microphones) SEK’D America/plus24 Sellmark Electronics 2334 E. Route 100, #7 Bunnell, Florida 32110 (Accessories) Sencore 3200 Sencore Drive Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107 605-339-0100 www.sencore.com (Test equipment) 1155 North La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, California 90038 323-845-1171 F) 323-845-1170 www.plus24.net [email protected] (Digital audio workstation hardware and software) Sendit Electronics Selco Products 605 S. East St. Anaheim, California 92805 714-917-1333 F) 714-917-1355 www.selcoproducts.com [email protected] (Accessories) One Enterprise Drive Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 860-434-9190 F) 860-434-9022 www.sennheiserusa.com [email protected] (Microphones, headphones, accessories) Selenium Loudspeakers USA Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, Inc. 1720 South Military Highway Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 757-424-7516 F) 757-424-5246 www.selenium-usa.com (Speakers) 1722 Rogers Place, Unit 25E Burbank, California 91504 818-848-5059 F) 818-848-9099 www.senditelectronics.com (Preamplifiers, interconnects) Sennheiser Electronics Corporation 660 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60622 312-432-1714 F) 312-432-1738 www.sensaphonics.com [email protected] (In-ear monitors) 97 Manufacturers Directory Sensonics 820 Arizona Avenue, Suite 203 Trinidad, Colorado 81082 719-845-9820 www.TheSilenzer.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Sequerra Ribbon Microphones 1929 Long Ridge Road Stamford, Connecticut 06903 203-968-0339 F) 203-322-9442 Servo Drive/Sound Physics Labs 1940 Lehigh Glenview, Illinois 60025 847-724-5500 F) 847-724-1953 www.servodrive.com [email protected] (Speakers) Servoreeler Systems 218-31 97th Avenue Queens Village, New York 11429 718-464-9400 F) 718- 464-9435 www.servoreelers.com (Interconnects, accessories) Sescom, Incorporated 608 Main Street P.O. Box 839 Wellsville, Kansas 66092 785-883-3009 F) 785-883-4422 www.sescom.com [email protected] (Accessories, interconnects) Seven Woods Audio 44 Oak Avenue Belmont, Massachusetts 02478 617-489-6292 www.sevenwoodsaudio.com (Analog audio processors) Shaker Microphone P.O. Box 2634 Harrison, Arkansas 72601 870-437-5304 www.shakermicrophone.net [email protected] (Harmonica microphones) Shadow Hills Industries 9451 Wayside Drive Shadow Hills, California 91040 818-951-6092 www.shadowhillsindustries.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers, analog audio processors) SHS Audio 1922 W. Banta Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46217 317-780-0454 F) 317-780-0677 www.shsaudio.com (Microphones, wireless mics, distributes JTS) Shure Incorporated 5800 Tuohy Avenue Niles, Illinois 60714-4608 847-600-2000 F) 847-600-1212 www.shure.com [email protected] (Microphones, analog audio processors, mixers, in-ear monitors) SIA Software Co. One Main St. Whitinsville, Massachusetts 01588 508-234-9877 F) 508-234-6479 www.siasoft.com (Test software) Sintefex Audio/G Prime 949-859-9615 F) 949-859-9616 www.sigt.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Signex/Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 (Interconnects) Sibelius Software Silent Source 1407 Oakland Blvd. Suite 300 Walnut Creek, California 94596 925-280-0600 F) 925-280-0008 www.sibelius.com (Music notation software) 58 Nonotuck Street Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 413-584-7944 F) 413-584-2377 www.silentsource.com [email protected] (Acoustical treatment materials) Sierra Automated Systems 2625 North San Fernando Blvd. Burbank, California 91504 818-840-6749 F) 818-840-6751 www.sasaudio.com (Interconnects) Sigma Electronics 1027 Commercial Avenue East Petersburg, PA 17520 717-569-2681 F) 717-569-5481 www.sigmaelectronics.com (Interconnects) Signal Transport 8 Hammond Drive Suite 104 Irvine, California 92618 Siltech/Fanfare International 500 E. 77th Street New York, New York 10162 212-734-1041 F) 212-734-7735 (Interconnects) Simon – Kaloi Engineering. 31192 La Braya Drive, Unit G Westlake Village, California 91362 818-707-8400 F) 818-707-8401 www.skeng.com [email protected] (Direct boxes, headphone amp) 1790 Broadway 4th Floor New York, New York 10019 212-765-3415 F) 212-581-8938 www.gprime.com [email protected] www.sintefex.com (Digital audio processors) SKB Corporation 1607 North O’Donnell Way Orange, California 92867 714-637-1252 F) 714-283-0425 www.skbcases.com [email protected] (Equipment cases, accessories) Slider Products P.O. Box 3287 La Mesa, California 91944 619-462-2286 F) 619-462-1831 www.slider-straps.com or www.sliderproducts.com (Accessories, mic stands) SLS Loudspeakers 1650 W. Jackson Ozark, Missouri 65721 417-883-4549 F) 417-883-2723 www.slsaudio.com, www.slsloudspeakers.com [email protected] (Sound reinforcement speakers, studio monitors) SM Pro Audio/Kaysound 2165 46th Avenue EXTREME 3-WAY 800w Medium Throw 3-way main • Baltic Birch Cabinets • Duratex™ Finish • TRX Subs & monitors c 800.854.2235 Made in San Diego, CA • FREE Full-Line Catalog - carvin.com/trx 98 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory Lachine, Quebec H8T 2P1 Canada 514-633-8877 F) 514-633-8872 www.kaysound.com, www.smproudio.com (Digital audio processors, analog audio processors, microphones, preamplifers, interconnects) Smart Electronics/Sunset Sound 6650 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, California 90028 323-469-1186 F) 323-465-5579 www.smartresearch.co.uk, www.sunsetsound.com (Analog audio processors) Smith Audio 231 Victory Drive Massapequa Park, New York 11762 516-797-9543 F) 516-797-8129 www.smithproaudio.com [email protected] (Live sound speakers) Solid State Logic West Hollywood, California 90038 323-845-1171 F) 323-845-1170 www.plus24.net [email protected] (Interconnects) Sonic 3383 E. Layton Avenue Cudahy, Wisconsin 53110 414-483-5091 F) 414-483-3344 (Live sound speakers) Sonic Studios 1311 Sunny Court Sutherlin, Oregon 97479 541-459-8839 F) 541-459-8842 www.sonicstudios.com (Microphones, accessories) Sonic Desktop Software Sonic Systems, Inc./ Hacusto International P.O. Box 3205 Chatsworth, California 91313 818-718-9999 F) 818-718-9990 www.sonicdesktop.com (Music libraries) 10 Research Drive Stratford, Connecticut 06612 203-386-9200 F) 203-386-0773 (Sound reinforcement/installation speakers) Sonic Sense Sonicraft 2755 S. Gilpin Street Denver, Colorado 80210 303-753-0201 F) 303-753-0817 www.sonicsense.com (Converters) 35 Dutch Lane Road Freehold, New Jersey 07728 732-303-8559 F) 732-303-8926 Sonifex/Independent Audio Sonic Solutions 320 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor New York, New York 10036 212-315-1111 F) 212-315-0251 www.solid-state-logic.com (Consoles/mixers, digital audio workstations) 101 Rowland Way Novato, California 94945 415-893-8000 F) 415-893-8008 www.sonic.com [email protected] Sommer Cable/plus24 12813 Industrial Park Blvd. Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 1155 North La Brea Avenue 763-577-1535 F) 763-577-5950 www.sonicstudio.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstations) Sonic Studio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101-1805 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] www.sonifex.co.uk [email protected] (Consoles/mixers, recorders, accessories) Sonorus 366 Washington Street Newburgh, New York 12550 845-562-6000 F) 845-562-3794 www.sonorus.com [email protected] (Computer audio cards) Sonos 223 E. De La Guerra Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Sonotrim/Posthorn Recordings 142 West 26th Street New York, New York 10001 212-242-3737 F) 212-924-1243 www.posthorn.com (Microphones) Sony 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 800-472-7669 F) 201-358-4907 www.sony.com/professional (Recorders, microphones, consoles, audio processors, monitors, headphones) Sony Media Software/Sony Pictures Digital 3960 Ince Blvd. Culver City, California 90232 www.sonypictures.com 800-577-6642 Sony Media Solutions 680 Kinderkamack Road available now 16 channels, 4 band Series 80 EQ $3500 meterbridge $1100 extra (other frame sizes available) details from: [email protected] 011 44 147 481 5300 www.tridentaudio.co.uk Oradell, New Jersey 07649 201-930-1000 F) 201-599-3554 www.mediabysony.com (Recording media) Sound Advance Systems, Inc. 3202 So. Shannon Street Santa Ana, California 92704 714-556-2378 F) 714-556-5425 www.soundadvance.com [email protected] om (Installation speakers and processors) Sound Anchors 2835 Kirby Avenue Palm Bay, Florida 32905 321-724-1237 www.soundanchors.com [email protected] (Accessories) Sound Bridge Acoustic Labs 3501 I-35E Waxahachie, Texas 75165 972-937-2030 F) 972-935-0539 www.soundbridge.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors) Sound Construction & Supply 107 Spence Lane Nashville, Tennessee 37210 615-884-8257 F) 615-884-8258 Manufacturers Directory www.custom-consoles.com (Studio furniture) Sound Control Technologies 28 Knight Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06851 203-854-5701 F) 203-854-5702 www.soundcontrol.net (Interconnects, zone amplifiers) Sound-Craft 1584 Petit Jean Mountain Road Morrilton, Arkansas 72110 501-727-5476 F) 501-727-5402 [email protected] (Install speakers) Sound Devices 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg, Wisconsin 53959 608-524-0625 F) 608-524-0655 www.sounddevices.com (Preamplifiers) Sound Enhancements 185 Detroit Street Cary, Illinois 60013 847-639-4646 F) 847-639-4723 www.soundenhancements.com, www.accuverb.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors) Sound Impulse 324 Park Street Walworth, Wisconsin 531849691 262-275-9900 F) 262-275-3007 www.soundimpulse.com (Live sound, installation speakers) Sound Physics Labs 1940 Lehigh Glenview, Illinois 60025 847-724-5500 F) 847-724-1953 www.soundphysics.com (Speakers) Soundbarrier (Microphones) Soundfield Research/ TransAudio Group 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-365-5145 www.transaudiogroup.com, www.soundfieldusa.com www.proaudio.co.uk/soundfield [email protected] (Microphones) 7091 N.W. 51 Street Miami, Florida 33166 800-859-7027 or 305-594-3929 www.soundarrier.com [email protected] (Amps, processors, mixers, speakers, mics, wireless mics, accessories, interconnects) Soundscape Soundcraft, Inc 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, California 91329 818-920-3212 F) 818-920-3208 www.soundcraft.com [email protected] (Mixers/consoles) 2601 East Aragon Blvd. Unit #6 Sunrise, Florida 33313 954-572-6391 F) 954-572-8191 www.soundscape.be [email protected] (Digital audio workstations) Soundelux Microphones SoundToys TransAudio Group 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-365-5145 www.transaudiogroup.com 225 Church Street Burlington, Vermont 05401 802-951-9700 F) 802-951-9799 www.soundtoys.com [email protected] (DAW plug-ins) P.O. Box 1563 Windermere, Florida 34786 407-876-6884 F) 407-876-1463 www.soundscape.com [email protected] (Outdoor speakers) Soundscape/Sydec US Soundtrack USA 8884 NW 24 Terrace Miami, Florida 33172 305-593-1669 F) 305-593-6995 www.soundtrackusa.com [email protected] (Mixers, CD players, headphones, speakers, microphones, wireless microphones, amplifiers, analog audio processors) SoundTube Entertainment 6430 N. Business Park Loop Park City, Utah 84098 435-647-9555 F) 435-647-9666 www.soundtube.com [email protected] (Installation speakers) Soundwave Research Laboratories 72 Nickerson Road Ashland, Massachusetts 01721 508-231-4515 F) 508-231-1023 www.soundwaveresearch.com (Crowley & Tripp microphones) SP Technology 1405 Woodward Street LaPorte, Indiana 46350 219-324-6800 F) 219-362-7938 (Studio monitors) Spatializer Audio Laboratories 900 Lafayette Street Suite 710 Santa Clara, California 95050 408-296-0600 F) 408-296-0650 www.spatializer.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, digital audio software) SpeakerCraft Pro 940 Columbia Avenue Riverside, California 92507 800-448-0976 F) 909-787-8747 www.speakercraftpro.com (Install speakers) Special Projects/Audio Group International 16411 371st Avenue Green Isle, Minnesota 55338 320-238-2554 F) 320-238-2545 www.spaudio.net (Microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, accessories) Speck Electronics 341 E. Alvarado Street Fallbrook, California 92028 760-723-4281 F) 760-723-3294 www.speck.com [email protected] (Mixers, analog audio processors) Speco Technologies 200 New Highway Amityville, New York 11701 631-957-8700 F) 631-957-9142 “I found the PR-30 and PR-40 to be two of the most natural and pleasant sounding dynamic microphones that I have ever encountered. I would be equally impressed even if they had a price tag two or three times greater. -Russ Long, Pro Audio Review 2005 The PR 40 looks like a condenser, but is the first new dynamic technology in years. Smooth like a ribbon. Big like a condenser. Affordable, reliable and final assembled in USA TransAudio Group Brad Lunde 702 365 5155 100 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory www.specotech.com Spectron 9334 Unit E Oso Avenue Chatsworth, California 91311 818-727-7603 F) 818-727-1197 [email protected] (Amplifiers) SPL USA 7656 Alderwood Avenue Corona, California 92880 951-272-3465 F) 951-272-3467 www.spl-usa.com or www.soundperformancelab.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, analog audio processors, microphone preamplifiers) Sprague Magnetics, Inc. 12806 Bradley Avenue Sylmar, California 91342 818-364-1810 F) 818-364-1810 www.sprague-magnetics.com [email protected] (Accessories, tape heads) SRS Labs 2909 Daimler Street Santa Ana, California 92705 949-442-1070 F) 949-852-1099 www.srslabs.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) Stage Accompany USA Stedman Corporation Stewart Audio 8917 Shore Court Brooklyn, New York 11209 800-955-7474 www.stageaccompany.com (Speakers) 4167 Stedman Drive Richland, Michigan 49083 269-629-5930 F) 269-629-4149 www.stedmancorp.com [email protected] (Microphones, accessories) 1000 Technology Drive Columbia, California 95310 209-588-8111 F) 209-588-8113 www.stewartaudio.com (Amplifiers) Steinberg North America 14352 Chambers Road Tustin, California 92780 949-852-8511 F) 949-852-8930 www.storageconcepts.com (Outboard hard drive storage) StageTec 19410 Kilfinan Street Northridge, California 91326 818-368-5153 F) 818-368-5908 www.stagetec.com (Consoles/mixers, interconnects) Stanton Group Incorporated 3000 SW 42nd Street Hollywood, Florida 33312 954-689-8833 F) 954-689-8460 www.stantongroup.ws (Turntables, CD players, mixers, headphones, accessories) Stapes Audio 4500 Greenbrier Ct.. Austin, Texas 78756 www.stapesaudio.com (Microphones) Star Case Manufacturing 648 Superior Ave. Munster, IN 46321 888-214-8363 F) 219-924-6321 www.rackframe.com [email protected] (Equipment racks) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 11711 N. College Ave. Suite 190 Carmel, Indiana 46032 877-253-3900 www.steinberg.de, www.steinbergusa.net, www.cubase.net [email protected] (Digital audio workstation hardware, software) Sterling Modular 2234 Farmington Avenue Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512 610-369-5802 F) 610-369-9003 www.sterlingmodular.com (Furniture) Steven Klein Sound Control Room 14200 Ventura Blvd. Suite 109 Sherman Oaks, California 91423 818-788-1238 F) 818-788-1442 www.soundcontrolroom.com [email protected] (Speakers, acoustic design) Storage Concepts StorageTek One StorageTek Drive Louisville, Colorado 80028 800-877-9220 or 303-673-5151 (Outboard storage) Storcase Technology 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, California 92708 714-438-1850 F) 714-438-1847 www.storcase.com (Outboard storage arrays) Studer North America 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, California 91329 818-920-3212 F) 818-920-3208 www.studer.ch [email protected] (Consoles, recorders) Studio Electronics/Wave Distribution 1170 Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 973-728-2425 F) 973-728-2931 www.wavedistribution.com www.studioelectronics.com (Analog audio processors) Studio Network Solutions 1986 Innerbelt Business Center Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63114 877-537-2094 F) 314-733-0537 www.studionetworksolutions.co m (Outboard storage, networks) Studio Projects/PMI Audio 1845 W. 169th Street Gardena, California 90247 310-323-9050 F) 310-323-9051 www.studioprojectsusa.com [email protected] (Microphones, preamplifiers) Studio Technologies 5520 West Touhy Avenue Skokie, Illinois 60077 847-676-9177 F) 847-982-0747 www.studio-tech.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, microphone preamplifiers, analog audio processors, test equipment) 101 Manufacturers Directory Summit Audio, Inc. Surgex 1183 Baltic Ave. Suite A Gardnerville, Nevada 89410 775-782-8838 F) 775-782-8350 www.summitaudio.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, consoles/mixers) 6131B Kellers Church Road Pipersville, Pennsylvania 18947 215-766-1240 F) 215-766-9202 www.surgex.com [email protected] (AC power, test equipment) Sundance Systems, Fibox Products Div. 4925 N. O’Connor Blvd. #101 Irving, Texas 75062 972-717-7441 F) 972-893-0380 www.sundancesys.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Sunfire Laboratories P.O. Box 1589 Snohomish, Washington 98291 425-335-4748 www.sunfire.com (Speakers, amps) Super Audio Center 3063 Sterling Circle East Suite 5 Boulder, Colorado 80301 303-443-9855 www.superaudiocenter.com (DAW software) Superscope Technologies 2640 White Oak Circle, Suite A Aurora, Illinois 60504 630-820-4800 F) 630-820-8103 www.superscopetechnologies.com Swissonic America/plus24 1155 N. La Brea Avenue West Hollywood, California 90038 323-845-1171 F) 323-845-1170 www.plus24.com (Converters, interconnects) Switchcraft, Inc. 5555 North Elston Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60630 773-792-2700 F) 773-792-2129 www.switchcraft.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Symbolic Sound Corporation P.O. Box 2549 Champaign, Illinois 61825 217-355-6273 F) 217-355-6562 www.symbolicsound.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation/processor software) Symetrix, Inc. 6408 216th Street SW Mountain Lake, Washington 98043 425-778-7728 F) 425-778-7727 www.symetrixaudio.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, analog audio processors, microphone preamplifiers) Syn-Aud-Con Synergetic Audio Concepts 8780 Rufing Road Greenville, Indiana 47124 812-923-0174 F) 812-923-3610 www.synaudcon.com Brenda Brown Synchro Arts Limited Global House, Ashley Avenue Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AD United Kingdom 44-20-8823-9100 www.SynchroArts.com [email protected] (Software) Synchronous Systems P.O. Box 118 Hopkins, Minnesota 55305 952-797-9374 F) 952-546-0339 www.syncsystems.com [email protected] (DAW accessories) Synclavier Digital Corporation P.O. Box 1138 Enfield, New Hampshire 03748 603-632-4159 F) 603-632-7324 www.synclavier.com Tannoy/TGI North America, Inc. [email protected] (DAW software) Synthax 5111 Market Street Boardman, Ohio 44512 330-259-0308 F) 330-259-0315 www.synthax.com [email protected] (Distributes C-Mexx, DAIS, RME, MIDITemp, Terratec) Systems Development Group 5744 Industry Lane, Suite J Frederick, Maryland 21704 301-846-7990 F) 301-698-4683 www.sysdevgrp.com [email protected] (Acoustical treatment materials) Systems Wireless 555 Herndon Parkway Suite 135 Herndon, Virginia 20170 703-471-7887 F) 703-437-1107 www.swl.com (Intercom systems) 335 Gage Avenue, Unit 1 Kitchener, Ontario N2M 5E1 Canada 519-745-1158 F) 519-745-2364 www.tannoy.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors) TASCAM 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello, California 90640 323-726-0303 F) 323-727-7635 www.tascam.com (Recorders, mixers) Taylor Hohendahl Engineering (THE Audio) P.O. Box 343 S. Woodstock, Connecticut 06267 860-974-3491 F) 860-974-2635 www.theaudio.com (Microphones) Taytrix T TAB-Funkenwerk 506 2nd Street Gaylord, Kansas 67638 785-697-2257 www.tab-funkenwerk.com www.oliverarchut.com (Preamplifiers, analog audio processors) 428 Morningside Avenue Fairview, New Jersey 07022 201-943-8224 www.taytrix.com (Interconnects, acoustical treatments, accessories) TBC Consoles, Inc. 115 Cabot Street West Babylon, New York 11704 516-293-4068 F) 516-293-4075 www.argosyconsole.com Imagine a studio without the clutter. The right support furniture makes everything...look, feel, and sound better. 90series console enclosures for popular mixers seating now available through Argosy! Aeron chairs $670. & up, free shipping incl.* '2006 Argosy Console, Inc. Argosy is a registered trademark of Argosy Console, Inc. All other trademarked names are the property of their respective owners. Manufacturers Directory www.tbcconsoles.com [email protected] (Furniture) F) 310-952-2412 www.tad-pioneer.com (Monitors) TC Electronic Technomad, Inc. 5706 Corsa Avenue Suite 107 Westlake Village, California 91362 818-665-4900 F) 818-665-4901 www.tcelectronic.com [email protected] (Distributor for DK Audio, TC Electronic, TC Works, Lab.gruppen, amplifiers, analog audio processors, digital audio processors, digital audio workstation plug-ins, speakers) 1112 Boylson Street Suite 302 Boston, Massachusetts 02115 617-424-9612 F) 617-424-8233 www.technomad.com [email protected] (Speakers) TecNec 812 Kings Highway Saugerties, New York 12477 845-246-0428 F) 845-246-0626 www.tecnec.com [email protected] (Interconnects, test equipment, accessories) Tektronix Measurement Business Division 14150 SW Karl Braun Drive P. O. Box 500 M/S 50-220 Beaverton, Oregon 97077 800-835-9433 F) 503-627-5593 www.tek.com (Test equipment) Telecast Fiber Systems 102 Grove Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01605 508-754-4858 F) 508-752-1520 www.telecast-fiber.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Telect Suite E South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 860-882-5919 F) 860-882-5980 www.telefunkenusa.com [email protected] 2111 N. Molter Road P. O. Box 665 Liberty Lake, Washington 99019 509-926-6000 F) 509-926-8915 www.telect.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Telex Communications Telefunken North America Telos Systems 300 Pleasant Valley Road 2101 Superior Avenue 12000 Portland Avenue South Burnsville, Minnesota 55420 800-392-3497 www.telex.com [email protected] (Microphones, wireless microphone systems) TC Helicon 5706 Corsa Avenue Suite 107 Westlake Village, California 91362 818-665-4900 F) 818-665-4901 www.tc-helicon.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) TCS/Carvin 12340 World Trade Drive San Diego, California 92128 800-403-4484 F) 858-487-7620 www.tcsaudio.com [email protected] (Amplifiers, mixers, analog audio processors, microphones, speakers) TDK 901 Franklin Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 516-535-2600 www.tdk.com (Recording media) TDL Technology 5620 Cochise Trail Las Cruces, New Mexico 88012 505-382-3173 F) 505-382-8810 www.zianet.com/tdl [email protected] (Preamplifiers) TDM Design 12800 N.W. Bishop Road Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 503-647-5957 F) 503-647-5953 tdm-design.com (Analog audio processors) Tech 21 Uncompromising Accuracy. Unsurpassed Isolation. Less Fatigue. Less Damage. S-Logic ™ Natural Surround Sound. 790 Bloomfield Avenue Clifton, New Jersey 07012 973-777-6996 F) 973-777-9899 www.tech21nyc.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers) Techflex 300 East 16th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-352-2355 F) 970-352-3828 www.techflex.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Technical Audio Devices (TAD - Pioneer) 1925 East Dominguez Street Long Beach, California 90810 310-952-2168 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 `]Yjo`Ylqgmn]Z]]feakkaf_& 103 Manufacturers Reliable, Easy to Use, Accurate World’s Most Popular Real Time Spectrum Analyzer Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-241-7225 F) 216-241-4103 www.telos-systems.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) It still worked but we do not recommend running over the SA-3051 with a truck. Terra Speakers 228 Old Portland Road Suite 4 Brunswick, Maine 04011 207-725-1005 F) 207-725-1006 www.terraspeakers.com (Outdoor speakers) TerraTec/Synthax • no learning curve, very easy to use • never loses memory or programming • measure frequency response and sound pressure levels • no computer required, self-contained, rugged, fast, reliable • average different measurements into memories • document results with printed output (SA-3052) • SA-3052 also comes with battery pack, carrying case, and parallel printer interface • comes with calibrated microphone and manual For more info contact: • SA-3051 less than $1000, SA-3052 less than $1400 TM With the Lawson Quick Change™ Capsule System, you’ll think you’re in Wonderland! TFPRO/SoundsRite Audio P.O. Box 1290 Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 800-595-5054 www.tfpro.com [email protected] The John Hardy Company 22410 70th Avenue West • Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 USA Phone 425-775-8461 • Fax 425-778-3166 • www.audiocontrolindustrial.com Off With Their Heads! 5111 Market Street Boardman, Ohio 44512 330-259-0308 F) 330-259-0315 www.synthax.com [email protected] www.terratec.com (Computer audio cards, interconnects) Remove the Quick Change™ Capsule from the Lawson L47MP tube mic (or any other Lawson mic) and replace it with the Lawson capsule of your choice. Your L47MP can become an L251 and vice versa! 1728 Brummel Street Evanston, Illinois 60202 847-864-8060 F) 847-864-8076 [email protected] (Microphone preamplifiers) The Sound Guy 106 Arroyo Ct. Santa Cruz, California 95060 831-425-0448 www.sfxmachine.com [email protected] (Plug-ins) Theater Research 5451 Commercial Drive Huntington Beach, California 92649 714-894-5888 F) 714-892-1803 www.trtheaterresearch.com [email protected] (Speakers) Thermionic Culture/AXI Distribution 375 Liberty Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 877-440-2717 F) 877-442-6822 www.axidistribution.com (Analog audio processors, preamplifiers) Thiel Audio Lawson Quick Change™ Capsule removed and ready to use on any Lawson tube or FET electronics. Quick Change™ Capsules may be purchased separately. 1026 Nandino Blvd. Lexington, Kentucky 40511 859-254-9427 F) 859-2540075 www.thielaudio.com [email protected] (Speakers) Thinkware Lawson, Inc. Relive the Magic™ 2739 Larmon Avenue Nashville, TN 37204 615-269-5542 www.LawsonMics.com 104 345 4th Street San Francisco, California 94107 415-777-9876 F) 415-777-2972 www.thinkware.com [email protected] Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Directory Thomson Course Technology 25 Thomson Place Boston, Massachusetts 02210 617-757-8178 F) 617-757-7959 www.thomson.com (Books) THX Division, Lucasfilm P.O. Box 10327 San Rafael, California 94912 415-492-3945 F) 415-492-3988 Tice Audio Products 1530 Cypress Drive Suite C Jupiter, Florida 33469 561-575-7577 F) 561-575-0302 www.ticeaudio.com (Power products) Tingler Innovations 5540 Amber Cove Way Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 770-476-5337 F) 770-965-2661 (Accessories) TL Audio//Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101-1805 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] www.tlaudio.co.uk (Analog audio processors, consoles/mixers) TMH Corporation 2500 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 750 Los Angeles, California 90057 213-201-0030 www.tmhlabs.com (Speakers) TNA Industries 1701 Valley Road Ocean, New Jersey 07712 732-493-3979 F) 732-493-3979 (Speakers) TOA Electronics 601 Gateway Blvd., Suite 300 South San Francisco, CA 94080 650-588-2538 F) 650-588-3349 www.toaelectronics.com (Monitors, analog audio processors) Toft Audio Designs/PMI Audio 1845 W. 169th Street Gardena, California 90247 310-323-9050 F) 310-323-9051 www.toftaudio.com (Preamps, audio processors) Toleeto Fasteners International 1658 Precision Park Lane San Ysidro, California 92173 619-662-1355 F) 619-662-1486 www.cord-lox.com [email protected] (Interconnects, accessories) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 105 Manufacturers Directory Tonelux 3957 Triad Court Woodbridge, Virginia 22192 973-728-2425 F) 703-728-2931 www.tonelux.com (Preamplifiers, analog audio processors) Toner Cable Equipment 969 Horsham Road Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 215-675-2053 F) 215-675-7543 www.tonercable.com [email protected] (Interconnects) Tonian Labs 700 South 6th Street, #107 Burbank, California 91501 818-848-9881 F) 818-898-9090 www.tonianlabs.com (Interconnects, monitors) Tracer Technologies 3600 Board Road York, Pennsylvania 17402 717-764-9240 F) 717-764-9254 www.tracertek.com, www.enhancedaudio.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation software) TransAudio Group 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-365-5145 www.transaudiogroup.com Transparent Audio Anyone who has heard it knows . . . 47 Industrial Park Road Saco, Maine 04072 207-284-1100 F) 207-284-1101 www.transparentcable.com [email protected] (Interconnects, power products, accessories) Trantec Wireless/RF Pro 70 Bogard Avenue Port Washington, New York 11050 516-767-2903 F) 516-7672661 www.rfproinc.com (Wireless microphone systems) TridentAudio/Oram Professional Audio VT-2 Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier (VT-1 Single channel version also available) The Old Forge Hook Green, Meopham Meopham, Kent DA13 0JE England 44-1474-815-300 F) 44-1474815-400 www.tridentaudio.co.uk (Consoles, signal processors) Trinnov Audio USA D.W. FEARN www.dwfear n.com 16091 Davis Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92649 714-840-1065 www.trinnov.com (Digital signal processors) Trio Systems 610-793-2526 West Chester • PA • U.S.A. 106 936 E. Green Street Suite 105 Pasadena, California 91106 626-584-9706 F) 626-584-0364 www.triosystems.com [email protected] (Software) Triple P Speakers/ Independent Audio 43 Deerfield Road Portland, Maine 04101 207-773-2424 F) 207-773-2422 www.independentaudio.com [email protected] (Monitors) Tripp Lite 1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, Illinois 60609 773-869-1111 F) 773-869-1230 www.tripplite.com [email protected] (Power products) Troisi Design, Ltd. 27 Almeria Circle Westford, Massachusetts 01886 978-692-7768 F) 978-392-9869 www.troisi.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors) True Audio 387 Duncan Lane Andersonville, Tennessee 37705 865-494-3388 F) 865-494-3388 www.trueaudio.com [email protected] (Test equipment) True Audio Systems/Neumann USA One Enterprise Drive Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 860-434-5220 F) 860-434-3148 www.neumannusa.com (Preamplifiers) Truth Audio 129 Sugar Cove Road Destin, Florida 32459 850-267-1255 www.truthaudio.com (Speakers) Tsunami Technologies 459 Geary Street San Francisco, California 94102 415-776-9705 F) 415-776-9214 www.tsunamitechnologies.com [email protected] (Mixers, amplifiers) Richard Fong, Peter Horsman, Christopher Fong Tube-Tech/Professional Audio Design 357 Liberty Street Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 718-982-2600 F) 718-982-2610 www.proaudiodesign.com (Preamplifiers, analog audio processors) Turbosound/Sennheiser USA One Enterprise Drive Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 860-434-5220 F) 860-434-3148 www.neumannusa.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory V Tymphany Corporation 20863 Stevens Creek Blvd. #300 Cupertino, California 95014 408-200-3129 F) 408-200-3101 www.tymphany.com (OEM speaker drivers – Vifa, et al) U Ulead Systems 20000 Mariner Avenue Suite 200 Torrance, California 90503 310-896-6388 F) 310-896-6389 www.ulead.com Ultimate Support Systems P.O. Box 470 Fort Collins Colorado 80522 970-493-4488 F) 970-221-2274 www.ulimatesupport.com (Speaker stands) Ultra*Stereo Labs 181 Bononetti San Luis Obispo, California 93401 818-609-7405 F) 818-609-7408 Ultrasone USA 220 2nd Avenue South Franklin, Tennessee 37064 615-599-4719 F) 615-599-5493 www.ultrasoneusa.com (Headphones) Under Cover 373 Broadway #F-5 New York, New York 10013 www.undercovernyc.com (Accessories) Unique Recording Software P.O. Box 499 Westhampton, New York 11977 917-854-5403 www.ursplugins.com [email protected] (Plug-ins) Universal Audio 330 Encinal Street Santa Cruz, California 95060 831-454-0630 F) 831-4540689 www.uaudio.com info@uaudio (Analog audio processors) Uptown Automation Systems, Inc. 8301 Patuxent Range Road Suite A1 Jessup, Maryland 20794 301-776-7879 F) 301-776-8117 www.faders.com [email protected] (Consoles/mixer accessories) US Music 444 East Courtland Street Mundelein, Illinois 60060 847-949-0444 F) 847-949-8444 www.soundtech.com (Mixers, speakers) Valve Amplification Company (VAC) 807 Bacon Street Durham, North Carolina 27703 919-596-1107 F) 919-596-2037 www.vac-amps.com [email protected] (Tubes) Vega/ClearCom 4065 Hollis Street Emoryville, California 94608 510-496-6666 F) 510-496-6699 www.vegawireless.com (Wireless microphone systems) Vela 404 West Ironwood Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 801-464-1600 F) 801-464-1699 www.vela.com (Convereters, distribution amps) Velodyne Acoustics 1070 Commercial Street Suite 101 San Jose, California 95112 408-436-7270 www.velodyne.com (Speakers) Vengeance Cable Company 1199 Amboy Avenue Edison, New Jersey 08837 888-891-4234 F) 888-891-4235 www.vengeancecable.com (Interconnects) Verari Systems 9449 Carroll Park Drive San Diego, California 92121 858-874-3800 F) 858-874-3838 www.verari.com (Digital audio workstations) Bob Murphy (ext.1158) Verbatim 1200 W. T. Harris Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 800-421-4188 or 704-5476500 F) 704-547-6609 (Recording media) Ron Hanifan Andy Marken (outside PR) 408986-0100 Surround Monitoring Verity Systems 6236-A Main Street El Dorado, California 95623 530-626-9363 F) 530-626-9395 www.veritysystems.com [email protected] (CD duplicators) Vestax 5304 Derry Avenue Suite C Agoura Hills, California 91301 818-597-7711 F) 818-597-0411 www.americanmusicandsound. com (Turntables, CD players, mixers) Verastarr/AB International 3468 Cedar Valley Court Smyrna, Georgia 30080 770-433-9434 (Amplifiers) Pro Audio Review – February 2006 107 Mic-Pre Manufacturers Directory Videoquip Research Limited 4-595 Middlefield Road Scarborough, Ontario M1V 3S2 Canada 416-293-1042 F) 416-297-4757 www.videoquip.com (Digital audio converters, audio processors, routers) Vienna Symphonic Library 6021 Crape Myrtle Ct. Woodland Hills, California 91367 818-704-3970 F) 818-992-3469 (Sound libraries) Viking Case 10480 Oak Street, NE St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 727-577-1216 F) 727-577-2082 www.vikingcases.com (Cases) Vintech Audio 9828 Gallagher Road Dover, Florida 33527 813-982-9026 F) 813-986-1190 www.vintech-audio.com (Preamps, analog audio processors) VisionDAW 6970 Aragon Circle, Suite 6 Buena Park, California 90620 714-521-4134 F) 714-521-8135 www.visiondaw.com [email protected] (Turnkey DAW) Visiosonic 21939 US 19 North Clearwater, Florida 33765 727-799-3828 F)727-799-2747 www.visiosonic.com (Software) Vista Group International 17 Washington Street Suite 300 Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 203-852-5557 F) 203-852-5559 www.vistagroupinternational.com [email protected] (Installation recorders/players) Vocalbooth.com 1631 S.E. Riviera Drive Bend, Oregon 97702 541-330-6045 F) 801-659-2475 www.vocalbooth.com [email protected] (Isolation booths, acoustic treatments) Voodoo Lab 1320A Industrial Avenue Petaluma, California 94952 707-782-0600 F) 707-782-9777 www.voodoolab.com [email protected] (Preamplifiers, interconnects) Vox Amplification/ Korg USA, 316 South Service Road Melville, New York 11747-3201 516-333-9100 F) 516-333-9108 108 www.voxamps.co.uk (Audio processors) Voyager Sound P.O. Box 115 Weston, Massachusetts 02493 781-893-2574 www.voyagersound.com (Software) Voyetra Technologies/Turtle Beach 5 Odell Plaza Yonkers, New York 10701 914-966-0600 F) 914-966-1102 www.voyetra-turtle-beach.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation software and hardware) W Walker Labs P.O. Box 3130 San Bernadino, California 92413 877-928-8726 F) 909-886-3420 www.walker-labs.com [email protected] (Mixers) Walters-Storyk Design Group 262 Martin Avenue Highland, New York 12528 845-691-9300 F) 845-691-9361 www.wsdg.com (Studio design) Ward-Beck Systems 455 Milner Avenue, Unit #10 Toronto, Ontario M1B 2K4 Canada 416-335-5999 F) 416-335-5202 www.ward-beck.com (Interconnects, converters) Wave Arts 99 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 7 Arlington, Massachusetts 02474 781-646-3794 F) 781-646-7190 www.wavearts.com [email protected] (DAW plug-ins) Wave Digital Systems/Wave Distribution 1170 Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 973-728-2425 F) 973-728-2931 www.wavedigital.com Wave Distribution 1170 Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 973-728-2425 F) 973-728-2931 www.wavedistribution.com Wave:Space 26741 Portola Parkway Suite 1E Foothill Ranch, California 92610 949-770-6601 F) 949-770-6575 www.wave-space.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors) WaveFrame Software Group 1650 NW Front Avenue Suite #110 Portland, Oregon 97209 503-419-3911 F) 503-225-1852 www.waveframe.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstations) Waves 306 West Depot Avenue Suite 100 Knoxville, Tennessee 37917 865-546-6115 F) 865-546-8445 www.waves.com [email protected] (Digital audio workstation software) Wayoutware 277 El Portal Drive Pismo Beach, California 93449 805-773-7952 F) 805-773-2989 www.wayoutware.com (Software) WBT-USA 2752 S. 1900 West Ogden, Utah 84401 801-621-1500 F) 801-627-6980 www.wbt-usa.com (Accessories) Weiss Engineering/ TransAudio Group 7320 Smoke Ranch Road Suite G Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 702-365-5155 F) 702-365-5145 www.transaudiogroup.com (Analog audio processors, microphone preamplifiers) Wenger Corporation 555 Park Drive P.O. Box 448 Owatonna, Minnesota 55060 507-455-4100 F) 507-455-4258 www.wengercorp.com (Acoustical room treatments) West Penn Wire/CDT 2833 West Chestnut Street Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 724-222-7060 F) 724-222-6420 www.westpenn-cdt.com (Interconnects, accessories) Westlake Audio 2696 Lavery Court Unit 18 Newbury Park, California 91320 805-499-3686 F) 805-498-2571 www.westlakeaudio.com [email protected] (Monitors) Westone Laboratories F) 252-635-1285 www.wheatstone.com [email protected] (Consoles) Whirlwind 99 Ling Road Rochester, New York 14612 585-663-8820 F) 585-865-8930 www.whirlwindusa.com [email protected] (Analog audio processors, interconnects, accessories) WhisperRoom, Inc. 116 S. Sugar Hollow Road Morristown, Tennessee 37813 423-585-5827 F) 423-583-5831 www.whisperroom.com [email protected] (Portable soundproof booths) Wide Band Solutions 274 Main Street, Suite 301 Reading, Massachusetts 01867 860-404-9478 F) 860-3712312 www.widebandsolutions.com (System processors) Wild Media Systems 1558 State Rt. 213 Ulster Park, New York 12487 845-430-0697 www.supertalker.com [email protected] Wohler Technologies 31055 Huntwood Avenue Hayward, California 94544 650-589-5676 F) 650-589-1355 www.wohler.com (Speakers, digital audio processors, analog audio processors, accessories) Worx Audio 620 South Elm Street Suite 315 Greensboro, North Carolina 27406 336-275-7474 F) 336-275-2044 www.worxaudio.com [email protected] (Speakers - formerly Woodworx) Wunder Audio 5730 Misty Hill Austin, Texas 78590 512-338-6777 F) 512-338-1922 www.wunderaudio.com (Analog audio processors) X Xantech Williams Sound 10321 West 70th Street Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 952-943-2252 F) 952-943-2174 www.williamssound.com [email protected] (In-ear monitors, wireless transmitters/receivers) Wilson Case P.O. Box 1106 Hastings, Nebraska 68902 402-463-5040 F) 402-463-5276 www.wilsoncase.com [email protected] (Cases) 12950 Bradley Avenue Sylmar, California 91342 818-362-0353 F) 818-362-9506 www.xantech.com [email protected] (Distribution amps) Xhifi, Inc. 465 Pike Road Unit 112 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 267-288-0199 F) 267-288-0198 www.xhifi.com [email protected] (Speakers) Xilica Audio Design Winsted Corp. 10901 Hampshire Avenue S. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55438 952-944-9050 F) 952-944-1546 www.winsted.com [email protected] (Equipment racks) 88 Oxford Street Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 4L5 Canada 905-770-0055 F) 905-770-2984 www.xilica.com (Crossovers, digital audio networks) Wiretracks XS Technologies P.O. Box 19243 Seattle, Washington 98109 206-361-6110 F) 206-361-6108 www.wiretracks.com (Interconnects) 2235 Executive Circle Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 719-540-9333 F) 719-540-9183 www.westone.com/music [email protected] (In-ear monitors) Wireworks Corporation Wheatstone Wireworld, Inc. 600 Industrial Drive New Bern, North Carolina 28652 252-638-7000 1525 www.wireworldaudio.com [email protected] m (Interconnects, test equipment, accessories) 380 Hillside Avenue Hillside, New Jersey 07205 908-686-7400 F) 908-686-0483 www.wireworks.com (Interconnects, test equipment, accessories) 12349 SW 53 Street Suite 201 Cooper City, Florida 33330 954-680-3848 F) 954-680- 3001 Curry Ford Orlando, Florida 32806 888-978-3241 F) 407-895-0122 www.xstech.com (Power products) XTA Electronics/Group One 70 Sea Lane Farmingdale, New York 11735 516-249-1399 F) 516-753-1020 www.xta.co.uk [email protected] (Digital audio processors, test equipment) X-Tealth Audio Systems 13465 Camino Canada Suite 106-136 Pro Audio Review – February 2006 Manufacturers Directory El Cajon, California 92021 619-659-0630 F) 619-659-6060 www.x-tealthaudio.com (Speakers) Xwire Corporation 4630 Beloit Drive Suite 20 Sacramento, California 95838 916-929-9473 F) 916-924-8065 www.xwire.com (Wireless microphones) Jamie Scott Xytar Digital Systems P.O. Box 282248 San Francisco, California 94128 650-697-7493 F) 650-697-4905 [email protected] (Digital audio workstations) Y Yamaha Corporation of America Pro Audio Products 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, California 90620 714-522-9011 F) 714-739-2680 www.yamaha.com/proaudio [email protected] (Consoles/mixers, speakers/monitors, analog audio processors, digital audio processors, recorders, amplifiers) Yorkville Sound, Inc. 4625 Witmer Industrial Estate Niagara Falls, New York 14305 716-297-2920 F) 716-297-3689 www.yorkville.com [email protected] (Speakers/monitors, mixers, amplifiers) Z Zaolla 6920 Hermosa Circle Buena Park, California 90620 714-736-9167 F) 714-522-4540 (Cables) (Accessories) Zaxcom Zoom/Samson Technologies 230 West Parkway Unit 9 Pompton Plains, New Jersey 07444 973-835-5000 F) 973-835-6633 www.zaxcom.com [email protected] (Mixers, recorders) Zetex 700 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-360-2222 F) 631-360-8222 www.zetex.com [email protected] (Amplifiers) P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, New York 11791 516-364-2244 F) 516-364-3888 (Cables, interconnects) Z-Systems Audio Engineering 4641-F NW 6th Street Gainesville, Florida 32609 352-371-0990 F) 352-371-0093 www.z-sys.com [email protected] (Digital audio processors, mixers) Zippertubing Inc. P.O. Box 61129 Los Angeles, California 90061 310-527-0488 F) 310-767-1714 www.zippertubing.com PRODUCTS & SERVICES Pro Audio Review – February 2006 109 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Visit Us at NAMM Booth #5569, Hall B SOUND SOLUTION ELIMINATE JITTER Precise and versatile, the SLM-100 SPL Meter is perfect for your studio. Make your digital life hassle free — avoid nasty impedance mismatches, clock jitter and signal dropouts. I ANALOG PRECISION I SEVEN SPL RANGES I ±2dB ACCURACY I A/C WEIGHTINGS I BATTERY INDICATOR AudioTechnologies Inc. 154 Cooper Rd. S902 W. 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Page No. Advertiser Website 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . .ACO Pacific Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.acopacific.com 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acoustics First Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.acousticsfirst.com 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ADK Microphones Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.adkmic.com 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AKG Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.akg-acoustics.com 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.alesis.com 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-Line Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.a-lineacoustics.com 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Argosy Console Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.argosyconsole.com 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.artpro.com 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . .ATI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.atiaudio.com 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio Engineering Assoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.ribbonmics.com 79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio Toys Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.apiaudio.com 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . .AudioControl Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.audiocontrolindustrial.com 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio-Technica U.S. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.audio-technica.com 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio-Technica U.S. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.audio-technica.com 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audix Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.audixusa.com 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aviom, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.aviom.com 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B&H Pro Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.bhphotovideo.com 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B&H Pro Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.bhphotovideo.com 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Benchmark Media Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.benchmarkmedia.com 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.bias-inc.com 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carvin Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.carvin.com 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.cesweb.org 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conservatory Of Recording Arts & Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.cras.org/pro_audio.html 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crest Audio, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.crestaudio.com 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . .D.W. Fearn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.dwfearn.com 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dana B. Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.danabgoods.com 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dbx Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.dbxpro.com 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disc Makers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.discmakers.com 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DPA Microphones, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.dpamicrophones.com 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Earthworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.earthworksaudio.com 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fairlight AU PTY Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.fairlightau.com 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fostex America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.fostex.com 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Furman Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.furmansound.com 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Genelec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.genelec.com 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Groove Tubes, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.groovetubes.com 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heil Sound, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.heilsound.com 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holophone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.holophone.com 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .INTER-M Corporation USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.inter-m.net 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iz Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.izcorp.com 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kimber Kable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.kimber.com 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L-Acoustics US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.l-acoustics-us.com 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lawson, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.lawsonmicrophones.com 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Legendary Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.legendaryaudio.com 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lipinski Sound Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.lipinskisound.com 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Location Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.locationsound.com 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Logitek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.logitekaudio.com 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynx Studio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.lynxstudio.com 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.meyersound.com 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Millennia Music & Media Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.mil-media.com 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NTI Americas, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.nt-instruments.com 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . .OPA Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.oapaudio.com 99 . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.zaxcom.com Pro Audio Review – February 2006 DISTRIBUTOR DIRECTORY Space Available call Tina @ 773-472-2495 2006 Classified Advertising Rates (1x) 1-9 column inch $100 10-19 column inch Distributor Directory $95 (3x) (6x) (12x) $95 $90 $85 $90 $85 $80 $155 $145 $140 $135 Professional Card $110 $105 $100 $95 Advertising Sales Representatives U.S. Canada Alan Carter [email protected] 703-998-7600 ext. 111 Fax: 703-671-7409 Europe, Middle East Alan Carter [email protected] 703-998-7600 ext. 111 Fax: 703-671-7409 Japan, Australia & New Zealand Eiji Yoshikawa [email protected] +81-3-3327-2688 Fax: +81-3-3327-3010 China, Hong Kong & Southeast Asia/Pacific Wengong Wang [email protected] +86-755-578-5161 Fax: +86-755-578-5160 Product Showcases and Classifieds Tina Tharp [email protected] 773-472-2495 Fax: 773-472-2496 113 BY STROTHER BULLINS Stevie Wonder “Shelter In The Rain” Single: “Shelter In The Rain” Album: A Time To Love (Motown) Date Mixed: August 2005 at Conway Studios in Burbank, California Single Producer: Stevie Wonder Single Engineer: Femi Jiya Mix Engineer: Neal H. Pogue Mastering: Brian Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Los Angeles Other Projects: Pogue has engineered and mixed projects for such varied artists as OutKast, the Transplants, Citizen Cope, and Earth, Wind, & Fire. Single Songwriter: Stevie Wonder Mixing Console: Solid State Logic 9000 J Series Recorder: Digidesign Pro Tools|HD Mix Monitors: Anthony Gallo Acoustics A’Diva Ti, Yamaha NS-10M Mix Processing: GML 8200 parametric equalizer, Lexicon 480L digital effects system, Eventide H3000 Harmonizer, SSL J Series equalizer, Neal H. Pogue’s 2005 five-song agreement with Stevie Wonder was more than just another mix gig; for Pogue, it gave birth to his close working relationship with a respected childhood hero. “He’s a musical pioneer and a legacy,” explains Pogue. “But he walks in and makes you feel comfortable. He tells jokes, makes you laugh, and is just a really cool person. Here’s this legend that I’ve admired since I was a kid and he’s so nice and so laid back to work with.” Of the five songs mixed, “Shelter In the Rain” — an inspirational ballad used as both a single from A Time To Love as well as a profit-source for Wonder’s foundation for Hurricane Katrina victims — came together easily, insists Pogue. “That was the last of the five I mixed,” he recalls. “By the time I got to the fifth track, Stevie just trusted me. He didn’t really want me to touch it, which was really a compliment. His only request that I recall was that I ‘darken’ the track; I had used a GML 8200 EQ on the overall track to brighten it a bit, and he wanted me to pull that back. Besides that, it was done.” Pogue mixed “Shelter In The Rain” on an SSL J Series console — “I’m a big fan of the J,” he offers — and listened via Anthony Gallo Acoustics A’Diva Ti loudspeakers with incredible results. “At first Anthony (Gallo) was a bit iffy,” explains Pogue on their use in the recording studio. “He had made them for the home. But I Neal Pogue knew that I had to try them in the studio. They worked great; they’re warm, transparent, and you can hear everything.” Judging from the short list of outboard processing cited by Pogue, “Shelter In The Rain” required little more than a great console and great set of monitors. “For Stevie’s voice, I used a large room (reverb) from the Lexicon 480L and an Eventide H3000 for a micro-pitch shift — that always widens the voice a little bit,” he explains. “That’s about it. I didn’t use much EQ at all. 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