The PG27 and PG42 microphones are excellent tools for multi-track recording. Equipped with large-diaphragm capsules, the PG27 and PG42 provide natural, clear reproduction of instruments and vocals.

Both microphones are durable enough for everyday use and practice, but sophisticated enough for advanced recording by the most discerning artists.

The PG27USB and PG42USB are enhanced with digital (USB) outputs, controls, and flexibility. Simply connect to a computer for convenient digital recording.

For over 80 years, Shure microphones have captured the world’s most memorable stage and studio performances.

Now, the Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter lets you use your most trusted microphones for all your digital recordings.

Any Mic. Any Time. Anywhere.
Slim, portable and simple to connect, the X2u adapter makes it easy to record whenever you want, anywhere you take your computer –from the home studio, to the garage, to the road.

The SM27 is a rugged and versatile large-diaphragm, side-address cardioid condenser microphone, with low self-noise and extended frequency response that picks up vocal and instrument nuances with clarity. Durable Shure construction features three separate mesh layers that reduce wind and breath noise. Equally comfortable on stage or in the studio.

The SM137 is a versatile, flat-response cardioid condenser probe microphone with an ultra-thin diaphragm for a frequency response that combines a smooth high-end with a tight, controlled low-end and a -15db pad for natural sound reproduction in both acoustic and high volume performance applications.

The legendary SM57 and SM58 cardioid, dynamic microphones are now available with the X2u USB Signal Adapter, which features built-in headphone monitoring with zero latency, and easy controls to balance microphone and playback audio. Digitally record wherever and whenever your computer takes you – just plug and play for better-than-CD quality instrument reproduction.

The Si2 comes in a smaller footprint than its bigger brother,and has 48 mic inputs mapped on 24 faders (the Si3 has 64 inputs), but this is where the differences end. Si2, like the Si3 has four dedicated Stereo Line channels, four dedicated FX Returns from the four stereo Lexicon FX processors, 8 balanced insert sends and 8 balanced insert returns. Si2 is complete with 24 Group/Aux busses available at all times, 8 matrix busses and a full compliment of monitor talkback and main bus outouts. One of the most unique and compelling features of the Si series is that every input and output has its own dedicated input (output) socket on the back of the console

Like the Si3, the Si2 uses a combination of rotary encoders and OLED screens on every channel so the engineer mixes at source, without recourse to a central screen, an interface welcomed by many engineers since the console’s launch last year. Four assignable on-board lexicon effect engines supplement 4 stereo inputs to provide a really powerful mix package in a width of 1.4 m for a UK list price of £17,950.

This package will be highly suited for installations where a smaller footprint is critical, such as Theatres, Houses of Worship and smaller toursound systems.

With all input and output connections and power supply on board, the Si2 can simply drop in where an existing analogue console sits, utilising existing copper cable snakes and splitter systems.

For more information on the Soundcraft Si2, please visit www.soundcraftdigital.com/products/si2

The M-Audio® Luna® II professional cardioid studio condenser microphone updates the award-winning Luna mic, acclaimed for superb sound and excellent performance. Designed in the USA and hand-assembled in limited quantities, Luna II delivers vintage look and sound combined with modern Class-A, solid-state electronics for the best of both worlds. The large, 1.1” ultra-thin, 3-micron, evaporated-gold diaphragm with brass capsule captures nuances with incredible detail. The addition of a -10dB pad extends the maximum SPL to 140dB to handle just about any sound source. The inclusion of a switchable low-frequency roll-off filter rounds out a professional microphone that’s great for recording vocals, guitar, piano and more.

The Classic Series from Furman brings together superior protection and outstanding performance in a sturdy, rack-mountable design. The Classic Series features Furman’s revolutionary Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP), Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT), and Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS). Together, these technologies comprise what is, without question, one of the world’s most advanced and comprehensive transient voltage surge supressors. Shipping in November 2008.

It is the 21st Century…

time to raise the bar…

time for a higher quality standard of live microphone…

time to stop accepting “pretty good”…

time to stop condoning “well at least it cuts through”…

it is time to meet and welcome the new standard in dynamic microphones…

The Electro-Voice PL80 Dynamic Microphone

The PL80 microphone is the only mic that can be the new dynamic standard. It is built like an old EV “Buchanan Hammer”. The PL80 has the expected traditional versatility, but it sounds truly amazing.

A truly better live microphone standard in all situations.

Need anothe reason to check out this new mic? How about a $20 mail in rebate or a $50 trade-in rebate? Get all the information here: PL80 Rebate.

The Denon Professional DN-A300M Professional Integrated Amplifier is the ideal solution for any sound reinforcement installation or application needing an affordable compact PA system. Complete with 2 — 100 Watt switchable power amps and a front-panel microphone input with auto-sensing music ducking, the DN-A300M allows a user the ability to broadcast a message over any of the 6 audio source inputs; a function highly desired in many small restaurant, bar and retail environments.

Highlights

• 2 x 100w Power Amplifiers
• A/B Speaker On/Off buttons
• 6 – unbalanced RCA audio inputs with grounded phono inlet
• 2 – unbalanced record outputs
• 1 – unbalanced Pre-out for connection to external amplification
• Front-panel mounted 1/4” MIC jack allows for paging and announcements

Quick Switch Artist
Elations DMX-16 Control System Offers Simple,
Expandable Solution For DMX On/Off Switching

Ever wish there was an easier way to control the On/Off switching of your DMX lighting fixtures? Now there is – thanks to Elation Professionals new DMX-16 System, an expandable DMX On/Off switch controller system that includes everything you need to take command of your DMX lights: a 16-channel DMX-16SW Control Panel, two 4-channel DP-415 DMX Switch Packs, and the necessary cables to link the system together.

Ready to use “out of the box,” the DMX-16 System lets you hook up 8 DMX fixtures (4 on each Switch Pack) for convenient On/Off control from the DMX-16SW Control Panel. What if you have more than 8 DMX lights? Thats the really good news – the system is fully expandable! The DMX-16SW Control Panel can support up to two additional Switch Packs, making it capable of controlling a total of 16 DMX effects. Whats more, the DMX-16SW Control Panel will work with any DMX Dimmer/Switch Pack on the market, not just those sold by Elation.
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PreSonus just announced the StudioChannel, which has a MAP of $299.95 and will be available in the fourth quarter of 2008.

The Studio Channel is a professional channel strip combining Class A tube preamplifier, VCA-based compressor and three-band parametric equalizer perfect for the professional and project studio. Great for all types of microphones, instruments, keyboards and synths, the Studio Channel has the sonic power and flexibility to achieve any tone you can dream of – luscious in your face vocals, crystal clear acoustic guitars, fat solid bass guitar, dynamic acoustic piano, cracking snare, punchy bass, huge MPC tracks and more. Read more

Just days before Midas is rumored to be unvailing their new digital console to the world, Soundcraft today has unleashed a new digital console of their own.

The Soundcraft Si3 is designed for live use on both touring sound systems and in fixed installations and its intuitive operation and high input and bus count makes it a perfect choice for House of Worship sound systems. Theatre users will also find the Soundcraft Si3 very applicable in their area.

Soundcraft has revisited the control topology employed on the ground-breaking Spirit 328 and 324 digital consoles, and made it even easier. The model is this – above each fader is a rotary encoder, the function of which changes according to the mode selected. This ‘bank’ of encoders, known as the VCS or Virtual Channel Strip  can be set to control every function of a channel (known as Channel mode), so mic gain, EQ, dynamics, auxes, panning are all controlled as if you had a normal analogue channel strip laid sideways in front of you. The VCS also incorporates all the switching you would find on an individual analogue channel strip (48v, Phase Reverse, EQ In etc.). Alternatively, in what is called Global mode, each encoder controls the same function for each channel. So, for example, the encoders could control all the mic gains, pans or a chosen Aux bus (very useful for creating monitor mixes).

	•	64 inputs, 4 stereo inputs, 24 bus outputs.
	•	8 matrix outputs, 12 VCAs, 8 mute groups.
	•	4-band fully parametric EQ with high and low cut filters.
	•	On-board dynamics.
	•	Four independent Lexicon processors.
	•	A physical output and meter for every bus.

On the rear of this highly-featured console are all the I/O connectors you’ll need. Sixty-four XLR’s for the mic/line inputs, 4 stereo line level inputs, 24 bus output XLR’s, 8 matrix output XLR’s Left/Right/Centre mix output XLRs, Left/Right/Centre monitor output XLRs  and comprehensive internal and external talkback and Oscillator connections. There are also 8 analogue insert connections which allow outboard processing to be inserted into any input channel output bus.

As well as the wealth of experience in digital platform development that Studer and Soundcraft have with the Vista and Soundcraft Vi Series’, the Soundcraft Si3 also draws expertise from other sister companies within Harman, with built-in effect processors from Lexicon and gates & compressors with the heritage of dbx and BSS Audio.

NEW Duplicators Feature Rackmount Packages and New Media

Being a division of TEAC puts TASCAM on the cutting edge of media technology, which is how we can offer the most reliable CD and DVD duplicators. Continuing in this tradition, TASCAM is pleased to announce several new duplication products to consultants and integrators. The new DV-W11R and DV-W14R are rackmount duplicators based on the same high-speed, reliable TEAC optical drives as TASCAM’s current duplicators. The DV-W11R 1×1 duplicator is perfect for recording studios, houses of worship or anywhere else rackmounting is important. The DV-W14R includes a high-speed hard drive for saving disc images that can be written over and over. It has one master transport and four destination drives, and two can be chained together for 1×8 duplication. When the hard drive is used as a master source, the DV-W14R uses all fi ve drives for writing new discs. All of the machines feature 12x DVD drives for fast duplication. Two more new duplicators provide duplication for SD cards and USB Flash drives. The SSD/USB/11 duplicates USB Flash drives, making it ideal for giveaways, software distribution and other USB drive needs. The SSD/SD/11 copies SD Cards, making it essential for manufacturers, cell phone providers and retail chain displays. Each of the duplicators copies one source to as many as 11 destinations. As new media destinations develop, you can be sure that TEAC and TASCAM will continue to lead the way with essential new tools for cutting-edge applications.

For more information please call us at 877-4CBC-TECH or visit productionoutlet.com