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

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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).

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

We are excited to announce the UR1M Micro-Bodypack Transmitter. The UR1M’s small design, outstanding durability and robust RF performance make it the ideal solution when a comfortable, concealed wireless bodypack is desired. Great for use in broadcast, sporting events, theatre and touring productions.

The UR1M operates on the premium Shure UHF-R® wireless platform which includes Audio Reference Companding® for far superior wireless audio quality and Wireless Workbench® 5 for increased control.

Primary Features and Benefits:

• Compact size, lightweight design
  • Easily and comfortably concealed by actors, performers and speakers
• Operates on the premium Shure UHF-R wireless platform
  • Patented Audio Reference Companding delivers crystal-clear audio
  • Far superior to conventional wireless technology
• 60 MHz bandwidth*
  • Significantly more than any other bodypack on the market
  • Robust RF performance ensures flexible, easy setup and reliable operation
• Conformal coated circuit board
  • Extends sweat resistance of bodypack
  • Allows placement of bodypack next to skin on performers
  • Extends durability and lifespan of bodypack

* Except X1 frequency band

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Elation Professional has added the top-of-the-line Antari HZ-500 professional DMX haze machine to its lineup of Antari atmosphere effects.  One of the most advanced and powerful hazers on the market today, the HZ-500 is designed to provide creative and dramatic atmospheric effects for concert tours, stage productions and large clubs, with a prolific haze output of 3,000 cubic feet/minute.  Yet, it is extremely quiet, easy to maintain and consumes relatively little haze liquid, while offering exceptional performance.

Despite its mighty output, the HZ-500 runs tremendously quietly, with a noise level of under 70dB at a 4-inch distance. The virtual silence of the HZ-500 enables it to be used in situations where low noise is desired, such as a stage production where microphones might otherwise pick up the sound of a motor running backstage.

An extremely efficient machine, the HZ-500 uses only one liter of haze liquid over 20 hours, despite its 3,000 cu. ft./minute output, making it a very economical hazer to operate.  What’s more, this low consumption rate means that the HZ-500’s 2.5-liter tank needs to be filled less frequently, a convenient feature for users –  allowing the show to go on for longer periods without interruptions for adding more haze liquid.

One of the reasons the HZ-500 has such a low liquid consumption rate is because it produces a high-quality haze that’s comprised of extremely small particles. This type of haze spreads over a wider area faster and farther, and because the smaller particles are lighter in weight, the haze stays higher in the air and lasts longer before dissipating.  The HZ-500 also produces a drier fog than that of many other hazers, preventing residual moisture that can lead to wet, slick surfaces, which are not only undesirable but can be a safety hazard, as well.

Another advantage of the HZ-500 is that it starts producing haze immediately after it is turned on, with no warm-up time required. This is because the HZ-500 uses an air compressor to produce haze, rather than the heater found in many other hazers, so it does not have to wait to reach a certain temperature for the effects to kick in.

A common problem with hazers and foggers is clogging of the intake valve.  Antari has addressed this issue by including a metal net and filter in the HZ-500’s intake valve to prevent particles from entering and damaging the machine – a feature that dramatically reduces service problems.  The net and filter are easily detached from the hazer for cleaning, requiring only a quick rinse in plain water – no soap or detergents are necessary – to be good as new.

“The Antari HZ-500 raises the bar for professional hazers with many new, outstanding features and innovations,” said Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional, which is the exclusive North American distributor for Antari atmospheric machines. “Not only is it a very high output unit, it also offers unsurpassed performance, producing smaller and drier haze particles that last longer and are of higher quality.  It’s also very quiet, economical to operate, and easy to maintain.  The Antari brand is known as the premium world-class fog machine, and the HZ-500 takes this distinction to an even higher standard.”

As befitting a top-of-the-line hazer, the HZ-500 comes fully equipped and ready to go in its own flight case, which comes included with the machine.  The convenient, rugged case makes the hazer easy to carry and protects it against the rigors of travel

Compatible with any standard DMX_512 controller, the HZ-500 includes on on-board 5-pin DMX connector. This enables it to work in tandem with other effects and lighting fixtures to produce an easily coordinated visual show.

The HZ-500 features an LCD timer panel controller.  The unit weighs 69.5 lbs. and measures 20”L x 14.75”W x 13.75”H.  It should be used only with Antari HZL-1 Haze Liquid. Sold by Elation as X-Haze Oil or X-Haze H2O water based haze fluid.

The MSRP of the Antari HZ-500 hazer is $2,499.95.

For more information, call CBC Technical, Inc. toll-free at 877-4-CBC-TECH or visit www.productionoutlet.com to purchase now.

This month Midas is hard at work putting the final touches on a new member of their digital console family.

We’re ready.  Are you?

For more info visit: http://www.digital-consoles.com

For 80 years, EV has been behind some of the most significant innovations in the history of sound reinforcement. We continue to push the sonic envelope into the 21st century, providing application-specific solutions for all your pro audio needs.  Now after 80 years, EV and CBC Technical are proud to bring you two great new product lines.

PL Series Microphones