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| IN THE
October 26, 2009 ISSUE |
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Belden RF50
Connectors
This series has been specifically designed and engineered with
ultra-low-loss dielectrics (up to 86 percent velocity). These 50-ohm
cables are tested and verified from 30MHz to 6GHz, with a maximum VSWR
of 1.25:1. The cable/N connector combination also meets a maximum VSWR
of 1.25:1 (equivalent to a return loss of -19dB). They can be used in a
wide range of RF applications including cell site transmissions,
broadcast STLs and RPUs, wireless microphone diversity antennas, and
two-way radio or life/safety system connectivity.
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Lexicon PCM96 Surround
Reverb/effects processor
The PCM96 Surround delivers 50 new and legendary Lexicon reverbs,
delays and modulation effects, while at the same time offering more
presets, configuration options and additional inputs and outputs. It can
function as a control-only insert or Firewire streaming audio plug-in
inside any Mac VST or Audio Units software. A new pitch algorithm has
been developed for the PCM96 Surround in addition to the room, hall, and
many additional algorithms for music and post production. The PCM96
Surround uses multimode filters at several spots in the audio flow to
provide more exact shaping of the reverb while still maintaining the
distinctive Lexicon sound.
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American Audio dB Display
LED decibel display
The LED decibel display is designed to sit in an amp rack to view
decibel levels and creates a light show in the rack. It features
sensitivity adjustment on both left and right channels and two separate
modes: dot and bar. It includes 12V power supply and has left and right
RCA inputs and outputs.
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Lynx Studio Technology LT-MADI
L-slot interface for Aurora converters
LT-MADI is an L-slot interface for the Lynx Aurora 8 and Aurora 16
A/D D/A converters. An Aurora converter fitted with the LT-MADI provides
digital input and output in MADI (Multichannel audio digital interface)
format. Up to four Aurora converters (using four LT-MADI cards) can be
combined for up to 64 channels of input and output on a single MADI
link. MADI distributes multichannel audio in large venues, live
recording and multi-room studios with either optical fiber or coaxial
cabling.
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Broadcast Traffic Systems BTS Express
Broadcast traffic management
BTS Express is a downloadable broadcast traffic management system
based on the BTS Enterprise application. An expandable, modular package,
Express provides traffic and ad-sales management for single-channel or
multi-channel presentation suites and playout centers.
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L-com Global Connectivity UADKEY-AB
Shielded USB coupler
L-com's UADKEY-AB shielded USB keystone coupler can be easily
installed into panels, wall plate openings and enclosures. The UADKEY-AB
features a USB A female connector on the front and USB B female
connector on the back of the coupler housing. The stamped metal shell
and one piece design provides maximum protection from data corrupting
EMI/RFI.
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Pulsecom PCAU-SUITE Armored
Monoblock STL
An Armored, Monoblock STL with 5-Way Protection, Full Integration,
Management of a whole host of STL Circuits and a Brilliant way to Save
Operating Costs. The PCAU-SUITE from Pulsecom: over 7,300 STL units In
Service and counting. HD, FM, AM, T1, Ethernet, RS232, Telemetry,
AES/EBU, Digital, Analog, Enhanced apt-X™, AC, DC. www.pulse.com |
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Hosa Technology LTE-503XLR4, LTE519XLR4
Gooseneck lamps
With the addition of these two 4-pin XLR male-equipped models, the
Hosa-Lite product line now encompasses 15" and 18" gooseneck lamps with
BNC, XLR3M and XLR4M connectors designed to fit most mixing consoles.
These lamps feature four white LEDs and two red LEDs for accurate color
illumination. The Hosa-Lite lamps are highly efficient providing more
light while requiring less energy. As an LED lighting solution, the
Hosa-Lite operates at cool temperatures. Further, these models comply
with all International lighting and energy regulations.
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Middle Atlantic Products Signal Safe
Multi-length power cords
Power cords in the Signal Safe family reduce the need for longer
cables, simplifying and improving cable and thermal management in a
variety of broadcast settings. With these cable options, installers can
now replace longer standard power cables to eliminate unnecessary cable
slack in racks. The cords are now color-coded with a bold blue or red
stripe to facilitate circuit identification, a useful option for
redundant power installations. All power cords feature Middle Atlantic's
exclusive Signal Safe wiring technology to minimize ac magnetic fields,
cutting field strength by more than 80 percent over standard rubber
cords. This allows wiring paths to be run closer than ever without
interference.
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Overly Door Studio Doors
Veneer and laminate acoustical doors
Overly's acoustical wood doors have STC ratings from 41 to 49. Wood
doors are provided with metal framing systems and are intended for
interior use only. Unique manufacturing methods and patent pending
designs make for a light weight and higher STC rating. The doors are
available in a wide array of finishes. Choose from a variety of cuts and
wood species, such as rift cut red oak or plain sliced maple. There are
many combinations available. Contact the factory for selection sheets or
veneer samples.
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Mackie Onyx-I Series
Mixers
The Onyx-i Series firewire recording mixers, deliver premium analog
features, tremendous flexibility and built-in 24-bit/96kHz firewire I/O.
Onyx-i firewire mixers can be used with all major DAWs, and is qualified
by Mackie for use with Pro Tools M-Powered 8. It features Onyx mic
preamps and Perkins EQ. Users can choose to implement the Perkins EQ
into the recording path at the push of a button, and can also choose to
record auxes, groups (1640i) and the master L/R signal. The flagship
Onyx 1640i incorporates a flexible 16x16 firewire interface, allowing
the user to return up to 16 DAW channels right back into the channel
strips for a true tape-style mixdown.
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Behringer SX4882, SX3282
Mixers
This low-noise, high-headroom analog mixer for studio, live,
front-of-house, monitor, corporate and touring audio applications
features an in-line concept with 24 independent mix-B input channels,
all with individual 2-band EQ, level, pan and mute. It also features 24
state-of-the-art XENYX mic preamps with switchable +48V phantom power,
Neo-classic 4-band EQs with two semi-parametric mid bands, eight
subgroups with independent solo and routing functions simultaneously
feed 16 multi-track outputs, six aux sends per channel: all switchable
pre/post fader, six multi-functional stereo aux returns featuring level
and balance controls, solo and extensive routing functions and two BNC
connectors for 12V gooseneck lights.
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NTP Technology RCCore
Router software
RCCore is a software application that handles configuration, control
and supervision of all router modules in an NTP audio signal
distribution system. RCCoreV3 can be used as a stand-alone controller
within the NTP 635-300 router or run from standard PC hardware. It
allows highly efficient control of the router's dual-backbone interface
and supports the double LAN interface on 625-800 frames. It also forms a
communication interface to NTP's VMC and BLISS control options and to
third-party communication protocols. Features include remote access and
log-in at expert-user level for system set-up, maintenance and database
management.
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Joe Co Capturing Performance Blackbox Recorder
24-track recorder
The Blackbox recorder is a complete digital audio workstation for
live venues. It plugs into any standard live mixing console via the
normal insert points and will record sound checks. The recorder provides
24 tracks of audio recording directly onto a removable USB2 disk drive
that can be immediately plugged into a digital audio workstation.
Recording the audio at up to 96kHz and at 24-bit resolution into
standard BWAV files on a standard FAT32 formatted drive allows the user
to replay the material on any workstation.
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Tascam MD-02B
Minidisc recorder
Tascam is revamping its Mini Disc recorder to the MD-02B. The
recorder features XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced analog inputs and
outputs, as well as coaxial and optical digital ins and outs. It records
to Minidisc at ATRAC3 compression, and a disc can switch between stereo,
mono, LP2 and LP4 modes. The MD-02B improves on the MD-350 by adding
optical digital connection, increased program play memory and automatic
track increment by time or level. Fade in and fade out is also now
available while recording. Edit modes include divide, combine, erase,
move and title.
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Sonic Studio Amarra Computer Music Player 1.1
Music player
The Amarra Computer Music Player and Amarra MINI combine the
precision of the Sonic Studio Engine, with the easy operation of Itunes.
Versino 1.1 adds background sample rate up-conversion, along with
support for Apple Lossless and a wider choice of hosts. It is the
audiophile-quality computer music player for the most discriminating
enthusiast. Amarra is designed to be an important componment of a music
playback system bringing out the most from a Mac-based digital music
collection.
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| Deals and
Transactions |
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Sales Call
In the past two years, Acoustical Solutions has teamed with Jason Cameron
and Tony Siragusa of the DIY Network television show Man Caves.
Yangaroo has partnered with the CMJ Network.
Albums released on DMDS will automatically be linked on the CMJ New
Music Report Charts.
The first Axia-powered radio station in the Middle East has
debuted with the sign-on of the Qatar Foundation's QF Radio in Doha,
Qatar.
Harris has sold nine DMB 670 multimedia transmitters
to French network operator and DAB/DMB equipment manufacturer
VDL.
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