AUDIO & VIDEO Audio-Technica AT5045 Cardioid Condenser Microphone The AT5045 is a stick-design, large-diaphragm electret side-address condenser instrument microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. The AT5045 features a large diaphragm, fast transient response, low noise, the ability to handle high sound pressure levels (149 dB SPL), and one of the widest dynamic range specs available (141 dB). These specs make it an ideal instrument microphone, designed specifically for use on overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments. The two-micron-thick, vapor-deposited gold diaphragm has been aged to achieve optimum sonic characteristics that will remain constant over years of use. The cardioid polar pattern is more sensitive to sound originating directly in front of the element, making it effective in reducing pickup of unwanted sounds and providing isolation of the instrument. Another key AT5045 design feature is its advanced internal shock mounting, which decouples the capsule from the microphone body. The AT5045 is enclosed in a housing of aluminum and brass, allowing it to be used for live-sound applications. An AT8165 windscreen and custom hard-shell carrying case are also included. The AT5045 (single microphone) and AT5045P (stereo pair) are currently available with U.S. MSRP pricing of $1399 for AT5045 and $2499 for AT5045P. CASES & BAGS SKB GoPro Case The newest GoPro cases are available in either a compact single camera configuration (3i-0705-3-GP1) or in a double camera configuration (3i-0907-4-GP2). Both cases feature camera pockets that can accommodate any generation of GoPro camera up to the Hero 4 version. Both offer a separate storage compartment for accessories as well as slots for batteries. Foam interiors are constructed with high-quality Stratocell foam with a contrasting red-capped foam top. The 3i-0705-3 will have a MAP of $39.99 while the 3i-0907-4GP2 will have a MAP of $69.99. Both cases are backed by the SKB Unconditional Lifetime Warranty. ACCESSORIES Airturn PED The AirTurn PED is the perfect controller for Bluetooth SMART READY equipped Mac, PC, iPad or Android Tablet. Music reading, scrolling lyrics or guitar tabs, teleprompting, slide presentations, instrument effects or media control, and many more fun options are available. Configurations are also available for assistive technologies and common desktop document or presentation applications. JodyJazz JET Tenor Model JodyJazz has announced the introduction of a new saxophone mouthpiece, the JET Tenor. An addition to their JET Series of mouthpieces, the new JodyJazz JET Tenor offers many of the same performance characteristics that made the JET Alto so popular. The new JET Tenor is available in 6, 7, 7*, 8, & 9 tip openings. The JET models are constructed from a proprietary polycarbonate alloy with a synthetic rubber mix. The new JET Tenor features a new chamber shape delivering a noticeably more powerful sound. The shorter facing curve delivers effortless altissimo. The company intends to develop baritone and soprano models next to add to the alto and new tenor models. Manufactured in the USA, each mouthpiece is individually hand-crafted and fully gauged and play tested before it leaves the factory. They have an MSRP of $189. Intellitouch PT10C Chromatic Tuner Intellitouch Tuners have always been known for their tuning precision and now the folks at OnBoard Research have included a precision digital clock into the new PT10C Tuner. This feature allows a musician to discreetly check the time during a gig without having to look down at their watch or mobile phone. The clock will help a music instructor be aware of their class time with just a subtle glance at their headstock. In addition, enhanced mechanical properties offer a truly rugged instrument tuner suitable for all occasions. Apogee Groove Apogee is pleased to introduce Apogee Groove – a new portable USB DAC and headphone amp. Built upon Apogee’s 30-year history of digital audio technology for music creation, Groove unlocks the highest possible quality of any headphones or powered speakers, allowing users to listen to the music they love with incredible clarity. The Groove features: USB 2.0 connection to Mac and PC, Up to 24 bit / 192kHz audio, ESS Sabre DAC, Constant Current Drive, ultra-smooth frequency response for any headphones, Quad Sum DAC, 4 DACs per channel for highest dynamic range and lowest distortion, and more. To commemorate Apogee’s 30 years of digital audio excellence, a limited edition anniversary model of Groove will also be available. The Groove 30th Anniversary Edition will feature an aluminum body, upgraded audio performance and will be available in silver and gold. KORG Inc. and Noritake Co., Limited Release Vacuum Tube: the Nutube KORG Inc. and Noritake Company are proud to announce Nutube, a new miniaturized and high performance tube. In cooperation with Noritake Itron Corporation, KORG INC. has developed the Nutube to offer reliability and efficiency while still generating the same rich harmonics which vacuum tubes are known for. As with previous vacuum tubes, this newly developed Nutube is structured with an anode, grid, and filament, and operates as a complete triode tube, generating the same rich harmonics that are distinctive of conventional vacuum tubes. By applying technology from Noritake Co., Limited’s vacuum fuorescent displays, the structure of the vacuum tube has been modified, dramatically reducing its size and allowing it to consume less power. Miniaturization dramatically reduces power consumption, allowing the Nutube to operate using less than 2% of power required by conventional vacuum tubes and making it easy to power the unit on batteries. The Nutube occupies less than 30% of the volume of a conventional vacuum tube. Its small size and low thermal output allows it to be easily mounted directly on a high-density circuit board without using a socket The unique design and state of the art Japanese production facility ensures the Nutubes are built to the highest standard and offer up to 30,000 hours of continuous operating life. The high reliability means that it can be attached directly to the circuit board with confidence knowing that it will not need to be replaced regularly like a 12AX7. SOUND REINFORCEMENT Turbosound iX Series Equipped with an onboard two-channel digital mixer fully remote controllable via dedicated iPhone / iPad app or locally via dedicated LCD-based user interface, the iX12 and iX15 speakers also feature wireless Bluetooth stereo audio streaming. DSP presets have been optimized for a wide range of applications and speaker orientations, ensuring seamless integration with subwoofers and enhanced intelligibility for floor-wedge monitor applications. Consisting of the 1100-watt iX12 and iX15 models, iX Series two-way powered speaker systems utilise a sophisticated, but easy to use Klark Teknik Digital Signal Processor, which provides a wide range of useful presets and dynamic EQ for impressive full range response at low volume levels and transparent limiting for the utmost clarity at high output levels. The Turbosound iX12 and iX15 will be available at an estimated U.S. street price of $ 349, and $449, respectively - and are covered by a three-year warranty. HK Audio Lucas Nano 600 Lucas Nano 600 is the world’s first crossover PA. The Lucas Nano 600 relies on a pair of small, powerful (up to 123 dB) satellite speakers for the high and midrange frequencies. A dedicated subwoofer powers the satellites with a mixer and frequency-shaping controls built right in. This allows the Lucas Nano to remain versatile for a wide variety of applications, yet packs down into a small cube. The Lucas Nano 600 may be used either as a space-saving mono or stereo system by adding the desired speaker pole set. Both configurations produce detailed sound with wide dispersion. In addition, two Lucas Nano 600s can be paired to create an even more powerful PA, and mixers on each sub duplex to double your mixer inputs. One of the new technologies in the Lucas Nano 600 is the MultiCell Transformer, which maximizes sound pressure gain, improve directivity, and minimize high-frequency distortion. Utilizing a sophisticated simulation technology, it has a lightweight subwoofer housing with the bass response of a heavy wood enclosure. PIANO & KEYBOARDS Behringer Motör 49 and Motör 61 With 61 and 49 keys respectively, the Motör 61 and Motör 49 combine all the features of a professional-quality keyboard controller, plus separate banks of nine touch-sensitive motorized faders and drum pads. The motorized 60 mm faders are centrally located for easy control of soft synths, drawbar organs, effects and DAW parameters. Additionally, a separate bank of eight backlit, velocity and pressure-sensitive drum pads are available. Behringer also offers free user presets for a variety of specific software/hardware combinations. The Behringer Motör61 and Motör49 are available at a suggested U.S. MAP of $299.99 and $249.99, respectively. BAND & ORCHESTRA Row-Loff Production’s Blast Off Series Row-Lof presents two new packages for your beginning percussionists. Metal Worx - A collection of four grade I-II metal trash can and bucket pieces. Item#BOS015 $25.00 Bucket Worx - A collection of four grade I-II 5-gallon plastic bucket pieces. Item#BOS016 $25.00 These are great for teaching beginning rhythms in a fun and educational way. DJ & LIGHTING Peavey Electronics PV Series Mixing Consoles Equipped with mic preamps that spec in at an incredible 0.0007% THD, the PV series mixers are ideal for live or recording applications. The PV series mixers include up to 8 channels of reference-quality mic preamps, up to 8 direct outputs for recording, stereo channels, media channel with Bluetooth wireless input, digital effects, streaming USB out and MP3 playback via USB A input. Other features include Peavey’s exclusive KOSMOS audio enhancement, 48-volt phantom power, dual selectable control room outputs, four channels of compression, an onboard selectable guitar preamp, 3-band EQ per channel with bypass, channel mute buttons, aux send, signal clip indicators, and a stereo master LED meter bridge. Bluetooth allows seamless connection to smart devices while multiple direct outs per channel allow easy connection to DAW interfaces for recording. In addition, the PV mixers can stream audio directly to a PC. MP3 playback is also available via USB A port and LCD display. Harman Soundcraft Ui Series Digital Mixers The Ui Series mixers feature cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices, and can use up to 10 control devices simultaneously. In addition, the Ui12 and Ui16 each feature built-in HARMAN signal processing from dbx, DigiTech and Lexicon, including dbx AFS2, DigiTech Amp Modeling, and more. Both models feature fully recallable and remote-controlled mic gain and phantom power, along with 4-band parametric EQ, high-pass filter, compressor, de-esser, and noise gate on input channels. The Ui12 also features four XLR combo mic/line inputs, four XLR mic inputs, two channels of Hi-Z/instrument inputs, as well as a stereo RCA line input. A 2-channel USB media player is included, along with two balanced XLR Aux outputs, two quarter-inch headphone outputs with level control, plus balanced stereo XLR and quarter-inch main outputs. Two-channel USB audio playback is compatible with MP3, WAV and AIFF formats. The Ui16 boasts eight XLR combo mic/line inputs, four XLR mic inputs, two channels of Hi-Z/instrument inputs, as well as a stereo RCA line input. A 2-channel USB media player is included, along with four balanced XLR Aux outputs, two quarter-inch headphone outputs with level control, plus balanced stereo XLR and quarter-inch main outputs. Two-channel USB audio playback is compatible with MP3, WAV and AIFF formats, and 2-channel USB Record direct-to-memory devices functionality is possible as well. The Ui16 also has an HDMI display connection output. PRINT & DIGITAL Chason’s New Guitar Method While the guitar can at times be hard to grasp, even at a basic level, W.B Chason’s patent-pending method will help anyone master a myriad of scales and chords. With one small tuning change and a new way of holding the instrument, wannabe guitar gurus can play with a single finger and become proficient in no time.