October Edition - NMK Product Catalog by NMK Electronics Ent.

Product Catalog

2009 1

Product Listing Europe, Middle East, Africa: Shure Europe GmbH, Wannenäckerstr. 28, 74078 Heilbronn, Germany Phone: 49-7131-7214-0 Fax: 49-7131-7214-14 Email: info@shure.de United States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean: Shure Incorporated, Phone: 1-847-600-2000 US Fax: 1-847-600-1212 Int‘l Fax: 1-847-600-6446 Asia, Pacific: Shure Asia Limited, Phone: 852-2893-4290 Fax: 852-2893-4055

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What’s NEW?

The Midas PRO6 Live Audio System is the second networked digital audio system from Midas. Employing technologies developed from the class-leading XL8, the PRO6 offers the same exemplary sample-synchronised audio performance in a compact package. Although the PRO6 standard system comprises a Control Centre with a footprint similar to that of a 32 channel Verona and only two 7U 19” rack units, it’s diminutive size belies its ability to provide up to 80 simultaneous input processing channels and up to 32 (+3) discrete mixes in monitor mode, all of which feature EQ and a choice of many dynamics processing options. By adding additional I/O hardware the PRO6’s network can be expanded up to 264 inputs and 264-outputs. These connections can be patched and routed on a scene-by-scene basis, by use of the PRO6’s powerful snapshot automation.

Midas PRO6

Weights and Dimensions: Control Centre - 1365mm x 924mm Weight - 95Kg / 209.4 lbs DL371 - 7U, 22Kgs / 48.5lbs DL351 - 7U, 27Kgs / 59.5lbs Note:Weights out of flight case Packaging: Ships with 2 x 100 metre Cat-5e cables. Worksurface is supplied in a ‘Touring’ flightcase. DL371 and DL351 are shipped in a 16U ‘Touring’ flightcase. Note: system described is UK specification. This may vary in other territories. Options: Klark Teknik DN9331 RAPIDE Graphic Controller Klark Teknik DN9696 High Resolution Audio Recorder Midas DL451 Audio System Modular I/O Midas DL431 Audio System Input Splitter

What’s NEW?

Tempest® Wireless Intercom

For Maximum Reliability, Functionality, and Mobility Tempest®2400 Wireless Intercom System offers the most comprehensive set of features ever available in wireless intercom systems to the global production community. Tempest2400 Wireless Intercom System is a revolutionary, all digital, 4-audio channel, wireless intercom system that operates with up to 5 wireless BeltStations per BaseStation in full duplex, simultaneous operation. With Tempest2400 Wireless production teams can now have more UHF wireless microphones, IFB and in-ear monitors with less interference and no intercom frequency coordination issues. A total of 10 Tempest2400 BaseStations and 50 Tempest2400 full duplex wireless BeltStations can be operated in close proximity, while maintaining excellent system performance - more users than conventional FM wireless systems operating under similar conditions. The 2.4GHz band is approved for nonlicensed use in virtually every country. All Tempest2400 Wireless Intercom Systems feature license-free frequency usage in most global locations, patented 2xTX digital frequency hopping technology, compatibility with existing installed intercom systems, remote antenna options, on-line control of BaseStation and BeltStation functions, flexible power supply options and more. BaseStation features include: 4 audio channels, up to 5 full duplex BeltStations, proprietary 2xTX voice data redundancy transmission, Accu-Sync™ BaseStation coordination and remote antenna capability. BeltStation features include: Backlit LCD display, local programmable controls, unique GPO addressing, discreet audio path for point-to-point communication, plus the ability to select, monitor, mix and talk simultaneously on two of the four audio intercom channels using the A/B and C/D channel selectors.

What’s NEW?

DN530 Creative Quad Gate

With the unrelenting absorption of signal processing into digital mixing consoles, outboard gear now has to contribute something extra special merely to justify its space in the rack. The new DN530 Creative Quad Gate does just that. It brings some exciting new tools to the audio party. The DN530 features â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transient Accentingâ&#x20AC;?, a creative feature providing an easy way to enhance the attack envelope beyond merely opening the gate. This can provide up to 12dB of additional transient energy and its primary application is to provide additional impact on drums and percussion instruments, although it can be used to enhance the impact of many instruments, including acoustic stringed instruments such as guitar and piano. Transient Accenting is unique in that it allows the operator precise control over the amount of enhancement applied to each channel of processing.

DN540 Creative Quad Compressor 10

Compressors were originally devised to reduce the dynamic range of audiosignals. To do this they use gain modification that makes adjustments to signal levels automatically, dependant on the level and dynamic of the signal itself and upon the character and control settings of the particular compressor unit. Throughout the history of dynamics processing many different types of compressor have been produced using many different types of gain technology. Each type has a distinctive sound. Users have found many applications which benefit from these often unintentional compression audio artefacts, taking the use of compressors far beyond simple dynamic range reduction, sometimes even generating the complete reverse; Dynamic Enhancement. It is with these creative applications in mind, that the DN540 has been designed to offer a latency-free, comprehensive and compact dynamics processing package.

DN9696 High Resolution Audio Recorder

96 Tracks, 96kHz, 24-bit, 9+ Hours. Simple, yet powerful. The concert sound industry is constantly evolving. Bands and artists are increasingly being recorded for live CDs, DVDs, Internet releases and for general archive purposes; all are extremely valuable additional revenue streams for both the artist and service companies alike. Secondly, with limited production rehearsals now being the norm, mix engineers require live recordings so that a “virtual sound check” can be performed. This removes the need to directly involve the artist, and all the associated additional expense and time that a traditional sound check or rehearsal process incurs. The “virtual sound check” also allows the mix engineer the time to fine tune his mix and use the full potential that digital console automation offers.

To help meet the concert sound industry’s requirements, Klark Teknik has engineered an extremely easy to use, simple to setup, standalone hard disk recorder - the DN9696. This High Resolution Audio Recorder offers 96 tracks of 96kHz audio at 24-bit, with a massive nine hours of internal storage. There is now no need for external computers linked to multiple non-roadworthy systems with complicated interconnections, just a simple plug and play unit with dedicated Play, Stop and Record front panel transport controls. As well as the simple front panel transport controls, there is a Solo/PFL system with track selection and headphone output for monitoring. Plus dedicated controls for entering marker, or locate points, during a recording with the option to use a footswitch, as well as forward and backward skip buttons for moving between marker points during playback. All this has been developed with the live environment in mind. The DN9696 offers an elegant, yet powerful, set of tools for the user. The screen based software interface offers in-

depth control of both recording and playback functions. There are echoes of the unique features of Midas’ digital audio systems within the DN9696, for example the use of POPulation groups to view, colour and edit tracks, an ‘Input Sheet’ for quickly naming all tracks as well as ‘dual operator’ control of the system. All audio data is stored as industry standard Broadcast Wave files (BWAV) which can be easily imported into any professional DAW system. Uniquely, the DN9696 has a mirrored drive capability, allowing simultaneous internal and external HD recording for real time backup and redundancy. This eliminates the need for timeconsuming copying at the end of a performance. The DN9696 can be used to provide a ‘Virtual Sound Check’ when used in conjunction with a Midas digital mixing system. This allows the FOH mix engineer to sound check without the artist present. Essentially a recording of the previous show is used to allow the engineer to fine tune aspects of the mix and update automation scenes if necessary. On monitors the

DN9696 can again be used as the audio source to enable the engineer to mix basic levels and create a starting point for the band. The DN9696 can also be used as a standalone hard disk recorder using Midas digital system building blocks, for example DL431 microphone splitters or DL351 modular I/O units. They offer flexible I/O options, both analogue and digital, are easily configured, providing analogue line I/O as well as AES/EBU connectivity with sample rate conversion. The DL rackmount components offer outstanding analogue to digital conversion with the superb audio quality of a Midas ‘front end’, including the legendary Midas microphone preamplifiers. Of course any other AES50 equipped device can be used as an alternative input source. The DN9696 occupies only 5U of rack space with very simple cable requirements and does not demand the expense of a dedicated recording technician. After all, all you really need is Record, Stop and Play.

What’s NEW?

CXV-225

With the increase of high quality 100v line loudspeakers solutions comes the need for high quality amplification. Traditionally this is achieved by the use of transformers with the associated problems of; limited frequency response, cost, saturation, size and weight.The transformer-less topology employed in the design of the CXV-225 addresses all these problems, resulting in an amplifier that will be the automatic choice for 100v line applications.

2 x 250watts @ 40 ohms • Transformer-less topology • EQ card option • VCA option • Vari-speed fan • Clip, Signal Present and Protect LEDs • Mono-Stereo switch • Variable H.P. Filter 20Hz to 200Hz • Clip limiter • Switch on delay • Thermal protection • D.C offset protection

DCM-1 :Digitally Controlled Mixer

Cloud's latest offering, the DCM-1, provides any space-conscious sound installation with a high level of flexibility, but without the need of a PC. It is ideal for contractors/installers who require flexible routing of line and mic signals.The analogue zoner, with its simple-to-use digital control interface, can be controlled remotely via multiple LCD digital controllers. Optional active input modules extend the flexibility further.The DCM-1 is Cloud's first ever microprocessor controlled multi zoner.With traditional "installer friendly" analogue I/O and signal path, but giving the contractor the flexibility and adaptability of digital control.The traditional simplicity of Cloud products, with far greater functionality. General Description • 8 stereo line inputs (1 balanced) • 8 balanced line outputs (2 stereo + 6 mono) • 4 dedicated ports for optional remote line input modules • 4 dedicated ports for optional remote mic input modules • Mic paging to all zones with fully programmable override logic • Separate analogue paging mic input with contact closure zone selection • Separate RJ45 interface for CDPM Series digital paging microphones • Supports multiple CDR‑1 Remote Controls (optional) in any wiring configuration • CDR‑1 provides local control of source, level, EQ and group enable • 2 x 16 character LCD dot-matrix display (both DCM‑1 and CDR‑1) • 4 definable zone groups • Any line input may have priority in any zone; operation also configurable per-zone • Key-protected “Installer” mode (both DCM‑1 and CDR‑1) prevents user access to configuration menus • Inputs, zones and groups can be named RS232 interface for control by third-party control systems • Front-panel LEDs confirm remote access • Accepts Bose® EQ cards • No PC required • Multiple DCM‑1’s may be cascaded for larger systems • External Music Mute input for interfacing with emergency systems • Any input (mic or line) may be assigned as Emergency Input, overriding Music Mute • 2U 19” rack-mounting unit

What’s NEW?

Q-Series

Q1212 With 2 x 1200W @ 4 Ohms / 2x 1800W @ 2 Ohms, the Q1212 offers the horsepower to challenge the legendary P3000. It provides the same power from a 2U case at modest weight, making it a perfect subwoofer or highpower top drive for Phoenix, Tour X, and ZX3/ ZX5 systems or system combinations. Q99 With 2 x 900 Watts @ 4 Ohms / 2 x 1250W @ 2 Ohms, Q99 can seriously serve as combined top & sub drive for most club-sized systems, such as Tour X or QRx. Q66 A versatile workhorse, with 2 x 600W @ 4 Ohms / 2 x 900W @ 2 Ohms. Q66 has plenty of power to drive a huge variety of speaker systems, including Sx300, ZX4, Sb122, etc. Q44 The base model, providing 2 x 450 W @ 4 Ohms / 2 x 650W @ 2 Ohms. An excellent choice for small tops and utility loudspeakers, such as ZX1, Sx Series, or EVID Series. Innovative Class-H power With Q Seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efficient Class-H design, the permanent voltage rail is designed to cover the average music signal, rather than permanently supplying the voltage for maximum output power. If dynamic peaks require a higher output voltage, the voltage rail is switched to the maximum. This process saves up to 50% of the power consumption found in conventional amplifier design, and results in a dramatic reduction in heat output. Q Series combines the sonic excellence and ruggedness of its Precision Series predecessors with Class-H innovation, all in a compact and affordable package.

TX1122

The Electro-Voice® TX1122 is a high power, 2-way loudspeaker system that can be used in a variety of applications where high quality sound reinforcement is required in a lightweight package. The TX1122 utilizes the DH3, a high output 1.25” titanium compression driver, coupled to a Constant Directivity™ 90° x 50° horn. This combination results in a smooth response to 20 kHz and excellent pattern control in short to medium throw applications. The SMX2120 12” woofer has an FEA optimized magnet structure for very low distortion and maximum intelligibility at high SPL levels. The crossover uses steep 24 dB/octave slopes with equalization for very smooth response in vocal range, extended HF, and a protection circuit for long term reliability. The TX1122 has a variety of features that make it equally suited for portable or fixed installation applications. The trapezoidal enclosure is constructed out of a combination of plywood and MDF, and coated with EVCoatTM for maximum strength while still remaining lightweight. The unique grille design is very strong, dent resistant, and features a rotatable logo. Four way handles allow for gripping the TX1122 in a variety of positions, a pole mount allows for placement on a subwoofer or a tripod. Six 3/8” threaded points allow a single TX1122 to be suspended in a various positions. The recessed input panel with dual NL4 connectors keeps the connectors hidden while allowing the TX1122 to be used with the TX1181 subwoofer for extended sub bass on a single amplifier channel, with no additional processing needed.

TX1122FM

Tour X Speaker Series

The Electro-Voice® TX1122FM is a compact, high output dedicated floormonitor for use on small to medium-sized stages where high quality vocaland instrument applications are required in a lightweight package. The TX1122FM enclosure utilizes Signal Synchronized Transducers™ (patent pending), a design that aligns the woofer and compression driver by locating them on separate baffles, and integrates a low distortion port between the baffles. This offers tremendous advantages over traditional flat baffle construction: the acoustic centers of the woofer and compression driver are closer together, synchronizing arrival time; the voice coils of the compression driver and woofer are in the same plane, achieving linear phase response; and the size of both baffles are smaller than a single baffle; resulting in a smaller footprint. The TX1122FM utilizes the DH3, a high output 1.25” titanium compression driver, coupled to a Constant Directivity™ 90° x 50° horn. The SMX2121 12” woofer has an FEA optimized magnet structure and shorting ring for ultra low distortion. The crossover uses steep 24 dB/octave slopes with equalization for very smooth response in vocal range, and has a built in protection circuit for long term reliability. The combination of the transducers, enclosure, and crossover result in a compact floor monitor that is capable of very high output levels levels before feedback. The TX1122FM has a variety of features that make it well suited as a dedicated floor monitor. The internally braced enclosure is constructed out of a combination of plywood and MDF, and coated with EVCoatTM formaximum strength and durability. The unique grille design is very strong and dent resistant, and features a rotatable logo. Four way handles allow for gripping the TX1122FM in a variety of positions. The recessed input panel with dual NL4 connectors is located on the rear of the enclosure, which keeps the connectors hidden and away from the performers on stage.

TX1152

The Electro-Voice® TX1152 is a high power, high sensitivity, 2-way loudspeaker system that can be used in a variety of applications where high quality sound reinforcement is required in a lightweight package. The TX1152 utilizes the DH3, a high output 1.25” titanium compression driver, coupled to a Constant Directivity™ 60° x 40° horn. This combination results in a smooth response to 20 kHz and excellent pattern control in medium throw applications. The SMX2151 15” woofer has an FEA optimized magnet structure and a shorting ring for ultra low distortion and maximum intelligibility at high SPL levels. The crossover uses steep 24 dB/octave slopes with equalization for very smooth response in vocal range, extended HF, and a protection circuit for long term reliability. The TX1152 has a variety of features that make it equally suited for portable or fixed installation applications. The trapezoidal enclosure is constructed out of a combination of plywood and MDF, and coated with EVCoatTM for maximum strength while still remaining lightweight. The unique grille design is very strong, dent resistant, and features a rotatable logo. Four way handles allow for gripping the TX1152 in a variety of positions, a pole mount allows for placement on a subwoofer or a tripod. Six 3/8” threaded points allow a single TX1152 to be suspended in a various positions. The recessed input panel with dual NL4 connectors panel keeps the connectors hidden while allowing the TX1152 to be used with the TX1181 subwoofer for extended sub bass on a single amplifier channel, with no additional processing needed.

TX1152 FM

Tour X Speaker Series

The Electro-Voice® TX1152FM is a compact, high output dedicated floormonitor for use on small to medium-sized stages where high quality vocal and instrument applications are required in a lightweight package. The TX1152FM enclosure utilizes Signal Synchronized Transducers™ (patent pending), a design that aligns the woofer and compression driver by locating them on separate baffles, and integrates a low distortion port between the baffles. This offers tremendous advantages over traditional flat baffle construction: the acoustic centers of the woofer and compression driver are closer together, synchronizing arrival time; the voice coils of the compression driver and woofer are in the same plane, achieving linear phase response; and the size of both baffles are smaller than a single baffle; resulting in a smaller footprint. The TX1152FM utilizes the DH3, a high output 1.25” titanium compression driver, coupled to a Constant Directivity™ 90° x 50° horn. The SMX2151 15” woofer has an FEA optimized magnet structure and shorting ring for ultra low distortion. The crossover uses steep 24 dB/octave slopes with equalization for very smooth response in vocal range, and has a built in protection circuit for long term reliability. The combination of the transducers, enclosure, and crossover result in a compact floor monitor that is capable of very high output levels levels before feedback. The TX1152FM has a variety of features that make it suited as a dedicated floor monitor. The internally braced, enclosure is constructed out of a combination of plywood and MDF, and coated with EVCoatTM for maximum strength and durability. The unique grille design is very strong and dent resistant, and features a rotatable logo. Four way handles allow for gripping the TX1152FM in a variety of positions. The recessed input panel with dual NL4 connectors is located on the rear of the enclosure, which keeps the connectors hidden and away from the performers on stage.

The TX1181 uses the EVS-18S, a high excursion 18â&#x20AC;? woofer, coupled to well braced enclosure with large, low distortion ports, to add high impact bass response to any fullrange loudspeaker. An integrated low pass filter allows the TX1181 to be connected in parallel with a TX1122 or TX1152 on a single amplifier channel, eliminating the need for additional amplifier channels and processing. The TX1181 has many features that make it a versatile subwoofer system. The enclosure is constructed out of a combination of MDF and plywood, and coated with EVCoatTM for maximum strength and durability. The unique grille design is very strong, dent resistant, and features a rotatable logo. Four way handles allow for gripping the TX1181 in a variety of positions. The recessed input panel with dual NL4 connectors keeps the connectors hidden and allows for closer placement to a wall or other boundary. An integrated pole mount allows for elevating a TX1122 or TX1152, and integrated mounting points on the rear of the enclosure allow the optional TX-W1 wheel kit to be attached for easy portability.

TX1181

The Electro-VoiceÂŽ TX1181 is a high power subwoofer that can be used to extend the low frequency performance of the TX1122 and TX1152 loudspeaker systems.

TX2152

Tour X Speaker Series

The Electro-Voice® TX2152 is a high power, very high sensitivity, 2-way loudspeaker system that can be used in applications that require high SPL while maintaining a smooth response. When combined with the TX2181 subwoofer, the TX2152 is capable of serving as the main PA for small to medium sized live sound venues and nightclubs with extended LF response. The TX2152 utilizes the ND2, a high output 2” titanium compression driver, coupled to a Constant Directivity™ 60° x 40° horn. This combination results in excellent pattern control in medium throw applications. Dual SMX2151 15” woofers have FEA optimized magnet structures and shorting rings for ultra low distortion and maximum intelligibility at high SPL levels. The crossover uses very steep 36 dB/octave slopes with equalization for very smooth response in vocal range, and a protection circuit for long term reliability. The TX2152 has a variety of features that make it equally suited for portable or fixed installation applications. The internally braced, trapezoidal enclosure is constructed out of a combination of plywood and MDF, and coated with EVCoatTM for maximum strength and durability. The unique grille design is very strong, dent resistant, and features a rotatable logo. Four way handles allow for gripping the TX2152 in a variety of positions. Six 3/8” threaded points allow a single TX2152 to be suspended in a various positions in fixed installation applications. The recessed input panel with dual NL4 connectors keeps the connectors hidden and allows for closer placement to a wall or other boundary. The TX2152 is the same width and height as the TX2181, providing a single column appearance when stacked, and uses the minimum amount of space when stored or transported.

The TX2181 can move tremendous amounts of air, thanks to dual EVS18S high excursion woofers, a well braced enclosure, and a low distortion port design. The EVS-18S woofers feature a 4-layer voice coils and cast frames for high power handling and maximum durability. The TX2181 is designed to be used with a processor and a dedicated amplifier channel in a biamp configuration. The TX2181 has many features that make it a versatile subwoofer system. The enclosure is constructed out of a combination of MDF and plywood, and coated with EVCoatTM for maximum strength and durability. The unique grille design is very strong, dent resistant, and features a rotatable logo. Four way handles allow for gripping the TX2181 in a variety of positions. The recessed input panel with dual NL4 connectors keeps the connectors hidden and allows for closer placement to a wall or other boundary. The TX2181 is the same width and height as the TX2152, providing a single column appearance when stacked, and uses the minimum amount of space when stored or transported. Mounting points on the rear of the enclosure allow the optional TX-W1 wheel kit to be attached for easy portability.

Tour X Speaker Series

TX2181

The Electro-Voice速 TX2181 is a dual subwoofer system that is designed to add high-output, high-impact bass response to the TX2152 loudspeaker system.

DC-One

State of the Art DSP for Today’s Applications The Electro-Voice DC-One is a 2-in, 6-out digital signal processor for loudspeaker management and optimization. Built on EV’s DSP heritage, DC-One is the next generation of EV signal processing, proven in thousands of installations and live applications around the world including the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup, Live 8, and Live Earth. Throughout the years, EV has set industry standards for superior processing solutions featuring outstanding dynamic range, legendary reliability, and powerful DSP—options normally associated with units costing many, many times more. World class floating point processing ensures a total sonic match with all existing EV loudspeaker presets from existing and future processing platforms and also allows expansion of the DC-One processing features with new releases. DC-One packages this level of performance and flexibility into a system that balances ease of use with sophisticated functionality.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEW?

Vinyls NMK now have in stock: - DJ Swamp Never Ending Breaks - Replacement Crossfaders - DJ Slipmats - DMI Battles (DVDs)

Serato - Shibuya Breaks

Video for all Scratch Live DJs is now available. Download and try the demo before you buy.

Video-SL

The latest Video-SL software, version 1.1, now offers support for the Rane SL 1 and SL 3, as well as many new features including: •Video files can now be previewed and managed in the Scratch Live offline player. •MIDI control now enables you to use 3rd party controllers with Video-SL. •New Audio Responsive effects let the music control a variety of live video effects. These vary from Bass Zoom to Splits and are controlled by analyzing the music signal. •Video Instant Doubles allows you to play the same video and effects on a second deck. •Effects are now stored with each video file for instant recall. •External video mixing allows you to setup different output configurations in the the control panel of Video-SL's setup mode. Choose from Output Only, L/R prefader or all 3 outputs for greater flexibility.

What’s NEW?

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 represents the new generation of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces. It is the best sounding interface in its class; attentively designed with today’s project studio in mind. Focusrite’s unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this new interface, with eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. These are combined with the very latest in firewire interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability.

Saffire PRO40

With Saffire PRO 40, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The eight Focusite pre-amps ensure low noise and distortion, whilst quality digital conversion and JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains. Alongside the eight Focusrite pre-amps are a host of i/o options; 10 analogue outputs, ADAT i/o, stereo SPDIF i/o and 2 virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between software applications. Every channel features phantom power, with the first two channels also featuring -9dB pads for additional headroom. Front panel 5-LED metering for each analogue input offers accurate viewing of levels. Saffire PRO 40 comes with the Focusrite plug-in suite. All-new Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins provide a significant upgrade from standard sequencer effects, bringing a touch of class to your session. Focusrite’s established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle includes Ableton Live Lite, Novation’s Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples. Saffire PRO 40 Control, the zero-latency 18 x 16 DSP Mixer/Router software provided with Saffire PRO 40, sets a new standard at this price point for audio interface control. It features unparalleled output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click solutions, a clear and concise mixing layout and large on-screen metering for inputs, outputs and submixes. Two independent headphone buses are provided, each with their own level controls available on the front panel. A dedicated stereo monitor mix output features pads for improved sound quality when connected to active monitor speakers. An ‘anti-thump’ circuit protects your monitor speakers from spikes when booting up or shutting down.

What’s NEW?

Some years ago fiber optic has been used for special cabling like HD broadcast cameras only. Meanwhile digital signal and network applications in pro audio, broadcast and touring / rental spring up like mushrooms which opens a wide range of fiber optic use. THE APPLICATION DEPTH IS EXTENSIVE, SOME EXAMPLES ARE • Network (Audio, Data or DMX) transmissions with >70m (mobile) or >100 m (installation) length, based on pro equipment (e.g. mixers) offering fiber optic connections or using a fiber optic switch • Digital HD video transmissions > 15m (e.g. DVI, HDMI or KVM projection) using fiber optic media converters • Future prove installations eliminating bandwidth limitations • Noise and EMI protection on audio or video (LED walls) applications • Increased bandwidth especially on broadcast applications • Signal embedding to minimize cabling efforts especially on broadcast applications with help of pro equipment or media converters

opticalCON

The trend to use connectors out of the data communication / computer industry for pro audio and broadcast applications (RJ45 connectors) did also not stop short of fiber optic connectivity. Conventional data communication fiber optic connectors like ST, SC or LC are optimized for permanent one time connection but cannot meet the rough requirements of mobile applications and high mating cycles as required for the entertainment industry. By necessity used military connectors have been expensive and showed either high attenuation and return loss or no dust protection.

Neutrik as connectivity specialist for rough entertainment applications solved mobile fiber optic connectivity problems when launching the opticalCON DUO fiber optic connection system in 2005. The reliable and simple concept has proven its ruggedness and low maintenance which led to a wide acceptance in the pro audio and broadcast industry. Well-known equipment manufacturers of pro equipment as well as key users in broadcast and rental / touring trust in the opticalCON DUO. It is our goal to turn it to an industry standard comparable to the widely used etherCON series. The system is based on LC-Duplex connectors but eliminates its weakness and guarantees a safe, dust protected and rugged connection. Being compatible to conventional LC connectors the opticalCON DUO offers the choice of using cost effective LC cables or the rugged opticalCON mobile cable assembly. This final user flexibility choosing a cost effective LC for system integration or a rugged cable for mobile applications is appreciated by OEMs. The opticalCON DUO is used for various audio, lighting and video applications. Typically examples are audio and DMX network (ring switch) applications, video projection based on fiber optic DVI, HDMI, or KVM signal converters or mobile video LED panels as well as various broadcast applications. With the high bandwidth requirements of HD video displays copper connectivity is extremely short (<20m), mobile Ethernet based network cables are limited with a length of about 70m only and broadcast has to deal with both, high bandwidth and long distance. The opticalCON fiber optic connection system eliminates these limitations, the lightweight solution safes setup time and cost compared to heavy copper multicore installation. Critical EMI problems as known on DMX network and especially LED panels are solved as well. The new opticalCON QUAD is based on the proven opticalCON DUO connection system but with 4 channels it is optimized for POINT-TO-POINT interconnections. The system copes with the increasing need for fiber optic channels, offers an armoured X-TREME cable for highest reliability and helps to minimize different connection standards with an innovative TRIPLE-SPLIT 12-channel solution.

MOBILE USE – RUGGED – LOW MAINTENANCE protection boot

ruggedizzed metal housing

• Ruggedized and dirt protected 2 channel fiber optic connection system • Waterproof acc. to IP65 in mated condition • Cable connector comes pre-assembled with a choice of mobile field cables • Accommodates standard optical LC-Duplex connectors • Cable connector features rugged all metal housing and heavy duty cable retention • Excellent dust and dirt protection due to automatic sealing shutter with silicone gasket • Reliable Push-Pull locking mechanism • Easy to clean, no tools required • Cable packed in case, on drum or air spool • Field repairable

spring loaded push pull locking mechanism sealing shutter

SIMPLE INTEGRATION – COST EFFECTIVE

opticalCON Duo

colored sealing gasket

sealing shutter

big solder cups (AWG 18)

Standard LC connector compatibility HYBRID

• Suggested OEM equipment connector due to LC front compatibility • Accommodates standard LC connectors on the rear for simple installation • Designed as feedthrough with automatic sealing shutter • Shutter with silcone gasket protects optical connection from dust and dirt • Waterproof acc. to IP65 ingress protection in mated condition • Rubber sealing gasket (black, blue, green to identify fiber mode) • Connection on the front side either by rugged opticalCON or standard LC • connector

4 copper contacts

heavy duty cable retention

2 fibers

MOBILE USE – RUGGED – LOW MAINTENANCE

• opticalCON X-TREME cable for demanding applications like touring / rental or outdoor broadcast • Offering a cut-proof and rodent resistant double jacket glass yarn armoured cable construction

ruggedizzed metal housing

protection boot spring loaded push pull locking mechanism sealing shutter

SIMPLE INTEGRATION – COST EFFECTIVE colored sealing gasket

sealing shutter

Standard LC connector compatibility

MULTICHANNEL 4 fibers

heavy duty cable retention

opticalCON Quad

• Rugged 4 channel POINT-TOPOINT multichannel routing solution • Laser protective metal shutter seals dust proof with two-component rubber gasket • Waterproof acc. IP65 (mated), rubber sealing gasket • Accommodates standard LC connectors on the rear for cost effective and simple installations • Color coding to identify fiber mode: „Multimode – black“, „Singlemode PC – blue“ and „Singlemode APC – green“

What’s NEW?

Ambicore Power and Signal Tour Grade hybrid multicore

Ambicore Series

The Van Damme Ambicore range is a hybrid multicore with an AES/EBU screened & jacketed pair combined with 1mm, 1.5mm or 2.5mm jacketed power cables. Very flexible and specified for dynamic use this cable range provides an elegant solution to the problem of integrated signal and power distribution.

Applications • Self powered speakers from studio monitors to public address systems • Power and DMX512 for stand alone light fittings • Interfacing 2 track AES/EBU recorders with existing systems • Any application requiring balanced analogue or AES digital audio, RS422/485 or DMX512 control with a power feed Application notes • AES/EBU twisted pair suitable for analogue balanced and digital audio • Suitable for any 100 to 110 Ohm balanced data application such as RS422, RS485, DMX512 and timecode • Power elements compliant with HO5VV-F harmonised standard • Ultra pure oxygen free copper for outstanding sonic integrity The Van Damme Ambicore range is a hybrid multicore with an AES/EBU screened & jacketed pair combined with 1mm, 1.5mm or 2.5mm jacketed power cables. Very flexible and specified for dynamic use this cable range provides an elegant solution to the problem of integrated signal and power distribution

Aqua Series Marine Grade SeaCat data multicores The Van Damme SeaCat range comprises two cables for networking installations - a 4 way Cat 5E screened solid conductor multicore and an 8 way version which also contains a 4 way OM3 multimode fibre for potential 10G Ethernet applications. As with the SeaCat multicore these cables are Low Smoke Zero Halogen jacketed and are fire retardant and fire resistant making them ideal for public building and marine installations. The 8 way multicore is an ideal solution for multiple data line installations as the included OM3 fibre can be simply left unterminated for future networking upgrades - particularly useful in the marine sector where cable pulls travel through waterproof and fireproof bulkheads making cable upgrades difficult and expensive to retrofit.

Applications • Installed distribution of 100Mbs and Gigabit Ethernet • 278-458-400 8 way multicore has an integral 4 way OM3 fibre for 10G Ethernet fibre based networking • Installation in marine vessels, schools and colleges, government premises and public buildings Application notes • Cat 5E cables are solid conductor screened type • Fibre is OM3 50/125μm multimode type • Jacket material specified as the thermoplastic polymer SHF-1; compliant with IEC 60092 Electrical Installations in ships pt. 359 - Sheathing materials for shipboard power and communication cables • Fully tested and compliant with the following IEC standards (see glossary for full description) • IEC 60332.1 Fire resistance of a single cable • IEC 60332.3C Fire resistance of bunched cables • IEC 60754.1 Amount of Halogen Gas Emissions • IEC 60754.2 Degree of acidity of released gases • IEC 60134.2 Measurement of smoke density • Ultra pure oxygen free copper for outstanding sonic integrity

Aqua Series Marine Grade SeaSat coaxial multicore LSZH

Aqua Series Marine

Van Damme SeaSat Coaxial Multicore LSZH is a three way RG6 type multicore cable for satellite television and HD-SDI high definition video signal distribution originally designed and specified for the Marine market. Its Low Smoke Zero Halogen jacket materials and fire resistance and retardancy qualities make it ideal for installations in marine vessels and public buildings whilst its excellent electrical properties meet the demanding criteria of broadcast and post production facilities - in fact this cable is ideal for any installation that may require the distribution of multiple satellite and/or HD-SDI signals.

Applications • Installed distribution of satellite television signals • Installed distribution of HD-SDI high definition video and SDI serial digital video • Also suitable for analogue video signals • Installation in public buildings, schools and colleges, government premises and marine vessels Application notes • Meets the electrical requirements of CAI (UK Confederation of Aerial Industries) for type 100 satellite coaxial cable • Jacket material specified as the thermoplastic polymer SHF-1; compliant with IEC 60092 Electrical Installations in ships pt. 359 - Sheathing materials for shipboard power and communication cables • Fully tested and compliant with the following IEC standards (see glossary for full description) • IEC 60332.1 Fire resistance of a single cable • IEC 60332.3C Fire resistance of bunched cables • IEC 60754.1 Amount of Halogen Gas Emissions • IEC 60754.2 Degree of acidity of released gases • IEC 60134.2 Measurement of smoke density • Ultra pure oxygen free copper for outstanding sonic integrity Transmission length guidelines These transmission lengths have been calculated throughout to a maximum attenuation of -30dB at the frequency corresponding to half of the actual signal data rate for SMPTE 259 and -20dB for SMPTE 292 and 424. SMPTE and others advise that 90% of this cable length introduces an appropriate safety factor - the chart below includes an 80% safety factor as jitter and other factors can increase dramatically in the last 20% of a cable run.

Aqua Series Marine

Aqua Series Super Marine Grade data multicore

Van Damme Super Marine is an extension to the Van Damme SeaCat range. The data cable element is a Category 6 S/FTP type -individually foil screened pairs with an additional overall screen. The individual screening of the pairs gives excellent crosstalk figures and the potential to run mixed digital and analogue signals in the same cable. Category 6 rating also gives better headroom and therefore gigabit Ethernet signals will run over longer distances than with the Cat 5E SeaCat range. As with the SeaCat range 4 x OM3 multimode fibres are included in the multicore cables for 10G Ethernet use.

Applications • Installed distribution of 100Mbs and Gigabit Ethernet • Integral 4 way OM3 fibre for 10G Ethernet fibre based networking • Installation in marine vessels, schools and colleges, government premises and public buildings Application notes • Cat 6 cables are solid conductor individually and overall screened type • Fibre is OM3 50/125μm multimode type • For patch panel to facility panel use due to the large overall diameter of the Cat 6 S/FTP element • Jacket material specified as the thermoplastic polymer SHF-1; compliant with IEC 60092 Electrical Installations in ships pt. 359 Sheathing materials for shipboard power and communication cables • Fully tested and compliant with the following IEC standards (see glossary for full description) • IEC 60332.1 Fire resistance of a single cable • IEC 60332.3C Fire resistance of bunched cables • IEC 60754.1 Amount of Halogen Gas Emissions • IEC 60754.2 Degree of acidity of released gases • IEC 60134.2 Measurement of smoke density • Ultra pure oxygen free copper for outstanding sonic integrity

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The Vestax VCI-300 is the first product to ship as ITCH system. The VCI-300 is a dedicated USB controller for the included Serato ITCH DJ software. It has a built in audio interface with standard 4in/4out and headphone connection, which means all you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop and a set of headphones.

VCI-300

The VCI-300 is completely portable and is bus powered which make's it simple to connect with only one USB cable required to connect. Because all of the controls just work with Serato ITCH out of the box you don't have to worry about complex setup or the need to learn about MIDI configuration. Serato and Vestax engineers have worked closely together to achieve simplicity, accuracy and of course hours of pure fun! You can use the VCI-300 with the provided ITCH software or without the computer connected if you simply want to play music from your external CD or MP3 player. The ITCH software reads music from your iTunes library or the Serato library you use for Scratch LIVE, making it the perfect device for recreational or professional DJ's. The JOG wheel (or platters) on the VCI-300 are much more sensitive than a standard MIDI controller with 3rd party add-on software. Co-engineering has allowed more data to move between the controller and the software, this also happens at a faster rate than traditional MIDI. A great example of this is the adjustable JOG wheel torque mechanism, designed to avoid vibration from low frequency feedback (thumping bass) affecting the accuracy of the ITCH software.

MIDI SUPERIORITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! The VCM-600 is a DJ MIDI controller designed with Vestax mixer technology. 160 parameters of the DJ software can be assigned to the advanced control section, and has excellent compatibility with Ableton LIVE.

VCM-600

The VCI series was designed with JOG wheels to duplicate turntable operation. On the other hand, the VCM-600 is a controller specialized for mixing, which offers excellent performance to DJs who mix with digital music media and computer based systems.

The VCM-600 shares the same quality control parts used on Vestax mixers and 2 LED panels are placed on each side of the controller to illuminate the top panel for clear operability and vision in clubs.

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