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Editor’s Note

What up guys? Hopefully I’ll get enough time to keep doing this as a monthly magazine. We got some cool updates this issue and its almost December which means time to save up and buy something you really want during the holiday season. I also had the time to make a 3d design concept for a store that we might have in the near future. This is just a concept but I would be interested to know what you guys would like to see in a retail outlet that sells sound equipment. Chicco didn’t want me to use his picture so I thought of putting this random dude with a Blue Microphone. It looks like he’s really happy with his ball so maybe you should get some too :) Richie Lozada Hiranandani - Editor Blue Microphones

Midas announces software version 1.11 for XL8 at PLASA 2009 PLASA 2009, LONDON: Midas has announced the latest software upgrade for the XL8 Live Performance System. This major functional upgrade is available free of charge to XL8 owners, and includes a powerful and comprehensive new feature set targeted specifically at theatrical applications. Most digital consoles will perform crossfades between two snapshots: a timed transition between two fader positions. The new XL8 v1.11 software allows the user not only to crossfade fader levels on a global basis, but to configure one or multiple groups within each snapshot recall, which can fade up and down, and at different rates of change. These ‘morph’ groups can be used perform the more common fader transitions, but other console parameters such as bus sends and pan positions, including surround imaging, can be programmed to morph between two states, as automated timed events. Fade-in and fade-out times can be configured separately, and specific ‘switched’ events - ie mutes can be triggered at the start or end of each morph process. Hardware provision in the form of a jog wheel is included for instant user intervention to speed up, slow down or pause the morph process at any time during a transition. “XL8 v1.11 continues to advance the XL8 platform,” says Midas and Klark Teknik brand development manager Richard Ferriday. “It’s another example of Midas’ continuing commitment to listen to our customers, support XL8 investors and keep the worlds’ finest available live audio mixing system in pole position.” The new XL8 v1.11 functionality will also be available to PRO6 owners, who continue to benefit from Midas’ cross-platform development policy.

Electro-Voice announces release of LAPS V2.2A Electro-Voice is pleased to announce the release of LAPS V2.2A; this new version of LAPS, the Electro-Voice line array modeling and design program, is available for free download from the EV website at: http://www.electrovoice.com/documents/ev/LAPS%202.2A%20Installer.zip LAPS is an essential tool for sound system designers who use EV line array loudspeakers. Using LAPS, a designer can quickly enter an array design and assess its performance. LAPS can model a full sound system, including main arrays, secondary arrays such as delays and front-fills, and subwoofers. After the final system design is chosen, LAPS provides full rigging specifications. LAPS includes comprehensive checking of rigging working loads, and will not predict performance of rigs which it considers to be unsafe. The new version includes a special page for predicting coverage of subwoofer arrays. Proper use of this page will in many cases result in significant bass coverage and quality improvement at little or no additional cost. LAPS supports all EV line array products and related subwoofer models. The new version is designated LAPS 2.2A. It includes the following specific changes: NEW WORKBOOK PAGES The following new workbook pages have been added: • Arrays Bass page, for predicting horizontal coverage of subwoofer arrays. • Air Loss page, for predicting sound attenuation in air over large distances. • Cable Loss page, for modeling the resistive and capacitive effects of loudspeak er cable. • Supported Products page, which lists all products supported by LAPS 2.2A. NEW PRODUCT SUPPORT Support has been added for the following new EV products: XLC Family • XLC-907DVX Full-range loudspeaker, 90° horizontal coverage. • CBEAM (new beam) in reversed orientation. • XLCbeamF (old XLC tilt angle extender) extending to the front. • XLCbeamR (old XLC tilt angle extender) extending to the rear. • dB Sound XLC grid and extender bar. XLVC Family • XLD-291 Full-range loudspeaker, 90° horizontal coverage. • XLE-291 Full-range loudspeaker, 90° horizontal coverage. • XCS312 3x12” cardioid subwoofer. • CBEAM (new beam) in reversed orientation. • AGSE XS-212 to XLE adapter grid. X-Line Family • XVLSred Full-range loudspeaker, 90° horizontal coverage, high rig load version. • dB Sound X-line grid and extender bar.

EVA Family • EVA loudspeaker line (four models and three grids).

MODELING ENHANCEMENTS Array modeling capabilities have been improved. • Maximum main-to-delay distance is increased to 412 ft (125m). • Coverage prediction curves are now more accurate above 6000 Hz. • Array equalization predictions now include realistic target frequency response curves. • The polar response display is now more usable for large array tilt angles. USER INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS • In the array specifications, it is now possible insert boxes without re-entering existing ones. • General appearance has been upgraded.

• Venue and array printouts now deal correctly with hidden data. • There is now a popup in-progress message boxes for saving files and generating reports. • Optional dropdown lists have been implemented for entry of box drive level. RIGGING ENHANCEMENTS Rig Report • Rig report formatting and pagination has been improved. • Trim height and rig bottom height now appear on rig report. • Rig report display of diagnostic messages is improved. Other Enhancements and Fixes • Pullback points for X-Line arrays are now handled better. • For uptilted X-Line arrays, LAPS now warns if front chain links will collapse. • The rig top reference point has been changed to top front corner of topmost element. INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION IMPROVEMENTS • Changed internal relationships to allow multiple versions of LAPS II to coexist on same machine more easily. • Windows Vista is officially supported. HELP SYSTEM UPGRADES • Updated and enhanced help information generally. .LAPS FILE LOAD / SAVE ENHANCEMENTS • Made LAPS able to load .EVA files written by EV’s EVADA modeling program. • Improved Load/Save handling of international date formats. Previously, LAPS sometimes failed to load .laps files from foreign countries. LAPS is a Microsoft Excel-based application that runs in Windows environments. It requires Excel 2000 or later and Microsoft Windows 2000 or later.

What’s NEW?

Staccato’51 The bass world’s response to our introduction of award winning RH450 and Classic450 has been overwhelming. Now, with the help of a true world-class bass legend, we introduce our third amp to deliver instant world-class bass tone - we are proud to present our cooperation with, Tower Of Power’s Rocco Prestia on Staccato’51 Think of legendary bass players and Francis Rocco Prestia features on every list. For over 40 years now Rocco’s bass has been underpinning the groove for Californian funk legends Tower of Power. In that time Rocco has defined his own style and become synonymous with the much-imitated ‘Finger Style Funk’ that he pioneered back in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Now TC and Rocco have joined forces to make Staccato’51 - a custom-tuned version of the RH450 that’s been made to Rocco’s exact specification and ear. It may look like the RH450 bass head, but the sound design is completely different and meets the demands of a legend like Rocco Prestia - both on stage and in the studio. Rocco’s sound design on Staccato’51 fits his legendary finger-muting technique like a glove. The full-bodied tone with plenty of highs and lows as well as the ultra fast precision response enhances the percussive elements of Rocco’s playing to perfection. In addition to the sheer tone shaping, Rocco has added a touch of our SpectraComp™ per-string compression to tighten the sound even more. And finally a touch of TubeTone™ brings out the growl of Staccato’51 when really digging into those low-end notes with his powerful right hand technique. To achieve perfect tone, Rocco pairs his Staccato’51 with a stack of our RS cabinets - An RS410 and two RS212s - giving him both punch and enough low end to stand out on stage with the 10-piece Tower of Power band.

RS112

We continue to make waves in the bass market, this time with another cabinet in the RS range. The RS112 is a great-sounding cabinet to carry, plug and play anywhere… Our RS112 is a new high quality compact cabinet in the RS bass range. RS112 delivers TC tone in a small and compact package. But don’t let the tight design fool you, RS112 handles 200 watts of power and the 12” driver and 1” tweeter is the perfect choice for a full toned sound anywhere spaces comes at a premium. As with all of the RS range, the 12” driver and tweeter (with rear HF adjustment) are custom made by the Eminence and offer superior quality and power. RS112 is ideal as a standalone cabinet for smaller gigs and because it maintains the RS stackability, it can slot in with other RS cabinets to bolster your sound and scale up you system. The portability of RS112 is blatantly obvious, with its 30 lbs weight, small size and top placed handle it is a virtual grab’n go cab.

Features Great sound - The Eminence 12” and coaxial placed 1” combination secures fast response and punch while the rear cabinet vent adds to the final touch to the ultra low end reproduction. Stackable and portable - As well as being easy to carry, RS112 maintains the RS range’s ‘stackability’ concept. All the cabinets in the range may be stacked together in various combinations. The RS112, for example, fits perfectly under an RS210 making an ideal combination for small to medium sized gigs. Connectivity - RS112 features two high quality Speakon connectors as well as a heavy duty HF attenuator on the rear side.

The SRH750DJ Headphones from Shure deliver world-class audio performance, comfort, and durability to professional DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. High impedance and maximized power handling optimize the headphones for use on high-output DJ mixers. Comfortable, padded ear cups swivel 90 degrees and allow easy placement on one ear when mixing. Replaceable cable and included set of replacement ear pads ensure a long-lasting lifetime of use. Also includes a carrying bag and a threaded 1/4â&#x20AC;? (6.3)mm gold-plated adapter.

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What is the Vestax VFX-1? The Vestax VFX-1 is an effects controller unit designed to compliment the Vestax VCI300 and Serato ITCH. The Vestax VFX-1 has a powerful range of effects that are hosted within the supplied version of Serato ITCH DJ software. This is the very first product that will activate Serato DJ FX, simply by connecting the VFX-1 via USB. The range of DJ FX that can be selected have been specifically sculptured with live performance DJs in mind. Tempo based DJ FX like the Delay and modulation effects can be clocked from the prebuilt BPM of the track, or you can manually tap the tempo to achieve different effect timing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very simple to select your desired effect with the rotary Effect dial. The Beats knob then lets you quickly select the desired time division. A large silver Depth knob is assigned to give precise control over parameter 1 of each effect. A clever Mod knob lets you quickly access parameter 2. Pushing down the Mod knob gives advanced access to parameter 3. The Vestax VFX-1 is styled to match the popular Vestax VCI-300 but will also work with other ITCH DJ controllers. Connecting the VCI-300 and VFX-1 together will activate the effect unit of Serato ITCH - no special installation is required. However, you must be running the latest version of Serato ITCH. For more information please visit Vestax.com

What’s new in Scratch LIVE 1.9.2? • • • •

96kHz audio file support Sample Banks for the SP-6 Sample Player Individual Sample output selection and muting for the SP-6 Support for the Denon DN-HC1000S hardware controller.

Scratch LIVE 1.9 contains the following new features • SP-6 Sample Player • LiveFeed • Loop Roll • History • Rane SL 3 Support • Show album art on deck • Key Tag support • Custom Crate Column • Pioneer MEP-7000 Support

The Pressing matter of Shibuya Breaks You may remember a piece about Serato trumpeting the brilliance of vinyl and setting up a project called Serato Pressings specifically designed to give you very limited edition releases in actual real vinyl. Previous releases have been from different artists, but the new Shibuya Breaks release is all about servicing DJs wanting familiar scratch sounds at hand as well as the Scratch Live control tone on one piece of vinyl. Coming in 4 different colours, one side is full of all the breaks, sentences and such like that some of you will probably already have too many of. But the beauty is that you just flip it over and you have the SSL control tone. I feel that this is very much a collectors thing more than anything else, but even a hardened sceptic like me wouldn’t mind one of each. I guess the vinyl bug never goes away. So part tool, part battle weapon and part object of lust - you decide where you sit and use them accordingly. The blurb from Stokyo: Serato’s official record project “SERATO PRESSINGS” introduces SHIBUYA BREAKS. A new flavor for HIP-HOP / R&B / SCRATCH DJ’S/TURNTABLISTS and all other genre lovers to enjoy! A record for those DJ’S who embrace the hybrid game of analog and digital is finally available!

Shibuya Breaks

This record is designed to facilitate the Mix/Party Rock/Scratch/Battle DJ to use Serato on one side while flipping over and finding the Shibuya Breaks side with all your favorite scratches, beats, skip proof to locked grooves for ensuring continuous beats. On top of that, tones and 95 BPM on beat Scratch sentences, party breaks, anthems, sound effects & tracks to make sure you don’t skip a beat! From your classic “Ahhhhhhh Fresh” to the more advanced scratch sentences from the pros of today are all found on side A (Shibuya Breaks side). On the Serato Scratch Live tone control side, you will find the Vinyl Scroll feature, only found on official Serato vinyl! So what is Shibuya? If you’re a digger or a vinyl enthusiast, you know what we’re talking about! One of the World capitals of record digging, vinyl and DJ culture, we bring you a little taste from our backyard in Japan, Shibuya. Puzzled by our logos? Google, Hachikou and find the legend behind our favorite mascot. This is history in the making, and they’ll be gone before you know it. Make sure that you place your orders as this will be sold out in a matter of days. SIDE A: -Skipless Scratch sounds -On Beat Scratch sentences -Drum beat sentences -Locked Tones SIDE B: -Licensed Serato Control Tone FOR MORE INFORMATION contact: sales@stokyo.com Article taken from: www.scratchworx.com http://www.skratchworx.com/news3/comments.php?id=1263

What’s NEW?

KSM313 Dual-Voice Ribbon Microphone with Roswellite™ Ribbon Technology The KSM313 is a premium bi-directional ribbon microphone for world-class audio and performance. The Dual-Voice design features discrete front-and-rear side sonic signatures for use with amplified instruments or in intimate vocal applications. Hand assembled in the USA with custom components and proprietary Roswellite™ technology for revolutionary ribbon resilience under extreme conditions. The high-tensile strength, toughness and shape memory of Roswellite™ ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons for superior resilience at extreme SPLs. With unique technology and application features, alongside superior materials and construction, Shure KSM Ribbon Microphones are the necessary choice for the world’s most accomplished studio and live performances.

KSM353 Premier Bi-directional Ribbon Microphone with Roswellite™ Ribbon Technology The KSM353 is a premium bi-directional ribbon microphone crafted for pristine audio in studio and concert hall applications. Proprietary Roswellite™ technology provides revolutionary ribbon resilience and durability under extreme conditions. Hand assembled in the USA from state-of-the art transducers, transformers and metals as the pinnacle of Shure quality for prestigious vocal and acoustic performances. The high-tensile strength, toughness and shape memory of Roswellite™ ribbon material replaces traditional foil ribbons for superior resilience at extreme SPLs. With unique technology and application features, alongside superior materials and construction, Shure KSM Ribbon Microphones are the necessary choice for the world’s most accomplished studio and live performances.

Tour X Series Electro-Voice® engineering ensures the world’s biggest tours and events sound their best. The experience EV has gained from 80 years of shaping and influencing the business of professional sound reinforcement makes its way into every loudspeaker we make, including the new Tour X. Tour X embodies the same engineering excellence and aesthetic design found in every world-class EV tour system. Its form is seamlessly integrated into practical, functional elements that make a bold statement about the multi-application purpose and breakthrough performance of Tour X. A host of innovative features and patent-pending designs make Tour X the most exciting loudspeaker series available today. Features include: • Breakthrough SMX woofers achieve incredibly low levels of woofer distortion without sacrificing sensitivity. • Aesthetically unique, patent-pending Backbone Grille design for superior strength and damage resistance. • Steep-slope analog crossovers with elliptical filters that provide up to 36 dB per octave slopes. • All-new, proprietary, EV designed ergonomic handles and angled input panels. • Floor monitors with patent-pending SST (Signal Synchronized Transducers) for perfect driver phase summation.

Among the best-quality, entry-level drum kits in the world, and one of the best values too. The Pearl Forum FZ725 Standard 5-Piece Drum Set is among the best-quality, entrylevel drum kits in the world, and one of the best values too. Beside the drums and hardware, it comes with the stuff you normally have to buy separately: cymbals, drumsticks, and even a set-up video. All-poplar shells are made with the same heat-compression shell molding process as the pro line. With all the essentials included, it truly lives up to its nickname, Ready-Set-Go! Pearl Forum features shells made in the same molds and using the same Heat Compression Shell Molding Process as Pearl’s professional series drums. All Forum shells feature Pearl’s exclusive scarf joint (gapless seam) construction for uniform shell vibration, unimpeded by air pockets, for warmth and richness found only in more expensive drums. The 5-1/2” x 14” snare drum features a 100% poplar shell for unparalleled sonic performance in its class. Low-mass lugs offer optimum tonality and resonance while low-mass tom mounting brackets deliver big sound. Heavy-duty SP-70 spurs give stability and key-style tension rods allow precise tuning of bass drum. The 2-section B-70W boom stand folds compactly for transport and the direct-pull action on H72W hi-hat stand assures super-quick and smooth action. The Forum hardware in the FZ725 pack includes a S-70W snare stand, C-70W cymbal stand, B-70W boom stand, H-72W hi-hat stand, and a D70W drum throne all with sturdy double-braced legs. The

H-72W hi-hat features an Eliminatorstyle footboard, UltraGrip wingnuts/ wingbolts, and outstanding Pearl quality. The included chain-drive P-120 pedal with Eliminator-style footboard, spring hook, SP-31F spring with felt and nylon cam roller, and spring tension rubber washer allows the player to set the beater to the best angle for speed and power. The heavy DuoBeat beater has plastic and felt faces for hard or soft attack. The cymbal pack includes a pair of great sounding 14” hi-hat cymbals, a 16” crash, and a versatile 18” crash/ride. A pair of genuine Vic Firth 5A drumsticks are included as is a set-up and instructional video featuring Eric Singer. Pearl Forum FZ725 5-Piece Standard Drum Set Features: • 6-ply 7.5mm poplar Shells • Redesigned Lug Design • I.S.S. Tom Mounting • Improved Cymbals w/16” Crash • Perimeter EQ Bass Drum Heads • Free DVD • Free Vic Firth Drumsticks Sizes: • • • •

22” x 18” bass 12” x 9” and 13” x 10” toms 16” x 16” floor tom 5-1/2” x 14” wood snare

Hardware pack: • P-120 bass drum pedal • S-70W snare stand • C-70W cymbal stand • B-70W boom stand • H-72W hi-hat stand • D70W throne Cymbals: • 14” hi-hat set • 16” crash • 18” crash/ride Be proud to play with this kit, order today.

DMC Champions Use Rane Mixers

Since 1985, the DMC championships bring together the worlds’ brightest DJ talent and provided an outlet for DJs around the globe to battle each other for bragging rights as the best in the world. The 2009 DMC championships were held at the Indig02 in London on September 11th and 12th. All of the winners of the three world titles used Rane mixers as they battled for their titles this year. Congratulations to DJ Shiftee from the US who won the overall title of “2009 DMC World Champion,” DJ Switch from the UK who successfully defended his title in the “2009 Battle for World Supremacy” and to DJs Yasa and Hi-C who make up Kireek – winners of the “2009 World Team Championship.”

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Jamiroquai fly sky high with Focusrite Jamiroquai recently broke several world records when they performed a gig on a plane to Greece. Sound engineer Rick Pope chose a Focusrite Saffire PRO to record this most unusual and historic of performances. Focusrite’s Saffire has proved its worth yet again, this time in what can only be described as one of its more unusual outings, 35,000 feet in the air. Rick Pope, Jamiroquai’s long-time sound engineer, used the Saffire to record a one off, recordbreaking performance by the band in the front of a plane on a trip to Greece. A specially selected audience mostly comprised of competition-winning Jamiroquai fans witnessed the “Gig In The Sky” and the band performed half a dozen tracks. Pope takes up the story; “We had a full band, six musicians and three backing singers. They only took out two rows or three rows of seats for us. It was basically where you come in through the main door and we had a 10 and a half by nine and a half foot square to set up in!” “I needed to record the gig and needed something standalone and FireWire because it was all done on batteries as obviously there was no mains in the plane. So I needed something that would power off FireWire from my computer and the Saffire PRO 26i/o was the first thing that came to mind. I’d heard some of the stuff done on a Saffire so I thought I’d give it a go. Even compared to Pro Tools HD it performed really well.”

“It was simple once it was up and running: stand alone, just hit record, go and that was it. It did everything I wanted it to do and was ideal for the gig because everything had to be scaled down. I had a really tiny desk that you could rest on your lap, a laptop and this little 1U bit of kit which was compact, small and sonically sounded great.” Pope reveals there are no plans for further mile high gigs and that at least three world records is enough for now! “Someone said it was five world records but all I know is that it was the highest gig in the world, the longest distance travelled during a gig and the fastest gig in the world!”

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“We had a bit of turbulence and everyone had to sit down (otherwise no one would have been able to see) but I think people enjoyed it. Yeah, I think it went pretty well for a gig on a plane!”

Our flagship interface combines Liquid technology with Saffire PRO firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic pre-amp flavours, seamless software integration, a vast i/o count with excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability. + Two Liquid Pre-amps, each allowing you to choose from ten classic emulations + Total I/O count of 28 Inputs and 28 Outputs, including 8 Focusrite pre-amps + Professional 24 bit / 192kHz digital conversion, with JET PLL Jitter elimination

Saffire PRO 40

Saffire Mix Control - powerful and intuitive software control that features throughout the PRO range.

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The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 has eight Focusrite mic-pres, eight line inputs, and a host of digital i/o. There are also two discrete headphone buses, a dedicated stereo output and a pair of unique ‘loopback’ inputs.

+ Eight Focusrite mic-pres, based on a 25-year pre-amp legacy + Professional 24 bit / 96kHz digital conversion, with JET PLL Jitter elimination + ZeRO-latency intuitive DSP Mixer/Router with quick one-click set-ups

Saffire PRO 24 DSP Saffire PRO 24

VRM - simulate different monitors and rooms, just using your headphones

Saffire 6 USB

Two Focusrite mic-pres, based on an unparalleled pre-amp legacy

Two Focusrite mic-pres, delivering extremely low noise and distortion.

Two Focusrite mic-pres capture every subtle nuance of your sound

With an ADAT input, Saffire PRO 24 provides a vast i/o count for the money

Onboard DSP-powered, latency-free EQ, Compression and Reverb

Features four phono outputs and flexible monitoring for laptop DJs

Xcite+ bundle features 1 gig of loops, Ableton Live 7 Lite, and more.

The best sounding, best performing interface in its class

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.

The Focusrite Saffire 6 USB is a 2 In / 4 Out USB audio interface. It uses the same award-winning Focusrite mic-pres as the rest of the Saffire range. This makes it the best value, and best sounding interface in its class. Its output configuration is also ideal for laptop DJs. It is ultra-reliable and easy to set up, providing you with the simplest route to record into, and play back from your computer. It has lower latency than any of its rivals, and professional analogue to digital converters ensure you get the best possible signal into your recording software. With 2 mic-pres, multiple outputs and MIDI I/O, the Saffire 6 USB can be at the centre of your home recording set-up. However, its reliability means that you can take it out and record on location with confidence. The 2 in 4 out configuration is perfect for laptop DJs who need to be able to cue up material, or send two different signals to either side of a DJ mixer. This is our most affordable interface to date, and it comes with Ableton Live Lite 7, Novationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bass Station synthesizer and over a gigabyte of samples. In addition to all this, you get the Focusrite FX Suite, which includes a compressor, gate, reverb and EQ to upgrade your standard AU/VST effects. The Saffire 6 USB is certainly the easiest way of getting the classic Focusrite mic-pre into your recording set-up.

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 is the latest in Focusrite’s new generation of FireWire audio interfaces. As with all Focusrite interfaces, Saffire PRO 24 is the best sounding interface in its class, attentively designed with recording musicians and the modern home studio in mind. Twenty-five years of mic-pre excellence form the foundation of this new interface, with two award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. These combine with the very latest in mix control software and FireWire interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration, excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid driver stability. With Saffire PRO 24, sonic integrity reigns supreme. The two Focusrite 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 two Focusrite pre-amps are a host of I/O options; two additional analogue inputs, six analogue outputs, ADAT inputs (for expanding the interface with, for example, Focusrite’s OctoPre), stereo SPDIF I/O and 2 virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between software applications - ideal for capturing online audio. Front panel 5-LED metering for each analogue input offers detailed viewing of levels. Saffire Mix Control, the zero-latency 18 x 8 DSP Mixer/Router software provided with Saffire PRO 24, sets a new standard at this price point for audio interface control. It features flexible output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click set-up solutions designed to help you track, monitor and mix as quickly as possible. Saffire PRO 24 also comes with all the additional tools needed to start making music straight away. These include the latest version of the Focusrite Plug-in Suite, providing a significant upgrade from your standard sequencer effects. The suite includes Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins. Focusrite’s established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live Lite (for all your production, performance and compositional needs), Novation’s Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters and ‘Mike the Drummer’. Focusrite’s Saffire PRO 24 is designed to capture every subtle nuance of your recordings, dropped seamlessly and effortlessly into the digital domain, leaving you free to enjoy the freedom of a creative modern music making experience.

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP is Focusrite’s latest 16 In / 8 Out FireWire audio interface, featuring realtime DSP-powered tracking and mixing solutions tailor-made for the modern home studio environment. Alongside DSP-powered Compression and EQ for latency-free tracking and ‘comfort’ reverb, is VRM; a Virtual Reference Monitoring technology that lets you hear your mix in different environments, through different speakers and from different positions, all just using headphones. VRM makes Saffire PRO 24 DSP the only interface capable of simulating over one hundred different monitoring scenarios through your headphones. VRM overcomes the major obstacle for mixing with headphones by giving you multiple perspectives on your mix, as if you were listening through speakers. Indeed, noise levels from mixing through speakers can make it impossible for most to mix at home, especially late at night; with VRM, you can mix anytime, anywhere. Using any pair of monitoring headphones, VRM let’s you choose your mixing environment from a living room, a bedroom studio, or a professional studio. You then simply choose where you are positioned in that room and what speakers you listen through. Saffire PRO 24 DSP draws on twenty-five years of mic-pre excellence. The two Focusrite pre-amps capture every subtle nuance of your sound whilst ensuring low noise and distortion. Meanwhile, high-quality digital conversion and JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology ensure pristine audio quality as your audio flows between the analogue and digital domains. Saffire PRO 24 DSP’s other real-time DSP-powered effects also exhibit Focusrite’s uncompromised approach to audio quality. EQ, Compression and ‘Comfort’ Reverb sonically derived from the ‘Focusrite Plug-in Suite’ (also included as VST/AU plug-ins) are all integrated within the Saffire Mix Control software, providing professional latency-free tools for tracking and monitoring. Alongside the two Focusrite pre-amps are a host of I/O options; two additional analogue inputs, six analogue outputs, ADAT inputs (for expanding the interface with, for example, Focusrite’s OctoPre), stereo SPDIF I/O and 2 virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between software applications - ideal for capturing online audio. Front panel 5-LED metering for each analogue input offers accurate viewing of levels. Saffire Mix Control, the zero-latency 16 x 8 DSP Mixer/Router software provided with Saffire PRO 24 DSP, sets a new standard at this price point for audio interface control. It features flexible output routing and monitoring, as well as intuitive one-click set-up solutions designed to help you track, monitor and mix as easily as possible. Saffire PRO 24 DSP also comes with all the additional tools needed to start making music right away. These include the latest version of the Focusrite Plug-in Suite, which provides a significant upgrade from your standard sequencer effects. The suite includes Compression, Reverb, Gating and EQ VST/AU plug-ins. Focusrite’s established Xcite+ bundle is also included. The bundle features Ableton Live 7 Lite (for all your production, performance and compositional needs), Novation’s Bass Station soft synth and over 1 gig of royalty-free samples from Loopmasters and ‘Mike the Drummer’.

Saffire PRO 24 DSP combines two award-winning Focusrite pre-amps and a host of other I/O with VRM Virtual Reference Monitoring, integrated real-time tracking and monitoring effects, and easy-to-use mix control software. Together, they deliver the most comprehensive professional compact music-recording interface to date.

With eight channels of Focusrite pre-amplification and a built-in 24-bit / 96 kHz ADAT output, OctoPre MkII is Focusrite’s powerful input upgrade for your Pro Tools system, or any digital audio workstation. It’s also a great expansion for any analogue or digital console, or hard disk recorder. The digital output allows users to make the most of often-neglected ADAT inputs; ideal for expanding the number of mic-pre inputs on your interface. Connect OctoPre MkII to your audio interface’s ADAT input to create a high quality, multi-channel recording solution, ideal for tracking drums, as well guitars, keyboards, vocals and more. Key Features • Eight High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps The best sounding multi-channel mic-pre in its class. • Built-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital output Make the most of your interface’s ADAT input. OctoPre connects via its built-in lightpipe output, with a ‘real world’ dynamic range performance of 110dB. • Mic-pres optimised for tracking drums OctoPre MkII is designed not to clip, with pre-amps optimised to handle extreme levels from sound sources like kick drum and snare. • Two quality Hi-Z instrument inputs OctoPre MkII’s first two channels feature DI’s, ready for you to plug in your Guitars and Bass, instantly accessible on the front fascia. • 5 LED input metering on every channel OctoPre MkII’s fast-acting 5-LED input meters provide clear reference of input levels, helping you to avoid analogue or digital clipping. • -10dB Pads on every channel OctoPre MkII is drum-ready, with 10dB pads to stop hot signals from overdriving the microphone pre-amp. • Direct outputs on every channel For routing and flexibility, especially in the live environment. Each mic-pre can be routed to the mixer’s analogue channels, with two mirrored ADAT outputs (44.1) left free to send to digital recorders. • 48V Phantom power available on every channel Switched in two groups (1-4 and 5-8) every channel is capable of supplying phantom power, for use with most condenser microphones. • State-of-the-art Clocking Solutions OctoPre MkII’s internal clock delivers a jitter performance of < 10 PPM. For external clocks, a BNC connector is provided and industry-standard JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology is employed.

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AIR12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more nearfield muscle With the launch of AIR12 life has gotten harder on highend studio pros, broadcast engineers and OB van operators, leaving these discerning audio professionals with even more setup choices in top end nearfield monitoring for stereo, 5.1 and up. This new, powerful nearfield speaker made its debut at IBC 2007 in Amsterdam, Holland, thereby adding further to an already extensive range of networked studio monitors. AIR12 includes the Air Soft Monitor Control featuring solo, mute and calibrated levels. Different types of AIRs may be attached to the network, enabling, for instance, smaller and diffused surrounds in combination with larger front speakers.

Dynasty expanded The Dynaudio Acoustics BM 5A set a new benchmark for what an active nearfield studio monitor could be. The new BM 6A mk II and BM 12A take advantage of that same design philosophy while offering more power, more headroom and wider frequency response. As one of the few manufacturers that build our own drivers, we believe in a no compromise approach to designing studio monitors, whatever the application. The new BM 6A mk II and BM 12A are no exception to that rule.

DC-One Two-In-Six-Out Loudspeaker Processor Based on a two-in, six-out topology, the DC-One is designed primarily for users of small-to-medium sized sound systems in both mobile and installed applications. While the unit is an all-new development based on a powerful SHARC processor, it is 100 percent compatible with all settings from other ElectroVoice signal processors, including the Dx38—the best choice for achieving maximum performance with an EV loudspeaker system. A large part of DC-One’s development was aimed at ensuring that users can easily handle its serious digital horsepower and high-end audio performance. Though free PC-Editor software is available, the DC-One can be easily operated via the front panel. Direct access buttons, six predefined configuration modes (one being free configuration), straightforward output delay settings, and true professional metering all allow for safe operation. DC-One’s unique “front-panel access control” allows the user to select a personal library of accessible presets (out of 60 factory and 20 user presets). In addition, the user can determine which individual parameters in each preset are locked (e.g. factory predefined output parameters) or editable (e.g. master EQ or delay settings). The DC-One has a 19-inch chassis that is deep enough to match typical amplifier depths, a front panel USB connector for the PC-Editor, and accepts either analogue or digital (AES-EBU) input signals; a six-dB input pad is available. The RS232 on the rear also provides eight contact closures for preset changes, or allows two units to be linked for larger systems. The PC-Editor software, as well as firmware updates allowing additional functions, will be available on www.electrovoice.com

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. The DN530 brings a creative flare to drum channels with its unique accent feature which largely eliminates the need for excessive EQ or compression.

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Compressors were originally devised to reduce the dynamic range of audio signals. 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 artifacts, 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. With its unique presence feature the DN540 will be especially useful on vocals to eliminate the “pumping” effects of spill and to add “air” to the sound without introducing noise.

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.

Saffire PRO 24 DSP Its 11pm, you’re at the most crucial stage of your track - the mix. The baby next door has just stopped crying, the city slicker is checking his stock portfolio and downstairs are dancing towards bed. But you’re just getting started. Unfortunately you’ve been told, wind your monitors down to whispering level, or wrap up the session. We all know you can’t mix on headphones - or can you? Imagine if you could use your headphones to hear your mix as you would in the studio. Imagine you could model an ideal control room, choose between 10 pairs of industry standard monitors, and select from different listening positions. Imagine being able to reference your mix on hi-fi, radio, television or computer speakers, all through your headphones. The Saffire PRO 24 DSP comes with ‘VRM’ (Virtual Reference Monitoring) - a Focusrite technology that models different rooms, monitors and listening positions. VRM transforms headphones into listening environments that are essential for mixing. With VRM you

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Saffire PRO 24 gives you similar i/o and the same class-leading audio performance as its DSP brother. However, without DSP-powered dynamics, reverb and VRM, it’s even more affordable.

can mix anywhere... and did we mention you also get an industry-leading 16 in 8 out Focusrite Firewire Interface? Find out more at www.focusrite.com/SaffirePRO24DSP

Local News

The Recipe Show The most recent Hip-hop gig was held at Alpha Club by ‘The Recipe’ which was sponsored by NMK Electronics. The event was a great success and was also the mixtape launch which has been getting great local reviews as well. NMK had supplied the sound system which were EV’s RX Series, CP amps and DC-one controller and Klark Teknik processors as well as the Midas Venice mixer. SHURE Wireless microphones were also provided since there were several Mc’s within the group. Prior to the mixtape launch was Young Vaughn’s album launch called the ‘The New School Cool’ which NMK also provided during the launch at The Shelter. Since it was a warehouse we used EV’s TX Series, CP Amps, DC-One, Rane EQ and SHURE Wireless Microphones. That was an equally successful event and you can also get your free download of Young Vaughn’s album online. Just search for Young Vaughn on Myspace and check out his profile. The Recipe Mixtape is also up for grabs. Just call 0502242964 (Swerte) to get your copy or check out www.recipedxb.com

Almoe Rentals acquires Neutrik OptiCon Submitted by NMK Admin on Sat, 10/03/2009 - 13:09 Nicolas Kyvernitis Electronics Enterprises, distributors of Neutrik products in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman have supplied new fiber optic products to Almoe Rentals, a major rental firm based in Dubai. Almoe Rentals is the growing rental division in the Almoe group of companies that is involved in trading, integration and rental of professional audiovisual equipment. Extensively focused on the corporate market segment, the team of Almoe Rentals includes experienced and professionally trained individuals in several fields such as rigging, lighting, video, projection and audio. The OpticalCon system consists of a ruggedized all metal and dirt protected chassis and cable connector to increase the reliability. The system is based on a standard optical LC-Duplex connection; however, the OpticalCon improves this original design to ensure a safe and rugged connection. Due to the compatibility with conventional LC connectors, it offers the choice of utilizing a cost effective LC connector as a permanent connection, or Neutrik’s rugged OpticalCon cable connector for mobile applications. “We are moving into new market segments with Neutrik’s OptiCon product line. Our main focus is usually audio but with the OptiCon we are now talking to heads of lighting and video. Almoe’s new purchase allows them to send HD video signals over long runs without any compromise on the quality. As a first in the market, they have set the benchmark for others.” commented Chicco Hiranandani, Business Development Manager.

The Super 55 Deluxe Vocal Microphone features a signature satin chrome-plated die-cast casing, Supercardioid polar pattern, vibrant blue foam, and tailored frequency response for natural vocals and speech. Integrated, swivel stand mount is included. The combination of updates make the Super 55 the ideal choice when looking for a dramatic - yet affordable - improvement in sound quality with an unmistakable vintage design. Ideal for stage, studio recording, podcasting, and other sound applications where a stand-mounted microphone with a classic look is desired.

NMK Electronics @ Le Meridien Hotel NMK Electronics has recently supplied a local contractor with EV ZX-1i100, SB122, SX300, EV4.2, DC-One, Cloud Zone Mixer and Q Series amplifiers for the Yalumba Restaurant @ Le Meridian Hotel along Airport Road. The place is nice for family outings since it has really good buffets or just to take a loved one for dinner. Since they do alot of parties and events on the weekend a good live sound system was needed in the restaurant.

Another contractor was also supplied to for the Meridien, specifically for the Warehouse which is a Bar & Resto that also has a club upstairs. The sale included EV SxA360 and the Rane Mongoose, RADs 3 & 4. Using the Mongoose RADs was important to make sure sound was covering the whole area without any loss of audio signal from the sound source. The Warehouse is always a great place to hang out with friends and have a few drinks, listen to live performances or dance the night away so do check out the Warehouse if you are looking for a place to chill out.

NMK Electronics Clearance SALE NMK Electronics is giving out alot of Dynacord items at cost price so try to come to the main office and check it out. The prices vary as well as the items so come down to the big blue warehouse and get some amazing deals from NMK. Check the list at www.nmkelectronics.com/clearance Check out www.nmkelectronics.com for our location map

NMK @ The Fridge - Hop Hop Symposium

It was an amazing night for Hip Hop heads and educating people on the culture and the misinterpretations about the music genre. The night started with break dancers talking about the importance of breaking and showed how it was done. Next came on a spoken word artist, after was a performance by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Recipeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Aaron Kim on the cello and finally collaboration by a bunch of artists including Mestiza on vocals and Rami the bassist from Abri. This was the first time NMK has sponsored an event by The Fridge and will probably do some more in the near future. The Fridge is a great place to learn various things as they have different music and dance workshops going on. They also organize events and are developing the music scene in the country by getting local and international artists together. Do check out their website for their upcoming events.

NMK @ Dubai TV Dubai Television have launched a new season of a TV show in Arabic and have used the iconic Shure SH55 “Elvis” microphone as a major component in the artwork of the new TV show. The show called Najma Al Khaleej is a show specific to the GCC population, very similar in concept to international shows like American Idol. Another new show on Dubai One called ‘Twenty Something’ had Swerte and Hirabeat from The Recipe perform and their DJ was using the Vestax VCI-300 to play their tracks. Check out www.dubaitv.gov.ae to find out more about these new shows.

MPA 60/120/240 General Purpose Mixer Amplifier

Available Now - With 3 Year Guarantee! The increase in demand for higher quality mixed impedance output amplifiers for general installer applications has instigated the launch of Cloud Electronics new MPA Series. 6 line + 4 microphone inputs into a single zone with configurable 25/70 or 100volt internal transformer plus the industry standard wall mount remote controllers (RL1 & RSL6) make the MPA Series the most flexible and reliable installer amps in the market. Product features • 6 line inputs, stereo inputs summed to mono • Line inputs via RCA phonos with input gain controls adjacent to connectors • Source select via front panel rotary selector or remote via RSL6 • Line input level via front panel control or remotely via RL1 or RSL6 • Line 6 priority selectable by internal jumper, release time 3s/6s/12s selectable by internal jumper • Music EQ by tamperproof LF and HF presets on rear panel • 4 Mic inputs, low impedance balanced via phoenix style connectors • Microphone EQ by tamperpoof LF and HF presets on rear panel • 100Hz High Pass dedicated filter on Mic inputs • Phantom power selected by internal jumper for each microphone • Limiter dedicated to microphone inputs • Mic 1 has access triggered priority over Mics 2-4 • All Mics have VOX priority over music signals, providing 30dB of attenuation • Integrated chime triggered by access control of Mic 1 • Compatible with Bose EQ Series IIS EQ Cards • Remote Music Mute configurable for NO or NC operation • Overall "Peak Limiter" with LED indication on front panel

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