Introducing The Pioneer SVM-1000

Introducing the world's first reference audio and video combination mixer designed for elite DJ's, VJ's, and club venues to enhance their audio/video performance and provide their patrons and fans with an all-encompassing sensory experience. With Multiple Video Blending Technology, DJ's can synchronize audio and video with up to four sources simultaneously. An Audio Video Effect function enables users to fully synchronize audio and video effects utilizing a built-in 11-inch touch-panel LCD display with up to 30 built-in audio and video effects. The mixer employs 96 kHz/24-bit digital sampling and a 32-bit Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for the highest quality audio. The video signal input through the Analog to Digital Converter is image processed at 600MHz/32-bit/4800MIPS (Million Instructions per Second) to maintain high dynamic range and minimized noise resulting in accurate and clear visuals. The SVM-1000's JPEG Viewer function lets users incorporate their own images and photos from an external memory device for use in their performance through a SD slot and USB connection. Its “Still Image Sampler” further enhances visuals by mixing images, such as logos of DJs, events or sponsors with videos or other still images with the ability to loop and play them as a slide show.

Key Digital Now Represented By Sound Marketing

Sound Marketing is pleased to announce it's representation of Key Digital's digital video technology products in all three territories. Video pioneer Mike Tsinberg founded Key Digital® in the year 1999 as a total solutions company. Mike and his entire Key Digital® team of Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions® are the ones who engineer, design, and manufacture a wide range of products that enable video products to work together, seamlessly, flawlessly, exceeding the highest standards for video quality. Mike is a true video industry expert, leader of the Emmy-award winning DVD authoring team, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Fellow, inventor of forty patents, and Chair of numerous professional committees dedicated to digital video. As President of Key Digital®, Mike is in a unique position to infuse the best features, technology, and value into his products. Mike provides you with high-quality, cutting-edge technology, interconnectivity solutions, at prices you can afford.

Learn more about Sound Marketing's newest line at www.keydigital.com

TASCAM Introduces Two New Combo Recorders

TASCAM has updated the best-selling combination CD players/cassette recorders to the CD-A550 and CD-A750. Like TASCAM's CD-200, the new models employ TEAC's new CD-5020A drive mechanism, designed for audio playback with a smooth loading drawer and low clamping noise. New Features include MP3 and WAV file playback, CD Text display, Auto Cue, and Auto Ready. Also new is the digital output and pitch control for both the CD and cassette mechanisms. The CD-A550 is a combination CD player and cassette recorder with unbalanced phono inputs and outputs, while the CD-A750 adds balanced XLR ins and outs, parallel and RS-232 control. Each has contractor-specific features such as power-on play, a wired remote control, rackmountable design, and shock memory on CD playback.

Look for more information on TASCAM's website

AE Series Extended With Five Subwoofer Models

Further extending the versatility of its workhorse AE (Application Engineered) Series, JBL Professional is introducing five new subwoofer models: the ASB7118, ASB7128, ASB6115, ASB6125, and ASB6112. The five new models bring the total model count in the AE Series to 46, ranging from the eight recently introduced 2-way AE Compact models to the 33 original models introduced in 2002. As with all AE Series models these five new subwoofers are designed specifically for fixed installation sound reinforcement applications. These five new models include the very high output ASB7118 single 18-inch and ASB7128 dual 18-inch models, both utilizing the JBL 2269H ultra-long excursion transducer. The 2269H is a Differential Drive® dual 4- inch voice coil high output woofer rated at 2000W continuous pink noise. The compact ASB6115 single 15-inch and ASB6125 dual 15-inch models utilize the Differential Drive dual 3-inch voice coil 2265H transducer rated at 800W continuous pink noise. The ultra-compact ASB6112 is fitted with the all-new 12-inch 2263H 3-inch dual voice coil Differential Drive transducer, rated at 1000W continuous pink noise.

More about the new AE Subwoofers can be found here

JBL Breaks New Ground With CBT Series

Offering unprecedented levels of directivity control, sonic fidelity and affordability, JBL Professional today introduced the CBT Series of passive line array columns, featuring JBL’s patent-pending Constant Beamwidth Technology™ circuitry, a breakthrough in pattern control that provides remarkably consistent constant directivity coverage and superb audio clarity, even in difficult acoustical environments. The coverage pattern of the CBT models can be adjusted—with a simple switch—between Broad Mode (designed for mid-throw situations) and Narrow Mode (for long-throw applications). This versatility allows the CBT’s to meet the requirements of a broad range of applications. In addition, the CBT speakers provide Dynamic SonicGuard overload protection circuitry, which reduces distortion at high drive levels, along with user variable voicing which allows selecting a flat frequency response or a midrange presence peak for especially clear speech intelligibility. The CBT 50LA is a very compact 50 cm high column that utilizes a straight line of eight 2-inch drivers, while the taller CBT 100 LA is a straight 100 cm high column utilizing 16 2” drivers and handles 325 Watts continuous pink noise for high output levels. Combined with Constant Beamwidth Technology circuitry, both provide constant directivity coverage. Both also contain low-saturation transformers, so they can be used on 70V/100V distributed speaker lines or as low impedance speakers.

More about the CBT Series at JBL's website

JBL Introduces Control Contractor 50 Series

At InfoComm 09, JBL is introducing the Control® Contractor 50 Series, a non-powered, surface-mount, subwoofer-satellite loudspeaker system for applications where wide-bandwidth, high-fidelity foreground/background music is required. The Control 50’s stylish appearance, easy mounting, and compatibility with JBL’s Control 40 Series in-ceiling models make it the most versatile subwoofer-satellite system in its class. “JBL developed the Control 50 Series to meet the needs of any commercial environment where high-quality audio and stylish visual appearance are top priorities, including restaurants, retail stores, music cafes, health clubs, theme bars and leisure venues,” said Rick Kamlet, Senior Director, Commercial Installed Sound, JBL Professional. “To that end, the Control 50 Series provides an optimal combination of elegant design and smooth, accurate sound.” The sleek Control 52 satellite loudspeaker produces superb high-fidelity sound via a low-distortion, 2.5-inch driver, which features a secondary bucking magnet for high efficiency, rubber half roll surround for enhanced bass performance, a .75-inch, copper-clad, aluminum wire voice coil on a vented Nomex® former for high fidelity and reliability, and a copper-capped pole piece for more consistent impedance and extended highfrequency response. The wall bracket allows each speaker to be angled up to 45 degrees in any direction.

Read all about the Contractor Control 50 system here

High Design + 70V Transformer + Weather Resistance = Control CRV

Providing remarkable versatility for a broad scope of applications, JBL Professional is introducing the Control® CRV loudspeaker at InfoComm 09. The Control CRV offers numerous mounting options and a wide range of configurations, providing an endless variety of solutions in terms of coverage, appearance and mounting. Immediately noticeable is the Control CRV’s unique, contemporary, quarter-round design that makes a modern design statement, adding to any venue’s visual aesthetics in either a wall-mounted or corner-mounted configuration. In addition, this sleek appearance serves a notable functional purpose, as the Control CRV is combinable into half-round, three-quarter-round or a full, 360-degree round arc cluster that is suspendable from the ceiling via a fan pole assembly. A single Control CRV mounted at a wall-wall or wall-ceiling junction physically curves across the junction, acoustically coupling with the adjacent surfaces, widening the sound field, and producing an increased sense of sonic spaciousness.

More info about these versatile speakers can be found here

Perception 820 Adds Tube To Popular Series

The brand-new Perception 820 Tube delivers real tube sound quality. It is not only the new flagship model of the Perception Series but also raises the bar in its class of affordable tube microphones. In contrast to many other affordable tube microphones, the Perception 820 Tube delivers real tube sound quality thanks to the dual one-inch large diaphragm capsule and the sophisticated ECC 83 dual-triode circuitry. The elegant remote control unit allows selection of 9 different pickup patterns and controls the switchable bass-cut filter and the attenuation pad. Moreover, a ground lift switch prevents unwanted hum if necessary.
It comes complete with a spider-type shock mount and a metal carrying case.

Read all about the Perception 820 at www.akg.com

AKG Launches DMM 4/2/2 Digital Automatic Mixer

The DMM 4/2/2 is a processor controlled digital automatic mixing algorithm with four balanced universal (microphone/line) inputs and two stereo AUX inputs providing a unique and very intelligent mixing algorithm with noise sensitive threshold. The DMM 4/2/2 mixing algorithm automatically allocates gain among the system microphones (NOM attenuation) with a special noise detect function and the “Noise Sensitive Threshold” algorithm (NST) that eliminates an accidental switching of the input channels.

More info about the DMM 4/2/2 can be found here

Crown Expands Range Of Installation Amps

Further proving its ability to offer sound integrators the best available solutions for power amplifiers in fixed installation applications, Crown Audio today introduced the CDi 6000 amplifier, the fourth amplifier in the CDi series. “The CDi 6000 provides an unmatched combination of processing, power and a competitive price that makes it the clear leader in its class. The new CDi 6000 is a reflection of our commitment to providing integrators with the greatest range of options for power and scalability for the challenges that each individual installation presents,” stated Brian Divine, director of marketing for touring and installed sound for Crown. The CDi 6000, like the other amplifiers in the series, has the ability to run both low-impedance two-, four- and eight-ohm loads as well as 70- and 140-volt outputs. The amp also features 20 available presets that can be recalled at the touch of a button. All CDi amplifiers can be controlled and configured through Harman HiQnet™ System Architect™.

Stay updated at Crown's website

JBL Adds To Successful PRX Line

Bringing a new level of versatility and performance to its groundbreaking PRX Series powered, portable loudspeakers, JBL introduced the PRX512Mi multipurpose powered loudspeaker and the PRX718S high performance powered subwoofer. The PRX512Mi is a 2-way, self-powered sound reinforcement system, with a 12-inch Differential Drive® woofer, a neodymium compression driver mounted to a 70 x 70-degree horn, all driven by a multichannel Crown International Class-D digital power amplifier. The PRX512Mi features 400-watt low-frequency and 100-watt high-frequency amp channels, while weighing only 40 pounds. PRX718S is an 18-inch, self-powered subwoofer system, offering a frequency range of 33 Hz to 160 Hz, and a power rating of 1,400 watts peak. In addition to the 18-inch Differential Drive woofer, the PRX718S features JBL’s proprietary Dual-Bridge Technology™ (DBT), which directly links discrete amplifier channel outputs with each voice coil in the woofer, transferring the maximum amount of power in the most efficient way and improving the speaker’s overall performance. The PRX718S also comes in at a weight of 80 pounds, very light compared to competitive subwoofers at this price and power.

Find out more about the new PRX models at JBL's site

dbx Introduces New Member of DriveRack Family

The DriveRack PA+ is the next generation of the world's most successful loudspeaker management system. The original DriveRack PA, known for setting the standard for complete speaker management, has given thousands of users an easier way to make their systems sound better than they ever imagined. The new PA+ builds on this strong reputation by staying true to its predecessor while providing more great features and improved functionality.

The DriveRack PA+ is shipping in May... order yours now!

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Harman Offers Retail End-User Systems Rebates

Between April 1 and June 30, 2009, your customers can receive up to $500 cash back by buying a whole system! If the purchase any new-in-the-box, non-accessory product from three or more participating Harman brands (AKG, Crown, dbx, JBL, Lexicon, Soundcraft) on a single receipt transaction purchase during the alotted time period, they will get a rebate depending on their total purchase price! Valid only on end-user purchases made at authorized Harman MI Retail Dealers.

Click here to download information and the rebate form

Tascam Introduces M-164 Series

TASCAM's M-164 series is a lineup of affordable mixers for live bands, home recording or installation. Three models are available to fit your needs: M-164 • 16-channel mixer; M-164FX • 16-channel mixer with digital effects; M-164UF • 16-channel mixer with effects and USB 2.0 interface. Each of the mixers has six TASCAM mic inputs with XLR ins and phantom power for great-sounding tracks. Mic inputs additionally have 3-band EQ with hipass filters for sculpting the mix. Five stereo line inputs bring the total count to 16 inputs, and several channels add EQ and RIAA phono preamps for adding flexibility. The M-164s have two output busses - main and sub - as well as a pair of aux sends for monitors and effects. The M-164FX adds a stereo effects processor with 16 programs of reverb, delay, chorus and other great-sounding effects. Step up to the M-164UF for a 16x2 audio interface that works over USB 2.0. The interface built into the M-164UF has the highest channel count of any mixer, allowing all 16 inputs to be recorded to their own track in your computer recording software.

Read all about the M-164 series here

Middle Atlantic's New Uninterruptible Power Supplies

The new UPS from Middle Atlantic Products ensures reliability in the most critical security installations backed by an industry-leading 3-year warranty. Developed with the integrator in mind, the UPS features an easy-to-install design and benefits security applications with extended run times for critical loads. The UPS features an ultra-fast four-millisecond transfer time that prevents system disruptions and equipment lockup. It also incorporates high-capacity, heavy-duty batteries to provide longer runtimes. Expansion Battery Pack options are available to meet extreme backup runtime requirements, while 8 surge-protected outlets protect connected equipment from damaging surges and spikes. 4 of these protected outlets are purposed for critical loads--in the event of an extended power outage, the system can shed power to non-critical loads, extending run time for critical connected equipment. In addition to extremely quiet operation, the UPS features Middle Atlantic’s effective Energy Saver Circuitry which, under normal circumstances, reduces power consumption 75% compared to traditional UPS designs, providing greater efficiency and minimizing the system’s carbon footprint.

More information about the Middle Atlantic UPS products can be found here