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Greetings from Anaheim! Full Compass is bringing you the latest and greatest products from the 2009 Winter NAMM Show! We'll be posting daily updates right here, direct from the show to keep you informed on new product announcements and exciting upgrades from your favorite manufacturers!
 In addition to the product coverage below, our product specialists will be talking with manufacturers on-site at the show. These interviews will be made available both through GearCast and within this NAMM Report so you can get the newest information straight from the source!
For questions about any of these products or for ordering information, call our Sales Pros today!
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Day 1
So much to see here at the 2009 Winter NAMM Show! Take a look at some of the new products we've seen today from the following manufacturers:
See all Winter 2009 NAMM Show Reports: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Please note - All specifications given by manufacturers are preliminary - and therefore all are subject to change. Specifications and descriptions given are directly derived from information Full Compass has received from said manufacturer. Please check back in the coming weeks to see more detailed descriptions of the products shown in this NAMM show review, and to confirm final feature sets, availability, and pricing.
See what else is new in Part 2 of our NAMM 2009 Day 1 report
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Pro MPA II / Digital MPA II: Two Channel Microphone Preamps - Price: $299-$399
 Listen to our on-site interview with ART
- The Pro MPA II's microphone inputs feature selectable 48V phantom power, and variable input impedance for enhancing the performance of dynamic or ribbon mics as well. It can operate at either a low or high plate voltage on the 2 hand selected 12AX7 tubes for a wide range of tone. It may be configured for dual mono or stereo use with selectable mid/side microphone support, summing the adjacent channel to decode left/right channels. It has backlit analog VU meters for displaying output levels, a separate 8 segment LED array to show tube gain with average or peak hold indicator, and has XLR and 1/4" outputs.
- The Digital MPA II has all the features of the Pro MPA II but adds digital outputs - w/AES/EBU, ADAT, S/PDIF, 44.1kHz-192kHz sampling rates, 2 word clock jacks, and 16/24-bit switchable dithering.
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| PRO MPA II |
Two Channel Microphone Preamp |
$299.00 |
| DIGITAL MPA II |
Two Channel Microphone Preamp w/ Digital Outputs |
$399.00 |
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USB-DUAL-PRE: Two Channel Microphone Preamp - Price: $103
Listen to our on-site interview with ART
- Two channel mic preamp with USB connectivity
- Up to 48dB of clean gain
- Low noise XLR and 1/4" combi inputs
- Built-in low noise phantom power supply (48V)
- Independent channel gain controls on front panel
- 1/4" TRS balanced monitor
- 1/8" headphone monitor outputs
- May be powered by USB bus, external power supply, or 9V battery
- Includes Audacity recording software
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| USB-DUAL-PRE |
2 channel mic preamp w/ USB |
$103.00 |
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Coming Soon!
Estimated Availability
2nd Quarter 2009
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NE Series Signal Processors - Price: $1720.80 - $3448.80
- 3 models of digital signal processors (4x4, 4x8, and 8x8) that are easy to use, set up, and control using standard 10/100 Ethernet protocol, and Protea NE software
- 10/100 Ethernet & RS232 interface standard
- 24-bit A/D-D/A audio resolution
- 32-bit SHARC DSPs
- Supports sample rates of 48kHz and 96kHz
- Automatic DHCP network IP configuration
- Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz, and notched Linkwitz filters
- Automatic feedback suppression
- Word clock input and output
- Euroblock connectors for audio, preset recall, DC remote level control and data in/out
- Input and output metering
- Third party control friendly
- 4 option bays on rear panel for expansion - Hardware options include: 4 channel mic/line input option with software controllable gain and phantom power, CobraNet network audio input and output, EtherSound network audio input and output, AES/EBU digital audio input, and AES/EBU digital audio output.
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| Series Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| NE4400 |
4x4 digital signal processor |
$1720.80 |
| NE4400M |
As NE4400 w/mic pre input option |
$2008.80 |
| NE4400D |
As NE4400 w/AES in/out |
$2008.80 |
| NE4400DM |
As NE4400 w/mic pre option & AES output |
$2152.80 |
| NE4800 |
4x8 digital signal processor |
$2152.80 |
| NE4800M |
As NE4800 w/mic pre input option |
$2152.80 |
| NE4800D |
As NE4800 w/AES in/out option |
$2152.80 |
| NE4800DM |
As NE4800 w/mic pre input option, AES output |
$2656.80 |
| NE8800 |
8x8 digital signal processor |
$2584.80 |
| NE8800M |
As NE8800 w/mic pre input option |
$3304.80 |
| NE8800D |
As NE8800 w/AES in/out option |
$3016.80 |
| NE8800DM |
As NE8800 w/mic pre input option, AES output |
$3448.80 |
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F1220A: Active 12" Monitor Speaker System - Price: $199.99
- 12" long excursion low frequency driver for enhanced bass punch and low midrange. 1" HF driver
- Output power - 90W/8 ohms RMS @1% THD, 125W/8 ohms peak
- Frequency response 60Hz-18kHz (-10dB)
- Adjustable feedback filter and integrated limiter offers control and speaker protection
- Mic/Line input with volume control and Peak LED, link output on XLR
- 3-band EQ
- Integrated 35mm/1.38" pole socket for pole mounting
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| F1220A |
Active 12" monitor speaker system |
$199.99 |
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Bottle Rocket Stage One/Two Microphones - Price: $595.99 - $1595.99
Listen to our on-site interview with Blue
- Bottle Rocket Stage One - Class A discrete solid state microphone. Very low self noise specification (<7.5dB), and a very high output level (+12dBV).
- Bottle Rocket Stage Two - Vacuum Tube microphone system utilizing transformer-less Class A discrete amplifier circuit, hand selected ECC88 vacuum tube
- Both systems can utilize Blue's Bottle Cap family of nine interchangeable capsules with different tonal characteristics and pickup patterns.
- Both systems come standard with the B8 cardioid capsule
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| Series Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| BOTTLE-ROCKET-STAGE1 |
Solid state microphone, 20Hz-20kHz, ships w/B8 cardioid capsule, 20awg mic cable, and custom spider shock mount |
$699.99 |
| BOTTLE-ROCKET-STAGE2 |
Tube microphone, 20Hz-20kHz, ships w/B8 cardioid capsule, custom flight case, tube mic cable, shock mount, power supply |
$1595.99 |
| B0-CAPSULE |
Cardioid, large diaphragm |
$595.99 |
| B1-CAPSULE |
Cardioid, small diaphragm - sonic accuracy with extended high frequency |
$595.99 |
| B2-CAPSULE |
Figure-8, big, warm sound of a ribbon mic |
$595.99 |
| B3-CAPSULE |
Cardioid, mid-sized diaphragm, very transparent/neutral |
$595.99 |
| B4-CAPSULE |
Perspex Sphere Pressure Omni, small diaphragm - sweet highs, robust lows, perfect for ambient recording |
$595.99 |
| B5-CAPSULE |
Pressure Omni, large diaphragm - compressed quality, extremely accentuated low and high frequency response |
$595.99 |
| B6-CAPSULE |
Cardioid, large diaphragm dual back plate - "larger than life" sound - enhanced lows and high frequency presence |
$595.99 |
| B7-CAPSULE |
Cardioid, large diaphragm single back plate - classic vintage, detailed mids with airy presence |
$595.99 |
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ME-70: Guitar Multiple Effects Unit - Price: $299.00
- New COSM® Preamp section derived from GT10 and Legend Series
- Four footswitches and expression pedal
- Phrase loop function in Delay section, with 38 seconds of recording time
- Dedicated knobs for each parameter for easy operation
- EZ TONE feature for quick, easy editing of presets
- Includes stereo mini aux input for digital audio players, 1/4" headphone output jack, footswitch jack, 1/4" instrument input, and 1/4" outputs to amplifiers, etc
- Patch - 36 (User) + 36 (Preset)
- Operates on Six 9V cells, or via an optional PSA120S AC adapter
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| ME-70 |
Floor pedal multi-effects processor |
$299.00 |
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TU-1000: Stage Tuner - Price: $259.00
- High intensity LED meter provides perfect visibility on dark stages, or outdoors
- Accu-Pitch uses motion of the meter's lights to show when tuning is complete
- Two display modes: Cent (LED functions like a needle type meter) and Stream (fluid light motion indicates when notes are out of tune)
- Powering up the tuner automatically mutes the output signal
- Handles open tunings, DADGAD, and alternate tunings, as well as dropped tunings up to six semitones below standard
- Two outputs, including one with direct signal flow
- Tuning range C0 (16.35Hz) - C8 (4186Hz), Reference Pitch A4=436-445Hz (1Hz step), Tuning accuracy ±1 cent
- Optional footswitch available (FS-5U)
- Uses included AC adapter for power (PSB-1U)
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| TU-1000 |
Stage tuner |
$259.00 |
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ENTASYS: Column Line Array Loudspeaker Systems - Price: $1215.00 - $1748.00
- Designed for permanent install applications such as auditoria, airports, train stations, houses of worship, conference centers, and museums.
- Features a unique 3-way full-range column and a low frequency extension column in the same enclosure, offering high output & high power handling capability
- Entasys family consists of the full-range column, low frequency column, a 750W autoformer, and multiple mounting accessories
- Designed to be modular, allowing the installer to place the center of the vertical system lobe symmetrically or asymmetrically about the vertical axis of the column array. Multiple ENTASYS full-range columns may be used to create extremely narrow focused vertical coverage. Or, by implementing tall arrays using both full-range and LF extension columns, separate near field and long throw vertical lobes covering the critical voice band can be created at independent vertical points on the column - something previously only possible using powered, steered arrays.
- ENT-FR/FRW models feature: Drivers - Six 3.5" neodymium LF, Eighteen 2.35" MF, Forty-two 1" HF (or six 7" long by 1" planar coupled compact ribbon emulators), Banana (male) input on top, 1 NL4, 2 terminal strip, and 1 Banana (female) input on bottom. Freq response 200Hz-20kHz, Power handling 600W RMS, 1500W Program
- ENT-LF/LFW models feature: Drivers - Six 3.5" drivers with optimized spacing, allows extension of the narrow vertical beamwidth into the lower frequencies, Banana (male) input on top, 1 NL4, 2 terminal strip, and 1 Banana (female) input on bottom. Freq response 200Hz-1.6kHz, Power handling 600W RMS, 1500W Program
- VLF subwoofer series may be added to provide additional low frequency extension with full bandwidth performance.
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| Series Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| ENT-FR |
Entasys full-range column, black |
$1748.00 |
| ENT-FRW |
Entasys full-range column, white |
$1748.00 |
| ENT-LF |
Entasys low frequency column, black |
$1215.00 |
| ENT-LFW |
Entasys low frequency column, white |
$1215.00 |
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XTI6000: Power Amplifier - Price: $1999.00
Listen to our on-site interview with Crown
- New model in XTI series delivers up to 6000 watts of power (4-ohm bridge)
- Onboard digital signal processing includes crossovers, EQ filters, delay, and output limiting, allowing simple setup in seconds.
- Computer control available via USB port. Software available via Crown website
- HiQnet compatible
- Up to 20 user-defined presets available
- Switch-mode global use power supply
- Speakon® and binding post outputs, XLR inputs and loop-thrus
- 2RU, and lightweight at 24lbs
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| Stereo (Per Ch) |
8ohms |
4ohms |
2ohms |
8 ohm bridge |
4 ohm bridge |
Price |
| XTI6000 |
1200W |
2100W |
3000W |
4200W |
6000W |
$1999.00 |
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Q Series Power Amplifiers - Price: $499-$1049
Listen to our on-site interview with Electro-Voice
- Bring EV's world-tour proven approach to amp design to a new level of performance, efficiency, and value. With a range of protection features and massive dynamic headroom, this series ensures optimal audio quality and output power while protecting your valuable loudspeakers from distortion and clipping.
- Based on Class H layout for maximized efficiency and reduced weight in a 2U design
- Features additional switchable low pass notch (LPN) filters, providing fundament and kick as well as protective low-cut when driving 12" or 15" full-range speaker cabinets without subwoofers
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| Stereo (Per Ch) |
4ohms |
2ohms |
Price |
| Q44-II |
450W |
650W |
$499.00 |
| Q66-II |
600W |
900W |
$649.00 |
| Q99 |
900W |
1250W |
$849.00 |
| Q1212 |
1200W |
1800W |
$1049.00 |
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Road Worn '50's Strat Series - Price: $950.00
Born in the '50's, the original Strat models seemed to age gracefully, and became even more desirable as time went by. These new Road Worn Stratocaster® models feature maple fretboards and have been modified to emulate the look of the original - designed with 1950 specs, they include a nitrocellulose lacquer finish, and are enhanced with Tex-Mex™ pickups and 6105 frets.
- Features distressed body, neck, and hardware creating aged appearance
- Maple neck
- Alder body
- 21, 6105 Narrow Jumbo Frets
- Scale length = 25.5"
- Chrome hardware, Fender® Vintage style tuning machines
- Bridge = vintage style synchronized tremolo
- Pickguard = White
- Pickups = Tex-Mex™ Strat™ Single Coil Neck, Middle, and Bridge Pickups
- 5-Position blade Pickup switching
- Master volume, Tone 1, and Tone 2 controls
- Includes gig bag
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| ROADWORN-STRAT-50S |
Road Worn Strat, 2-color Sunburst, or Black |
$950.00 |
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P1800AR: Prestige Series Voltage Regulator/Power Conditioner - Price: $839.00
- 15 amp unit delivers a stable 120 volts of AC power to protect equipment from problems caused by AC line irregularities such as sags, brownouts, or over-voltages-, all of which can cause sensitive electronic equipment to malfunction or sustain damage.
- Full-featured power conditioner as well that features and purifies AC power, reducing line noise and ensuring optimum performance.
- Series Multi-Stage protection for highest level of surge & spike protection
- LiFT technology offers linear AC power filtering to ensure clean power
- EVS (Extreme Voltage Shutdown) circuitry detects dangerous voltage irregularities and safely powers down itself and connected equipment in unsafe conditions
- Large LED voltmeter/ammeter displays incoming voltage and output current draw
- Front panel USB outlet allows you to charge most media devices or power a USB lamp
- 9 total outlets (8 rear outlets and one front panel convenience outlet)
- Rear panel BNC connector powers any standard gooseneck lamp for rear rack illumination
- Isolated outlet banks minimize inter-component interference and noise contamination
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Estimated Availability
TBA
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| P1800AR |
Advanced power conditioner w/voltage regulation, 9 outlets |
$839.00 |
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See what else is new in Part 2 of our NAMM 2009 Day 1 report
For questions about any of these products or for ordering information,
Call our Sales Pros today!
800-356-5844
See all Winter 2009 NAMM Show Reports: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
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