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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!
800-356-5844
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 1 of our NAMM 2009 Day 1 report

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5410: Bass Combo Amplifier - Price: $TBA
- Delivers 500 watts to its internal 4 ohm speaker system
- Four 10-inch HyDrive neodymium hybrid cone drivers
- 1-inch titanium high frequency compression driver
- Sealed two chamber enclosure
- 3/4-inch birch plywood construction
- Classic 12AX7 tube high-voltage preamp circuit
- Three band, tone-stacking EQ
- Built-in limiter
- Two independent inputs to accommodate passive and active bass guitars
- Effect loop send and return jacks to connect to outboard effects processors
- Perforated metal speaker gril
- Recessed metal handle
- Metal corners
- Durable black vinyl covering
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| 5410 |
Bass combo amplifier, 4x10", 500W/4ohms |
$TBA |
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PC361: 61 Note Performance Controller/Synthesizer - Price: $1995
- 128 voice polyphony, contains the renowned Kurzweil Triple Strike Grand Piano sound library, plus hundreds of new bass, guitar, drum, and synthesizer presets, along with some vintage keyboard emulations, KB3 mode, and over 250 orchestral and string section programs
- Kurzweil users are familiar with V.A.S.T - this new unit improves on that and adds in the VA-1 virtual analog synthesizer to the soundest!
- Unlimited track sequencer with 960 PPQ resolution, effects processing derived from KSP8.
- Interconnect includes USB, Flash XD, MIDI in/out/thru, 3 footswitch pedals, 1/4" headphone output, 4 - 1/4" TRS analog outputs (24-bit DAC), and 24-bit, stereo SPDIF output featuring 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192kHz modes.
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| PC361 |
61 note performance controller/synthesizer |
$1995.00 |
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HM: Plug-On Transmitter - Price: $TBA
- Employs Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless™ technology for operation in its native, compandor-free hybrid mode, or in compatibility modes for Lectro 200, 100, and IFB series along with receivers from two other manufacturers.
- Frequency response 40Hz-20kHz kHz ±1 dB, -3 dB at 35 Hz while dynamic range is 125 dB (A). RF output is 100 mW.
- LCD w/membrane switch control panel and audio level meter for ease of setting and operation
- Powered by 2 AA cells, yielding up to 12 hours of operation (using lithium cells)
- Features quick locking XLR connector to ensure transmitter does not separate from mic while in use.
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| HM |
Plug-on transmitter, 100mW RF output |
$TBA |
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RECEPTOR 2 Pro/Pro MAX - Price: $2599-$3199
Compared to the previous generation of Receptor, all Receptor 2's offer:
- 2 times the memory so you can load massive libraries and tons of sounds.
- 2 times the processing power so you can run more plug-ins with less latency.
- 3 times the hard drive throughput for more polyphony.
- 10 times the networking speed for improved UniWire™ performance and faster file transfers from your computer.
- Includes hundreds of presets based on the Plugsound BOX collection of virtual instruments.
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Receptor 2 Pro |
Receptor 2 Pro Max |
| CPU: Make/Family |
Intel Core 2 Duo |
Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Model |
E7200 |
E8400 |
| Speed |
2.53GHz |
3.0GHz |
| L2 Cache |
3MB |
6MB |
| RAM - Installed |
4GB Optimized |
4GB Optimized |
| Max RAM |
4GB (may go up w/ future updates) |
4GB (may go up w/ future updates) |
| HDD |
500GB |
1 TB |
| External Drive Support |
E-SATA |
E-SATA |
| Networking |
10/100/1000 ("Gigabit Ethernet") |
10/100/1000 ("Gigabit Ethernet") |
| Price |
$2599.00 |
$3199.00 |
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V-PIANO: Digital Piano, 88 Keys - Price: $5995
- New "living" piano core technology - Notes respond and evolve naturally without requiring samples. There is no velocity switching, and the results are a natural decay that must be heard to be believed
- Choose from onboard vintage grand piano presets, or simply create your own. Vary the hardness of the hammer felts, experiment with different string configurations, and/or tunings.
- Features new PHA-III Ivory Feel Keyboard. More natural feeling keyboard bed reproduces the feel of ivory for natural keys, and ebony for sharps.
- Easy to navigate user interface
- Analog (XLR and 1/'4") outputs, coaxial digital output, USB memory port, and MIDI I/O standard
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| V-PIANO |
Digital piano, 88 note |
$5995.00 |
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TD-4S: V-Compact® Series Electronic Drum Kit - Price: $995
- Ideal for practicing due to its Mix-In function which allows you to play along with external audio sources to the TD4 via module via stereo mini jack
- TD4 module includes a Coach Mode with new drum exercises, and warm up drills. Also has Tempo Check for building on your accuracy and endurance.
- Quick record function for recording yourself quickly (96 ticks per quarter note resolution, 9,000 total note memory)
- Tuning and muffling for the kick, snare, and toms can be adjusted by the buttons and dial on the front panel of the TD4 module
- 125 total instruments, 25 drum kits onboard.
- Patented mesh head on the snare for ideal feel
- Velocity sensitive toms and cymbals with choke capability
- Expandable with an optional pad or replace the ride cymbal to a CY-12R/C 3-way trigger V-Cymbal
- Compatible with VH11 V-HiHat to mount on conventional hi-hat stands
- Improved cable harness and DB25 connector for fast and clean cable maintenance
- Kit is comprised of: 1 TD4 sound module, 1 PDX-8 V-Pad snare, 3 PD-8 dual trigger tom pads, 2 CY-8 dual-trigger cymbal pads, 1 CY-5 dual-trigger cymbal pad, 1 KD-8 kick trigger pad, 1 FD-8 hi-hat control pedal, 1 MDS-4 drum stand
- Kick pedal is not included
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| TD-4S |
Electronic drum kit |
$995.00 |
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GO-MIC: USB Condenser Microphone - Price: $49
Listen to our on-site interview with Samson about the GO-MIC
- Professional USB condenser microphone
- Plug and Play Mac and PC compatible, no drivers required
- Headphone out for no latency monitoring
- Custom compact design that clips to a laptop or sits on a desk
- Perfect for recording music, pod-casting and field recording
- Ideal for voice recognition software, iChat, VoIP and web casting
- Transducer Type: condenser, pressure gradient with USB digital output
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 18kHz
- Polar Pattern: cardioid or omni
- Sample Rate: 44.1kHz/16-bit
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| GO-MIC-BLACK |
USB condenser microphone, black |
$49.00 |
| GO-MIC-WHITE |
USB condenser microphone, white |
$49.00 |
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X2U: XLR to USB Signal Adapter w/ Headphone Output - Price: $129.00
Listen to our on-site interview with Shure
- XLR to USB signal adapter, ultra-slim body design
- Designed to go with you to record wherever you need to be
- Plug and Play USB connectivity
- Compatible with Windows Vista Business, XP Pro/Home SP1 or later, 2000 Pro, and Mac OSX 10.1 or later, requires 64MB RAM or better
- Provides +48V Phantom power
- Includes 3m/9.8' USB cable, and padded zipper carrying pouch
- Monitor mix control for blending mic and playback audio
- Headphone jack with volume control for monitoring w/zero latency
- Integrated pre-amp with mic gain control allows control of input signal strength
- 16-bit up to 48kHz sample rate for better than CD quality audio
- Frequency response - 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1dB
- 40dB adjustable gain range
- Peak signal LED indicator - off: -30dB FS, green - -30 to -12dB FS, yellow - -12 to 0 dB FS, red - >0 (digital converter clipped)
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| X2U |
XLR to USB signal adapter |
$129.00 |
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PG27/PG27-USB Side Address Condenser Microphones - Price: $149 - $199
Listen to our on-site interview with Shure
- The PG27-LC model features - large diaphragm capsule, cardioid pattern, flat neutral frequency response, high SPL handling of acoustic, amplified, or vocal sources - 124 dB SPL with pad off, 144 dB SPL with pad engaged. Frequency response is 20Hz-20kHz, includes stand adapter and a zippered pouch
- The PG27-USB model shares most of the features of the XLR version. Deviations from specs above include - 130dB SPL with pad off, 145 dB SPL with pad engaged, USB plug and play interconnect, with headphone jack for zero latency monitoring. via a stereo 1/8" jack, monitor mix control for blending mic and playback audio, peak signal indicator (tri-color). Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OSX 10.1 or later. Includes 9.8'/3m USB cable, stand adapter, and zippered pouch.
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| PG27LC |
Side-address cardioid condenser microphone |
$149.00 |
| PG27USB |
Side-address cardioid USB condenser microphone |
$199.00 |
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DR-07: Portable Digital Recorder - Price: $199
- Built-in stereo electret condenser microphone
- Records to SD or SDHC compatible card media
- 1GB SD card is included
- USB 2.0 data port for transferring files
- 3.5mm stereo mic input
- 3.5mm stereo line input and output
- Switchable low cut filter, analog limiter, and auto gain setting on input
- Writes WAV files at 44.1 or 48kHz, 16 or 24-bit
- MP3 file recording from 32kbps to 320kbps
- Variable speed audition function slows down music without changing pitch
- Powered by two AA cells (included), or by optional PS-P520 power adapter
- Dimensions: 2.2" W x 5.3" H x 1.1" H
- Weight: 4.4 oz (with batteries)
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| DR-07 |
Digital audio recorder, uses SD/SDHC media |
$199.00 |
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BB-1000CD: Combination CD Recorder/SD Card Recorder - Price: $599
- Battery operated recorder records to either SD card media, or blank CD-R/RW media from four built-in microphones, or XLR mic inputs.
- The two front and two back mics can be individually trimmed for a balanced recording, and tracks can be immediately played back through a built-in 10W sound system
- Ideal for schools, houses of worship, and band rehearsal applications
- SD card can capture as WAV file or MP3 file, and SD card recordings may be backed up to CD as well.
- Recorder can use two mics on the front of the unit, two mics on the rear, or a pair of XLR mic inputs (with phantom power) as the recording source. Tracks being played through the built-in speaker system may be looped and slowed down without altering the pitch.
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| BB-1000CD |
Combination CD Recorder/SD Card Recorder |
$599.00 |
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See what else is new in Part 1 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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