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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 2 Our trip to the 2009 Winter NAMM Show continues! We are busy visiting with all of your favorite manufacturers, so we can bring you the latest information. Take a look at some of these great new products:
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 2 report

Coming Soon!
Estimated Availability 2nd Quarter 2009
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M Series Microphones - Price: $89-$199
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- M-One /M-Two /M-Three models commonly have 32mm gold sputtered diaphragms
- M-One is a cardioid FET condenser mic, ships with a hard-tail stand mount.
- M-Two is similar to the M One but adds dual position pad switches (-6dB & -12dB), dual position low frequency roll-off (@100Hz and 200Hz). It ships with a deluxe mount, and aluminum carrying case.
- M-Three is a multi-pattern version of the M-Two (cardioid, omni, figure-8). It also has the same frequency roll-off, and pad switches. It also ships with a deluxe mount, and aluminum carrying case.
- M-Five is a ribbon model. It is capable of handling very high SPL up to 148dB, and has a figure-8 pattern. It has a fast and accurate transient response, and is ideal for vocals or instrument recording. The M5 does not require a specialized power supply. It ships with a deluxe mount, and aluminum carrying case.
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| M-ONE |
Cardioid FET condenser mic |
$89.00 |
| M-TWO |
Cardioid FET condenser mic w/ dual position pad switches |
$149.00 |
| M-THREE |
Multi-pattern FET condenser mic |
$199.00 |
| M-FIVE |
Ribbon FET condenser mic |
$149.00 |
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S8-3 WAY: Eight Channel Three-Way Microphone Splitter - Price: $279
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- An eight channel three-way microphone splitter that is suitable for recording, broadcast, or live sound scenarios where microphone and XLR balanced line level input signals need to go to multiple locations
- Each channel has one XLR input; one direct XLR output with two additional transformer isolated XLR outputs for a total of three balanced outputs from each mic input signal.
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| S8-3-WAY |
8ch 3-way mic splitter |
$279.00 |
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PR8 PRO: Professional Power Regulator - Price: $399
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- Regulates incoming AC line voltage to deliver clean, and stable to your system
- Output voltage at any of the 8 rear AC outlets is maintained within 5 Volts of 117 Volts even as incoming AC line varies from 97 to 137 Volts
- LCD AC line input and output voltage display
- Front panel unswitched and unregulated output
- 1800 Watt total power capacity
- Front panel master breaker and power switch
- Advanced EMI and RFI filtering
- Surge and spike protection
- Multi-tap toroidal autoformer design
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| PR8-PRO |
Professional power regulator |
$399.00 |
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PS8 PRO Professional Power Sequencer - Price: $249
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- Full-featured power conditioner with advanced power filtering, fast acting breaker, EMI and RFI filtering, as well as surge and spike protection to protect your system
- Provides controlled power sequencing to 8 rear AC outlets
- Adjustable sequence delay - each output is delayed (0.5-2.0) seconds per output step
- Rear mount remote control terminal block for remote sequence control
- LCD display (AC line voltage, total load current, time (clock)
- Front panel un-switched and unregulated output
- 1800 Watt total power capacity
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| PS8-PRO |
Professional Power Sequencer |
$249.00 |
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Estimated Availability
1st Quarter 2009
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NE Series 2-Channel Amplifiers - Price: $930-$1220
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- 2-channel professional amplifiers with onboard 10/100 Ethernet connectivity
- Come standard with XLR and Euroblock input connectors, and Speakon/Euroblock output connectors
- All models have balanced analog inputs, bridge mono mode, an 80Hz high pass filter, input sensitivity switch, Ethernet control via Protea NP software, remote standby for power up, and DC remote level control using Ashly WR1 wall volume control option
- Optional input modules include: Protea DSP (adds additional control over dynamic control, EQ, gain, metering, and much more), AES/EBU (2 channels of digital audio over one cable, supports 48kHz and 96kHz data rates), and CobraNet
- High efficiency switched mode power supply
- Stepped, calibrated input attenuators
- Power switch may be disabled by software
- 4 stage level meters
- Constant voltage models available (see table below), Models with PE in suffix of part number have built-in DSP input module
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| Stereo (Per Ch) |
8ohms |
4ohms |
8ohms Bridged |
25/70V/100V |
Price |
| NE800 |
225W |
400W |
800W |
N/A |
$930 |
| NE800.10 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
100V -400W |
$930 |
| NE800.25 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
25V -400W |
$930 |
| NE800.70 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
70V -400W |
$930 |
| NE800.PE |
225W |
400W |
800W |
N/A |
$1220 |
| NE800.10PE |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
100V -400W |
$1220 |
| NE800.25PE |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
25V -400W |
$1220 |
| NE800.70PE |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
70V -400W |
$1220 |
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Estimated Availability 2nd Quarter 2009
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Room Analysis Plus - Price: $TBA
- The Room Analysis Plus Service allows you to work hand in hand with the engineering staff at Auralex Acoustics to diagnose acoustical issues in your room. By recording a frequency sweep with the supplied omni-directional measurement microphone and sending it back to Auralex, you allow us to delve deeper into the acoustical anomalies that your room exhibits. Frequency response and impulse response data will be obtained and used to pinpoint areas of concern and refine our acoustical treatment suggestions for best results.
- With the data obtained through this service we will be able to compare our acoustical models with hard data to verify acoustical theory with real world testing. As a result, the acoustical treatment suggestions that are obtained from the Room Analysis Plus service will be tailored for your room.
- In this box you will find an omni-directional measurement microphone and a USB drive that includes frequency sweeps and step-by-step instructions on how to record this sweep in your room. This recorded sweep will be sent back to Auralex via e-mail for further analysis.
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| TBA |
Room Analysis Plus |
$TBA |
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B212XL-WH: 12" 2-Way PA Speaker System (also available in Black as model B212XL) - Price: $149.99
- High power 2-way PA sound reinforcement speaker
- 200W continous/800W peak
- 12" long-excursion driver for incredibly deep bass and acoustic power
- 1.75" titanium diaphragm compression driver
- Ultra-wide dispersion, large-format exponential horn
- Overload protection circuitry ensures optimal HF driver protection
- Trapezoidal enclosure allows for different positioning (may be used as wedge monitor)
- Stand mounting available with 35mm/1.38" pole socket
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Estimated Availability 1st Quarter 2009
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| B212XL-WH |
12" 2-way passive speaker |
$149.99 |
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TU-12BW: Chromatic Tuner for Brass/Woodwind Instruments - Price: $99
- Designed specifically for brass & wind instruments
- Tune quickly and accurately using the internal microphone, or the external clip-on contact mic (which is included)
- Accu-Pitch verifies tuning with an audible beep
- Includes case which can be attached to a music stand for easy storage
- Tuning range E0 (20.6Hz) - C8 (4186Hz), Reference Pitch A4=436-445Hz (1Hz step), Tuning accuracy ±1 cent
- Operates on 2 AAA cells (up to 15hrs), or via an optional AC adapter (PSA series)
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| TU12BW |
Chromatic tuner for brass & woodwind instruments |
$99.00 |
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TU-12EX: Chromatic Tuner for Guitar/Bass - Price: $89
- Successor to the TU12, provides BOSS' famous needle/LED indicators for fast tuning
- Other features include flat tuning of up to six half steps
- Accu-Pitch verifies tuning with an audible beep
- Includes case which can be attached to a music stand for easy storage
- Tuning range E0 (20.6Hz) - C8 (4186Hz), Reference Pitch A4=436-445Hz (1Hz step), Tuning accuracy ±1 cent
- Operates on 2 AAA cells (up to 15hrs), or via an optional AC adapter (PSA series)
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| TU-12EX |
Chromatic tuner for guitar & bass |
$89.00 |
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TU-88BK/TU-88WH Triple-Function Monitor/Tuner For Guitar/Bass - Price: $69
- Provides needle accurate tuning, a metronome, and a headphone amp with speaker simulator for monitoring effects, including compact pedals
- Three tuning modes (chromatic, guitar, bass) flat tuning function, and Accu-Pitch verification with an audible beep
- Metronome features selectable rhythmic patterns and volume control
- Mix in - allows jamming with an external playback device (iPod, etc)
- Includes case which can be attached to a music stand for easy storage
- Tuning range E0 (20.6Hz) - C8 (4186Hz), Reference Pitch A4=436-445Hz (1Hz step), Tuning accuracy ±1 cent
- Operates on 1 9V cell (up to 8 hours), or via an optional AC adapter (PSA series)
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| TU88BK |
Tuner/headphone amp/metronome for guitar/bass, black |
$69.00 |
| TU88WH |
Tuner/headphone amp/metronome for guitar/bass, white |
$69.00 |
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NB2: Professional Noise-Canceling Earphones - Price: $99
- Professional grade quality for live in-ear monitor applications
- Great for travel, music listening in challenging sound environments
- High output 9mm driver with neodymium magnet for clear, robust audio
- 1/8" mini stereo plug and airline adapter included
- Three different sizes of earbuds for precision fit
- Storage gig bag and battery included
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Sensitivity: 96dB/mW power on & power off
- Active noise reduction range: 40Hz-5kHz
- Maximum noise reduction level: 16dB @ 100Hz-300Hz
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| NB2 |
Noise-canceling earphones |
$99.00 |
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VLF208: Compact Dual 8" Subwoofer - Price: $482
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- Compact dual 8" slot-loaded micro subwoofer system with a "no grille" design
- May be installed under stages, in walls, ceilings, or other low profile locations in either the vertical or horizontal mounting position.
- Narrow enough to fit between wall studs, providing hidden LF extension
- With a response down to 70 Hz in passive mode or 60 Hz using digital signal processing, the VLF208 can function in steered bass arrays, and is equipped with fly points and four rubber feet with recessed foot mounting locations on two sides
- Operating range 55Hz-400Hz, or 60Hz-160Hz (±1dB) processed
- Max input ratings - 300W cont, 750W program at 4 ohms
- Input connections - 1 NL4 compatible locking connector, 1- 2 conductor barrier strip
- Height 8.25" H x 21.75" W x 13" D, 40.7lbs
- 5 year manufacturer's warranty
- Optional yoke mounting bracket and steered array bracket available also
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| Series Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| VLF208B |
Dual 8" subwoofer, black |
$482.00 |
| VLF208W |
Dual 8" subwoofer, white |
$482.00 |
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VLF212: Compact Dual 12" Subwoofer - Price: $665-$732
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- A compact dual 12-inch subwoofer system with a "no grille" design and slot-loaded woofers for extended low frequency response down to 50 Hz in passive mode or 43 Hz using DSP
- The standard install version comes equipped with twelve generous fly points for creating steered subwoofer arrays.
- Also available in a portable version, which comes equipped with two Ergo-Grip handles, a top-mounted pole socket, and rubber feet.
- Operating range 35Hz-200Hz, or 43Hz-160Hz (±2dB) processed
- Max input ratings - 300W cont, 750W program at 4 ohms
- Input connections - Install version - 1 NL4 compatible locking connector, 1- 2-conductor barrier strip. Portable version - 2 NL4 compatible locking connector, 2 -1/4" jacks with high-pass output switch
- Height 20" H x 21.75" W x 20" D, 85.3lbs
- 5 year manufacturer's warranty
- An optional steered array bracket (VLF-SAB) is available to support VLF subwoofer arrays
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| Series Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| VLF212BI |
Dual 12" subwoofer, black, install |
$665.00 |
| VLF212WI |
Dual 12" subwoofer, white, install |
$665.00 |
| VLF212BP |
Dual 12" subwoofer, black, portable version |
$732.00 |
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M12: (Redesigned) Low Profile, 12" Two-Way, Asymmetrical Coverage Stage Monitor - Price: $1782-$1998
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- Now available with rubber pocket grip handles for effortless portability, and a larger, easier-to-access connector base
- New recessed handles are innovatively designed for lifting by both handles or just one, making it one of the most ergonomically designed stage monitors available
- Base has been redesigned to allow easier access to the input connectors
- Ideal for any application where a low profile is a key requirement
- An optional built-to-order install version is available with four M10 hang points, and a mounting bracket for scenarios requiring the M12 to be mounted to walls or ceilings
- Operating range - 55Hz-18kHz, or 80Hz to 16kHz (±2dB)
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| Series Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| M12R-BP |
12" monitor, HF horn right, black, portable |
$1782.00 |
| M12R-WP |
12" monitor, HF horn right, white, portable |
$1782.00 |
| M12R-BI |
12" monitor, HF horn right, black, install |
$1998.00 |
| M12R-WI |
12" monitor, HF horn right, white, install |
$1998.00 |
| M12L-BP |
12" monitor, HF horn left, black, portable |
$1782.00 |
| M12L-WP |
12" monitor, HF horn left, white, portable |
$1782.00 |
| M12L-BI |
12" monitor, HF horn left, black, install |
$1998.00 |
| M12L-WI |
12" monitor, HF horn left, white, install |
$1998.00 |
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Hi Maxx Series (new models) - Price: $899-$1839
- New models below added to the series which also includes the Hi-Maxx 40, and 40a (12" 2-way passive and active versions respectively) previously released and available at Full Compass now
- Common features include: B&C custom designed neodymium woofers, and B&C compression drivers, 4xM10 anchoring points, 35mm/1.38" socket for speaker stand placement and wall bracket mount flange, 2 integrated carrying handles, and 90°Hx60°V constant directivity horns.
- HI-MAXX-60 passive model has a passive crossover filter featuring "soft-trip" circuitry to ensure protection of the LF woofer, and HF driver, and has 2 NL4 Neutrik Speakon connectors.
- HI-MAXX-60A active model has XLR input and XLR link connections, 3-band EQ, diagnostic LED, switch mode power supply, and an analog signal processor with built-in limiter.
- HI-MAXX-100SA active sub features switch mode power supply, analog signal processor with limiter, XLR input, and XLR stereo outputs with high pass filter for connecting with satellites, phase inverter switch, ground lift, and 8 M10 mounting points, stand socket, and two integrated wooden handles.
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| Series Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| HI-MAXX-60 |
15" 2-way passive speaker, 40Hz-20kHz, 129.5 dB Max. SPL |
$899.00 |
| HI-MAXX-60A |
15" 2-way bi-amplified active speaker, 40Hz-20kHz, 700W LF/200W HF, 129.5dB Max SPL |
$1679.00 |
| HI-MAXX-100SA |
18" active subwoofer, 900W, 133 dB Max SPL, built-in active stereo crossover, 36Hz-120Hz |
$1549.00 |
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PSR Active Series - Price: $1327-$3942
- All new PSR active speaker systems pack premium drivers, bi-amplification, DSP digital signal processors and optional PC network capability into a 13-layer birch ply scratch-resistant enclosure.
- High Dynamic Device System (HDD) - DSP system delivers these functions: time domain equalization for both alignments of frequency magnitude and time, energy load control to the speakers, woofer excursion control, optimal polar response through a 48dB/oct built-in crossover. In addition, the PSR active systems are equipped with the following back-panel functions: 8 equalization preset dipswitch settings and subwoofer system integration, 4-step input sensitivity rotary control, dip-switch delay setting, and ground lift.
- Through the dedicated PC software and network interface (optional), the "intelligent" HDD System can also provide capabilities like: monitoring of the amplifiers operating status, heat sink temperatures, input levels and system overloads; remote controlling of system on/off, input sensitivity and preset selection, delay times adjustment, output volume, & 4-band parametric equalizer.
- FIR digital equalization - corrects frequency response and phase linearity
- Other common features include: RJ45 Input & Thru connectors, Neutrik XLR inputs & link thru outputs, Cobranet® ready, Class G HF amplifier, FBT's ADAP® component protection circuitry, and B&C HF drivers.
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| Series Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| PSR230A |
Dual 15" 2-way, bi-amplified active speaker, 40Hz-20kHz, 1000W LF/300W HF, 60°Hx40°V aluminum HF horn w/2" exit |
$3942.00 |
| PSR215A |
15" 2-way, bi-amplified active speaker, 45Hz-20kHz, 800W LF/300W HF, 60°Hx40°V aluminum HF horn w/2" exit |
$3150.00 |
| PSR212A |
12" 2-way, bi-amplified active speaker, 55Hz-20kHz, 600W LF/150W HF, 90°Hx60°V aluminum HF horn w/1.4" exit |
$2430.00 |
| PSR118SA |
18" active subwoofer, 1000W, 35Hz-140Hz |
$2920.00 |
| PSR212MA |
12" 2-way bi-amplified active monitor, Coaxial LF spkr w/concentric HF driver, 58Hz-20kHz, 500W LF/150W HF |
$2115.00 |
| NI32 |
Network interface for remote control of 32 active PSR speakers |
$1327.00 |
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P1800PFR: Prestige Series Power Conditioner/Surge Suppressor - Price: $499.00
- 15 amp rating featuring a high inrush magnetic circuit breaker for added protection
- Series Multi-Stage Protection provides the highest level of surge & spike protection available
- 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 digital voltmeter with discrete dimmer button displays incoming line voltage
- Power Factor Technology supplies 45+amps of instantaneous reserve current, on demand, for power starved amplifiers
- 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 |
| P1800AFR |
Advanced power conditioner w/power factor technology, 9 outlets |
$499.00 |
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TTM56S: Performance Mixer - Price: $749
- Successor to the TTM56 mixer - retains Rane's patented magnetic faders which are the fastest, and most accurate available. The faders use non-contact magnetic position sensor technology previously reserved for aerospace and industrial applications
- Upgraded features include:
- Universal internal power supply that works anywhere in the world (100-240 VAC)
- All four inputs are now phono/line switchable, now letting you plug in 4 turntables, 4 CD players, or any combination.
- Two headphone jack outputs (1/4", and 1/8")
- Transform switches are now kill switches
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| Model No. |
Description |
Price |
| TTM56S |
Performance Mixer |
$749.00 |
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