NAMM Show 2009 Report - Day 2

PRELUDE: Portable Keyboard - Price: $995

• Hundreds of contemporary sounds inherited from Roland's top selling modules
• Built-in speakers (2x4", 11+11W)
• Multi-format song player that allows song data to be played directly from USB flash memory (MP3, .WAV, AIFF, and SMF formats)
• 128 voice polyphony, Parts - 16 parts + 3 keyboard part
• 256MB Wave memory, 896 tones + 256 (GM2) + World, Rhythm sets 32 + 9 (GM2) + World, Performances 128
• User memory - 128 performances
• Effects - 78 Multi-effects, 3 chorus types, 5 reverb types
• 16 track song recorder
• D Beam controller, Pitch Bend/Mod controllers
• Connections - Output jacks (L/MONO, R), Ext input, 2 headphones, MIDI I/O, hold pedal, control pedal, USB type A, USB type B, supports USB MIDI transmission, USB memory transfer supports USB 2.0

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AX Synth: Shoulder Synthesizer - Price: $1095

• Self-contained synthesizer - voices from Roland's latest synthesizers
• Ribbon controller, D Beam, modulation bar, knobs, and easy to see display for stage use
• USB MIDI capability
• 128 voice polyphony
• Dedicated V-LINK button for video/visual control
• Bender mode for expressive solos
• Operates on 8 Ni-MH batteries, for up to 6hrs of use
• Connections - Output 2 - 1/4" jack mono (L/MONO/R), headphones 1/4" stereo jack, foot pedal, USB MIDI, MIDI in/out, AC adapter - uses PSB-1U (DC 9V)

ARX-03: Brass Expansion Board for Fantom G Series - Price: $445.00

• Uses Roland's SuperNATURAL™ engine, it is packed with brass instruments under the control of a custom graphic editing interface for the Fantom G Series
• Contains solo instruments and ensembles, including trumpets, flugelhorns, trombones, saxophones, and more
• 50 user memory locations
• Customize every instrument with unique features such as growl, noise
• Effects onboard: EQ (6 systems), reverb (8 types), multi-effects (15 types)

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VP-770: Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard - Price: $1995.00

• Successor to the VP550, with all new features
• Allows a single performer to create realistic backing parts
• Enhanced expression with SuperNATURAL™ powered Brass
• Dynamic headset microphone (DR-HS5, included) significantly reduces feedback
• Premium mic preamps built-in
• Beautiful fit and finish - wood panels with metal chassis
• 49 keys with velocity and channel after touch
• 6 types of auto harmony functions
• Auto note function - chromatic, diatonic (key assignable)
• Audio key function - file format WAV, AIFF (44.1kHz 16-bit linear), MP3
• Sound looper function - max recording time of 18 seconds
• D beam controller, pitch bend/modulation levers, assignable switches, V-Link button
• Octave shift controls allow -3 to +3 octave
• Connections - 1/4" stereo headphone jack, 1/4" output jacks A (L/MONO R), Output Jacks B (L/R) 1/4" type, microphone jacks - 1/4" or XLR with phantom power, 1/4" external input jack, MIDI in/out, hold pedal jack, 2 expression pedal jacks, USB memory connector for flash memory

CUBE-80X: Guitar Amplifier - Price: $399.00

• 80W guitar amplifier with a 12" speaker
• 10 COSM® amp models including new DLX combo model
• Two channels: Clean and Lead plus new SOLO memory function
• New Spring Reverb modeling for vintage reverb sounds
• Easy to use looper for unique live performance
• Convenient built-in chromatic tuner
• Aux input for connecting MP3 players or alternate audio sources
• Connections -1/4" input jack, 1/8" stereo mini aux input jack, 1/4" line output jack, recording out/headphones 1/4" TRS jack, 1/4" external speaker out jack, 1/4" TRS foot switch jack for channel select/solo, 1/4" TRS foot switch jack for effects/reverb, and 1/4" TRS foot switch jack for tape/rec/play/dub

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VB-99: V-Bass System - Price: $1295.00-$1395.00

• Dozens of COSM® instrument models, including vintage and modern basses, amps, synth basses, effects, and even electric guitars
• Converts bass to MIDI and streams audio via USB
• Dual independent stereo signal paths can be layered or switched: allows two different virtual sounds at the same time
• Allows you to play polyphonic synth bass sounds without tracking issues
• Tabletop configuration, rack-mountable with the RAD-99 option, or stand mountable with optional PDS-10 stand. Add a FC-300 floor pedal for even more control
• Stereo XLR, stereo 1/4", MIDI, S/PDIF and USB outputs
• New real-time controllers : D-Beam, ribbon, and V-link
• 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion, 44.1kHz sampling frequency
• 400 total preset locations - 200 onboard, 200 user

XP308i: Portable PA System - Price: $599

Listen to our on-site interview with Samson about the XP308i

• Compact PA system with dual 2-way speakers, mixer and 300 watt amplifier
• Practical design allows all pieces to connect into a single, portable case
• Internal 2 x 150 watt lightweight Class D amplifier
• 8-inch woofers in 2-way vented enclosures
• 1-inch titanium tweeter in custom horn with 60 x 90 degree coverage
• 8-channel removable mixer with four mic/line inputs, two stereo inputs and phantom power
• Built-in iPod dock
• Bass and treble control on mixer's channel inputs
• Monitor out allows connection to external powered monitors
• Internal effects processor to add digital reverb to any microphone channel
• Music/Speech switch to set overall system equalization
• Six-segment level meter with limit indicator
• RCA record outputs to connect to external recorder

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Q2U: Dynamic Handheld Microphone with XLR and USB I/O - Price: $69

• XLR output plugs directly into any console
• Plugs directly into any computer with a USB input
• 3.5mm stereo headphone jack output with volume control for no-latency monitoring
• On/Off switch controls audio to XLR output
• High-quality A/D converter with 16-bit, 48kHz sampling rate
• Cardioid pickup pattern
• Compatible with any computer based digital audio workstation
• Includes mic clip, USB and XLR cables and Cakewalk® Music Creator

SM57+X2U/SM58+X2U Packages - Price: $199.00

Listen to our on-site interview with Shure

Packages consist of:

• Industry-standard SM58LC vocal microphone with X2u XLR-USB signal adapter for digital recording applications
• Industry-standard SM57LC instrument microphone with X2u XLR-USB signal adapter for digital recording applications

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SM137: Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone - Price: $179.00

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• Versatile, flat-response microphone in both acoustic and high volume performance applications
• Useful for: acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, strings, piano, woodwinds, and orchestral applications
• Cardioid (unidirectional)
• Steel and brass construction with dark gray matte finish and stainless stell mesh grille
• 40-Hz-16kHz

PG42/PG42-USB Side-Address Condenser Microphones - Price: $199.00-$249.00

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• PG42-LC model features - large diaphragm capsule which provides wider dynamic range for clear highs and strong lows, cardioid pattern, voice-tailored frequency response specifically engineered to reproduce the subtle nuances of lead vocal performances, High-pass filter for additional control of unwanted low-end signal, -15dB switchable attenuator, -130 dB SPL with pad off, 145 dB SPL with pad engaged. Frequency response is 20Hz-20kHz, includes shock mount and a carrying case.
• PG42-USB model shares most of the features of the XLR version. Deviations from specs above include - USB plug and play interconnect, with headphone jack for zero latency monitoring. via a stereo 1/8" jack, integrated pre-amp with mic gain control of input signal strength, monitor mix control for blending mic and playback audio, peak signal indicator (tri-color), 16-bit, up to 48kHz sample rate for better than CD quality audio. Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OSX 10.1 or later. Includes 9.8'/3m USB cable, shock mount, and carrying case.

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DR-100: Professional Portable Recorder - Price: $429.00

• Pair of XLR inputs with phantom power
• 4 built-in electret condenser microphones - two cardioid, and two omni
• Built-in speaker for playback
• Metal chassis
• Powered through an included Li-Ion rechargeable battery, or easy to find AA cells
• RCA line inputs and outputs
• Records and plays back MP3 and WAV file formats
• Mic stand mounting hole for tabletop operation
• Other features - "retake" button for false starts and editing features. Playback can be looped or slowed down without altering pitch, and locate points can be added while recording.
• Records to SD/SDHC card media
• 2GB SD card is included with the unit

DP-004: Digital 4-Track Portastudio - Price: $199.00

• Battery-powered 4 track recorder
• Records CD-quality audio to SD card media yet retains knob-laden interface of the original cassette based Tascam Portastudios of the past
• Can record two inputs at a time, either from microphone inputs or a pair of built-in microphones
• A finished song can be mixed to a dedicate stereo track and then transferred to computer using a built-in USB 2.0 connection
• 1GB SD card included
• Two mic/line inputs

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LA40-MK3, LA80-MK2, LA81-MK2: Line Amplifiers - Price: $499.00

• New models include a ۫2dB trim control for better matching of levels between components
• Signal present LED is useful during system design and troubleshooting
• Models packaged in black rack cases with standard chassis depth for easier wiring
• LA80-MK2 is an 8-channel unbalanced to balanced line amplifier
• LA81-MK2 converts 8 channels of balanced to unbalance audio
• LA40-MK3 has 4 channels of unbalanced to balanced, and another 4 channels of balanced to unbalanced out