NAMM Show 2009 Report

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DBA-1: Active Direct Box - Price: $TBA

• Offers both electronic balancing and impedance matching
• Features a 1/4" input and a parallel 1/4" output, plus a XLR input for easy line checks
• Also on the input side is a 2 step pad for up to 40dB of attenuation and a clip indicator to warn when the input is being overdriven
• On the output side is a balanced XLR output, a ground lift switch, and a phantom power indicator to confirm presence of phantom power at the mic cable
• Utilizes MBT-1 isolation transformer for signal path decoupling
• Ultra-low noise, a high dynamic range, and extended frequency response makes the DBA-1 ideal for all direct injection needs

DB-2: Stereo Direct Box - Price: $TBA

• Based on the engineering behind the popular DB-1
• Features 2 - 1/4" inptus with parallel 1/4" outputs, a -30dB pad for each input, and 2 - XLR male balanced outputs with a ground lift switch
• Suitable for any high impedance instrument - from electronic keyboards to electric guitars
• The DB-2 uses 2 DBT-1 transformers, utilizing MU metal cans for the best in RF/EMF rejection
• As an added feature, when used with a single input the DB-2 acts as a transformer-isolated split, providing two balanced outputs from a single input.
• Low noise and high dynamic range makes the DB-2 an excellent choice for all passive direct injection needs

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RH450: Bass Amplifier Head, RS210 & RS212 Bass Cabinets - Price: $149-$999

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• RH450 amplifier head features - integrated tuner, rehearsal inputs on rear panel for interfacing with iPod, or other devices via a supplied mini-jack to RCA cable adapter, headphone amplifier taken from TC's Studio Konnekt 48, 3 bass user presets, flexible tone controls, Tube Tone™ emulation feature, and built-in Spectra Comp™ multi-band compression. It has a universal power supply to operate from 90-240 Volts, integrated DI with a transformer balanced XLR output, Combi Speakon/1/4" speaker output, and AES/EBU digital recording output which is compatible with S/PDIF and switchable from pre to post in the pre-amp section.
• RS210/RS212 cabinets feature - Eminence drivers, dual-concentric placement of the HF driver inside the top woofer for optimal dispersion and audio performance, and anti-scratch finish with 'anti-skid' surface to help the cabinets neatly stack
• RC4 floor controller offers you a tuner indicator, mute switch, and three preset foot switches to recall the user memories, and is powered from the head

NOVA-DRIVE: (NDR-1) Analog Overdrive/Distortion Pedal - Price: $249

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• The overdrive section features a dedicated 'mix' knob that allows you to mix in your original sound as you see fit, preserving the original character of your tone. The overdrive section of Nova Drive also features Level, Tone and Overdrive controls. Added to that, the pre-set and control options of Nova Drive ensure that you don't have to rebuild your set-up from scratch to use it, but a pedal that works to enhance your tone and rig. It integrates with your existing sounds so well, it's best described as adding another channel to your amp.
• The distortion section features a 2-band equalization section with Bass- and Treble knobs, allowing for precise shaping of your distorted sounds and added flexibility to your tones. NovaDrive's distortion character is best typified as raw, but like the overdrive section, it preserves all character of your own sound. Used as a primary distortion, it excels at classic arena rock rhythm tones and guitar-hero soaring leads.
• 18 user-recallable preset locations
• True bypass
• 3 different routing options when stacking the overdrive and distortion (OD>DIST-DIST> OD - Parallel), delivers a wide range of tones
• Programmable via MIDI
• Integrate with a G-System, and the G-System offers real-time control over all of the Nova Drive's parameters from its interface

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G-MAJOR-II: Guitar Multi-Effects Processor - Price: $499

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• Preliminary info below - final specifications to follow in coming weeks
• Univibe
• Tri-Chorus
• Through-Zero Flanger
• Retuned TC Electronic reverbs
• New filter/wah block ported 1:1 from G-System
• Reverse Delay
• Intelligent pitch shifting
• Modulated delays
• PC/Mac editor
• Relay switching

VOICE-LIVE-2: Vocal Harmony and Effects Pedal System - Price: $799

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• Re-designed user interface - includes a "wizard" button to help you find the right preset quickly. Stompbox access to 6 effect blocks. One button access to global tone, pitch, and guitar fx menus. It also offers simple preset chaining with the "step" feature, and has USB for updates, back-ups, and audio streaming
• Control harmonies with guitar, MIDI, or MP3 input. Up to 8 voices with MIDI keyboard control or 4 doubled harmonies. New algorithms for even smoother harmonies.
• New effects section - separate harmony and doubling blocks. New reverb, tap delay, ?mod. Special effects block for more extreme effects such as "T-Pain", megaphone, and distortion. Global effects are included including tone, pitch correction, and guitar effects. All these may be used simultaneously.
• Adaptive gate reduces mic input when you're not singing
• Digital mic gain is engaged with your feet
• Other features include: recesssed rubber handle, bright LCD and large lettering, rubberized end caps and edit/mix knobs, and extruded aluminum and steel chassis
• I/O includes - Mic or line input with digital controlled mic gain,guitar input with auto-mix, guitar fxas well as transparent pass-thru, stereo 1/8" (MP3 player) input, Stereo XLR, 1/4", and headphone outputs, MIDI in/out/thru, expression pedal input, and USB for firmware updates, backup, and audio streaming

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LEVEL-PILOT: Passive Volume Control - Price: $99

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• High resolution computer-independent analog level control
• Power free - No power-supply required
• Smooth ergonomic feel
• 'Tight grip' rubberized bottom plate
• Fully balanced XLR connectivity
• Compact design for easy placement
• Quad core fully balanced extension cable to avoid messy cabling on your desk

PERFECT FIT™ Speaker Adapter - Price: $29.99

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Automatically adjusting for use with virtually any speaker make or model, it fits into any standard sized pole socket (1-1/2" and 1-3/8"), keeping your speaker perfectly vertical and wobble-free. Retrofits into any TS-80, TS-90, and TS-100 Speaker Stand. Limited Lifetime warranty.

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TOUR SERIES Tripod Base Mic Stands - Price: $89.99-$119.99

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• Universal mic attachment - top threads fit both US and Metric threaded mic clips
• Durable construction, over-sized steel tubing, and secure rubber footcaps
• All parts are interchangeable and field replaceable
• Black chrome finish resists rust and scratches
• Patented quarter turn clutch
• Bases feature patented quick-release connection system and modular design. Mix and match any Tour Series base and shaft for easy setup/teardown.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

TOUR Series Weighted Base Mic Stands - Price: $89.99-$99.99

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• Universal mic attachment - top threads fit both US and Metric threaded mic clips
• Durable construction, over-sized steel tubing, and secure rubber footcaps
• All parts are interchangeable and field replaceable
• Black chrome finish resists rust and scratches
• Patented quarter turn clutch
• Bases feature patented quick-release connection system and modular design. Mix and match any Tour Series base and shaft for easy setup/teardown.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Differences in models are on the shape/size of the base itself

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UAD-2-SOLO: Laptop Accelerator card - Price: $499

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• Compact ExpressCard™ version of the UAD-2-SOLO DSP accelerator card
• Brings emulations authenticated by Neve®, Roland®, SPL®, Moog®, and more to laptop DAW users
• Enables large, professional mixes on laptop DAWs without the need for cabling or power supply
• Supports VST, AU, and RTAS plug-in formats on both Mac and PC
• Includes UA's 1176SE compressor/limiter, Pultec EQP-1A equalizer, RealVerb Pro Room Modeler, and CS-1 channel strip, and offers access to the entire Powered Plug-In library
• Technical specifications were not available at time of NAMM, will be forthcoming soon

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2nd Quarter 2009

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THE GARNET: Electrostatic Vacuum Tube Microphone - Price: $3825

• Its vintage sound is warmed by vacuum tube circuitry and an output transformer
• Utilizes a specially designed large dual-diaphragm transducer, which can be adjusted to nine different polar patterns
• Multi-layer brass mesh grille keeps frequency response and sound details clear
• Massive body construction provides low mechanical noise and solid bass response
• Class 'A' fully discrete internal vacuum tube preamplifier provides high output, low impedance, and low distortion
• Has a large humbucker, custom-wound audio transformer that balances mic's output
• Includes external elastic suspension shockmount, and soft starting, smart power supply
• Excels when capturing vocals, speech, and choir, but also performs well on capturing musical instruments, orchestra, and most other sound sources.
• Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD at 1000 ohm load: 130dB
• Diaphragm's active diameter: 1" (26mm)

Dorrough Meter Collection - Price: $TBA

• Developed in association with Dorrough Electronics, Inc.
• Clear and comprehensive, Dorrough Meters are renowned for their unique ability to paint a detailed picture of true loudness. That's why Dorroughs are used in more advanced production facilities than any other.
• Displaying both average and peak levels and in a single readout, Waves Dorrough Meters are the only meters which actually let you see the density of the sound.
• The Waves Dorrough Meter Collection features models of Dorrough's most popular loudness meters: 280D/240D, 380D/340D, and 40AES/EBU.
• They provide precision loudness monitoring for every conceivable audio scenario. As Input Meters to attain optimal recording levels, as Group/Auxiliary Meters to achieve optimal group loudness, or as Master Output meters, they do it all!
• Features:
• Superfast Peak Response
• Sum and Difference Energies for Optimal Stereo-to-Mono Compatibility
• Left/Right Phase Correlation
• Displays Number of Overs
• Peak and Average Level Relations
• Three Selectable Styles: Horizontal (280D/240D), Vertical (380D/340D), and Arc (40AES/EBU)
• Three Selectable Sizes: Extra Large, Large, and Small
• Selectable Reference Levels
• Switch Between Display Sizes and Styles with the Click of a Mouse
• 40dB Scale in 1 dB steps
• Mono & Stereo Components
• Controls:
• Meter Style Vertical, Horizontal, Arc
• Meter Size S, L, XL
• Reference Level 20dB AES, 18dB EBU, 14dB
• Peak Auto, Hold, Reset
• Overs Display, Reset
• Meter Mode Phase, Sum/Diff, Left/Right
• Phase Error LED
• Overs Error LED
• Requires iLok authorization key (not included)

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Tony Maserati Collection - Price: $600

• 6 Application specific audio plug-ins created in collaboration with multi-platinum mixing engineer Tony Maserati
• Basic Plug-in overview: complete all-in-one processing chains, mono-to-stereo and stereo components, optimized control ranges, 24-bit/96kHz resolution, supports RTAS/AS/VST/AU formats, PC and Mac compatible.
• GTi Guitar Toner: Includes control over types of tone, sensitivity, dynamics, depth, output, presence, and much more. Includes clean, chorus, heavy, thick rhythm, and soft flange settings (each with their own sub grouping of types and controls).
• VX1 - Vocal Enhancer: for lead vocal production work. "ontour 1 gives you a studio or small venue room, contour 2 is a larger chamber with reflective pre-delays most suited for ballads, and contour 3 is setup for quicker tempo songs with a very small room and matching pre-delay"
• DRM Drum Slammer - "Designed to help the excitement of percussive transients get heard through mixes which are thick with instrumentation and vocals." Controls over 7 drum types (BD, SNR top, SNR bottom, HH, Toms, OH, Room), sensitivity, thump control over low frequencies, and much more
• HMX Harmonics Generator: "In 'Modal' mode will make your piano wide, with just the right amount of chorus effect, to give it life on a vocal demo, or raise your Wurlitzer's presence, for some ethereal magic. 'Bounce' mode will add a bit of reverb and delay, to create energy and movement for a sensitive ballad or live-ness to a funky full-band setting."
• B72 Bass Phattener: "The B72 actually has two distinct starting places. I've worked on a large variety of music for my artists, and there's never just one sound or one preset. Try the 'DI' setting on your electric or acoustic bass and you'll see how you can enhance the roundness, while keeping it lively throughout the song. The 'Synth' setting opens up a different door, with thickness, stereo spread, and harmonic flavor. It'll fill the speakers like an old Prophet."
• ACG Acoustic Guitar Designer: "The ACG is a comprehensive tool to help gain ultimate control and energy boost from a variety of acoustic guitar types. The 'ACG 1' setting allows you to maximize level and sculpt your top and bottom. 'ACG 2' setting has more built-in compression for bringing out the subtleties in a live performance. Both have appropriate room settings available to be dialed in at varying levels."
• Requires iLok authorization key (not included)