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As I fly home from the show, I needed to get my thoughts together from the show. thanks to Sid and Jake for being extra pairs of eyes at the show . . .

NAMM 2012 featured some the kewlest and some of the lamest products that I have ever witnessed as a lover of professional audio.

What was new?*
My picks for the kewlest products offered were both iPad based. Mackie and Numark both get props for harnessing the power of the new apple iPad. The Mackie DL1608 digital mixer ($999) *allows you to dock and use the iPads processing (actually up to 10 iPads) to mix and of course add digital effects and processing to 16 mics. *Numark’s Djay Pro also docks your iPad in the center of this big wheel controller. Still in vaporware mode (under plexiglass) Numark’s lead engineer promised March delivery about the same time that the iPad 3 comes out and at $499 is guaranteed to be a winner.

2012 is the year of the music controller and now almost any computer can be the center of your DJ system. Wether you prefer Serato, Virtual DJ, or Traktor as your software, someone has a new controller to you to DJ with. The show featured serious controllers and toy controllers created to sell at Best Buy and Amazon for Xmas gifts.

My picks for the kewlest were the new Denon MC3000 ( their MC6000 was already a grand slam hit). The new Vestax VCI-400 at $999 is coming in February and focused for the serious jock. My fav for low cost controllers go the Vestax VCI for their Typhoon $299 and American DJ for their VMS2.

Gemini, Behringer, DJ Tech and other new toy companies showed controllers also . . . . not many dealers cared. Will anyone take a $199 controller seriously ?
Just Mattel.

Pioneer seems to like the color white and was showing their DJ-Ego control system that features a white plastic controller priced at $599. Pioneer also reprinted their best mixer and cd players, the DJM900 nexus and CDJ2000 now have a limited white edition model. Perfect for girl DJ’s and churches.
Hey they’re Pioneer.

Rane showed 3 new mixers/controller (61 and 62) designed by DJ Z-Trip that will allow you to control Serato from Rane *mixer . . . Nice but pricey . They also show a limited edition Z-trip 62 (ala Grandmaster Flash) with purple highlights, fancy cables and yellow knobs. Rane makes good stuff that Serato DJ’s love.

LED moving heads are getting brighter and costing less. I liked the ADJ ViziSpot Pro and they introduced a mobile 4 bar type led mobile light for $399 with bag. Chauvet showed an led Leiko Source Four type light that allows you to make wedding gobos with your laser printer. The king of uplighting is still Blizzard. Pucks still rule with their brightness and 2 year warranty. ADJ’s new little DMX *controllers are cost effective and designed perfectly for uplighting.

Back to Audio.
JBL showed their new PRX400 series that will replace SRX and MRX for less *money.
AKG showed a $99 UHF wireless system that rocked. Why buy a toy when you can buy AKG quality form$99? Line6 added more channels to their digital wireless microphones.

Ultimate Support is finally shipping their computer stand and it seems to be very solid to protect your laptop.*

Finally
I loved the new Soundcraft SI compact live digital mixing console that’s easier to use than the Yamaha LS9 and lights up far prettier.
I now have a demo LS9 I need to sell cheap with case. I’m in love.

At Audiolines, we are taking orders for new products so check our website for more details of what’s new from NAMM. Have a great 2012!

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New Vestax VCI- 400 controller at NAMM 2012

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NEW FROM DENON!

The Denon MC3000 DJ Software Controller is an affordable yet flexible solution for home DJs, mobile DJs and booth installations alike.

The MC3000 features a compact, portable design with 2 large touch-sensitive platters, 2-channel mixer section and an assortment of rotary encoders and switches for use with the included Virtual DJ LE software, or third-party software such as Native Instruments Traktor. The MC3000 establishes control over 4 virtual decks using its 2+2 layer feature.

The MC3000 also features a high quality soundcard with balanced and unbalanced master output, headphone monitor output, microphone input and a pair of line inputs for connecting external hardware player decks. Layer function for dual deck and 2+2 4-channel mixer control Two analog line inputs connecting external players to be used alongside computer audio 105mm touch-sensitive jog wheels and the smooth 100mm long pitch slider (with 14-bit resolution) File browse navigation keys and rotary encoder file selector knob Eight (4+4) hot cue buttons with layer bank selector key Denon “legacy” pitch bend

The Denon MC-3000 mixer sells for $599.00 with Free Shipping at Audiolines.com!

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Read the full review at Bernie’s Blog… This is the first DJ equipment review on Bernie’s Blog! The MC6000 is Denon’s flagship 4-channel MIDI controller and mixer that allows full control of your DJ software while allowing line input and phono sources to pass through for an all-in-one unit with a full 4 channels of mixing power. This is currently our most popular computer controller.

Read the full review at Bernie’s Blog…

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Ah, it’s NAMM time once again and Mackie is back, showing off our great new products, including the completely redesigned Mackie MRmk2 Series Powered Studio Monitors. If you are visiting NAMM, be sure to come upstairs to check out our innovative demo-room-only location in Demo Room 209A/B.

Can’t make it? A cool Facebook contest let’s you get in on the action and be entered into a contest with a chance to win a killer Mackie live sound system (2 x TH-12A / 1 x ProFX12)! Click here to check it out.

Here’s some additional info on the great new Mackie products being debuted

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	MRmk2 Series POWER. PERFORMANCE. CLARITY.When your studio is ready to go pro, you want a reference monitor that translates in all environments, holds up under all conditions, and isn’t painted up like a school bus. You want an investment that sounds both amazing and amazingly flat, so you don’t end up second guessing your mixes into infinity. You also want monitors you can turn up, because not every artist is “satisfied” listening to their ear-shredding guitar solos or thunderous bass tones at “nominal volumes.” And you want all of this at the right price. MRmk2 Series Studio Monitors are all that and more. With unbelievable power, performance and clarity MRmk2 Mackie Reference Monitors stand alone in their class. • All-new high-end transducers • Class-leading power via dual precision power amplififiers • Custom waveguide for superior stereo imaging and clarity • Rugged all-wood, ported cabinet design more info
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	TH-12A LOUD. AFFORDABLE. THUMP.The Mackie TH-12A Powered Loudspeaker delivers proven Mackie performance and quality in a portable design that delivers real-world power with superior midrange for vocal and acoustic applications. Efficient Class-D Fast Recovery™ amplification provides 400 watts of total system power, tuned to perfectly match the custom-designed 12? high-precision woofer and 1? compression driver. The TH-12A delivers the Thump you demand and all the tools you need, including user-adjustable 3-band EQ and Mackie Active electronics for total system optimization. Powerful, punchy and ultra-affordable, the TH-12A is the best powered loudspeaker option for your hard-earned money. • 400 watts of total power • Superior midrange for vocal and acoustic applications • Ultra-compact and lightweight for max portability (~30 lbs) more info
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	MCU AND XT PRO NOW WITH ALPS FADERS AND A NEW LOW PRICEThe industry standard MCU Pro control surface is back, now featuring brand-new Alps® faders for an ultra-smooth feel, and a new low price sure to please any studio professional. The robust new 100mm Alps faders are belt-driven, with sturdy teeth and gears for executing smooth fades with no “zipper” feeling. Also available now is the companion XT Pro, offering a bank of eight additional Alps faders and rotary encoders for those with larger setups. The best news is that we have significantly dropped the price of the MCU and XT Pro, making them not only the industry standard control surface family, but the most affordable pro controllers on the market. Now is a better time than ever to check out Mackie’s award-winning control surface solution. • 400 watts of total power • Superior midrange for vocal and acoustic applications • Ultra-compact and lightweight for max portability (~30 lbs) more info

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We are pleased to announce the addition of two new models to our critically acclaimed line of Shure Professional Headphones.  The SRH550DJ delivers extended bass optimized for both DJ mixing and personal listening and the premium SRH940 reference headphones are designed for critical listening, studio monitoring and mastering.

Officially introduced today at The NAMM Show 2011, the SRH550DJ and SRH940 have already earned rave reviews from press, end-users and channel partners.

Notable product characteristics include:

SRH550DJ – Professional Quality DJ Headphones

• Full range frequency response with enhanced bass
• Adjustable, collapsible headband with 90-degree swivel ear cups for comfort and flexible wearing positions
• Ultra-lightweight design which folds to a small size for maximum portability
• Available: Mid-February 2011

SRH940 – Professional Reference Headphones

• Accurate frequency response delivers tight bass and smooth, high-end extension, with minimal distortion
• Lightweight, ergonomic fit with premium padded headband for comfortable, extended wear
• Collapsible design with 90-degree swivel ear cups for easy storage and portability
• Replacement set of velour ear pads included for long product life
• Bayonet clip securely locks detachable cable into ear cup
• Suggested Retail: $375 (Audiolines Price will be $299!!)
• Available: Mid-March 2011

From professional monitoring to personal listening, Shure headphones bring together dynamic, high-performance audio with the unparalleled build quality that has made Shure a leader in professional audio for over 85 years.  With the new SRH550DJ and SRH940, customers now have a choice between a variety of sound signatures and features tailored to meet any audio need.

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New Akai Pro Gear at Winter NAMM 2011

This year at NAMM, Akai has released many new items! Check it out!

EIE: 24-bit I/O never looked this cool The EIE is a tabletop I/O and USB audio interface perfectly tailored for your project and portable studio setups. This four-in, four-out (4×4) device enables you on Mac and PC-based systems to record up to 24-bit resolution into virtually any DAW, recording or performance software. Learn more here!

Record and monitor with RPM3 RPM3 monitors provide full-range frequency response to ensure audio reproduction that is pure, yet compact. The lightweight and portable design means the RPM3 system can be easily placed in a carrying case and taken on the road, allowing for reference monitoring anywhere. Read all about them here.

Get your hands on real Analog Delay Analog Delay is essential ammo in the modern guitarists effects pedal arsenal. Analog Delay provides three-dimensional control in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, adjustable Mix, Time and Repeat knobs and a durable Time Switch toggle provide precision delay control. Learn more here.

Blues Overdrive recreates classic sound Recreate the sound of blues from Nashville to Chicago and all points between with Blues Overdrive from the Akai Pro Analog Custom Shop. Blues Overdrive is an essential ingredient in the Analog Custom Shop product line. Blues Overdrive’s heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing is deceptively simple in appearance, wonderfully deep in appealing, warm tone. There’s so much more to it and it’s all explained here.

Make your guitar sing with Chorus Akai Pro’s Chorus is a new pedal from Akai Pro’s Analog Custom Shop. Chorus is your secret weapon in creating a thick, lush customized sound. Chorus is housed in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel. True-bypass switching combined with adjustable Tone, Speed and Spread knobs provide a wide range of precision control.

Compressor has industrial-grade compression Compressor , from the Akai Pro Analog Custom Shop, is the ideal solution to sculpting a defined guitar tone. Compressor combines Level and Sensitivity knobs in a heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing with classic custom graphics evoking the true sound of guitar glory. There’s more about Compressor here.

Rock your world with Deluxe Distortion The Akai Pro Deluxe Distortion guitar effects pedal is the flagship of the Analog Custom Shop product line. Deluxe Distortion combines distortion, tone-control and amplifier simulation in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, adjustable frequency knobs, amp simulation and tone toggle switches provide precision control. Learn more here.

Flanger: Warm tone & hyper resonance Warm tone, Hyper resonance, Pure analog. Those are the hallmarks of Flanger, from the Akai Pro Analog Custom Shop. It’s a great example of a classic sound improved. Flanger includes Rate, Depth, Manual and Resonance knobs in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching and four adjustable knobs provide precision control. Check it out here.

Phase Shifter is an instant modern classic This is a true modern classic. Phase Shifter, from the Akai Pro Analog Custom Shop is one of the more esoteric pedals in the product line. Phase includes A and B frequency toggle-switches and a Rate knob in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching and three control mechanisms provide precision control. Read all about it here.

Tri-mode Distortion is three distortions in one It’s three distortions in one. The Analog Custom Shop Tri-Mode Distortion guitar effects pedal is an excellent affordable alternative to the more top-end Deluxe Distortion. Tri-Mode Distortion combines Level, Tone and Distortion knobs with a Fat, Boost and Warm Tri-Mode switch in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, three adjustable knobs and tone toggle switch provide precision tone control. There’s even more about it here.

Tri-mode Fuzz is 3-times the fuzzy pleasure Tri-Mode Fuzz is Akai Pro’s Analog Custom Shop solution to the classic fuzz guitar sound. It combines Level, Tone and Fuzz knobs with a Muffy, Boost and Warm Tri-Mode switch in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, three adjustable knobs and tone toggle switch provide complete fuzz control. There’s even a whole page about it here.

Tri-mode Overdrive: scream, boost or warm Tri-Mode Overdrive is the big brother to our lower-cost Blues Overdrive. Tri-Mode Overdrive combines Level, Tone and Drive knobs with a Scream, Boost and Warm Tri-Mode switch in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, three adjustable knobs and tone toggle-switch provide precision tone control for an unrivaled tube-like sound. Learn all about this Analog Custom Shop pedal here.

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HyperStation

Two-tier Portable Laptop Stand with Angle- and Depth-adjustable Laptop Support Arms and Height-adjustable Second Tier for Hard Drives, USB Hubs, and Other Computer Accessories

Hyper Station is designed to go wherever your music takes you. While sturdy enough to safely hold your laptop and other small electronics, it folds up as one piece and fits in a backpack! But, don’t let the sleek styling fool you; this is not a flimsy, plastic stand. Hyper Station is constructed from die-cast aluminium making it incredibly sturdy while surprisingly light. The automotive-grade anodized finish is stunning and scratch resistant. The laptop support arms are angle- and depth adjustable. You can place your laptop at whatever angle suits your needs and then secure it in place with the telescoping non-marring arm stops. The modern musician and DJ artist carries additional hard drives, MP3 players, USB hubs, and other computer accessories with them to each and every gig. Hyper Station has you covered! The second tier is height adjustable and fitted with ports for venting and cables.

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