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PGX Digital Wireless Offering tailored wireless solutions for vocalists, guitarists, and presenters, PGX Digital combines the trusted legacy of Shure microphones with state-of-the-art digital wireless technology that delivers strong, clean RF performance. Now Available.

SRH550DJ and SRH940 Professional Headphones From professional monitoring to personal listening, Shure headphones bring together dynamic, high-performance audio with unparalleled build quality. A  closed-back design minimizes background noise, while the lightweight construction provides sustained comfort that makes them ideal for any listening experience, whether on the subway, in the DJ booth, or in the recording studio. The new SRH550DJ and SRH940 now offer customers a hobbyist DJ solution and a top-tier monitoring solution within the current SRH line. Available Spring 2011.

SE215 Sound Isolating™ Earphones Designed for professionals and audio enthusiasts, Shure Sound Isolating™ Earphones provide an unparalleled combination of sound signatures, sound isolation, and compact, ergonomic design for use in live performance and critical listening. The latest edition to the SE line, the SE215 features a detachable cable and new dynamic microdriver technology for detailed sound with enhanced bass. Available Spring 2011.

New Products from Shure

U.S. Dealers, We are excited to be announcing the following new products at the NAMM Show on January 13, 2011. Additional information regarding marketing materials, specific ship dates and pricing will be communicated to you in the future.  Please contact your local Sales Representative with any questions. Sincerely, Terri Hartman Director of Marketing Communications, Americas

PGX Digital Wireless Offering tailored wireless solutions for vocalists, guitarists, and presenters, PGX Digital combines the trusted legacy of Shure microphones with state-of-the-art digital wireless technology that delivers strong, clean RF performance. Now Available.

SRH550DJ and SRH940 Professional Headphones From professional monitoring to personal listening, Shure headphones bring together dynamic, high-performance audio with unparalleled build quality. A  closed-back design minimizes background noise, while the lightweight construction provides sustained comfort that makes them ideal for any listening experience, whether on the subway, in the DJ booth, or in the recording studio. The new SRH550DJ and SRH940 now offer customers a hobbyist DJ solution and a top-tier monitoring solution within the current SRH line. Available Spring 2011.

SE215 Sound Isolating™ Earphones Designed for professionals and audio enthusiasts, Shure Sound Isolating™ Earphones provide an unparalleled combination of sound signatures, sound isolation, and compact, ergonomic design for use in live performance and critical listening. The latest edition to the SE line, the SE215 features a detachable cable and new dynamic microdriver technology for detailed sound with enhanced bass. Available Spring 2011.

Product Preview: PSM®1000 Personal Monitor System PSM 1000 is the industry’s most sophisticated personal monitor system and the choice for premier events and prestige tours. Available Spring 2011.

Product Preview: Axient™Wireless Management Network Axient Wireless Management Network establishes a dramatic new threshold of control, convenience and confidence in RF transmission, reception and spectrum management for mission-critical applications. Available Mid 2011.

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NEW FROM AMERICAN DJ! The VMS4, the VMS2, and the VMS Bag!

The VMs4 Traktor
Just when you thought our VMS4 Digital MIDI work station couldn’t get any more popular, we’ve followed it up with a new version that comes bundled with an exclusive version of the legendary and universally acclaimed Traktor software from Native Instruments that supports 4 decks. The VMS4 Traktor has unique 4X Midilog channels that are compatible with any Midi Learn software or analog inputs. Cross fader curve adjustment, assignable touch strips, 2X mics with gain, treble, mid, and bass control are just a few of the other features that will make the VMS4 Traktor sell itself.

VMS2
Our new 2-channel MIDI Controller offers more features, more performance, and more value than any product in its class. The VMS2 comes bundled with the always-popular Virtual DJ Software and features 2x Midilog channels compatible with any MIDI software or analog inputs, giving it great versatility to go along with its value and performance.

VMS Bag
Our new soft bag protects your gear better than ever. Extra pads mean this bag can hold a variety of MIDI controllers as well as one laptop up to 17 inches. There’s a pocket for extra cables and power adapters, plus an extra strap to fir on rolling bags. This is perfect for entertainers on the go!

Check out the American Audio website for more info: www.americanaudio.us

Popularity: 10% [?]

BREAKING NEWS!

NEW GEAR PREVIEW FROM WINTER NAMM!

Numark, Alesis, Akai Pro and Alto Professional Product Showcase

We’re at the biggest show of the year and we have put together a sneak peek sampling of some of the best new gear ever, just for you. Have a look below at what is being announced live from the show, then click the included news links to see all announced products.

______________________NEW from Numark!________________________

Numark NS6: This Changes Everything
The NS6 is a 4-channel Digital DJ controller with complete built-in mixer and four decks of software control. NS6 is the first truly pro-grade DJ controller and standalone 4-channel mixer with effects. Simply put, there has never been this much versatility and control available for professional DJs.

The World’s Smallest DJ Controller: DJ 2 GO
Even the smallest DJ controllers range from being luggable requiring their own set of wheels. Numark has changed all that with DJ 2 GO. Now for the first time ever, DJs can throw their entire rig into a backpack and have room to spare. To learn more about this pocket-sized party controller, go here!

VIEW THE ENTIRE NUMARK LINE OF NEW GEAR FRESH FROM NAMM AT: http://www.numark.com/newgear2011

__________________________NEW from Alesis!_______________________________

DM8 Pro Kit: Perfect sound, feel, look, and size
Perfect. It’s a word that’s thrown around a lot these days. But with the DM8 Pro Kit, you might just find it. The Alesis development team painstakingly examined all aspects of what makes a kit the best possible choice – all with the goal of creating the perfect electronic drumset. Learn more here.

Meet StudioDock: Your iPad’s new Best Friend
Connect all of your audio gear to the entire world of apps for iPad with StudioDock! The StudioDock is a universal docking station specifically designed for the iPad, and it gives musicians, recording engineers, and music producers the connectivity they need to create and perform with iPad. Read all about it. Apple certification pending.

VIEW THE ENTIRE ALESIS LINE OF NEW GEAR FRESH FROM NAMM AT: http://www.alesis.com/newgear2011

_______________________NEW from AKAI Professional!_____________________________

EIE I/O
This 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.

10 New Drool-worthy Analog Pedal

The Analog Custom Shop is a brand new series of boutique pedals that are among the funnest and coolest things we’ve ever produced. From Fuzz to Flanging, there are 10 pedals in all so get your groove in and check out the entire lineup of the Analog Custom Shop.

VIEW THE ENTIRE AKAI PRO LINE OF NEW GEAR FRESH FROM NAMM AT: http://www.akaipro.com/newgear2011

____________________NEW from Alto Professional!_________________________

TRUESONIC LINE
The TRUESONIC Series was designed from the ground up to be the most transparent loudspeaker money can buy. Rigorous testing and thousands of hours of listening have gone into making sure that what you pump into a TRUESONIC speaker is exactly what you get out.

MIXPACK LINE
Using an all-in-one PA system doesn’t have to mean you’re sacrificing your sound quality. All three MIXPACK systems boast impressive frequency response and wide dynamic range, and provide superior clarity when compared to other all-in-one portable PA systems. They also turn heads wherever you set them up.

VIEW THE ENTIRE ALTO PROFESSIONAL LINE OF NEW GEAR FRESH FROM NAMM AT: http://www.altoprofessional.com

Popularity: 10% [?]

Offering tailored wireless solutions for vocalists, guitarists, and presenters, PGX Digital combines the trusted legacy of Shure microphones with state of the art digital wireless technology that delivers strong, clean RF performance. The result is wireless audio that sounds like wired, rock-solid RF signal, and simple setup and operation.

Top features include:

Pure Digital Sound

• 24-bit / 48 kHz digital technology for incredibly accurate sound
• 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range captures every detail
• Wide selection of rugged Shure Microphones – including the legendary SM58

Rock Solid Wireless Reliability

• True digital diversity for a rock-solid wireless signal
• 900 MHz operation free from TV signal interference
• Frequency scan feature scans the entire frequency band to determine the optimal channel for operation

Simple Setup and Operation

• Scan and sync instantly and automatically sets up the system
• Up to 5 systems can be used at once

PGX Digital Wireless systems are now available.

Popularity: 3% [?]

New from NAMM: New Solid State Recorders from Tascam

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Play, scratch, and effect CDs, MP3s, USB, and software.

NDX800 is high-performance control for DJs who blend different kinds of music sources. Whether your music is on CDs, MP3 CDs, USB flash drives, or your computer, you can play and manipulate it with NDX800. This digital deck has the feel and layout you’re used to, with a twist of Numark innovation.


FLEXIBLE FORMATS

NDX800 has a large touch-sensitive platter for controlling, cueing, and scratching your music. NDX800′s smooth, fast, reliable, slot-loading drive works with both CDs and MP3 CDs. You can also connect a USB flash drive for access to thousands of MP3s without taking a computer or CDs to the gig.

But this advanced deck isn’t just an MP3/CD player – you can also use it to control software. Just connect NDX800 to your Mac or PC with a single USB cable and you’re seamlessly controlling the music on your computer. MIDI communication enables you to easily map virtually any DJ software for direct connection from your fingers to software.


DYNAMIC DECK

NDX800 has an advanced platter that is touch-sensitive for superb accuracy and smooth control of tracks on discs, flash drives, and software. The big, seven-inch platter is surrounded by an illuminated ring that acts as a position display, just like putting tape on vinyl. The platter’s touch sensitivity is adjustable so you can optimize its performance for the way you like it.

You’ll appreciate NDX800′s smooth, quick, slot-loading disc action. The deck has our Anti-Shock™ electronically buffered skip protection to keep the music playing reliably when the floor get packed. You can also adjust NDX800 to perform just like vinyl on turntables thanks to start and stop-time controls.

The deck has Auto Cue, Instant Start, and Stutter Start for quickly and easily playing the track the way you like. Track selection is a breeze with a rotary control, and you can play back tracks in single, continuous, program, and shuffle modes. Fader Start enables NDX800 to start playing the track you have cued up when you move the crossfader on a compatible mixer for effortless transitions.


FX FLAVOR

On top of playing all kinds of music media, NDX800 enables you to add flavor to your performances with integrated, beat-synced DSP effects that include chop, echo, filter, flanger, pan, and phaser. Each is completely adjustable and a dedicated wet-dry fader controls them all.


PITCH POWER

NDX800 contains a set of beat and pitch tools that will help you with beat matching and harmonic mixing. Start playing a track and NDX800 automatically analyzes its BPM (tempo), and displays it on screen. There’s also a Tap tempo button for manual BPM entry. You can alter the track’s BPM by ±6, 12, 25, and 100% using the pitch fader. For each of those ranges, you can also engage Key Lock, which holds the pitch of the track while you independently manipulate its BPM. There’s also a set of pitch-bend buttons on each track for quick tweaks and you can adjust pitch in half steps (semitones).


REAL TIME REMIXING

NDX800 gives you a complete range of remixing tools for on-the-fly creativity. NDX800 has an internal sampler with overlay and reverse settings so you can easily grab samples while you work and trigger them on the three sample/hot cue trigger pads whenever you want. NDX800 also has seamless looping on a set of easy-to-understand controls including adjustable loop-out point. Numark’s familiar Bleep/Reverse gives you the ability to keep time moving forward while you cut or reverse the track. Five stutter starts and cue point memory storage round out this powerful deck’s remix capabilities.


VIVID VIEW

NDX800 features a large, backlit display for keeping tabs on the deck even in poorly lit conditions. You can monitor BPM, CD and MP3 text ID3 tags, navigate folders, and keep an eye on effect status on this big, bright screen.


NDX800 is the powerful, versatile deck for playing and controlling all kinds of music media. Whether you play parties, clubs, events, or in a group, NDX800 gives you the feel you like, the look a professional demands, and the utility of built-in effects, remixing, looping, and sampling. Pair a couple of NDX800s with your favorite Numark mixer and start making some hips move.

The NDX800 is available for preorder at Audiolines.com for $399.99

Popularity: 17% [?]

New from NAMM – Tascam DR08 portable recorder

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Sid Vanderpool makes the presentation on the floor of NAMM

Popularity: 13% [?]