Jon Chappell

FRANKFURT, Germany – Evolving its legendary list of recording and live sound equipment, HARMAN’s AKG launches the successor of its B18 condenser microphone battery power supply with the introduction of the B48 L. With its very low noise level, a frequency response of 20Hz – 24Hz and an inverse polarity protection feature against incorrect battery insertion, the B48 L Battery Power Supply provides users with more than 20 hours of use on only two AA batteries. When phantom power for a condenser is unavailable from a mixer, the B48 L phantom power supplies microphones with 48V and meets the P48 phantom power standard. Additionally, B48 L’s mini-XLR audio output and included mini-XLR to mini-XLR connection cable supports a direct connection of condenser microphones to all AKG bodypack transmitters. A low battery LED light illuminates if phantom power drops below 40V. “We’ve designed B48 L to replace our original B18, which required two expensive 9V batteries and didn’t support P48 standards,” stated Wolfgang Fritz, Product Marketing Manager – Tour Sound, AKG. “Many of our more advanced microphones, including the C414 do not allow for voltage lower than the P48 standard. Now, we can be sure to accommodate all users so their AKG microphones have proper power and provide the quality and reliability we strive to offer professionals around the world.” For more information about AKG, please visit http://www.akg.com and http://www.youtube.com/AKGacoustics. HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for year ended June 30, 2012.

The original Bass Station was launched in 1993 and became a cult classic; the music-producer community has been asking for a new version ever since. To celebrate Novation's 21st Birthday we have created Bass Station II. It has Bass Station DNA but the synth engine has been re-built from the ground up so it is bigger, fatter, more powerful and ready for making bass in the 21st century. Find out more about Novation's early synths and how the technology evolved over 20 years. Features: Analogue synth: brand new version of the classic Bass Station Two distinct analogue filters Load and save patches Pattern-based Step Sequencer and Arpeggiator Dedicated Tweakable Controls Two Oscillators plus an additional Sub Oscillator

The Sunshine Reverberation pedal is a limited edition psycho-reverb circuit from Death By Audio inspired by Ty Segall. "We're always blown away when we see Ty preform. His appearances at our venue have been some of the most memorable and exciting in our history. This pedal will be the first in an ongoing series of limited run effects we plan to introduce in the coming months and years. We will only make 100 of the Ty Segall Reverberation pedal and each one will be hand signed by Ty." The first 20 orders also come with an autographed copy of a new LAMC Volume 7 featuring Ty Segall and Chad & The Meatbodies. The pedal retails for $200 and is available for pre-order now here. Orders will ship out on April 30.

San Francisco, April 8th, 2013 – Twisted Tools has announced the arrival of S-LAYER 1.5. The new update allows users to control S-LAYER from their iPad using high resolution OSC, *Liine's Lemur app and a brand new custom template by Lemur expert Antonio Blanca. Pricing and availability: $69 FREE update for registered users Product Page: http://twistedtools.com/shop/reaktor/s-layer Video: http://twistedtools.com/shop/reaktor/s-layer#Video

Hamburg, NY – (www.lightningboyaudio) Lightning Boy Audio (LBA) recently announced their return to building quality studio gear with the impending release of their new vacuum tube optical compressor named, the “Rectified Leveler.” The Rectified Leveler is based on the electro-optical technology of the revered LA2A optical compressor. Through the use of paper in oil capacitors, low noise resistors, NOS tubes, and the addition of a selectable vacuum tube or solid state rectifier stage, this compressor takes this fabled technology to a whole new level of high fidelity and tonal flexibility. The Rectified Leveler front panel features all of the familiar controls of an LA2A, and adds two new and very powerful features. The first is a Vintage/Modern toggle that allows the user to choose between the compression characteristics of a traditional LA2A, or the Modern setting that introduces a low cut side-chain. When the Modern setting is selected, the compressor ignores low frequency information when compressing the audio, resulting in a bigger low end and cleaner highs. The second switch, Tube/Silicon, allows the user to select either the smaller, more up front sound of LA2A-style silicon diodes or the bigger, more open sound of a 6X4 rectifier tube. At the heart of this groundbreaking new compressor is the Kenetek T4B optical cell, which delivers extremely musical compression curves. Simply said, it offers transparent compression. You can hit the Rectified Leveler with tons of compression and it won’t cough up any opto-cell distortion at you. As with all Lightning Boy gear, paper in oil caps are utilized for their ultra-transparent sound and smooth tone. Like all of our other builds, the Rectified Leveler is wired point to point with silver plated Teflon insulated wire. To prevent any unnecessary resistor noise, all Lightning Boy equipment is made with low noise Vishay/Dale metalized film resistors. The Rectified Leveler has a release date of April 21st and can be pre-ordered on our website at lightningboyaudio.com. The pre-order is a limited edition run of five that feature NOS UTC transformers. The production builds will use Sowter input and output transformers.

April 3, 2013 -- Los Angeles , California . Art Vista Productions today announced release of Art Vista Back Beat Bass, an upright bass sampled instrument for acoustic and semi-acoustic genres from jazz to rockabilly. This new virtual instrument includes both plucked and arco playing styles on steel and gut strings. The instrument includes intuitive “intelligent” playback features that are designed to automatically emulate the playback of a real bass player when played from a midi keyboard. Neck position is automatically chosen depending on the user’s playing style. Bow legato and bow changes are automatic. Up and down slides are chosen depending on melody direction, and there is an automatic rockabilly/jazz slap function. Art Vista Back Beat Bass can be switched from fully automatic intelligent playback to complete, or, partial key-switch control. The instrument comes in Kontakt 5 Player format, which supports all major plug-in formats and also allows use as a stand-alone application. Art Vista Back Beat Bass is available for download at www.artvista.net and has an MSRP of US$99.00

Equinox Sounds has released 'Future Chill: MIDI', a collection that features the melodic content from their highly popular 'Future Chill' collection in MIDI format. You'll get a nice selection of 118 MIDI files featuring ethereal melodies and synthesizer lines for creating Ambient, Chillout, Downtempo, Soundtrack and TV music. 'Future Chill: MIDI' features 40 ethereal melodies and 78 synthesizer lines in MIDI format suitable for Ambient, Chillout and Downtempo producers searching for some melodic inspiration. Each MIDI file comes labelled with the original key and tempo when recorded. As these melodies are supplied in MIDI format, they will provide you with as much flexibility as possible. You can edit and transpose them, assign any sound you want and get your own and original melodic lines. The editing possibilities are endless as you can play the performances at any tempo or pitch without artefacts. You can use these MIDI files as a jumping-off point to start your own track or base your production entirely around them as they are 100\% royalty-free! Product Features: • 40 MIDI Ethereal Melodies • 78 MIDI Synthesizer Lines • Key & Tempo Labelled • 80 to 120 BPM Range • 100\% Royalty-Free • Suitable for Ambient, Chillout, Downtempo, Soundtrack & TV music Price and Availability: 'Future Chill: MIDI' is currently available for $24.95 as a download. More information and demo available from the Equinox Sounds website:http://www.equinoxsounds.com

The version 2 is a free update for owners of version 1. New features: New sample length converter New tempo change converter New frequency to note converter Added an auto format input to the timecode calculator Full description: musicMath is a musical tool that includes a timecode calculator, a tap tempo, a tempo to delay in millisecond and hertz converter, a note to frequency table converter, a sample length converter, a tempo change converter, and a frequency to note converter. Timecode calculator: Add and subtract timecodes or frames Convert a number of frames to timecodes Simultaneously convert the number of frames and the timecode Conversion of timecode when changing the frames format Managing frames formats 23.976 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps, 29.94 fps, 29.97 fps, 29.97 fps drop frame, 30 fps, 50 fps, 59.94 fps, 60 fps Real time display for formats 23.976 fps, 29.94 fps, 29.97 fps 59.94 fps Unlimited history calculations History can be saved and exported to other applications Tap Tempo: Improved algorithm for impresize tap Transfer calculated tempo to other musicMath tools Tempo to delay table: Convert tempo to milliseconds and hertz Convert for whole-note, half-note, quarter-note, eighth-note, sixteenth-note, thirty-note and sixty-fourth-note for dotted notes and triplets Note to frequency table: Convert Midi notes to frequencies Adjustable diapason One hundred selectable temperaments Visualization of intervals in cents for each temperament Taking into account the temperament for the calculation of frequencies Plays piano sound when notes are touched (iOS v5.0 or later needed) Sample length converter: Convert length between samples, milliseconds, and tempo Tempo change converter: Calculates tempo change by ratio (\%) and transposition Frequency to note converter: Convert a frequency to the closest note and the cents needed Plays the frequency (iOS v5.0 or later needed) Price : $2.99 Available on the App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/musicmath-touch-music-calculator/id381525762?mt=8

April 4, 2013 - IK Multimedia - the leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories — is proud to announce that the iLine™ Mobile Music Cable Kit is now shipping. The kit is a collection of 6 high-quality cables, also available separately, designed to give users of smartphones, tablets, MP3 players and laptops the tools they need to handle any mobile-audio cabling situation. Think of it as the “Swiss Army Knife” of the cable world. All of the cables in the kit are made in Italy, using the highest quality materials. They feature 24K gold-plated contacts and high-purity oxygen-free copper conductors to ensure the best connection with no loss of signal quality. In addition, they’re equipped with high-density shielding to guard against electro-magnetic interference. The connectors are color-coded, making it easy to identify cable types at a glance. The low-profile connector design is “case friendly,” meaning the jacks connect fully and without obstruction, even when the mobile device is housed in a thick case. The cables in the kit offer a mix of standard, and hard-to-find configurations, and provide solutions to virtually any mobile cabling scenario, from splitting headphone feeds to extending TRRS connections to plugging into a mono guitar amplifier, DJ rig, home stereo, and more. The iLine cables are perfect for use with IK accessories likeiRig, the most popular guitar and bass input adapter of all time; iRig HD, the new high-definition digital interface, andiRig MIX, the ultra-portable DJ mixer that’s small enough to hold in one hand. IK has also released a free interactive companion app, callediLine Cable Kit, which is available for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch and for Android. The easy-to-use app recommends the right cable for a particular situation with a wide selection of devices being connected. The kit includes the following cables: Mono Output Adapter: can be used to connect a mobile device into a mono input such as on a guitar amplifier — it’s great for use with IK’s AmpliTube apps on stage. Input Output Extension: makes it easy to extend the stereo output from a mobile device. Stereo Aux Cable: this extra-long cable allows for long-distance cable runs, such as when connecting a mobile device to speakers or a car stereo. Headphone Splitter: splits a stereo source, such as the headphone output on a mobile device, to feed two sets of headphones or speakers. It provides plenty of length to assure proper separation between the listeners. RCA Output Adapter: great for connecting a mobile device to DJ gear and home stereos with RCA inputs. Mono Output Splitter: this cable makes it possible to send the output of a mobile device into a mixing board. Travel Case: helps to keep all of the cables together and organized. Pricing and Availability The iLine Mobile Music Cable Kit is available on the IK Online Store and at dealers worldwide, and is priced at $59.99/€47.99 which represents a savings of close to 50\% off the cost of buying the cables individually. Individual cable prices range from $14.99/€11.99 to $24.99/€19.99. A convenient travel case is also included to keep your cables in order, all in one place. All prices are excluding taxes. The iLine Cable Kit app is free, and is available for iOS on the App Store, and for Android on the Google Play Store. For more information on the iLine Mobile Music Cable Kit and its app, please visit: www.ikmultimedia.com/iline www.ikmultimedia.com/ilineios www.ikmultimedia.com/ilineandroid

CITY ISLAND, NY, April 4, 2013 — COLBY Amps™, a new line of boutique guitar amplifiers created by accomplished guitarist, amplifier aficionado and industry veteran Mitch Colby and renowned guitarist Jim Weider (The Band), announces the launch of its product line. The first two offerings are the dual-channel dtb, “dual tone booster”™ heads, the dtb50 (50 Watts) and dtb100 (85 Watts), along with two matching speaker cabinet options. These heads, with their pure tube and meticulously prepared signal path, have a rich feature set that will rightly place COLBY Amps at the peak of a short list of boutique amp manufacturers from around the globe. When designing the new dtb50 and dtb100 heads, Mitch Colby drew upon his 30+ years of experience in the industry, where he helped guide the direction of two legendary amplifier brands, VOX and Marshall. As a collector, gear expert and technician, he has stayed at the forefront of the state of the art of guitar amps his whole life, with an insatiable curiosity and drive to search high and low for the perfect tone. And as a set of ears, he is second to none. COLBY Amps are the result of his lifelong pursuit of the ideal amp (aesthetically, structurally, feature-set-wise, and of course, tonally), which led him to create this new line of uncompromising hand-wired boutique units. The two models took over two years of tonal development before they were finalized. The main goal was to build (in Colby’s words) “tone-to-the-bone” channel switching amps with two channels, each with its own dedicated tone controls suitable for any playing situation, whether recording, live or at home. Colby and Weider carefully sourced and selected components critical to the tone including resistors, capacitors, transformers, chassis and tubes, so that the amps perfectly reflect the sounds of sparkle, fullness, compression, body, focused gain, smooth feel and touch sensitivity that they had in mind. Weider’s involvement was so crucial that Colby decided to have him put his signature on the back of each unit. COLBY Amps are built to the absolute highest quality standards and are 100\% hand-built and reflect the highest quality in amplifier design and manufacturing. Dual Tone Booster Feature set: Two channels with independent tone controls, so you can dial in your sound for each channel Separate tone shift switches for each channel Separate bright switches for each channel Two boosts on channel 2, full range and mid focused Tube buffered FX loop with Send and Return level controls (Colby: “Forget external loops! This loop is voiced specifically for the amp so that your effects work perfectly and the tone is not compromised.”) Three-way footswitch with detachable and easily replaceable cables, control Channel selection, Boost 1 and Boost 2 for five gig-ready tones Front panel LEDs so you always know which channel is selected Clean channel, full bodied and clear, works perfectly with pedals OD channel goes from a bold, full bodied clean to articulate and focused gain, to mid boosted mean Two speaker outputs with 4 and 8 ohm selectable impedance (8 and 16 or 4, 8 and 16 also available) Available with two (dtb50) or four (dtb100) 6L6GC output tubes depending on your requirements and preferences, as the circuits are voiced differently (also available with appropriately tweaked circuits for EL34s or 6550s for different tonal and power options) Back panel bias jacks and trim control so you can easily keep the output tube biased at the optimum setting as your tubes age Custom power and output transformers All components selected for TONE! dtb50 Head Specifications: Power: 50 watts with 6L6GC Tubes: five 12ax7, two 6L6GC Front panel controls and switches: Clean channel: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Bright, Mid Shift OD channel: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Gain, Master, Bright, Mid Shift, Bass Boost, Gain Boost 1, Gain Boost 2 Common: Channel Switch, Presence Back panel controls and switches: On/Off, Standby, Bias jacks, Bias trim pot, Impedance selector, two speaker outputs, FX send and Return level controls, FX Send and Return jacks, Foot switch jacks Dimensions: (W) 21.5”, (H) 10”, (D) 9.5” Weight: 40 lbs. dtb100 Head Specifications: Power: 85 watts with 6L6GC Tubes: five 12ax7, four 6L6GC Front panel controls and switches: Clean channel: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Bright, Mid Shift OD channel: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Gain, Master, Bright, Mid Shift, Bass Boost, Gain Boost 1, Gain Boost 2 Common: Channel Switch, Presence Back panel controls and switches: On/Off, Standby, Bias jacks, Bias trim pot, Impedance selector, two speaker outputs, FX send and Return level controls, FX Send and Return jacks, Foot switch jacks Dimensions: (W) 21.5”, (H) 10”, (D) 9.5” Weight: 45 lbs. Companion Speaker Cabinets: The companion 1x12" and 2x12" speaker cabinets were developed and voiced at the same time as the dtb heads so that they work together to produce the ultimate tone. The speakers were chosen specifically for the sound the amps produce. The 1x12" is appropriate for the dtb50 and the 2x12" will work with both the dtb50 and dtb100. The 2x12" can be used horizontally or vertically. Colby adds, “We chose pine for its tonal properties and light weight. The sizes make them easy to transport, but big enough to produce big tones.” Companion Speaker Specifications: 1x12" Cabinet Speaker: Celestion G12-65, 8 ohm Dimensions: (W) 21 5/8", (H) 19", (D) 10.5" Weight: 33 lbs. Wood: ¾" pine, ½" birch ply back panel, ½" birch ply baffle 2x12" Cabinet Speaker: Two Celestion G12-65s, 16 ohm each, wired in parallel for a total of 8 ohms Dimensions: (W) 21 5/8", (H) 30", (D) 11" (vertical orientation); or (W) 30", (H) 21 5/8", (D) 11" (horizontal orientation) Weight: 45 lbs. Wood: ¾" pine, ½" birch ply back panel, ½" birch ply baffle For pricing and availability, as well as other information, please visit www.colbyamps.com

SM Studio is the latest offering from Sample Magic; a new label which puts stunning live instrument recordings at your fingertips. With a keen focus on beautifully recorded samples served with the subtle, high-end processing, SM Studio appeals to the discerning producer who seeks exquisite instrument recordings that offer maximum flexibility and professional sheen. The label launches with Disco & Funk Guitars and Tribal Percussion. Disco & Funk Guitars features Inspired by guitar legends such as Nile Rodgers, George Benson and Curtis Mayfield, the collection oozes authenticity thanks to a host of classic guitars - including a Fender Texas Special ‘Fat’Strat, a Fender Thin-Line Telecaster and a single-coil Fender Strat - recorded through Sample Magic’s much-vaunted signal path. - Digital download contains 108 x 24-bit Wav loops, 108 x Apple Loops, 108 x Rex Loops Tribal Percussion delivers 300+ hyper-detailed Afro and Latin inspired tribal percussion loops optimised for use across the electronic music spectrum; from house to chillout, disco to world, it’s a treasure trove of beat bounty for producers wanting to add an organic, human feel to their beats. Recorded with a myriad of real percussion instruments, including bongos, congas, djembes and shakers, each loop has been expertly compressed to get things pumping, with some light FX processing to bridge the gap between the studio and the dancefloor, whilst being careful to leave headroom for producers to add their own FX treatments. - Digital download contains 302 x 24-bit Wav loops, 302 x Apple Loops, 302 x Rex Loops SM Studio: Professional players. Stunning recordings. Instant inspiration.

Costa Mesa, CA – (April 1, 2013)—Following the brief “disappearance” of Quilter Labs founder and visionary, Patrick Quilter, the company is thrilled to have him back on home soil—and, to announce the “on-time arrival” of its newest creation: The Aviator Series! See Pat’s time travel experience for yourself at The Aviator Series—the Ultralight Eight, Twin Ten and Open Twelve—each boasting the same powerful 200-watt engine and core tone stack as the now-legendary MicroPro Series, plus a light & agile airframe, timeless styling and a trio of in-flight speaker options ranging from 8-12.” LET YOUR TONE SOAR with the Quilter Aviator! Here’s the line-up: The Ultralight Eight • 100 Watts per channel • Sealed back enclosure for greater low frequency extension • Basic control setup = Ch. 1 is Vol/Tone Ch. 2 is Gain, EQ, HiCut, Master • Reverb applies to both channels with Rev. Vol/Dwell • 22.6 Pounds • MSRP: (Retail $899; MAP $699 The Twin Ten • Same as 8" with dual 10" Celestion G10 Vintage speakers (in an open back configuration) • 33.8 Pounds • MSRP: Retail $1299; MAP $949 The Open Twelve • Same with a single 12" Classic Lead 80 speaker (in an open back configuration) • 33.8 Pounds • MSRP: Retail $1199; MAP $899 Quilter Labs offers a 30-Day Guarantee! If you're not 100\% happy after 30 days, we'll BACK! LEARN MORE about this great offer here:

Buena Park, CA - April 2013. Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to announce the introduction of the PWL-400 Series Power Extension Cords. Equipped with IEC C14 to IEC C13 connectors, the PWL-400 is the ideal accessory for daisy-chaining multiple units off a single power receptacle or for extending the reach of a power cord. The new Hosa PWL-400 is the perfect complement to lighting effects, guitar amplifiers, audio interfaces, wireless audio receivers, and similar equipment. Many types of equipment-such as lighting effects units used by DJ's and Houses of Worship-are outfitted with both IEC In and Out jacks for the purpose of daisy-chaining these devices off a single power outlet. Long length cables on stage frequently create an unsightly mess, but the PWL-400 extension cord eliminates this situation. This cable is designed to connect an electrical device equipped with a C13 outlet to one with a C14 inlet. With extension cord lengths as short as 1.5 feet, a stack of lighting effects, for example, can be daisy-chained together, with all cables safely out of view. Most devices commonly used in our industry-from lighting to audio to data-require an IEC C13 power connector. When the cable supplied by the equipment manufacturer is simply too short to reach the wall outlet, the new Hosa PWL-400 extension cord provides the valuable extra length necessary to reach it-without having to sacrifice the equipment's preferred placement. A guitarist, for example, may find the ideal placement for his amplifier to be short of reaching the wall receptacle. By connecting the Hosa PWL-400 into the IEC connector on the back of the amplifier, the power cord supplied with the amplifier can now be connected into the PWL-400 and from there, into the wall. Hosa's new PWL-400 Series Power Extension Cords utilize 14 AWG (American Wire Gauge) Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors for increased current flow-ensuring optimum performance for the connected equipment. Additionally, these power extension cords incorporate a black PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) jacket for durability and low on-stage visibility. Jose Gonzalez, Hosa Technology's Product Manager, commented on the new PWL-400 Power Extension Cord. "The new PWL-400 is one of those items no DJ, electronic musician, audio, or lighting professional should be without. With the cord's ability to be used both for daisy-chaining multiple devices together or for extending the reach of an individual unit, the new PWL-400 Power Extension Cords are ideal for a wide range of professional stage applications. For those professionals working in the music, sound, and lighting segments of our industry, the PWL-400 is a 'must have' accessory item." The new Hosa Technology PWL-400 Series Power Extension Cords are available now. MSRP pricing is as follows: . PWL-401.5 Power Extension Cord IEC C14 to IEC C13, 1.5 ft.: $6.95 . PWL-403 Power Extension Cord IEC C14 to IEC C13, 3 ft.: $9.95 . PWL-408 Power Extension Cord IEC C14 to IEC C13, 8 ft.: $19.95 About Hosa Technology Headquartered in Buena Park, CA, Hosa Technology, Inc. is the leading supplier of analog and digital connectivity solutions to the musical instrument and professional audio industries. Since the company's inception in 1984, Hosa Technology's consumer-driven inventory has expanded to include a full line of audio, video, and computer products. Enthusiasts and professionals alike rely upon Hosa Technology to deliver world-class performance and value both on the stage and in the studio. For more information about Hosa Technology, please visit www.hosatech.com

RØDE’s iXY stereo microphone for iOS devices was released in January, and has already gained critical praise from both musical and mainstream media, including a recent Red Dot product award. The company is quickly emerging as the leader in microphones for Apple’s portable devices, and the i16 aims to consolidate this reputation. RØDE’s founder and president, Peter Freedman, explains: “When developing the iXY we were focused on providing the ultimate in stereo audio capture for iOS devices. But during the project it became that there was a large proportion of the market who wanted to record in complete surround. We’ve taken that seriously and produced the i16.” The new microphone uses RØDE’s own field recording app, RØDE Rec, to record the sixteen tracks simultaneously at quality up to 24-bit/96kHz. At the heart of the i16 is an incredible sixteen individual gold-sputtered cardioid condenser capsules, which allows the user a high amount of freedom to record in either surround, stereo, mono, or anywhere in between. “Once the user records the surrounding environment, software processing inside RØDE Rec will allow them to cancel background noise through phase manipulation of the other channels, working much in the same way as noise-cancelling headphones.” explained Mr Freedman. “In this way the i16 is even more effective at recording dialogue than a traditional shotgun microphone.” Once the user records the surrounding environment they can then use that track to phase cancel any background noise, very much like noise-cancelling headphones. This results in highly intelligible dialogue and crystal-clear audio. The i16 is available with both Apple Lightning (iPhone 5, iPad mini) and 30-pin connections. Both are shipping now, with a MSRP of US$399.

TriplePlay presents the best MIDI guitar controller technology the world has seen, expanding the creative possibilities of the guitar for enthusiasts and experienced musicians alike. Adding value to one of the most innovative breakthroughs in music product and MIDI-based technology, TriplePlay ships with a comprehensive suite of full version software from PreSonus (StudioOne Artist), Native Instruments (Kontakt Elements and GuitarRig LE), IK Multimedia (SampleTank and Amplitude Custom Shop) and Notion Music (PROGRESSION 2). As you’re no doubt aware, TriplePlay is conceived and designed to make composing, performance and recording easy and fun. Its slim, intuitive form factor lets guitarists get to an unlimited palette of instruments and sounds at their fingertips, all with the freedom of wireless control via MIDI. The creative and sonic possibilities are endless. With TriplePlay and PROGRESSION 2, guitarists can write music in guitar tab or notation for lead sheets and sheet music, and hear it play back instantly with real instrument samples and an audio track of their work. Changes to tab, notation, key or tempo can be made quickly and easily. Combined with TriplePlay in live performance, Kontakt Elements and SampleTank XE frees guitarists to play with any virtual instrument or hardware synthesizer with faster, more accurate tracking that virtually eliminates lag. Features include sustain and looping functions with support for MIDI footswitches and controllers. A virtually unlimited supply of guitar, tone and effects and amplifier modeling options are available with GuitarRig LE and Amplitude software. TriplePlay quickly and easily becomes a complete music recording and production tool that allows the guitar to be seamlessly integrated with a favorite DAW running on a PC, Mac® or iPad®. Using PreSonus StudioOne, guitarists can build entire arrangements with drums, bass, keyboards, horns, strings, voices and more, wirelessly. Guitarists can play along with backing tracks to record, enhance live performances, and make practicing easier and more entertaining.

STOW, OH, April 1, 2013 — Audio-Technica mourns the passing of legendary producer, engineer and composer Phil Ramone on March 30, 2013. A longtime friend of the company, Ramone, a fourteen-time GRAMMY® winner and Recording Academy® Technical GRAMMY Award recipient, has been involved with A-T since 1991, when he offered invaluable advice on studio microphone design. Kazuo Matsushita, President of Audio-Technica Corporation, said, “Phil Ramone was an icon in the music industry, and we are saddened by his loss. He was a close friend, and everyone at Audio-Technica will miss him dearly.” Phil Cajka, Audio-Technica U.S. President and CEO, stated, “A true visionary with an unrelenting passion for the art of music and the industry he loved, Phil Ramone was a gentleman and gifted mentor who had the unique ability of making those he worked with feel comfortable and at ease, and they always walked away learning something. He was a member of the Audio-Technica family, and his contributions to A-T, both personally and professionally, will never be forgotten. There is a deafening silence today in the music industry, as we have lost one of our key voices. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.”

Lace, a world renowned manufacturer of guitar pickups, has released a new line of passive Lace Sensors for the bass guitar. Called the “Man O’ War” Series they are the latest in Lace® bass technology. The new “Man O’ War” bass pickups are a highly improved version of Lace pickups originally created in the early 90’s for Fender’s P Bass Plus and J Bass® Plus line of basses. “Man O’ War™” Bass pickups are passive in design yet yield higher output, tighter low bass response, more string definition and ultra low noise operation. They are voiced for an aggressive yet controlled tone. The design features precise harmonic content with an attitude that cuts through in any situation. Low magnetic pull increases sustain and its broad dynamic range will drive amps and effects better. Tone is vintage vibe with modern punch and definition. These versions stem from the world famous patented Lace Sensor® technology. They were designed especially for players desiring clear low noise operation, but without the need for additional electronics and or need for a battery. The output of the “Man O’ War™” series of pickups equals many active systems on the market today. This new bass pickups series is available in J bass size, P base size and for the first time for the Lace®, a Music Man® size unit. All “Man O War™” bass pickups feature independent shock mounts for better body isolation and sport the high energy red “Lace Sensor®” logo. They are available in black matte finish covers only. Other unique patented features include Barium Ferrite, Radiant Field Barrier™ magnetics and Lace Micro Matrix™ combs for unique flux field shaping abilities. All pickups are made in the Lace® factory in California. Lace® has been manufacturing pickups for over 34 years and has pickups for many different styles of guitars and basses. Many of the world best players have used Lace® pickups over the years. Suggested Retail Pricing starts at just $ 119.99 to $209.99. The “Man O’ War™” Series of pickups is available now at local retailers and internet dealers. For more information please visit us at www.lacemusic.com or call Lace® at (800) 575-LACE.

BlueStone Piano starts with the robust Steinway sound, utilizing these powerful harmonics to create the unsurpassed authenticity and complexity that has long been a standard in concert halls around the world. BlueStone Piano has successfully captured the highly resonant wooden body flavor of a vintage Steinway built in 1927 and also managed to represents its unique singing tone through Sympathetic Resonance and soundboard resonant. It is a very emotional piano with great dynamic. This new version features Sound Magic's NEO Hybrid Modeling Engine, which provides better simulation on key release and Sympathetic Resonance Sound than previous releases. Also by offering newly designed Scala Tuning System, BlueStone Piano will provide better and richer sound than before, and allow the user more control over the sound. Improvements since version 2.5: Improved Sympathetic Resonance Sound algorithm. Supports OSX 10.8 Many other minor changes. For more information, downloading demos, please visit http://www.supremepiano.com/product/blue.htm

by Brian T. Majeski, Editor, The Music Trades Robert "Bob" Zildjian, founder of the Sabian Cymbal Company and a prominent figure in the global percussion industry for six decades, died on March 27 at his home in Brunswick, Maine, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 89 years old. Endowed with a sharp intellect and a cutting wit, Zildjian applied his boundless energy to expanding the percussion industry in the years following World War II, first at The Zildjian Company, founded by his ancestors in Turkey, and later at Sabian Cymbals. He often remarked, "The business is the family, and the family is the business," and the lines between his personal and commercial life were blurred. Leading percussionists and business associates were close personal friends, his children were involved in the cymbal business, and thinking about the business occupied most of his waking hours. Born on July 14, 1923, in Boston, Zildjian descended from generations of cymbal makers and had little choice but to carry on the family tradition. (He often joked that being born on Bastille Day, the start of the French Revolution, was the source of his fiery temperament.) Zildjian records indicate that around 1600, the first Avedis perfected a unique process for creating a bronze alloy that was both musically expressive and durable. As his cymbals gained acclaim, he adopted the Zildjian surname because "Zil" is the Armenian word for cymbal, "dj" means "maker," and the suffix "ian" means son of. Based in Istanbul, the Zildjian family cymbal business was sustained over successive generations by passing the secret alloy formula to the eldest son. By the time Robert's father Avedis Armand Zildjian was born in 1888, the cymbal business was burdened by a complex and unwieldy family tree. Although Avedis apprenticed at the factory as a boy, as one of the younger members in a line of brothers and male cousins, he had little chance of ever running the business. Bob Zildjian later explained, "Like so many young Armenians of the time, my father didn't want to go into the army. The political climate in Turkey was always hostile for Armenians, so in 1908, when he got a chance to chaperone a rich Armenian family's son to America, he jumped at the opportunity." Avedis Armand Zildjian took a job in a candy factory upon landing in Boston. However, he chafed at the idea of working for someone else, and within a few years, had launched his own candy business. He was on the way to becoming a prosperous candy maker when in 1927 he received an unexpected request from his Uncle Aram in Bucharest. Due to several deaths and catastrophes, Avedis was next in line to receive the secret alloy formula. Would he return to Turkey to take over the business? By that time Avedis was firmly established in Boston, with a family and an American wife, and had no interest in returning to his homeland. Instead, he persuaded Aram to re-establish the cymbal business in the U.S. In 1928, with a casting and mill operation, the Avedis Zildjian Company began making cymbals in Quincy, a Boston suburb. Bob Zildjian's introduction to the cymbal business began at an early age, sweeping floors, packing cymbals, and doing other odd jobs after school. His father paid him $2 a week for his efforts, depositing $1.50 in a savings account and giving him 50 cents to spend. During his high school years, Bob augmented his income from the Zildjian Company playing in several local dance bands. After serving in the U.S. infantry in Europe during World War II, he entered Dartmouth University, graduating in 1948 with a degree in history and philosophy. After decades of acute hardship caused by the Great Depression of the '30s and the manufacturing restrictions enacted during World War II, the music industry finally began to rebound in '50s. The business Bob confronted when he joined the Zildjian Company full-time was tiny by contemporary standards, but brimming with optimism. "In those days, an order for 12 cymbals was a big deal," he once recalled. However, the small scale of the business allowed him to hone his skills in a variety of disciplines. He and his older brother Armand were both involved in sales, accounting, marketing, production, and every other facet of the Zildjian business. In the '30s and '40s, Avedis Zildjian had actively sought the opinion of leading drummers, including George Wettling, Gene Krupa, Ray Bauduc, and Jo Jones, and tailored his cymbals to accommodate their playing styles. Armand and Bob Zildjian continued the practice and forged close working relationships with subsequent generations of leading players, cementing Zildjian's market position. In 1951, Bob married Margaret Willimina "Willi" McTavish. Shortly after they were married, he overcame his father's initial objections and took her on a business trip to the West Coast. "It was the first time she'd ever been west of Albany," he remarked. Ever since, the two were inseparable and traveled widely, calling on retailers and representing the company at conventions. In 1957, they were among the first Americans to attend the Frankfurt Fair. In 1967, they traveled to Istanbul where they negotiated the purchase of the K. Zildjian manufacturing operations from distant relatives. The acquisition was prompted by a longstanding trademark battle with the Gretsch Company. Gretsch owned the K. Zildjian trademark in the U.S. and distributed the Turkish-made cymbals in direct competition with the Avedis Zildjian Company. By taking control of the Turkish plant, the Zildjians were able to wrest the trademark from Gretsch and become the sole owners of the Zildjian brand worldwide. By the late '60s, with the rock 'n ' roll boom in full swing, the Zildjian plant in Quincy was operating at full capacity. Bob and Willi were avid outdoors people and regularly ventured to New Brunswick, Canada because of the exceptional salmon fishing on the St. John River. In 1968, they decided that a second cymbal plant, in Meductic, New Brunswick, on the banks of the St. John River, was the key to solving Zildjian's capacity issues. While the factory provided an ample excuse to fish and hunt, it also paved the way for an aggressive international expansion program. "After World War II, the U.S. was so prosperous compared to the rest of the world, the European countries erected enormous protective tariffs to keep our products out," Bob explained. "But our factory in Canada was part of the British Commonwealth, so our exports were subject to much lower duties. It made a big difference in the U.K., Australia, and the rest of Europe." Avedis Zildjian died in 1979 at the age of 91, leaving control of the Zildjian Company to Armand and Bob, and long-simmering tensions quickly surfaced. After the two reached an impasse, Bob was confronted with two choices: taking a cash payout for his interest in the Zildjian Company and retiring, or taking over the Meductic plant, and getting a green light to continue as a cymbal maker. At a hastily convened family meeting in their kitchen he presented the two options to Willi and their three children, Sally, Billy, and Andy. The decision was immediate and unanimous: take the factory and stay in the cymbal business. Sabian Cymbals came into being a few months later. (Willi takes credit for the company name, which represents an amalgam of the first syllables of the names of their three children.) After launches in Europe and Asia in 1982, the Sabian cymbal line made its debut in the U.S. market in 1983. After the two Zildjian brothers split, the conventional industry wisdom was that Sabian and Zildjian would be locked in a perpetual zero-sum battle for market share, and the resulting price war would impoverish both companies. Few if any anticipated the real outcome of the split: an unprecedented flurry of product development that injected unexpected growth into the global cymbal market. Consider that in 1981, the combined product offering of all the world's cymbal companies added up to about 300 different models. Today, drummers can choose from a range of product that includes around 3,800 distinct cymbal models. Not surprisingly, with so much choice available, cymbal sales have hit levels no one projected 25 years ago. In an era when so many manufacturing tasks have been delegated to computer-controlled machinery, the notion of artisans wielding a hammer and anvil to make cymbals seems a bit quaint. But at Sabian, it's a core element of the production process. At the Meductic plant, a team of five hammerers toil away using techniques that would be immediately familiar to a cymbal maker from Istanbul 200 years ago. It is not an easy job. The hammering process takes between ten and 20 minutes per cymbal, depending on its size and the character of the metal, and hammerers have to take breaks to avoid repetitive stress injuries and because after too much non-stop hammering they lose their "touch." What's more, mastering the craft requires a multi-year apprenticeship and no small amount of dedication. Sabian management has no sentimental attachment to arduous handwork, as evidenced by the wide use of automation throughout the plant. Computer-controlled heat sensors are used to monitor oven temperatures during the casting and annealing processes. There is also a slick robotic arm that adds efficiency to the process of buffing cymbals to a brilliant golden hue. But the reason for continuing with the outwardly antiquated hand hammering process is simple: it works. According to Bob, "Hand hammering is what gives these cymbals their musical soul and what sets Sabian apart in a competitive market." Andy Zildjian became president of Sabian in 2006, but Bob remained active in management until recently, spending most of the summer in a cottage in Meductic near the main production facility. In addition to his wife Willi, sons Andy and Wilson (Bill), and daughter Sally Zildjian Teague, Bob is survived by eight grandchildren. Bob Zildjian And The End Of An Era Bob Zildjian was one of the last survivors of the generation that entered the music industry immediately after World War II. His passing marks the end of an era. Coming of age in a time of acute hardships, with a childhood defined by the economic privation of the Great Depression, followed by military service in the single most calamitous war in all of history, Bob and his contemporaries were the personification of the proverb, "the blow that doesn't break your back makes you stronger." They had suffered so much, when peace and prosperity finally returned in the 1950s they were galvanized by an unimaginable sense of relief, and they channeled their energy into building. In addition to companies, they built associations, a distribution network, and institutions such as the school music movement that created a foundation for the industry as we know it today. The industry they entered was tiny by contemporary standards, and the available management tools were far less sophisticated. But they more than compensated for these limitations with brash confidence and unshakeable optimism. Bob was the embodiment of this illustrious group. He was blunt, relished being politically incorrect, and, until he fell ill, loved the challenge of running the business. He took cymbal making seriously and was engaged in even the smallest details, but he never took himself seriously and possessed a great self-deprecating sense of humor. During Bob's 60-year career, the industry got bigger, the scope and quality of products improved, and better operating methods led to dramatic efficiency gains. However, amidst all these tangible advances, the unbridled enthusiasm and optimism that Bob and his cohorts brought to the business has been dimmed. It will be missed.

Here’s a neat trick that’s subtle enough to turn the heads of attentive listeners without distracting from the musical impact of a featured track. Start by recording the part onto one track. Then double that part by recording it onto a second track as an overdub—but take care not to play it exactly like the original. Take a few liberties with the timing, the articulation (slide into a note instead of striking it, etc.), and maybe even the choice of a note or two (but do this last one sparingly, as it can come back to haunt you if you overdo it). Now here’s the “trick:” You’re going to send this second part through a delay or reverb while leaving its dry signal out of the mix entirely. The original track will provide the “dry” signal; the doubled track will provide the ambience. There are a few ways to do this, but the most flexible is to use the little-understood pre-fader setting—a common option for aux/effects send controls. First, assign the send to the appropriate effects bus (i.e., the one with your reverb/delay patched or loaded in). Typically, this effect will be set to 100\% wet; the send control will govern the amount ambience in the mix. Now set the doubled track’s aux control to pre-fader and start feeding signal to the effect. When set to “pre-fader” the signal going to the auxiliary or effects bus is not influenced by the channel’s fader. Moving the fader up increases the dry-to-wet ratio and moving the fader down decreases it. If you move the fader all the way down (or mute the channel), you’re left with just the doubled guitar’s ghostly effect sound. This is precisely what we want here. Combined with the original track, it sounds like “wrong-note reverb” where the effect is “misbehaving” and deviating from the original signal. This technique is great for atmospheric effects. If you’re using a DAW, try moving the doubled track earlier in time, so the reverb hits before the dry note.

TASCAM ‘s DR-60D is the new audio recording solution for on-set filmmakers and videographers using DSLR cameras. Until recently, filmmakers have been using bulky audio recorders designed for music and also trying to transform the inferior audio technology built-into DSLR Cameras. TASCAM has now designed an answer for pros and amateurs alike. The DR-60D is a brand new 4-track solid-state recorder utilizing TASCAM’s decades of experience. The recorder employs high-grade pre-amps, legendary D/A converters and a durable but lightweight structure and shape. This device will fit snuggly under any camera or into any rig, and record up to 96kHz/24-bit high quality audio straight to SD/SDHC media. Filmmakers have at their disposal (2) ¼”-XLR Locking Combo MIC/LINE Inputs, 3.5mm Stereo MIC Input, Camera In, Camera Out, Line Out and Headphone Out. Both ¼”-XLR Combo Inputs supply +48V Phantom Power and the 3.5mm Input supplies Plug-In Power for microphones requiring a bias voltage. The DR-60D is incredibly easy to use, employing TASCAM’s very popular user interface and external controls for every major operation. The body structure, soft-touch keys and dials are designed specifically to help eliminate handling noise. The multiple record modes including, 4-Channel Record, Auto Record and TASCAM’s Dual Record “Safety Track” Mode (first made popular on the DR-40) make the DR-60D one of the most versatile recorders on the market. TASCAM has spent years perfecting the DR-60D for the DSLR Filmmaking market. Everything was thought of, from the Slate feature for marking tracks, the RC-10 Remote compatibility, the quality of its internal workings, the design, the controls and connectivity. To take it one step further and ensure the DR-60D as the DSLR Audio for Video Recorder of choice, TASCAM is releasing the product with an estimated street price of $399. This is a product that will open doors, create possibilities and feed creativity. The DR-60D is another legendary product from a legendary company. TASCAM’s DR-60D is the (until now) unrealized product filmmakers have been waiting for. Features include: · Record to SD/SDHC card(Up to 32GB) · Simultaneously record up to 4 tracks · Record Mode: MONO, STEREO, DUAL MONO, DUAL ST, 4CH · Recording format：16/24bit、44.1/48/96kHz (WAV/BWF) · TASCAM original HDDA microphone preamps · Recording levels can be adjusted independently for the 1/L, 2/R and 3-4 inputs · Two XLR/TRS inputs support +4dBu line level input and phantom power supply (24/48V) · Plug-in power supply and high-output mic input supported on input 3-4 · CAMERA OUT connector for output from the DR-60D's mixer · CAMERA IN connector for sound monitoring from the Camera · Independent LINE OUT connector and HEADPHONE output for high-quality sound output · 50mW/ch headphone output · Tripod mounting threads (bottom) and DSLR screw attachment (top) · Handles protect the screen and can be used to attach a shoulder strap · Soft-Touch Rubber Keys for silent operation · HOLD switch to prevent accidental operation · A QUICK button is available for easy access to various functions · 128x64 pixel LCD with backlight · USB 2.0 connection for high-speed transferring · Mini USB cable included · Operates on 4 AA batteries, an AC adapter (sold separately) or USB bus power · Can extend battery life with BP-6AA battery pack (sold separately) · Dedicated remote control jack for the wired RC-10 remote control or RC-3F footswitch (both sold separately) · Internal mixer: PAN and LEVEL controls · Low cut filter(40/80/120Hz) · Limiter (1/L and 2/R can be selected for link-operation) · Delay function for distance of microphones adjustments (+/-150ms) · M-S decode function · Slate tone generator (AUTO/MANUAL) · Selectable duration of slate tone from four positions (0.5/1/2/3 sec, when Auto generate) · Selectable slate tone generator position. 3 positions: OFF/HEAD/HEAD+TAIL, when Auto generate · File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or date · Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels · Auto-record function can automatically start and stop recording at set level · Pre-recording function allows the unit to record a 2 second sound buffer before recording is activated · Self timer function for solo recording · New file starts recording automatically without interruption when maximum file size is reached · Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split by creating a new file when desired · Jump back and play function · Equalizers function for playback, and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure · Resume function to memorize the playback position before the unit is turned off · MARK function up to 99 points per audio track · DIVIDE function

Casio America, Inc.’s XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer kicked off 2013 with not one, but two prestigious industry awards – Electronic Musician’s “2013 Editors’ Choice Awards for Affordable Synth Awesomeness” and The Music & Sound Retailer “Best Keyboard and Sound Module Award of 2012.” With the XW-P1’s recent success, Casio is continuing its momentum with the introduction of a limited edition model in a signature Chrome Orange hue. The XW-P1CO is the successor of the Gold XW-P1GO, the first model in Casio’s Legends Collection – a sub-category of the Casio’s XW series of synthesizers. Ideal for performing artists, the XW-P1CO will be on display in Casio’s booth #201 and 300 at the Music Gear Expo during The South by Southwest Conference & Festival, March 14-15, 2013 in Austin, TX. “We chose Chrome Orange as the newest color for the Legends Collection because orange is believed to stimulate activity and encourage socialization, which is perfect for musicians constantly on the go and surrounded by fans,” said Stephen Schmidt, vice president of Casio’s Electronic Musical Instrument Division. “We feel that our color choice will appeal to musicians of varying levels seeking to express themselves and truly go beyond sound.” Casio’s XW-P1 is the 2012 recipient of Keyboard Magazine’s prestigious Key Buy Award, as well as a National Association of Musical Merchants (NAMM) Best in Show honoree. Equipped with 61 keys and Casio’s exclusive (HPSS) Hybrid Processing Sound Source, the XW-P1 provides screaming virtual analog monophonic leads and basses, drawbar organs, complex layers, stereo pianos, drums and more to produce the sounds and real-time control any performing musician needs. A six oscillator monophonic solo synth is just one of the amazing sound engines in the XW-P1. Two virtual analog style oscillators, two PCM based oscillators, a noise oscillator and an external oscillator via mic and line inputs can be combined to make up a single solo synth tone. Each oscillator has an independent filter, envelopes, independent key tracking, portamento, two LFO’s and access to master resonant filter. In addition to the solo synth, the XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer is armed with an arsenal of gig-ready sounds like stereo pianos, vintage electric pianos, strings, brass, guitars, basses, drums and more. The sounds can easily be used within the XW-P1’s step sequencer to create unique grooves and compositions. Furthermore, the XW-P1 has four real-time controller knobs, pitch bend and modulation wheels, along with nine sliders to provide control over internal sounds and external devices. Through standard MIDI ports and with a class-compliant USB port the keyboard can be used as a controller for other instruments, including computer software and iPad® based software applications. It also includes an audio input allowing you to monitor an MP3 player, computer or other device without the need for a mixer. The XW-P1CO will be available in April 2013 for an MSRP of $699.99 at select Guitar Center Stores, Musicians Friend, and other independent music retailers nationally. For additional information on Casio’s XW series of synthesizers and the Legends Collection, visit www.CasioMusicGear.com.

Including over 330 wav samples chopped out of authentic traditional female singing sessions. The sounds are performed in a unique chest resonating singing technique. The voice sounds are designed for various music styles productions such as hip hop, rob, pop, trap, edm (electronic dance music) and more. 100 mb in size, all samples are organized into 8 folders, based on specific key tone and each programmed in 5 automatically loading software presets and soundfonts. Also, samples can be mix-matched across presets. 'Ethnic Voices 1'samplescollection is made out of a full session performance recordings including solo voices and multi-voice singing intervals, comprising minor & major scales, chants, crying shouts. Whether your are going to make short looped rhythmic pattern or use the voice sounds as ad-libs, the sound-set gives you a variety to freshen up your beats with new sonics. Each folder also includes voice samples additionally processed into two types of effects: Vinyl warm sound and Telephone filtered sound.

BEHRINGER has unveiled its new EUROLIVE B207MP3, a multi-purpose, 150-Watt, active loudspeaker designed for vocal and/or keyboard monitoring, multimedia, press conferences, and other applications where space is at a premium. [attachment=141569:name]Based on the company's hugely popular B205D, the B207MP3 takes high-efficiency loudspeaker design to an entirely new level, one that is as feature-rich as it is versatile. In keeping with BEHRINGER's “design further” philosophy, the B207MP3 is unique among small, portable speakers thanks to its built-in high-performance MP3 player for playing audio files from a USB stick, 3-band EQ, and built-in 4-channel mixer that accepts XLR, TRS and RCA inputs. Phantom power is provided for condenser microphones and one input allows connecting a Hi-Z instrument without the need for an external DI. There is also a dedicated stereo input for keyboards, MP3, CD or other sources. The B207MP3 is compact and light enough to be mounted on a mic stand, while the 6.5” premium-quality, full-range driver provides heavy-duty sonic performance. A revolutionary Class-D amplifier and internal switch-mode power supply pumps out 150 Watts, and additional active loudspeakers can be linked via a convenient THRU socket, making the B207MP3 ideal for use as a main system in more intimate venues. The lightweight BEHRINGER B207MP3 is housed in a super-tough, impact resistant enclosure with an integrated top-carrying handle, making it supremely portable for on-the-go performers and public speakers. The EUROLIVE B207MP3 will arrive at U.S. retailers in Q2 at an approximate street price of $374.99 ($249.99 MSRP), and is covered by BEHRINGER’s 3-Year Warranty program.