Ancillary Equipment

Apogee Electronics Symphony: The Symphony PCI card interface allows Apple Mac Pro and Logic Pro computers to connect to Apogee’s legendary X-Series and Rosetta converters. With up to 96 channels of I/O with three cards installed, the system delivers latency as low as 1.6 milliseconds at 96kHz for unprecedented performance.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones: With its flagship ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones, Audio-Technica has achieved an exceptionally natural response and long-wearing listening comfort. Designed especially for professional monitoring and mixing, these studiophones feature an efficient collapsible design for portability/storage. Circumaural ear pieces swivel for easy one-ear monitoring; luxuriously padded ear cushions offer maximum isolation.

Dolby Media Producer: Dolby Media Producer, a professional line of software products for audio mastering, includes encoding, decoding, and supporting tasks. The software line supports all Dolby audio technologies for disc-based media formats such as HD DVD, Blu-ray DiscTM, DVD-Video, and DVD-Audio. Dolby Media Encoder SE, designed for single-seat use, provides the same functionality as the network version.

EAW Smaart Version 6: EAW Smaart v.6 performs dual-channel, FFT-based audio measurement, seamlessly integrating measurement, analysis, and data logging. It features modernized architecture and also now runs native under both Mac OS X and Windows from the same unified source code. A streamlined interface enables users to tap the power of the new architecture while preserving the usability of previous Smaart versions.

PreSonus FaderPort: This USB automation and transport controller features a 100mm, touch-sensitive, long-throw motorized fader, volume, mute and pan automation, window selection, setting markers, undo, and complete transport control. It's compatible with Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, SONAR, Digital Performer and more.

Ultrasone Edition9 Headphones: Edition9 headphones for discerning audio pros feature titanium-plated drivers for sonic clarity and transparency. Incorporating Ultrasone’s patented S-Logic™ technology, these reduce SPLs by 40% for the same perceived volume, while delivering natural sound. Artful black chrome is visually arresting, while Ethiopian sheep leather in the earpads and headband ensure listening comfort.

Digital Converter Technology

Apogee Electronics Ensemble: This multichannel digital audio interface is designed for Macintosh computers. It features 36 channels of simultaneous audio, including eight channels of Apogee’s legendary A/D and D/A conversion, four digitally controlled mic preamps, eight channels of ADAT I/O, two channels of S/PDIF coax and optical I/O, and FireWire connectivity to/from the computer. Ensemble also operates in standalone mode.

Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro: The Digidesign Mbox® 2 Pro is a portable, FireWire-powered Pro Tools LE audio/MIDI workstation that delivers high-definition sound, analog and digital I/O (6x8 simultaneous channels of I/O), and other studio-grade features for music and post professionals.

Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 I/O: The Saffire Pro 26 I/O combines eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps with 16 channels of ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, World Clock I/O, and control software to provide the most comprehensive and sonically outstanding Firewire audio interface. Also features 192kHz operation, 2 dedicated headphone outputs, variable impedance on 2 super channels, and advanced monitoring control.

Lynx Aurora w/LT-HD card: The LT-HD option for Lynx's Aurora series of multichannel digital audio converters allows direct interfacing to Pro Tools HD systems.

PreSonus FireStudio: This 26x26 FireWire recording system features eight XMAX mic preamps, 16 ADAT Lightpipe channels, MIDI I/O, S/PDIF I/O and a zero-latency mixer/router. Also included is the ProPak complete software suite featuring Cubase LE, Amplitube LE, Drumagog LE, BFD LE, more than 20 real-time plug-ins and over 2GB of drum loops and samples.

TC Electronic Konnekt 24D: Konnekt 24D is a 14-in/14-out FireWire interface with onboard DSP, providing TC’s renowned effects at every stage of recording. The state-of-the-art design allows it to be used as a stand-alone mixer and effect processor with front panel light ring providing easy access, instant control and visual feedback of mixer parameters.

Mic Pre-Amplifier Technology

AEA The Ribbon Pre: The AEA Ribbon Mic Preamplifier is a ultra high-gain and impedance FET preamp designed by Fred Forssell. This low-noise, two-channel preamp is for ribbon, moving coil and tube microphones that do not use phantom power. This allows for improvements in minimal path circuitry and rids the unit of phantom-power blocking capacitors.

Manley TNT: The Manley TNT is a novel and bold stereo mic preamp, with one tube channel and one solid-state channel. The tube side is borrowed from the TEC Award-winning SLAM! The no-tubes channel is new from Hutch’s creative mind. Two different and discrepant flavors provide the ultimate high-end freedom of choice.

Neve 8801: Single channel, rackmount channel strip with preamp, equalization and dynamics from Neve's 88R console.

PreSonus DigiMax FS: This 8-channel, Class-A XMAX preamplifier features 24-bit/96k ADAT/SMUX input/output, direct balanced outputs and inserts on every channel, word clock input/output and JetPLL jitter elimination technology.

Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel: With its studio class mic preamp, filter, EQ and limiting, the Alpha Channel is a classic analog channel strip designed to provide the perfect front end to your DAW. The Alpha Channel offers a recording solution based on SSL’s years of experience in designing the world’s leading analog recording consoles.

Universal Solo Series 110/610: The Solo series offers go-anywhere essential preamps/instrument DIs. Choose either the all-tube Solo/610 for that silky vintage warmth or the Solo/110 for lightning-fast transients and sheer tonal versatility—ultra-clean to crunchy Class-A. The Solo series preamps will flatter the humblest to the most esoteric microphones.

Microphone Technology / Sound Reinforcement

AKG D 5: AKG’s European-built D 5 dynamic vocal mic features a technically-advanced Laminate Varimotion diaphragm and supercardioid pickup for a smooth, detailed, powerful sound and excellent gain-before-feedback. Its powerful rare-earth magnetic system delivers high output and impressive transient response, while its “super rubber” shock mount system delivers low handling noise.

Audio-Technica ATM250DE: Audio-Technica’s new kick-drum mic, the dual-element ATM250DE features cardioid condenser and hypercardioid dynamic capsules positioned in a perfect phase relationship. The dynamic element focuses tightly on the aggressive attack of the beater, while the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell. Includes a professional isolation clamp.

Audix VX 5: This stylish and innovative handheld vocal condenser mic is designed for live, studio and broadcast applications. With a smooth frequency response of 40 Hz – 16.5 kHz, the VX-5 features a 14mm gold vapor diaphragm, a supercardioid polar pattern, a -10 dB pad, bass roll-off filter and a specially ported steel mesh grill screen.

Equation Audio DS-V10: Equation Audio’s Dominion Series DS-V10 is powerful enough to perform front vocals on a high-energy, world-class stage and sensitive and articulate enough to record strings in a studio. This well-constructed tough, supercardioid, Neodymium dynamic mic delivers excellent performance with few peers at or near its MSRP.

Neumann KMS 104: Sibling to the supercardioid KMS 105, the cardioid KMS 104 provides the same sonic detail with added ruggedness and stability due to a heavier foam-lined popscreen. Its lobe-less polar pattern makes the KMS 104 a great weapon for fighting feedback. Tight bass and smooth high-frequency response provide punchy response.

Shure KSM9: KSM9 is the first dual-diaphragm, live-performance mic with switchable polar patterns. The choice of cardioid or supercardioid provides flexibility in meeting challenging audio requirements in constantly changing performance applications. Engineered to exacting standards, the KSM9 delivers performance subtlety in a mic optimized for demanding live environments.

Microphone Technology / Recording

Audio-Technica ATM450: The ATM450 cardioid condenser offers an innovative side-address stick design for endless placement options and minimal obstructions on the stage or in the studio. Ideal for acoustic instruments, the cardioid condenser is equipped with an integral 80 Hz hi-pass filter and switchable 10 dB pad. It includes a professional isolation clamp.

BLUE Woodpecker: A stunning exotic wood finish and Class-A discrete active electronics highlight BLUE’s new ribbon microphone, the Woodpecker. With its exceptional detail, focused midrange and outstanding bass response, the Woodpecker imparts the smooth, intimate sound associated with the most sought-after vintage ribbon microphones

DPA SMK4061: The SMK4061 Stereo Microphone kit has been designed for both live and recording applications specifically for acoustic piano. Two hand-selected 4061 mics and accessories for mounting (including both magnetic and adhesive mounts and a pair of Boundary Layer Mounts) allow for a range of nearly invisible mounting options.

Neumann KM D Digital Mics: Neumann’s KM D converts the popular sound of its KM 80, 100 and 180 capsules directly to a digital signal. Simple, direct digital recording is facilitated with convenient, low-cost output options to connect to AES/EBU and S/PDIF. KM D is future-proof and current-friendly, with modular capsule heads for flexibility.

Royer R122-V: Royer's latest addition to its R-Series, the R-122V Vacuum Tube Ribbon Microphone is the first commercially produced vacuum tube ribbon mic. The mic shares the same large-ribbon transducer as the company's R-121 and R-122, but with a hotter output and features high SPL handling.

Telefunken | USA R-F-T AK47: Telefunken USA’s AK47 provides a clean and warm tone, substantial gain, excellent low-end and extended high-frequency response, while preserving the classic tube sound Telefunken microphones are known for. Featuring a NOS Telefunken EF732 tube and custom wound transformer, the AK47 is popular among top producers, engineers and musicians.

Wireless Technology

Audio-Technica 1800 Series Dual Channel: Designed for simultaneous use of two mics, the1800 Series dual-channel, camera-mount UHF wireless systems include plug-on and/or body-pack transmitters plus a True Diversity dual-channel receiver. The dual receiver’s internal mixer, balanced outputs and independent level controls offer sophisticated mixing/monitoring. Also featured are Automatic scanning, 996 UHF frequencies and ToneLock™ squelch.

beyerdynamic Opus 900: Based on beyerdynamic’s popular Opus 500 Mk II and 800 systems, the Opus 900 features excellent audio quality, stable transmission and easy operation—all critical components in any professional application. The system’s variety of transmitters and three receivers (that offer 99 pre-programmed frequencies) make it ideal for a wide range of applications.

Lectrosonics SMQ Transmitter: The SMQ "Super Mini" transmitter combines Digital Hybrid Wireless™ , the latest design and manufacturing methods, and a super-high RF output of 250mW for peerless audio and wireless performance. The SMQ features compandor-free audio in 400 mode, and is backward compatible with analog receivers from Lectrosonics and two other manufacturers.

Mipro ACT-81/82: ACT-81/82 wireless mic systems feature proprietary 128-bit encryption and a sub-band ADPCM algorithm to eliminate background noise. Advanced, proprietary DSP algorithms have been developed to make the signal conversions in the transmitter and the receiver, with 24-bit audio quality digital audio quality and reliable digital RF transmission

Sennheiser NET1: Sennheiser’s NET1 provides remote monitoring and control of Sennheiser wireless systems. Backwards compatible with EW 300/300IEM/500 and 550 G2 systems, as well as EM 3532, SK 5212 and SKM 5200, even the most complex system configurations become easy to frequency coordinate and manage while providing critical RF and audio information.

Zaxcom TRX990 Transmitter/Recorder: The first wireless mic transceivers with integrated recording and a timecode transmission feature. Users can record up to six hours directly to a Flash card and transfer WAV files to a PC or Mac for post. Engineered as a solution for boom pole-type transmitters, the TRX990 offers two audio channels with phantom power.

Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology

Electro-Voice Phoenix Series: E-V updates its legendary Manifold Technology with the Phoenix range, offering the coherent coupling of multiple 2-inch Neodymium drivers on rotable horns. The series includes two dual-12/-15 tops, 12- and 15-inch monitors and single/double-18 hornloaded and 3x15 subs. All Phoenix woofers are DVX drivers for high acoustic output, reliability and minimum THD.

JBL Professional VP Series: The VP Series now consists of eight models with the addition of the VP7210/95DP a compact 10-inch, 2-way system and the VP7212MDP a 12-inch, 2-way floor monitor. With these two new models, the VP Series offers a complete solution to the professional audio market within this product category.

Meyer Sound M’elodie: The M’elodie™ ultracompact curvilinear array loudspeaker shares the smooth, extended high-frequency response and easy-to-use rigging that are the hallmarks of the MILO® family of loudspeakers. M’elodie’s small footprint makes it outstanding for corporate AV and small theaters but its peak 131dB SPL output can fill rooms much bigger than one would expect.

Nexo GeoD: The GEO D10's Hyperbolic Reflective Wavesource offers controlled dispersion, while its Directivity/Phase Device provides coherency beyond that of traditional line arrays. The DPD extends upper frequency limits for line source coupling, and a Configurable Directivity Device can be user-changed to adjust the diffraction slot's exit flare rate to 80- or 120-degrees.

QSC ILA Line Array: Featuring a molded enclosure and simplified rigging, the ILA series offers a touring-quality line array for fixed installs. Each speaker has two 8-inch drivers and two titanium-dome, neodymium compression drivers on a multiple aperture diffraction waveguide. systems are operable in bi-amp or tri-amp modes and a companion 15-inch subwoofer is available.

Turbosound Aspect TA-500: Turbosound Aspect® TA-500 series point-source loudspeakers minimize the effects of comb filtering between adjacent elements in loudspeaker arrays. The patented Polyhorn™ devices produce a phase-coherent wavefront from multiple equal-path-length hornlets, permitting all loudspeakers in the array to blend seamlessly and delivering the same consistent frequency response to all auditorium seats.

Studio Monitor Technology

Adam Audio A7: The A7 finally brings the acclaimed ADAM Audio ART folded ribbon tweeter to a lower price point, delivering the same imaging and extended top end as its bigger brothers, while its new carbon fiber woofer yields incredibly accurate midrange and a deep, tight low end.

Blue Sky Big Blue: The Big Blue System partners 3-way, 500 watt tri-amplified Sat 12 Satellites with a 1,000-watt Sub 15 Universal Subwoofer to deliver effortlessly clean and accurate mid-field monitoring. Other features include Multi-Aperture Acoustic Diffraction Absorber Baffle and built-in 2.1 bass management electronics.

Dynaudio Acoustics BM 6A MkII: This two-way, full-analog active nearfield has a 6.9-inch woofer and 1.1-inch soft dome tweeter. Features include integrated positioning filters (LF/MF/HF shelving/notch) and 60/80Hz high-pass filter for subwoofer compatibility, input sensitivity switching, clip indicator LED, a balanced analog XLR input and 50W/100W tweeter/woofer amplifier.

Genelec 8200/7200 DSP Series: The 8200/7200 DSP Series provides a networked monitoring system that can be set up, measured, analyzed and calibrated quickly. The DSP-driven system includes the two-way, biamped 8240A (6.5-inch woofer and 3/4-inch tweeter), the 8250A (8-inch woofer/1-inch tweeter) and the 7200A subwoofer that extends system response down to 19 Hz.

Pelonis Signature Series PSS110P: This system is based on Dual Concentric, point-source technology, with a passive crossover and custom analog amplification, both housed outside the speaker cabinet. This “purist” philosophy eliminates the degradation of amp/crossover devices from vibration and proximity to magnetic fields. Systems are available from stereo to 7.4 surround, with response down to 17Hz.

Tannoy Precision 8 iDP: Precision iDP monitors incorporate a host of technologies, including DSP, networking intelligence and Class-D digital amplification, with a re-engineered Dual Concentric driver and WideBand technology. These factors combined with iDP provide pro users with an exceptional level of performance, operation convenience and complete control over the entire monitoring operation.

Musical Instrument Technology

Access Music Virus TI Polar: This 37-note Wavetable and HyperSaw synthesizer features greatly increased polyphony, two new oscillators, a programmable arpeggiator, onboard effects and VirusControl software that ports the hardware synth into a host sequencer for use as a sample-accurate VST/AU instrument.

Arturia Prophet V: The Prophet V recreates Sequential Circuits' Prophet 5 and Prophet VS synths. Combining everything from crystal clear digital sounds to warm analog tones, this powerful hybrid synthesizer allows the creation of an immense and varied sound palette. Arturia brings classic synths back to life in such a way as to exceed all expectations.

Cakewalk Rapture: Perfect for performing and designing the modern synthesized sounds igniting today’s music, Rapture is the first product of its kind, combining one of the most advanced and exciting modulation systems available, with its non-aliasing Expression Engine™ a hallmark of the excellent sound quality and creativity found in Cakewalk Instruments' product line.

IK Multimedia Ampeg SVX: IK Multimedia, a leader in amp-modeling plug-in technology, and Ampeg, the historic brand that invented bass amplification, offer the first bass amp plug-in with an authentic signature sound. Created with IK's proprietary DSM technology, Ampeg SVX is a perfect solution for any musician, songwriter or producer seeking that great bass sound.

Moog Little Phatty: The new Little Phatty Stage Edition, like the Tribute Edition before it, incorporates the outstanding features and sound engine designed by Moog founder and inventor, Bob Moog. It continues the sonic legacy of the Minimoog and Minimoog Voyager and makes the legendary Moog sound available at a significantly lower price.

WaveMachine Labs Drumagog 4: This plug-in automatically replaces acoustic drum tracks with your choice of other samples. Engineers and producers worldwide use Drumagog every day to fix and enhance their drum tracks. For advanced drum replacing, Drumagog is packed with powerful features for the ultimate in control, and includes a massive 4GB drum sample library..

Signal Processing Technology / Hardware

API 5500 Dual Equalizer: This analog EQ traces its lineage back to the circuit of the original 550 equalizer designed by Saul Walker, the founder of Automated Processes Inc. It's now offered in a convenient stereo rackmount version and like all API products, the 5500 has no integrated circuits in its signal path.

Dolby Lake Processor: This unit is designed to provide flexible, advanced control of complex speaker systems for live events, fixed installations and studio settings. The software interface enables sound engineers to save time in set up and handling. The four front-panel portals and wireless tablet provides easy monitoring of the system and real-time adjustments.

Eventide H7600: The H7600 is Eventide’s most powerful stereo effects processor ever. The H7600 features 1,100 preset-algorithms, a 174-second sampler, and the best effects from previous generations of Eventide processors, including a complete collection of stereo post-production effects. The H7600 offers two channels of analog I/O, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and word clock I/O.

Focusrite Liquid Mix: The Liquid Mix is a revolutionary multichannel FireWire mix processor featuring Liquid Technology and DSP that powers 32 simultaneous vintage EQ and compression plug-ins for DAW software. Housed in an elegant desktop control surface with 25 rotary controls and buttons, the Liquid Mix provides over 60 different EQ and compressor plug-ins.

Langevin Mini Massive EQ: The Langevin Mini Massive is the single-rackspace, half-priced solid-state brother to the famous Manley Massive Passive EQ using enhanced versions of the Massive’s Low and High Bands. The versatile Mini Massive brings a new level of clarity great for tone shaping creative tracking as well as gentle sweetening for mastering.

Neve 8803 Dual Equalizer: This single rack, dual-channel EQ and filter uses EQ circuits based on the classic Neve 8108 design with enhancements to the frequency and Q ranges. The 8803 also features recallable settings, a USB port connecting the unit to either a PC or a Mac, and software used to store and recall settings.

Signal Processing Technology / Software

Cedar Audio Tools 3.2: CEDAR Tools is a suite of seven advanced processes that brings the highest standards of audio restoration to the Pro Tools platform. Offering high resolution processing of up to 48 tracks simultaneously, CEDAR Tools eliminates almost all unwanted sounds, providing excellent results, quickly, and with the minimum of user intervention.

Celemony Melodyne 3 Studio: Offering pitch shifting and time stretching with convincingly natural sound quality, Melodyne 3 Studio can correct the intonation and timing of singing, for audio quantization, producing harmonies, and remixing/restructuring the melody, tempo or timing of existing recordings. It's offered in versions for Windows XP and Mac OS X.

McDSP ML4000 Mastering Limiter: This high-res limiter/multiband dynamics processor is designed for music, mastering, post and live sound. The ML1 mastering limiter uses a flexible, brick-wall look-ahead design coupled with multiple limiting stages for superior peak detection. The ML4 multiband dynamics processor includes a 4-band cate, expander (up/down) and compressor fed into ML1.

Roger Nichols Digital Dynam-izer: Not multiband compression, Dynam-izer is entirely different, doing things a traditional compressor cannot. It lets users break audio levels up into "zones" for precise control, such as compressing the louder levels with a quick attack and expanding the lower levels with a slow release, while leaving the mid level sounds alone. It supports VST, RTAS and AU.

Universal Audio Neve Classic Console Bundle: Universal Audio’s Neve Classic Console Bundle, officially licensed by AMS Neve, features exacting emulations of Neve’s most classic designs: the 1073 EQ, 1081 EQ, and the 33609 Precision Stereo Limiter/Compressor. The Neve Classics run exclusively on the UAD Family of DSP accelerators, and exemplify UA’s motto: “Analog Ears, Digital Minds.”

Waves V Series: Three state-of-the-art vintage models with the sound found in the world’s most exclusive recording studios. The V-COMP, V-EQ3, and V-EQ4, deliver a super-responsive dynamics processor and two equalizers that pack a recognizable punch heard on countless hit records. Finally, vintage analog sound with the flexibility of the digital environment.

Workstation Technology

Ableton Live 6: Ableton Live is music creation, production and performance tool for Mac OS and Windows. Live is used by film/commercial composers, sound designers, guitar players, keyboardists, drummers, DJs and remix artists. Notable features in version 6 include multicore and multiprocessor support, Deep Freeze, Instrument and Effect Racks and Quicktime video support.

BIAS Peak Pro 5.2: Version 5.2 offers true, pro-quality sample editing and CD mastering. It's award-winning editing/processing/sound design tools are now joined by a brand-new playlist, powerful effects plug-ins, and more built-in DSP technology. It's available in a Universal Binary version for Mac OS 10.4 on both PowerPCs and Intel-based Macs.

Cakewalk SONAR 6 Producer Edition: SONAR 6 Producer Edition is designed to take you from inspiration to masterpiece with better audio quality than ever before. With innovations such as an end-to-end 64-bit, double-precision audio path, Active Controller Technology, Audio Snap, multi-core processor support, 64-bit computing and Microsoft Windows Vista, SONAR provides for your advanced audio needs.

Digidesign 003: 003 Factory is a portable FireWire-based workstation that combines a wide selection of audio and MIDI I/O with a touch-sensitive control surface for complete hands-on control of Pro Tools LE. 003 Factory also includes Ignition Pack 2 Pro, which offers a collection of professional-grade plug-ins, virtual instruments, high-quality sounds, and creative applications.

MOTU Digital Performer 5: Digital Performer lets you record, edit, arrange, mix, process and master audio and MIDI tracks to produce musical recordings, sound tracks, and other audio production tasks. Version 5 adds many new features, plus six exciting new instrument plug-ins, including the analog-style BassLine™, programmable two-oscillator Modulo™, Model 12™ drum module and imaginative Proton™ FM synth.

Steinberg Cubase 4: Designed for professional music production from the ground up, Cubase 4 comes with a brand-new VST3 plug-in set and four new software instruments. The revolutionary SoundFrame is a powerful combination of Track Presets, Instrument Tracks, and MediaBay database, to help organize all your sounds from every instrument—both software VSTi and hardware.

RECORDING DEVICES

Edirol R-4 PRO: The R-4 Pro is a rugged, robust field recorder boasting great sound quality, AES/EBU, SMPTE timecode and superb electronics. Record up to four channels at 24-bit 96kHz and monitor each channel discretely. The R-4 Pro has onboard effects, WAV editing features and storage capacity of up to 125 hours of high-quality audio.

HHB FlashMic: The world’s first professional digital recording microphone, FlashMic combines a high-quality, Sennheiser omni or cardioid condenser capsule with an inbuilt, broadcast-quality Flash recorder. FlashMic is a convenient, easy to operate and durable recorder that’s ideal for all voice recording applications, including press and broadcast journalism, radio interviewing, podcasting, meetings, etc.

Korg MR-1000: Korg’s MR-1 and MR-1000 are the world’s first 1-bit professional mobile recorders. They’re ideal for source recording, podcasting, broadcast journalism, plus archiving final mixes and masters.The hand-held MR-1 offers 2.8 MHz recording/playback; the tabletop MR-1000 delivers up to 5.6 MHz, doubling industry DSD recording standards. Both support multiple recording formats.

Marantz CDR310: The portable CDR310 offers support for both uncompressed audio and MP3 file formats, with the the ability to record for hours and a built-in CD-R/-RW burner. It features an onboard mic and built-in mic preamps with XLR connectors and phantom power for use with external condenser mics.

Sony MZ-M200: Hi-MD delivers 16-bit/44.1kHz recording with the convenience of the MD format. The ideal field recorder, the MZ-M200 records 94 minutes of linear PCM on a 1GB Hi-MD disc or up to 34 hours in ATRAC 3. It's Mac-compatible and includes a stereo microphone, headphones, backlit remote, USB software, rechargeable battery, AC adapter and 1GB Hi-MD disc.

Tascam DV-RA1000HD: Trust your masters to the ultimate mixdown recorder available at any price. The DV-RA1000HD records audio up to 192kHz/24-bit or Direct Stream Digital—the format developed by Sony for Super Audio CD. It features audiophile-quality balanced analog I/O and can record direct to CD, DVD or hard disk for maximum flexibility.

Sound Reinforcement Console Technology

DiGiCo D5T12: The D5T12 is a hybrid of the already successful D5T digital theater mixing system, giving 12 faders, rather than the standard eight, to provide more VCA control within the standard console surface and footprint. This allows a maximum of 20 VCA faders to be accessible on the worksurface at any one time.

Digidesign D-Show Profile: D-Show Profile is the compact console option for Digidesign’s VENUE live sound production system. Delivering outstanding sound quality, unique live mixing capabilities and integration with industry-standard Pro Tools, VENUE D-Show Profile is ideal for space-challenged environments and applications such as houses of worship, corporate events, theaters, nightclubs and remote broadcasts.

Mackie Onyx 32.4: Retaining the same footprint as its predecessor (the legendary SR32•4), the state-of-the-art Onyx 32.4 brings dozens of new features and enhancements to the party: 100mm Panasonic faders, premium Onyx mic preamps, completely redesigned analog circuitry with more headroom, greater routing flexibility, new Perkins EQ and built-in assignable stereo compressor/limiter.

Midas XL8: The XL8 Live Performance System provides audio control/distribution for live shows. The 72-fader/96kHz system offers the reliability of distributed pathways, redundant routers, multiple DSP engines and separate control computers for fail-safe operation. Each stage box has 24 remoteable mic preamps with three analog mic splits linked to 96 channel inputs (plus 16 mic/line aux ins).

Soundcraft Vi6: The Vi6's touchscreen monitors with rotary control/switches mounted on the glass is based on Studer's Vista consoles. Standard are 64 input channels in two layers of 32 motorized faders. FaderGlow LEDs mark fader assignments at a glance. An I/O stage box connects via MADI to the board or a second Vi6 for monitors.

Yamaha PM1DV2: The PM1DV2 features automatic gain adjustment for systems using shared inputs, a pre-HPF direct out for recording feeds and built-in effects including a vintage EQ, tape-style compression and high-end REV-X reverb. For theater applications, an enhanced Event List enables the Timecode Event List to match that found on the Yamaha PM5D console.

Small Format Console Technology

M Audio NRV10: The NRV10 combines an 8x2 analog mixer, 10x10 24-bit/96kHz digital audio interface and a VST-compatible live mixing application in one convenient package for computer-based recording and performance. Route mixer channels discretely to and from tracks in Ableton Live, Pro Tools M-Powered and other software.

Solid State Logic XLogic Xrack Summing System: This modular rack system with Total Recall features the same SuperAnalog processing as the XL9000K consoles. It has six optional modules: 8-input summing, 4-channel input, master bus, mic amp, channel EQ and the original dynamics module. The X-Rack is configurable as a mixer and analog summing system or as a standalone processing solution.

Tascam DM-4800: The DM-4800 is a 64-channel, 24-bus mixing powerhouse for studios, live and post. Live users appreciate the instant recall, 12 aux sends, 48-channel processing and copious tactile control. And with extensive DAW control, optional 32-channel FireWire I/O and two TC reverbs, it's flexible enough for any studio.

Toft Audio Series ATB: Designed by console guru Malcolm Toft, ATB 8-bus consoles offer an impressive balance of features, technology and size. Available with 16/24/32 inputs with up to 88 inputs on mixdown, the ATB Series features vintage 80-series EQ, six aux sends, direct outs on every channel and an optional 24/192 FireWire card.

Trident Series 8T-8: The perfect location board or Pro Tools partner, the 8-channel 8T-8 is available in rackmount and free-standing enclosures, with an optional meterbridge and all the features of the 8T Series. The board is standard with quality analog mic preamps and authentic Series 80 EQ as designed by John Oram in the '70s.

Yamaha LS9: This digital console series includes the 32-mic/line input 64-channel LS9-32 and the 32-channel LS9-16. Compact and light enough for one person to move/set up easily, both offer field-proven features from previous Yamaha mixers with outstanding sonic quality. Beyond the extensive signal processing capabilities, an onboard USB recorder/player allows recording or BGM playback.

Large Format Console Technology

Calrec Bluefin Technology: Bluefin technology lets Alpha console owners upgrade from 226 to 480 (mono equivalent) channels by installing a couple of DSP cards. Bluefin puts full EQ and dynamics on all channels, and can provide 78 full 5.1 surround channels, eight 5.1 groups with full EQ and dynamics, four main outputs, 48 multitrack outputs and 20 aux outputs.

Fairlight DREAM II with Crystal Core Engine: This system employs Field-Programmable Gate Array technology to redefine the price/performance ratio of digital production. A single CC-1 PCI card can handle 230 audio channels (each with eight bands of EQ and full dynamics), 72 mix buses (mono to 7.1), 192-track recording, integrated HD video and up to 220 physical I/Os.

Oram GP40 Custom: The GP40 offers 24 to 48 channels of analog mic preamps, smooth yet punchy EQ and multiple ways to mix 58 to 122 inputs. Handmade in England, the board is clad in polished French mahogany and Connelly hide leather, with gold connectors and ultimate semiconductors operating in Class-A.

Solid State Logic Duality: This analog music console carries the DNA of SSL's E, G, J & K Series that through the decades have defined what a music console should be. Duality takes the evolution forward by adding the AWS 900+'s workstation control and the visual feedback advantages of the TFT displays from the company's C Series digital consoles.

Studer Vista 5: The three banks of 10 faders in four layers of this compact digital console can access up to 1,700 channels. Its one-knob-per-function surface has 32 faders: 20 channel strips as input channels and 12 strips for operating input/output channels. Using the standard Vistonics screen, up to 52 outputs are under immediate control.