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Orange amps, as part of their 40th anniversary in 2008 have re-created their iconic Orange Psychedelic logo from their original new Compton Street shop front. This is the first time the logo has been used in any form since the shop closed in 1973.

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Since 1967, Klein + Hummel’s active studio monitors have developed a reputation for their pioneering engineering techniques and low distortion reproduction. More recently, a profusion of developments in transmission technologies has increased the demands placed on professional monitoring systems. As a result, modern production facilities now require high- quality monitoring systems that can accurately reproduce anything up to the latest 7.1 discrete high definition formats. (more…)

Orange celebrates 40 years with the 40th Anniversary OR50 & Limited edition Cab Orange amplification celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2008 and following on from announcement of extremely limited the 40th anniversary custom shop amp (only 40 made) , they are launching an anniversary production model OR50 and have just released official pictures of the new production amp.

Based on the legendary early 70’s Graphic amp often referred to as the “Pics Only”, the OR50 will have a Plexi-Glass Front Panel, single channel and feature our Unique Patent applied eight section output transformers. The tone, as you would expect, is something very special indeed. (more…)

The long awaited and highly anticipated SIG:X Three Channel Tube Amplifier from VHT Amplification will begin arriving in stores in February. Described as “The best sounding (and feeling) amp I played at NAMM” by Matt Blackett of Guitar Player Magazine, the all new SIG:X (as in Your Signature Here), represents a new generation of VHT amplifiers.

Feature packed, yet simple and intuitive to operate, the SIG:X produces an astonishing array of tones and textures never before attainable from any single amplifier. Incorporating proprietary VHT design technology, top notch components, precision engineered transformers and legendary VHT build quality, the SIG:X is absolutely without peer in the guitar amplifier industry. (more…)

Lectrosonics introduces the company’s latest modular wireless receiver — the VRM WB Venue Wideband Receiver. Utilizing Lectrosonics’ legendary Digital Hybrid Wireless™ technology, the new VRM WB extends the versatility of the company’s Venue systems while offering greater functionality that enables today’s audio professional to easily handle any wireless environment, making it the perfect choice for touring sound, installations, and all A/V applications.

While Lectrosonics’ first-generation Venue Series receiver covers a 50 MHz bandwidth (or two of the company’s standard frequency blocks) and is available in eight different versions to cover the entire standard available UHF range of 230 MHz — from 537 to 768 MHz, and a second version covering 944 -952 MHz — (more…)

AEROMAX 5.1-XL 10-Channel TV Audio Processor
The next-generation AEROMAX 5.1-XL 10-channel TV audio processor from Linear Acoustic represents the world’s first TV audio processor to feature built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoding. Engineered on the foundation of the company’s supremely successful first-generation digital television processors, the AEROMAX 5.1-XL system enables broadcasters to deliver compelling 5.1 channel surround sound while saving them time, money, and space. The comprehensive AEROMAX 5.1-XL solution is equipped with a loudness controller, upmixer, and metadata manager, as well as full-time, two-channel downmixing to support legacy analog paths. Built-in AutoMAX™ processing fixes two-channel audio that is broadcast wrongly signaled as 5.1 channels. The processor accepts 5.1 network audio, two-channel local audio, and digital or analog auxiliary/EAS stereo audio. HD-SDI audio input and internal Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoding are available as options. (more…)

Although Greg Mackie’s name has certainly become synonymous with innovative analog and digital mixers, among other things, it might surprise some to learn that his first pre-Tapco product designs were guitar amplifiers. Consequently, three years ago when Mr. Mackie stepped away from his day-to-day managerial role with the company he founded, he decided to return to his roots by again working on a guitar amplifier, the result of which is the new Hotwire VT12.

Mackie’s goal was to design a single combo guitar amp that could replace the six-plus boutique and classic tube amps he’d been lugging around for years. “I set out to design one guitar amp that could deliver those great vintage tones,” says Greg, “and to make it compact and lightweight so musicians wouldn’t have to break their backs taking it to each gig. After years of work and prototyping, we’ve finally created that guitar amp.” (more…)

Last year K.M.E. presented Versio — a new series consequently developed to portable requirements. To the upcoming prolight + sound it will be completed by new digital-active loudspeaker systems.

VERSIO VSS 15: completely digital system unit integrating a 15″ subwoofer and three Class D amplifiers (1 x 750 W + 2 x 500 W) with a digital signal processor 24 Bit/48 kHz and a sensational light weight of 26 kg. As a premier the analogue input signal is digitalized directly inside the input amplifier using an intelligent 24 bit AD converter and remains consequently digital to the Class D amplifiers’ output. The new technology avoids conversion losses, increases the utilizing dynamic range and achieves a much better sound quality due to a precise reproduction of the audio signal. (more…)

Having recently crossed its 60th year and more than two decades of producing the industry-standard Macro-Tech Series of power amplifiers, Crown International is commemorating both milestones with a special, one-time production run of its MA-2402, MA-3600VZ and MA-5002VZ as “Anniversary Edition” models.

A very limited quantity of these amplifiers will be produced — only 600 in total will be available worldwide — each of which will feature a visually striking copper-plated front panel (including handles, knobs, buttons, etc.) and be shipped in a custom wood crate. (more…)

Furman/Panamax announces the release of newly designed Furman Elite-16 PF E i and Elite-10 E i power management products for 220V-240V markets. The bold yet elegant new designs feature smooth contours of black steel with clear blue LED lights while offering the same performance and technologies Furman’s customers have come to rely on.

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