Gemini Upgrades Turntables

Gemini Sound Products has upgraded two of the company’s series’ of turntables, the PT Series and the XL Series. The new models in the PT line, the PT-2000 II and the PT-1000 II, now include RCA jacks and power leads in the back of the unit, for easier access. The new turntables have an “S” shaped tone arms with up to 7 grams of tone arm pressure and anti-skate adjustment available. Additional updates include +/- 10-percent pitch control, and a new pitch bend feature. The PT-1000 II direct drive turntable boasts quartz lock operation, height adjustment on the tone arm, and increased torque, while the PT-2000 II professional model also includes a momentary platter reverse switch for cueing. Like the updated PT models, the XL-500 II and LX-400 II have RCA jacks and power leads in the back of the unit, S shaped tone arms, +/- 10-percent pitch control, and a pitch bend function. The XL-500 II’s direct drive manual turntable adds height adjustment on the tone arm, quartz lock operation, increased torque, and a soft touch start/stop button. The XL-400 II belt drive manual turntable also has a pitch bend button.
Gemini Sound Products Corp.
8 Germak Drive
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-9000
www.geminidj.com

Color Pro My World
High End Systems has re-introduced its Color Pro range of color-mixing fixtures, which includes the Color Pro HX and Color Pro FX units. The HX color-changing spotlight offers hard edge and soft wash, includes a reflector that’s based on proprietary technology and uses an MSD250/2 lamp. According to the company, the unit employs a full CYM subtractive color-mixing system that provides smooth, infinite colors. Other features include variable beam shaping, frost functions, and true zoom control over a wide range of beam sizes. The unit allows variable beam angles from 17- to 44-degrees (soft wash) and from 17- to 36-degrees (hard edge). Color Pro Hxi allows variable beams angles from 3- to 36-degrees. The Color Pro FX fiber optic illuminator uses the same reflector, lamp and CYM color-mixing system, but includes a proprietary wheel to twinkle individual fiber optic cables.
High End Systems
2217 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 836-2242
www.highend.com

Pedal To the Metal

Adventurous club and remix DJs have been using guitar effects for ages, twisting their source material into unrecognizable forms, giving them a distinctive sound. Godlyke Inc. has been named the exclusive North and South American distributor of Maxon guitar effects. The first products Godlyke will distribute are the Reissue Series of pedals, reproductions of Maxon’s 1970s product line. The OD808 Overdrive, is an overdrive pedal that is an exact replica of the original, including the JRC4558 IC chip. The AD80 Analog Delay offers 10-300 mS of warm analog delay time to your equipment. The PT999 Phase Tone provides intense phasing with low-noise design and wide dynamic range, while the D&S Distortion & Sustainer offers transistor distortion with a wide variety of tones, from subtle overdrive to extreme fuzz.
Godlyke Distributing
No. 328 Mason Ave.
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 835-2100
godlykehq@aol.com

Two More for ACID
Sonic Foundry has developed two more libraries of audio clips for the ACID family of music creation tools. Robin Storey’s Rapoon and Marc Anderson’s Dragon Dance each include hundreds of ACIDized .wav files that are optimized for ACID’s loop arranging and editing features. Rapoon is a library of soundscapes featuring subtle, yet distinctive Indian rhythms and atmospheres, while Dragon Dance includes a collection of percussion performances.
Sonic Foundry
754 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
(800) 57-SONIC
www.sonicfoundry.com

Stanton’s DJ Starter Packs
Stanton has assembled a series of kits designed to meet the needs of beginning DJs. These Starter Packs include VC-1 vinyl cleaner and SC-4 stylus cleaner, along with DSM-6 slip mats and HDPE Fast Scratch Disks.
The kit also includes a choice of a Discmaster AL scratching cartridge with integrated headshell design or the new 505 SK standard mount scratching cartridge. To complete the kit, Stanton offers a choice of a single cup DJ 300 headphone or the dual cup ST Pro headphone.
Stanton Magnetics, LLC
2821 Evans Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 929-8999
www.stantonmagnetics.com

SKB’s Shocking New Racks

SKB Cases has introduced the SKB-904U, the first in a new line of Shock Racks. Manufactured through a Roto molding process that allows for a unified, one-piece exterior cabinet, the cases use SKB’s shock mount system designed to control the effects of shock and vibration on three axes.
“Sway” space around the internal frame provides natural air conditioning for the equipment. The cases also have side handles that are tilted for a more ergonomic grip, front and rear rack rails, and extra large, heavy-duty latches.
SKB Corporation
13501 S.W. 128th Street, Suite 204
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 378-1818
www.skbcases.com

Ten-Four, T-4

American DJ Supply’s new T-4 sound-to-chase controller is modeled after the CC-500 controller, but adds an easy-mount T-bar case design for permanent applications in clubs. Take it with you, or leave it there, because the T-4 can be installed on a tripod, mounted on a light stand, hung on a 2- by-4-foot bar or attached to a pipe. The T-4 will control the movements of up to four lighting fixtures. The T-4 provides the ability to work in audio or chase modes and to alternate between the two with the flick of a switch. Sixteen chase patterns are built into the unit, along with a speed knob for controlling chases from slow to fast.
American DJ Supply
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
(800) 322-6337
www.americandj.com

Realizing Better MP3 Sound
The Arboretum Realizer uses DSP technology to improve the quality of sound in MP3 files. The three processing stages of the Realizer make the bass richer and deeper, add vibrancy to the high end, and create a wider, more three-dimensional stereo impression. Hailed as the first pro quality audio enhancer for Internet music listeners, the Realizer adds missing low end frequencies and synthesizes new harmonics so that the MP3 file sounds more like the original recording. Realizer is being distributed free as a plug-in for the Nullsoft Winamp MP3 player.
Arboretum Systems, Inc.
75 Aura Vista Drive
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-4750
www.arboretum.com

Catch the Wave
Wavesure has introduced its Nighthawk Microlight II, a hands-free illumination device for professional DJs. Constructed of high-impact polycarbonate resin, the Nighthawk Microlight is designed to be worn on any finger or on a hat (via Velcro strap or accessory clip). Now available in five new LED colors – white, green, red, amber and infrared – the Microlight is powered by two 1.5-volt button batteries, which allow for 15 hours of illumination. Weighing in at 1/10th of an ounce, the unit is perfect for use in dark DJ booths for jocks in the mix or digging in the crates.
Wavesure, LLC
P.O. Box 31237
Greenwich, CT 06831
(888) 650-3345
www.wavesure.com

SR-X Speakers from JBL
JBL recently released a new line of portable live sound reinforcement loudspeakers, the SR-X Series. The SR-X Series, which replaces the company’s SR Series, is available in 11 configurations. Improvements over the SR Series include pure titanium diaphragm compression drivers mounted to Optimized Aperture horns, and Vented Gap Cooling low frequency transducers to control heat build-up and increase power handling while decreasing power compression. These VGC transducers provide more acoustic output for every watt of the amplifier, according to the company. The speakers are manufactured in 13-ply Russian Birch enclosures finished in DuraFlex, with non-resonant full-length perforated metal grilles.
JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91329
(818) 894-8850
www.jblpro.com

Experience Elation

Elation Entertainment Products has introduced the EL-810 Mobile-Scan lighting effect, an intelligent fixture designed to be both durable and portable, according to the company. The DMX-512 compatible scanner/projector offers eight dichroic colors plus white and 10 different gobo patterns. It can be used with any standard DMX controller, in Master/Slave mode, or as a stand-alone fixture. A removeable cover protects the mirror while the 13-pound unit is in transit.
Elation Entertainment Products
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
(213) 582-3322
www.elationlighting.com

Beam Me Up
Mobolazer, Inc. has expanded the color capabilities in its Lil’ G-Beam to create the RG-Beam, an eight-aperture, DMX-controlled projector. The RG Beam produces reds, yellows, oranges and greens in an exciting light show. The proprietary Mobo variable color control allows you to generate many color combinations for each beam using only two DMX channels. The RG uses a 10-milliwatt green laser and a 30-milliwatt red laser for better color balance and increased laser power.
Mobolazer, Inc.
790 Hampshire Road Unit D
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
(805) 230-2166
www.mobolazer.com

Here’s the Evidence
Lyric guitar and instrument cable from Evidence Audio is a new cable designed to minimize damage to the audio signal during performances. Solid IGL copper conductors overcome distortions caused by strand interaction and copper impurities, while the high-density copper braid shield is attached at only one end to prevent interference from being carried along the signal path. Foamed Polypropylene insulation maximizes the amount of air around the conductors to minimize electric involvement. In addition, the cables symmetrical design uses identical signal paths for positive and negative, preserving dynamics.
Evidence Audio
P.O. Box 3992
Mission Viejo, CA 92690
(949) 206-1421
www.evidenceaudio.com

Cartridges from Stanton

Stanton has introduced two new turntable cartridges designed specifically for DJs. The 605 SK uses the company’s four-coil design for better hum rejection and better cross talk. The Super High Polish diamond tip holds the groove while the high output design pumps up the bottom end, says the company. The Trackmaster II-SK cartridge uses Stanton’s integrated headshell design, a Super High Polish diamond with flourescent tip, and gold-plated contacts.
Stanton Magnetics
2821 Evans St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 929-8999
www.stanton- magnetics.com

Two Woofers from Radian

The RPS-115 and RPS-215 are the latest models of subwoofers from Radian Audio Engineering, Inc.
The RPS-115 is a single 15-inch unit that comes standard with handles, a pole cup, dual Neutrik Speakon NL4 connectors and the company’s Duradian enclosure finish. According to the company, the RPS-215 is a dual 15-inch configuration that has a maximum power handling capacity of 1,200 watts RMS, 4,800 watts peak. Both models include the Radian model 2216 extended low frequency component with a 4-incg edge wound voice coil, a vented magnet structure for optimized cooling and a 30-percent Kevlar impregnated cone.
Radian Audio Engineering
600 N. Batavia
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 288-8900
www.radianaudio.com

Mackie Intros M-800

Mackie has expanded its line of power amplifiers to include the M-800 FR Series amp. The FR Series’ Fast Recovery design provides better control over clipping when the amp is driven to extremes, while distortion remains low at .0007-percent between 20 Hz to 20kHz. The power amp uses two-second order, 12dB/octave Bessel low-cut filters with variable frequency from zero to 170Hz. The two-rack space unit has T-Design cooling and can handle 2-ohm loads late into the night.
Mackie Designs Inc.
16220 Wood-Red Road N.E.
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 487-4333
www.mackie.com

Microlite Stays Standing

Three new models in the A-300 Series of Microlite microphone stands from Music Industries Corp. are all designed with a variable weight base manufactured from smooth rubber that will not chip or scratch. All Microlite stands – including the three newest models – are constructed of lightwight “Microlite” tubular steel. The A-399 is a straight, round base mic stand with a height adjustable range of 35.5 inches at its lowest point and 61.5 inches high when fully extended. The A-392 is a low-profile, round-base mic stand with a fixed length 30-inch boom arms. The A-392 has a height adjustment range, from the floor to the top of the boom swivel, of 19- to 25.5-inches. The A-393 is also a low-profile, round base mic stand, but this unit include a telescopic boom arm ranging in length from 22- to 40-inches. The A-393 has a height adjustment range, from the floor to the top of the boom swivel, of 14.25- to 16.25-inches. All three units weight approximately 6 pounds.
Music Industries Corp.
99 Tulip Ave. Suite 101
Floral Park, NY 11001
(516) 352-4110
www.musicindustries.com