Martin’s King Dome

The King Dome from Martin Professional is an inflateable version of its Outdoor Protection Dome. The King Dome, made of non-flammable, PVC film, lets you take along your lighting effects to outdoor parties and events in any type of weather. The Dome has fully transparent sides so that no colors or effects are lost in the case. Should the case deflate, the Dome comes with a protection device that cuts the power. It’s available in two lengths (80-cm and 160-cm) and is IP 44-rated. Its base of ABS plastic can hold a maximum of 65 kg.
Martin Professional, Inc.
South Fl. Ind. Park
3015 Greene Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 927-3005
www.martinpro.com

Celestion's FrontLine
Frontline is Celestion’s new series of loudspeakers designed for custom applications or permanent installations. Distributed in the United States by Long Island-based Group One, the speakers are designed with a 110-ounce magnet coupled with a 4-inch voice-coil for maximum SPL levels. Its double-suspension design, featuring proprietary suspension rings, is made to control excursion and provide durability and low-distortion. Push terminals are designed for easy connection and power transfer. A single-piece pole/rear plate assembly features radially-oriented gain structure for optimized flux transmission, maximizing motor efficiency and coil venting. The speakers sit in a die-cast aluminum chassis and come in 12-, 15- and 18-inch models for mid-range, mid/bass and extreme bass applications.
Group One
200 Sea Lane
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 249-1399
www.g1ltd.com

Stanton's STR8-50 and STR8-60
Two new turntables from Stanton, the STR8-50 and STR8-60, both feature anti-skip straight tone arms, a +\- 10-percent pitch adjustment and aluminum platter. A strobe indicator, removable dust cover and slipmat and 500 AL II cartridge mounted on thea headshell are other features on the turntables. The STR8-50 features a Start/Stop input and a retractable target light. The STR8-60 features a Blue Strobe Indicator, a Blue 33 and 45rpm LED and a Start/Stop remote input. It also has a beat output function and a retractable target light.
Stanton Magnetics, LLC
2821 Evans Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 929-8999
www.stantonmagnetics.com

Direct From Denon

New for the pro DJ comes Denon’s DP-DJ150 and DP-DJ100, two quartz-synthesized, direct-drive turntables. The DP-DJ150 features SPDIF coaxial digital output that lets DJs record directly onto an MD, CD-R, DAT or hard disk while maintaining sound quality. Its digital signal output is a constant 16 bits at 44.1 kHz regardless of the turntable’s rotation speed. Like Denon’s DN-2600F dual CD player, this turntable also features Denon’s “Key Adjust.” This means that when you use its Line Out feature, the turntable incorporates a built-in DSP that maintains a constant key even when the rotation speed is changed. You can connect the DP-DJ150 directly to your amp, sampler or MD recorder using the built-in phono equalizer. Like the DP-DJ150, the DP-DJ100 has a bi-directional servo control direct drive motor with single body construction that’s designed to deliver a start-up torque of 12.25 pounds per inch (2.2 kg/cm). This shortens the time you have to wait for your turntable to become stable enough for scratching. Three RPM speeds are available: 33 1/2, 45 and 78. The turntable has a continuously changeable pitch range of +\- 12-percent and fine pitch adjustments are made by a long-stroke slide lever. Both the DP-DJ150 and DP-DJ100 feature a built-in, one-touch electronic brake mechanism that immediately activates the brake, which is then automatically released when the turntable stops. On the DP-DJ150, you have three time options to stop the turntable, normal, medium or slowest. The DP-DJ100 gives you two options: normal and medium. The turntables also feature a VTA adjustment range of 6mm on the S-shaped static balance tone arm to minimize vertical tracking errors, pop-up target light to illuminate the stylus when you’re cueing a record, a detachable AC power cord and RCA cables for easier maintenance.
Denon Electronics
222 New Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 396-0810
www.del.denon.com Circle RS 104

Gemini’s UMX-9 Mixer

Gemini’s UMX Series mixers come equipped with Proglide crossfaders. VCA technology processes the audio by removing it from the crossfader and channel slides for extended life and reduced travelling noise. Other advantages of VCA technology include precise curve adjustments for both the crossfader and channel slides without sacrificing audio quality. The UMX-9, first in this series, features an assignable crossfader with a curve control knob, three stereo channels and a cue section. It has gain, high, mid and low tone controls on each channel as well as a cut feature. Also included are three phono/line convertible inputs, two line inputs and one mic input. Other features are balanced and unbalanced master outputs, zone and record outputs and master output peak to hold LED meters. Prefader input level peak hold LED meters on each channel, adjustable assign switches, channel slide curve control, crossfader with curve control knob and a crossfader reverse (hamster) switch are also included.
Gemini Sound Products
8 Germak Drive
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-9000
www.geminidj.com

A Reference From Furman

From Furman comes the IT-REFERENCE Discrete Symmetrical AC Power Filter, the latest addition to its IT-Series. It’s designed to bring balanced power to all analog, digital and video components through a high-current capable, low-impedance toroid transformer with total isolations for each set of outlets. The other models in Furman’s series include 120-volt models in 10, 20 and 30 amp configurations. Furman has also introduced a new series of power conditioners/light modules based on their PL-PLUS series. The PLP-Series power conditioners (15A, 120V) feature translucent plastic front panels and a streamlined shape. They’re available in blue, red, violet and green. Electrically identical to the PL-PLUS, the PLP-SERIES is rack mountable and includes a voltage meter, enhanced surge, RFI and EMI filtering, two-slide out, swiveling light fixtures for rack illumination and a horizontal bargraph display with adjustable brightness.
Furman Sound, Inc.
1997 South McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-1010
www.furmansound.com

LyteQuestPRO Apollo White

The Apollo White from Gemini’s LyteQuest division projects 100 defined light beams while rotating a continuous 360-degrees. It is designed to simulate a mirror ball and comes in a colored gift box with a bulb and a one-year limited warranty.
LyteQuestPRO
Gemini Sound Products
8 Germak Drive
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-9000
www.geminidj.com

Numark’s New Turntables

Numark is covering all bases with its two new turntable lines. The TT 1510 belt-drive turntable and the TT 1520 direct drive turntable are designed to meet the needs of beginning DJs featuring 33/45 RPM speeds, a strobe indicator, +\- 10-percent pitch control, removable head shells and connection cables, adjustable feet and anti-static slip mats and lids. The TT-1520, as a higher-powered version, additionally features independent start/stop buttons, a balanced adjustable tone arm, and aluminum platter.
Numark’s PRO-TT1+ and PRO-TT2 direct drive turntables are digital signal processing (DSP)-based, designed for professional DJs. The PRO-TT1+ features a +/- 10- or 20-percent pitch control option, a high-torque platter motor and torque braking, 33/45/78 RPM speeds, forward and reverse platter direction, unique backlit LCD adapter and holder, strobe indicator, fully adjustable S-shaped tone arm, a start/stop button, removable lid, extra stylus holder and head shell. It’s available in champagne gold and high profile chrome. The PROTT2 has all the features of the PROTT1+, as well as an all-metal tone arm. This tone arm construction is designed to reduce the sub-harmonic vibration tone arms are susceptible to and is shock-resistant.
Numark Industries, LLC
11 Helmsman Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 295- 9000
www.numark.com

Vortex Goes Gobo

The Vortex/G is a new DMX-compatible mini gobo/scanner from American DJ. This 8-pound, fan-cooled intelligent lighting fixture features eight dichroic colors plus white that move to the music’s beat or can be controlled by a DMX controller. It has eight gobo patterns plus spot along with a strobing effect and two DMX channels. American DJ offers the Vortex/G alone or as part of the Vortex/G/Sys instant light show package, which includes four Vortex/G units, a Vortex/C controller and three XLR linking cables. Alone, the Vortex/G comes with a ZB-EXY 82V, 250W lamp and a hanging bracket for mounting. Its case dimensions are 19.75- x 8.5- x 10.75-inches.
American DJ
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
(800) 322-6337
www.americandj.com

Technics’ DJ Mixer
Technics new mixer, designed for professional DJs, boasts four-channel stereo inputs and a MIC input for source flexibility. Scratch teams will appreciate the SH-MX1200’s ability to handle up to four turntables, with each having its own volume, tone and trim control. Tonal range is -24dB to +12dB (63Hz) on the low end and -20dB to +12dB (10kHz) on the high/mid range. Overall phono frequency response is 30 Hz-15kHz (RIAA +1 dB). Other features include a three-band cut function for Master and Crossfader. DJs can also fade between 1/2 channel and 3/4 channel or pan each channel individually. You can choose the output mode, mono or stereo, for both Master and Monitor. A master level control, auxiliary-effector level control for CD and keyboard sources and a centrally-positioned level meter (line out/monitor out) are additional features along with a headphone out jack and a fader control designed to last for 100,000 cycles.
Technics USA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 348-7000
www.panasonic.com

American Audio’s Turntable

The metallic-silver TTD-2500 MKII direct-drive turntable from American Audio features a redesigned tone arm for better tracking and a higher torque speed. Other features include a +\- 10-percent pitch control adjustment, a retractable guide light, anti-skate correction, adjustable tone arm and sensitive touch start/stop control. The TTD-2500 MKII also has a 33rpm and 45rpm buttons with LEDs, strobe illuminator, pop-up target light, a ¼-inch Start/Stop remote output, RCA beat output and spare phono cartridge slot. It comes with a 45rpm adapter, dust cover and slipmat. It weighs 18 pounds, measures 17.5- x 13 5/8- D x 3.5-inches and has AC power of 115V/60Hz or 220V/50Hz.
American Audio
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
(800) 322-6337
www.americandj.com

Shure Relaunches T-Series

Shure’s Wireless T-Series includes an upgraded receiver and accessory package. The re-designed receiver now includes microprocessor-controlled Predictive Diversity technology designed to anticipate dropouts before they occur for consistent reception –even in RF environments. A carrying case and a break-resistant swivel adapter come with the T-Series’ Vocal Artist, Guitarist, Presenter and Headset models. The Vocal Artist is available with either the industry standard SM58 or the high-output G3.1 with neodymium capsule. Both versions have an internal shock mount designed to reduce handling and withstand vibration noise. The Presenter is designed for hands-free, mobile applications. It gives you a choice between omnidirectional, cardioid or super-cardioid lavalier microphones. The Headset model is designed with DJs, aerobics instructors or anyone else that needs a headworn system. It includes Shure’s WH20 microphone with an adjustable, lightweight frame and gooseneck. For those who already have a lavalier microphone, Shure has developed The Body Pack system, a receiver and body-pack transmitter. All the models in the T-Series are available in either a non-diversity or Shure’s new dual antenna Predictive Diversity configuration.
Shure Incorporated
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202-3696
(847) 866-2200
www.shure.com

TC Works Combo
TDM Works is a plug-in bundle for Pro Tools that includes Master X, Intonator TDM, VoiceStrip, Chorus/Delay, EQ-Sat and MegaReverb in one package designed for mastering, voice processing and mixing with FX in TC-quality. TDM Works tools include true stereo reverb, parametric EQ, low-cut EQ, voice EQ, chorus/delay, compressor, de-esser, gate, multiband expander-compressor and limiter, dithering, mastering quality metering and SoftSat for analog sound. Larger components of TDM Works include the flagship bundle TC Tools, plus TC Voice Tools and MasterX, a mastering plug-in based on Finalizer. Voice Tools includes reverb, chorus/delay and parametric EQ in 24-bit resolution and features Intomator TDM for pitch and intonation processing. A TC VoiceStrip for sound and dynamics adjustment is also included.
Also shipping from TC Works is the revised real-time digital audio editor, Spark 1.5. This version features new cut editing enhancements, and uses the Master view section as a plug-in, independent of the Spark application in both VST and/or MAS for Mac. The Cut Editor lets you work on two transitions at once. The cuts are displayed graphically on top of the cut editor window. Settings are shown below, subdivided into three sections under Type, Length and Splice. The program also lets you select both the graphic waveform display and cross fade presets. Spark 1.5’s Master View section comes as a VST or MAS plug-in that runs independently of Spark application. It runs within programs like Cubase, Vision, Logic and Digital Performer. The FXMatrix within the Master View can be used as a plug-in adapter so that users of Mark of the Unicorn can access any VST plug in. It also lets MOTU/MAS users run the new VST/MAS compatible Native Bundle as a VST Plug-In or with any other VST-only Plug-Ins on the market.
TC Works
TC Electronics
742-A Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 373-1828
www.tcworks.de

MBT Lighting By Storm

MBT Lighting’s two new lighting effects are designed for mobile DJs looking to add a little something extra to the show. The Hurricane has a 360-degree rotating head that projects 12 multi-colored beams. Adjustable speed control lets you match the effects to the party’s tempo. The Tornado also rotates 360-degrees ball that projects light from 14 large colored lenses. This effect also features an adjustable speed control.
MBT Lighting and Sound
Division of MBT International
P.O. Box 30819
Charleston, SC 29417
(843) 763-9083
www.mbtinternational.com