ESI 2000 Sampler

E-MU/ENSONIQ has released the ESI 2000 professional sampler, which replaces the ESI-4000. The unit features 64-voice sampling with a 128MB RAM capacity, occupies a two-rack space, has four outputs, which are expandable to 10, and a SCSI port. The ESI 2000 is fully compatible with the EIII/EIIIX/ ESI-32/ ESI-4000 sound library and can import EMAX II and AKAI S1000/S1100 samples. Other features include: Time compression/expansion pitch change, normalization, Doppler pan and editing tools. Like the ESU-4000, the ESU 2000 features user-friendly interface filters with 19 different filter types, an industry standard SCSI interface – allowing the user to connect to external storage devices such as CD-ROMS, ZIP, Jaz and external hard disk drives. Additionally, the ESU 2000 is fully compatible with the ESI Turbo Option Kit, which increases the analog output to 10 and adds an S/PDIF digital interface for stereo digital inputs and outputs to the ESI 2000 along with dual stereo 24 bit effects.
E-MU/ENSONIQ
1600 Green Hills Road
PO Box 660015
Scotts Valley, CA 95067
(831) 439-0349
www.emu.com

Rane MP 2016 Rotary Mixer

Rane’s MP 2016 is a rotary mixer featuring six input buses, both booth and house outputs, two tape outputs, a switchable effects loop and headphone cueing. It also sports a six-position source selector, input gain control for matching levels, signal/overload indicators and a studio-grade 40 mm master mix control with each input. Channels 1 through 4 feature high-quality phono pre-amps that you can set for line input via rear panel switches. Channels 5 and 6 provide balanced microphone pre-amp with input gain trim, mic/line switch, two-band EQ, microphone engage switch and internal booth ducking enable jumper. Each channel may select any of the 5 auxiliary inputs while the booth output can select master or cue as its source. A low-noise, high-power headphone amplifier enables you to monitor the master mix or cue. The master mix circuit itself provides signal/overload indicators, mono-switch and three-band, and full-cut Accelerated Slope tone controls. The MP 2016 Rotary Mixer comes in a 19-inch, 3U rack mount chassis that’s 5-inches deep.
An optional XP 2016 external processor can expand the mixer’s performance with three-band, Accelerated Slope tone controls for each of the six input channels. An Active Crossfader gives you full range contour control and an A-post-B crossfader assigns switches for each input bus. The MP 2016 will retail for $1499.00 and the XP 2016 optional external processor will sell for $749.00.
Rane Corporation
10802 47th Avenue
West Mukilteo, WA 98275-5098
(425) 355-6000
www.rane.com

Gemini's Disc-O-Mix

Gemini has introduced the Disc-O-Mix, a compact (9.75-by-8.5-x-3.25-inches) CD mix station that features a pair of CDJ-10 CD players with an instant start of 0.03 seconds, frame-accurate search, pitch control of +/- 16-percent, three time-display modes, continuous play mode and reverse and forward stutter. Additionally, the Disc-O-Mix contains a PMX-40 2-channel preamp/mixer, an HPM-80 one-cup headphone and dynamic mic combo. All this comes with a DJC-1040 carpeted carrying-case and a low-profile Gemini baseball cap – just to help you keep it real.
Gemini Sound Products
8 Germak Drive
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-9000
www.geminidj.com

TubeWORKS Glowing Confetti

According to TubeWORKS, the introduction of their GloConfetti is the world’s first glowing confetti. By incorporating high luminescence with lightweight, fire-retardant confetti material, TubeWORKS’ processing method allows GloConfetti to glow, as well as remain suspended in the air, like good confetti should. And this is without cumbersome fluorescent paint or long-throw light sources.
TubeWORKS, Inc.
5173 N. Douglas Fir Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 879-2386
www.tubeworks.com

GLi Enhances The Process

GLi Pro has introduced its SP-400, a new sound enhancement processor, for DJs looking for maximum sound. The seven-pound unit features an on/out switch, low and high mix, and tune and process control. The SP-400 has an audio in/audio out indication along with ¼-inch TRS-XLR-RCA input/output indicators. With dimensions of 19-by-1¾- by-3¾-inches, the SP-400 fits snuggly into a 19-inch rack-mount.
GLi Pro
2691 West 15th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224
1-800-GLI-PRO-1
www.glipro.com

Loudspeaker Managment by dbx

A new loudspeaker management system, designed to be versatile enough to suit sound reinforcement, monitoring or install applications, has been released by dbx in four components. The system’s core rests in the dbx 480, housing four inputs and eight outputs, pre-crossover EQ, notch filters, speaker delay, multiple crossovers, speaker compensation EQ, driver alignment delay and compression limiting. Additionally, the 440 features two real-time analyzers able to run simultaneously with RTA source inputs and is fully programmable from its front panel, either with a 480R remote control or via a computer’s GUI port. Two other units, the 481S and 482S, comprise the slave units of the system, at 1U and 2U, respectively. Both include all features found in the 480, including four inputs and eight outputs along with Euroblock connectors on the 481S and XLR connectors on the 482S. These units can also be programmed through the 480, 480R or the Windows GUI port. The master remote controller for the entire system is the 480R, designed to control and program multiple 480, 481S and 482S units as well as 31 flying faders able to recall the Graphic EQ settings of any unit on the network. An additional feature allows you to program 32 instant-access buttons to recall parameter screens most often used.
dbx Professional Products
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 568-7660
ww.dbxpro.com

Millennial Joy

American DJ has released the Joy 300, a DMX-compatible scanner/projector featuring a “third-effects” wheel. The intelligent scanner comes with an independently rotating third wheel, in addition to separate color and gobo wheels. This provides three additional colors along with a frost effect, making patterns and colors seem unfocused. Add a 3x and 5x prism and the large gobo divides into three smaller patterns. Additionally, the Joy 300 enables users to mix colors using a Correction 32k feature which includes 10 colors (plus white), seven gobos, six changeable gobos and spot. When you set the DMX to 255, the color and gobo wheels become sound active, allowing you to program your own shows, using 30 self-programmable steps. With its 11 DMX channels, the Joy 300 can operate as a standard intelligent fixture with any DMX controller. The unit measures 23-by-10.25-by-7-inches and weighs 40 pounds. A full-focusing lens, dimming of 0-100-percent and micro-stepping completes the package.
American DJ Supply
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
1-800-322-6337
www.americandj.com

Numark Is Anti-Shock
Numark Industries has released the CDN-34S anti-shock dual CD player. An upgrade from Numark’s current model, this unit adds fader start, relay play, automatic door closure and digital outputs. Fully buffered anti-shock memory, seamless looping and stuttering and BPM counter improve reliability, according to the company. Basic features include auto-dead source elimination, +/-16-percent pitch bend/jog wheel, CD continuous play and three-speed forward/reverse scanning wheel. Other features include +/- 12-percent pitch adjustment, +10 track advance and track sequence program mode. A sizeable back-lit display shows current play status, tracks remaining and elapsed, full CD remain time by track number, minutes, seconds and frames along with a time progress bar, program status, single or continuous play and pitch change percentage.
Numark Industries
11 Helmsman Ave.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 295-9000
www.numark.com

American DJ's Pro500 CD Player
American DJ Audio has introduced the DCD-Pro500, which features standard sampling, fader Q-start and seamless loop features. The unit is also equipped with six flash start buttons – the latter of which allow DJs to create, store and recall samples on the fly. The flash start buttons can store six samples per CD side and will continue to store these samples even if the original CD is taken out and a new one put in. The DCD-Pro500 can store up to 80 samples in this fashion, or, if the user wants, this feature can be used to store and recall loops and cue points. The unit also includes true instant start, a feature designed to eliminate dead space, along with a Flip-Flop button (Relay Playback), which automatically switches over to the other side. Other features include rubber play, cue, flash and start buttons, a large, bright LCD display, a mechanical anti-skip protection and a 60-second transport protection feature, which closes an open tray automatically after one minute.
American DJ Supply
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
1-800-322-6337
www.americandj.com

Red Sound Mixes It Up

England’s Red Sound, distributed in the United States by Stanton Magnetics, has released the INFADER digital DJ mixing desk. Featuring two input channels with 3-band EQ with a range of +4/-85 dB, the main mixer section has a selectable mic/line input section with two-band EQ. Doubling as an auxiliary stereo line level input, a multi-tap effects send/return loop allows DJs to choose where to cut and return the signal for effects processing. Balanced master outputs, crossfader curve control and a comprehensive monitoring section are also included. A “Tri-Fader” module is also included, positioned at the heart of the module, for three-way crossfading. Within each crossfader is its own high-powered digital filter, allowing you to break down crossfades into low, mid and high frequency bands. Three-way/single crossfader select, reverse function and crossfader “center-off” options are also featured.
Stanton Magnetics
2821 Evans St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 929-8999
www.stantonmagnetics.com

Cerwin-Vega's Sub-218
Watch out bass-heads, Cerwin-Vega has released the Sub-218, a direct-radiating dual 18-inch subwoofer in a cast-iron frame. Each subwoofer includes its own horn port with a specific flare rating for tuning and an oversize horn mouth for radiation efficiency. The vent opening traverses the woofer’s motor and cools the magnet assembly and voice coil, increasing power handling. Also, the Sub-218 has 105 dB sensitivity at 1 watt/1 meter and can be used with any Cerwin-Vega mid-high or full-range cabinet. It includes a Neutrik Speakon and ¼-inch jack connectors with Neutrik pin selection switch to provide hook-up flexibility. Covered in a solid grey carpet, the Sub-218 features steel grilles, a stainless steel bar handle and wheels for easy mobility.
Cerwin-Vega USA
555 East Easy Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 584-9332
www.cerwinvega.com

Gemini's CDJ-10 CD Player

Gemini has introduced the CDJ-10 Professional CD Player, a top-loading, frame-accurate CD player. The CDJ-10 features variable pitch control (+/- 16-percent), three time-display modes, reverse and forward stutter, cue function and continuous play mode. The unit also features a compact, sleek design with silver matte finish.
Gemini Sound Products Corp.
8 Germak Drive
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-9000
www.geminidj.com

Gem Sound Mixer
For those of you crammed into claustrophobic DJing spaces, Gem Sound has introduced the MPX-5 rack mixer, a new, compact four-channel mixer. The unit features two phono options, three lines and a mic. Additionally, the MPX-5 has a cue and a crossfader. At 10-by-7-by-2-inches, the MPX-5 weighs 4 pounds and accepts 110v/220v.
Gem Sound Corp.
600 E. 156th Street
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-5972

EV's Eliminator

Electro-Voice has released The Eliminator, a two-way, double-speaker system. The unit features EVI’s Ring-Mode Decoupling, which eliminates sound-coloring resonant modes created by the system’s enclosure and components. The system has an on-axis frequency response of 50 to 20 kHz (+/-3dB) and a power-handling rating of 300 watts. An E-V DL15BFH 15-inch speaker handles the bass, while mid-range and high-end sounds are powered by an E-V DH2010A compression driver and High-Q 60-by-40-degree constant directivity horn. A companion 18-inch subwoofer, the Eliminator Sub, offers an extended low-frequency response. The Eliminator woofers are framed in cast-aluminum, while the compression drivers are in titanium. E-V’s patented, 66-pound RoadWood cabinet is designed to withstand the stress of constant set-up and breakdown and features easy-lift handles.
EVI Audio
600 Cecil Street
Buchanan, MI 49107
(616) 695-6831
www.electrovoice.com

Furman's Headphone Revision
Furman Sound has revised its new HDS-16 Headphone/Audio Distribution system. The revised system routes eight mono and four stereo signals to remote mixing locations via Centronic’s 50 pin cables. Each musician can make his/her own multi-channel or monitor mix, and ward off your loneliness by allowing you to talk to other users through a talkback system. The SOLO system allows you to mute all but one stereo send from the mix location, making reviewing recent takes or rough mixes easier.
The HDS-16 gives you full-patching functions on its front panel through a ¼-inch and “TT” input jacks and is designed to be installed at the main mixing location. The HDS-16 remote mixer attaches to a mic-stand, comes with its own hardware, so you don’t have to scramble around for that screwdriver, and is self-powered.
Furman Sound
1997 S. McDowell
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-1010
www.furmansnd.com

VocoPro's New Karaoke Colt

VocoPro has introduced the Colt CD and Graphics Karaoke system, designed for karaoke jocks who like to take the party with them. The Colt is compatible with software from a variety of vendors and displays graphics when connected to a television set. This system weighs 30 pounds, measures 18.5-by-12.5-by-15-inches and has an 80W-x-80W maximum output. Two microphone inputs with individual volume controls allow vocal cancel and vocal partner functions, permitting the removal of the main vocals on karaoke CDs and tapes. A 19-step digital key-changer and echo/delay, built-in RF output, audio/video input/output jacks and 100V/220V-PAL/NTSC switchable options complete the package.
VocoPro
14840 Valley Blvd., Suite I, J & K
City of Industry, CA 91746
1-800-678-5348
www.vocopro.com

TASCAM's 8-Track Recorder

With a nod to the bedroom DJ/producer, TASCAM has released its DA-78HR 8-track recorder with 24-bit resolution. The recorder features TASCAM’s Application Specified Integrated Circuit (ASIC) for improved modulation and error correction code algorithms. This allows 24-bit digital audio data to be written to standard DTRS format tapes while retaining original tape and drum speed. The ASCI-IC accomplishes this by using a data modulation system in which 24-bit word lengths are accommodated in TASCAM’s Auto Track Finding (ATF) system. The ASIC-Ic incorporates data modulation algorithms for both 24 and 16-bit DTRS recording and playback. Full compatibility is assured with DA-98/88/38 16-bit digital audio tapes at either the 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling frequencies. High-Resolution mode allows the unit to record and play back all eight tracks with full 24-bit resolution at either the 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sampling rates. Additionally, an 8-by-2 MIDI compatible mixer, providing volume and pan control over all eight tracks, is featured, allowing the engineer to create an easy reference mix. These mixes can be routed onto two tracks on the existing tape or via S/PDIF to any external digital recorder, like a DAT.
TASCAM
7733 Telegraph Road
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 726-0303
www.tascam.com

The Summit of Audio

Summit Audio has introduced Element 78, a digitally controlled EQ-200 offering a stereo/dual mono Class A analog signal path. Switchable shelving or peaking filters for low and high frequencies, sweepable low and high midrange frequencies and high and low-pass filters offer a roll-off rate of 12dB/octave in this unit. The filters can be stacked for a 24dB/octave rolloff. Output noise spec is roughly –95dBu and THD is below 0.001% for mastering, mixing and tracking. The EQ-200 is fully controllable by a second EQ-200, an MPE-200 mic pre-EQ or by the Extension 78 Digidesign Pro Tools plug-in. The EQ-200 can also control the EQ-200S and MPE-200S slave units. In addition, 25 on-board user presets reset and recall all parameters of the unit using information accessible from MIDI sequencers or data filing systems. Full MIDI implementation allows unlimited storage of project settings. The Extension 78 is a plug-in designed to control, via MIDI, its Element 78 analog signal processors, like the EQ-200. It allows full automation, slave control and parameter saving along all of the analog signal paths within the Pro Tools session. The Extension 78 pulls down on the Pro Tools digital audio workstation and operates like other TDM plug-ins. It uses no DSP power but provides control of up to 32 channels of Element 78 equalizers, including the EQ 200S and MPE-200S slave units.
Summit Audio
390 Westridge Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-1302
www.summitaudio.com

Neutrik and the EasyCon

Neutrik has introduced the Easy Con Series XLR connector. This cable connection series is composed of the NC3FEZY-P and NC3MEZY-B, both of which offer self-adjusting cable strain relief and provide increased retention force under tensile stress. This series accepts a wide range of cable diameters and features a gold-plated, self-cleaning tuning fork. A positive lock features a new latching mechanism with all mating male connectors.
Neutrik USA
195 Lakewood Avenue
Lakewood, NJ (732) 901-9488
www.neutrikusa.com