Well Done
The 322 dual-well cassette deck from TASCAM features an optical leader-sensing device designed to minimize lost time when the direction of the tape is changed while in record mode. An RS-232 port gives you bi-directional communication. Other features include a +\- 12-percent pitch control Dolby B & C noise reduction with HX Pro headroom extension and 1x or 2x dubbing capabilities. If you need to record or play for a while, multiple 322s can be stacked together for cascading playing and recording. With built-in audio cascade ports, several 322s can be lined for duplication. The rear panel features independent unbalanced RCA outputs for each deck along with a headphone jack for level control. You can remotely control the unit through an optional RC-302 wired remote or by using the RS-232 parallel port for external control of automated playback.
TASCAM
7733 Telegraph Road
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 726-0303
www.tascam.com

L.U.C.A.S. 1000

L.U.C.A.S 1000 is HK AUDIO’s new active system designed for all of you mobiles out there searching for a compact, portable system. The L.U.C.A.S 1000 has a central subwoofer that includes all the electronics and two satellites. This subwoofer houses a cast-frame 15-inch woofer made by B & C Italy and powered by 600 watts power amp. The DynaClip limiter gives you bottom end punch. Two built-in satellite power-amps with Opto-limiters amplify the 200-watt satellites. Equipped with HK Audio 8-inch speakers and CD HF-horns with ¾-inch compression drivers, the satellites feature an angled baffle (3-degrees) for sound projection towards the audience. A 24dB/octave electronic crossover with phase correction supplies the signal for both power amps, and integrated subsonic filter cuts ultra-low frequencies. HK Audio’s OFR technology enhances the frequency response of the system. Active filters manage the frequency adjustment. The control panel, located on the top of the subwoofer, features two gain controls (left and right), and a separate bass control. Three tri-color indicator LEDs let you know about the limiter activity, while Neutrik XLR-jack combo connectors lets you connect to a mixing console or other sources. Two 7m (23ft.) speaker cables with Speakon connectors are included.
HK Audio
Dist. by Akai Corporation.
4710 Mercantile Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76137.
(817) 831-9203

Gemini's Single Cup

Tired of that crick in your neck? Gemini’s EM-200 is a single cup, foldable headphone with a built-in, swiveling gooseneck dynamic microphone. The headphone is designed with a sealed ear-cup that has double padding for your added comfort. Featuring a 50mm Mylar transducer, the headphone comes with a 12-foot coiled cable, a ¼-inch mic plug, and a 1/8-inch stereo plug with ¼-inch gold adapter for the headphone. Cancel the chiropractor’s appointment.
Gemini Sound Products Corp.
8 Germak Drive
Carteret, NJ 07008 (732)
969 9000
www.geminidj.com

Power in Numbers

Community’s latest addition to its XLT500 Series is the three-way, full-range XLT530. The loudspeaker uses a bass-ported design with a single 15-inch, Ferrofluid-cooled low-frequency driver and a one-piece fiberglass horn section containing a 6.5-inch cone midrange driver and Community’s UC-1 one-inch compression driver. For better coverage, narrower horizontal coverage or vertical mounting, the 65- x 30-degree high frequency horn can be rotated. Operable from 50 Hz to 18 kHz with a sensitivity of 101 dB SPL at 1W/1m and a maximum output rated at 133 dB SPL (peak), the XLT530 is protected by Community’s IntelliSense circuitry, which operates in conjunction with its PowerMeter LED indicators so that peak performance levels can be reached and maintained without damaging system components. Found on both the front and rear panels, the PowerMeter LEDs flash green to show signal presence, yellow when the loudspeaker is going into its first stages of protection, and red to show that full protection is on. In the protection mode, IntelliSense automatically attenuates speaker levels to a safe range. Once the gain has been reduced, the circuit resets itself, restoring full power to the speaker. The XLT530 has interlocking corner protectors, recessed handles, rigging points and a stand socket on the trapezoidal XLT530 enclosure that measures 34 inches tall by 20.3 inches wide at the front, and 18 inches deep. Made from sandwich-core plywood, the black-carpeted cabinet is additionally fitted with a 16-gauge perforated steel grille, and weighs in at 65 pounds.
Community Professional Loudspeakers
333 East Fifth Street
Chester, PA 19013
610-876-3400
www.loudspeakers.net

Commander E-MU

The XL-7 and MP-7 from E-MU are two command station tabletop instruments. Each station gives you a multi-track sequencer and 128-voice synthesizer. Other features include a multi-track pattern-based sequencer with real-time, grid and step recording capabilities, 13 velocity sensitive pads, 32MB of ROM, three additional ROM expansion slots, digital output and host performance knobs, buttons and switches. The XL-7 and MP-7, featuring electronica and hip-hop soundsets respectively, have a multi-track sequencer, so you can punch in and out and navigate through the operating system. Providing three ways to record—real time, step and grid—the XL-7 and MP-7 can be tailored to whatever your recording needs may be. Both products feature a song mode that allow you to chain patterns in a cue list, and dedicated Mute/Select buttons that bring parts in “on the fly.” The XL-7 and MP-7 feature a pallet of editing tools including cut, copy, paste, quantize and swing. Featuring a synth engine from the Proteus 2000, the XL-7 and MP-7 come standard with 128 voices of polyphony, 12th and 6th order filters, exclusive multi-channel pattern arpeggiators, DRMS synthesis, 16-part multi-timbral capability and a 24-bit dual effects processor. With three extra expansion slots, you can choose from Proteus 2000 Sound ROMs to tweak your sounds. The controllers aren’t limited to internal sounds only, but, designed to be complete MIDI controllers, can be used to control other MIDI gear. Each controller knob can be assigned to its own MIDI channel and controller number, so that you can customize the way they interact with the rest of your gear. Each of the XL-7 and MP-7’s controller setups can be stored into multiple multi-setups.
E-MU/ ENSONIQ
1600 Green Hills Road
P.O. Box 660015
Scotts Valley, CA 95067-0015
(831) 438-1921
www.emu.com

Crown's PowerTech.1

Crown Audio’s Power-Tech.1 Series is its new line of amplifiers designed with mobile DJs in mind. All three models—the Power-Tech 1.1, 2.1 and 3.1—feature a two rack-space design. The front panel sports recessed level controls along with signal presence and IOC (Input/Output Comparator) indicators for performance information. ODEP (Output Device Emulation Protection) circuitry is designed to protect your amplifier from the most severe conditions, while DC and fault protection safeguard the product should potentially damaging conditions occur. Rear-panel input connectors include both dual balanced ¼-inch TRS and XLR jacks, with output connections made through a pair of five-way, touch-proof binding posts. A three-way input sensitivity switch (0.775V/1.4V/26dB) lets each Power-Tech.1 handle applications, while a forced air fan maintains a temperate operating environment. Power-Tech.1 products are backed by the manufacturer’s three-year, transferable, no-fault, full warranty.
Crown Audio
1718 W. Mishawaka Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46517
(800) 342-6939
www.crownaudio.com

Steingberg HALion

Steinberg ‘s HALion is a virtual sampler for VST-compatible production systems. It gives you automation and control effects through MIDI controller data or by tuning the samples to the right key. With an embedded loop editor, the sampler features a crossfade function to help you set the optimum loop. Zero crossings are automatically identified and the non-destructive editing saves you faulty edit steps. It doesn’t matter if you want samples to be pitched, modulated or reversed, HALion’s editing facilities lets you create complete programs and layers in the keyzone window. You load samples directly into the keyzone window in HALion using a drag & drop-job. The samples appear graphically on the screen. Through resizing and moving the keyzones, you set velocity and layers. All filters and settings can be made global for each sample as well as the whole program. With WAV, AIFF, EMU and AKAI import functionality (more to come) HALion is equipped for sampling CDs.
Steinberg Media Technologies
21354 Nordoff Street #10
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 678-5199
www.us.steinberg.net

AKAI MFC42

Akai’s MFC42 MIDI Filter Controller—optimized for the MPC-Series products, including the MPC60/II, MPC3000 and MPC2000XL—is a digitally controlled analog filter module that features four selectable filter types: real-time control of filter, LFO, distortion, phasing and envelope parameters. The MFC42 features two independent channels, including 1 x stereo channel for processing MPC drum sounds, and a separate mono channel for bass. The MFC42 comes with an assortment of standard inputs, plus direct turntable inputs. Since most of the controls on the MFC42 generate MIDI controller data, performances can be recorded and saved using the MPC’s sequencer. The MFC42 offers 2-pole and 4-pole curves on the stereo channel, while 2-pole, 4-pole and an 8-pole filter is available on the mono channel. Four filter types are provided on the MFC42, including low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch filters. Toggle switches are provided so you can switch to any filter type, without needing to scroll through unwanted choices. Dedicated controls for the cut-off frequency and resonance let you shape real-time sound, from sub-sonic to extreme weirdness. For maximum modulation flexibility, the MFC42 can assign the LFO and EG (envelope generator) to either channel for real-time changes. The on-board LFO can sync to external MIDI clock to match the tempo of any beat. It’s also possible for you to control the LFO rate using Tap Tempo and Beat Sync (the latter lets you manually control the duration of the LFO/Envelope). And when assigned to the stereo channel, it’s possible to shift the LFO phase between the left/right channels. Each channel on the MFC42 is independent, but Link and Invert functions allow interaction between the channels. The Link function, not surprisingly, links the channels together, so that any changes made on one channel will affect both channels. The MFC42 also provides built-in effects like distortion, a stereo analog phaser, and EQ for additional sound shaping.
Akai Musical Instrument Corp.
4710 Mercantile Drive
Fort Worth, Texas, 76137
817-831-9203
www.akaipro.com

American Audio Pumps It Up

The latest generation of American Audio’s DCD-PRO 200 MKII features additions like Fader Q Start, Flip-Flop, and Anti-Skip Protection. With the Fader Q Start feature – and using one of American Audio’s Q-Series mixers, you can crossfade directly to a pre-programmed cue point on a CD—the cut will start playing at the specified cue point, rather than at the beginning of the song. Up to five different cue points can be programmed per CD. Another new feature is Flip-Flop, which automatically switches over to the second CD and starts playing it after the first CD is finished. The Flip-Flop feature also gives you the option of switching between CDs at the end of each song. Mechanical anti-skip protection is another new addition to the DCD-PRO 200 MKIII. The DCD-PRO 200 MKIII’s other features include instant start, digital output, 1/75 of a second frame-search, three different speed scans, 30 programmable tracks, pitch sampling and a bright LCD display (including time display). A standard 19-inch rack mount unit, the DCD-PRO 200 MKIII occupies two rack spaces.
American Audio
4295 Charter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90058
1-800-322-6337.
www.americandj.com

Sennheiser Packs It In

Sennheiser wants to help you in your quest for a complete microphone package with its e815 Pack designed for multi-tracking and for use with digital recorders, karaoke systems and DJ mixers. Part of its Evolution Microphone Promotional Pack line, the e815 includes three evolution 815 mics, three clips and three pouches. The e 815 is a cardioid, handheld mic with noiseless on/off switch, XLR-to 1/8-inch cable and 1/4-inch adapter.
Sennheiser Electronic Corporation
One Enterprise Drive
Old Lyme, CT 06371
877-SENNHEISER
(860) 434-9190
www.sennheiserusa.com

Casing DVD's

Is your DVD stack starting to topple? Case Logic wants to help you out. Its DVD housing booklet, the DVD-30, is a slipcase that holds up to 30 DVDs. Three individual booklets are included that hold 10 DVDs each. Adhesive labels come with it so that you don’t get things mixed up. Dual compartment pages in patented ProSleeve pages are designed to provide protective flap safeguards on both sides of the DVD and see-through front pockets to hold chapter index cards.
Case Logic
6303 Dry Creek Parkway
Longmont, CO 80503
(800) 447-4848
www.caselogic.com

Panasonic Gets Personal
The SY-PA100 from Panasonic is a sound delivery system that amplifies, mixes, records and gives you accompanying rhythms and chords. It has a built-in CD player that’s CD and CD-R compatible. The mixer has four separate inputs, mono, two mono/stereo and a three-channel stereo input with EQ and echo overdrive. It also has 60 rhythm patterns and 50 chord progression templates. A chord program function lets you record and store your own chord changes. The SY-PA100 has a 60-watt, 3-speaker system, including a 30-watt subwoofer, stereo RCA output and MIDI In/Out.
Panasonic
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(800) 211-PANA
www.panasonic.com

What's a Tube Zipper?

Out of the cauldron comes the results of a three-year joint project by Ton Barmentloo (the reputed underground vacuum-tube legend) and Electro-Haromonix’s Mike Matthews. And the result is the Tube Zipper. The effect features two selected 12AX7EH tubes with controlled analogue harmonics that are digested by a patented moving filter gang. You can set every control to make your own novel tones. The effect also features true bypass.
Electro-Harmonix
20 Cooper Square
New York, NY 10003
(800) 633-5477
(212) 529-0466
www.ehx.com

Lexicon's 960L Upgrade
Version 2.5 of Lexicon’s 960L multi-channel digital effects system includes over 100 factory programs that use seven newly developed stereo and multi-channel delay algorithms. It also includes two additional stereo and multi-channel 96kHz reverb algorithms. Its multi-channel surround delay algorithms include simple, random, surround, octal frame and octal zone available at 44.1/88.2/96kHz. Its stereo delay algorithms include simple, dual, random and stereo frame also available at 44.1/88.2/96kHz. Plate and chamber algorithms running at 96kHz, surround plate and surround chamber reverb algorithms, and seven factory program banks ranging from PCM42 delays to 480L delays are also included. The 960L upgrade is available at no charge for a limited time to all 960L users online. Lexicon 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1441 (781) 280-0300 www.lexicon.com Circle RS 112