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Spotlight On Pro Audio a division of Jam Industries Limited
News & Featured Products
Erikson Audio Named Exclusive Canadian Cakewalk Distributor
Erikson Audio is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive Canadian distributor for this line of innovative audio and music software products.
Cakewalk is a leading developer of powerful and thoughtfully designed products for the modern musician including award-winning digital audio workstations and innovative virtual instruments.
“Since the release of Sonar X3, the glowing reviews have been pouring in…”
Erikson Audio’s Carlos Avila says, “Since the release of Sonar X3, the glowing reviews have been pouring in. Stable and intuitive, X3 delivers everything needed in a DAW to achieve professional results at a terrific value. Check out the buzz.” Download a trial version of SONAR X3 Producer (link through our website). The trial version is fully functional for 15 days without registration, and 30 days upon registering.
NEW Focusrite iTrack Dock
Focusrite has launched the iTrack Dock which delivers best in class sound on iPad. Two Focusrite preamps, the best sounding outputs, and all controls at your fingertips bring powerful, professional audio to iPad apps. Connect an iPad and any instrument, microphone, MIDI controller or audio device, and capture in pristine 24bit 96kHz resolution. iTrack Dock will power your iPad, charge your iPad, and power a USB device - such as a Novation Launchkey Mini keyboard controller - all at the same time. Any USB MIDI controller can be plugged directly into iTrack Dock to get more 'hands-on' with favourite iOS audio apps. With iTrack Dock there's no need for USB hubs or camera connection kits. Use the included 'Tape by Focusrite' app to record your performance. There are no complications, just complete control. iTrack Dock works seamlessly with GarageBand® and other iPad apps too.
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PreSonus RC 500 Fostex HP-A4
Notion Software PreSonus SL AI Accessories Quick Notes
Updates & Tech Notes myMix Install
New Ashly NX Amps
Fostex PX-6
Presonus Temblor Surgex Warranty A-T BP894
Fostex TE-05
Cerwin-Vega P-Series Is Innovative!
C-V has won the Sound & Video Contractor Most Innovative Products of 2013 Award. P-Series is a powerful, portable speaker system combining rugged construction, extreme clarity and unmatched bass performance in an easy to use and versatile package.
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PreSonus RC 500 Channel Strip The RC 500 combines the circuits found in PreSonus’ highly lauded ADL 700 tube channel strip with a new ultra-low-distortion, high-gain, solid-state Class A preamplifier design to deliver consistent, repeatable, transparent, detailed audio.
A balanced analog insert allows the addition of external processors. The result is a topof-the-line — yet very affordable — channel strip for professional recording engineers and recording musicians, with a sound that is reminiscent of classic, vintage solid-state preamps. It features a custom FET compressor and a 3-band semiparametric equalizer. A VU meter allows switches between displaying overall output level and compressor gain reduction. The entire device is housed in a 1U rack mountable steel chassis.
NEW Fostex HP-A4 Headphone Amplifier
The new Fostex HP-A4 is an improved version of the acclaimed HP-A3. It supports PCM audio up to 24-bit/192kHz and DSD audio up to 5.6MHz. It features a front-panel 1/4" stereo headphone output, rear-panel stereo RCA outputs, and optical S/PDIF I/O. The HP-A4 has 2 gain staging levels, to allow a boost of the amp’s output by 10dB without needing to touch the volume knob. The selectable filter allows you to cut-off lower frequencies if desired. A USB cable and 4 rubber feet are included.
Sometimes a great Notion…
menus. Notion is the most efficient notation product, making it simple to write and edit ideas quickly.
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Now a member of the PreSonus family, Notion redefines the way notation software is used, employing its strengths: great playback, a simple easy-to-use interface and great compatibility. Compose, playback, and edit music with a quality and ease of use that must be experienced, without an endless level of
PreSonus SL AI Series Accessories
PreSonus' new StudioLive™ AI-series Active Integration Loudspeakers are the first active loudspeakers to deliver studiomonitor accuracy onstage. Some key accessories have been made available: a pull-tested Sub Pole to mount a full-range system atop the 18sAI, a mountable Sub Dolly, and a kit of four M10 eyebolts, allowing any full-range model to fly in a permanent installation. Protective covers for the 312AI, 328AI, 315AI, and 18sAI are also available.
Notion delivers the best playback of any notation product using orchestral samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, guitar samples by Neil Zaza, bass samples by Victor Wooten and drum samples by Roy “Futureman” Wooten. All samples were painstakingly recorded using the best equipment by top engineers recording an array of dynamics, articulations and performance techniques.
No other product allows you to create a score on your desktop and transfer it to your iPad, where you can continue to edit and playback your music. With Notion you can. If you have Notion and the Notion iPad app, you can send and open scores from each device and continue to work on your score, anywhere, anytime. Notion provides native 64-bit support for Mac OSX and Windows, allowing the speed and performance of Notion as well as VSTs and sample libraries to increase, while still being 32bit capable for compatibility.
Updates & Tech Notes
QUICK NOTES
Novation——————————— The youngest artist to reach No.1 in the US in more than 25 years, Lorde appears unstoppable. An important part of her live show is the Novation Impulse 61 which keyboard player Jimmy Mac uses primarily for percussive parts and firing vocal samples. He likes the large pads with lights around them so he can see them clearly on stage.
Ableton
Live 9.1 - allows dual monitor support so both session and arrangement
Focusrite ———————————————————— On the latest Apple computers, FireWire ports have been superseded by Thunderbolt – a new, high-speed serial interface developed by Intel and Apple. Happily, it’s easy to connect Saffire interfaces to a Thunderbolt-equipped computer. All that's needed is the included FireWire 400-800 cable and Thunderbolt to FireWire 800 adapter, available inexpensively from Apple and third parties.
Vestax ——————————————— The Vestax VCI-400 has been tested with Mac OS10.9 Mavericks and it is confirmed that the following software works well: Traktor Pro2.6.4, Djay4.2.1, Serato DJ Intro 1.1.1, Serato DJ 1.5.1, Virtual DJ LE for VCI-400.
myMix Install Now Shipping
myMix Install, the interface for permanent installations, is now shipping. Now you can get HD audio in your building wherever you need it. Install features a decentralized network design, high quality, low latency audio over IP and 100MB/s fast Ethernet with CAT5 cabling.
Two mic/line inputs and a stereo mix output are handled by the intuitive, patented myMix Control web browser interface. Units may be deskor wall-mounted with all connections on Euro Block. Install is fully compatible with all myMix devices.
NEW Ashly 400 / 800 Watt NX Series Amps
Ashly’s nX Series amplifiers, recently nominated in the NAMM TEC Awards, now are available in twelve new 800 Watt and 400 Watt models. These medium output amplifiers are the perfect complement to the high-output 3,000W and 1,500W nX models.
All nX Series amplifiers feature Ashly’s programmable outputs on each individual channel using rear panel DIP switches to select Low-Z (down to 2 Ohms), or High-Z, (70V or 100V) constant-voltage outputs.
The nX8004 has four channels rated at 800 watts per channel across all programmable outputs. The nX8002 is the two-channel version. The nX4004 offers four channels at 400 watts per channel, while the nX4002 is the two-channel model.
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simultaneously; also improvements to both rendering speed and quality of processing.
Version 9.1.1
PreSonus
Studio One 2 - a free maintenance
update that includes compatibility with Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) and
various bug fixes and improvements. Version 2.6.1
Serato
Serato DJ - includes new FX
powered by iZotope for Serato’s new FX Expansion Packs and support for the Vestax VCI-100 MKII and other controllers, maintenance and bug fixes.
Version 1.5.2
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Fostex PX-6 Monitor The new PX-6 has totally new 6.5” LF and 1” HF drivers. A superior digital FIR filter realizes unprecedentedly accurate sound reproduction while delivering class leading sonic performance. New 'Fostex Active Phase Optimization' allows adjustments in 9° steps up to 180° for accurate phase control in multi-channel monitoring environments.
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Ashly Dante Card
OPDANTE Dante Digital Interface cards for all Ashly networkable
products are now available. These cards will fit into any Ashly network product that presently accepts a CobraNet® card. Ashly offers the option of adding Dante to a network nX or ne amplifier platform that doesn’t have onboard DSP processing. However, the OPDAC4 card must be added to the non-DSP amplifiers.
PreSonus Temblor Sub
The PreSonus Temblor™ T10 takes charge of the lowfrequency foundation of the mix with a combination of quality components and design, plenty of inputs and outputs, and extensive user controls not normally available in this price range.
An ideal companion to Eris™ and Sceptre™ active reference monitors, the T10 active subwoofer with a 10inch glass-composite driver complements full-range monitors without overshadowing them, extending the reach of a full-range system’s low end with a musical and natural approach.
DON’T FORGET - For answers to all your Propellerhead questions, your “go to” tech support maven is
Terry Mask:
[email protected] 613-756-9449
NEW Fostex TE-05 Inner Ear Headphones
Fostex has introduced the TE-05, professional premium ear bud monitors with detachable connectors.
Dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets in a beautifully machined aluminum housing provide powerful bass and a wide frequency response. Four ear tip sizes are included to allow the perfect fit, as well as a leather case with an embossed Fostex logo.
The high quality OFC cable connects with an MMCX connector to allow for easy replacement in case of damage or to upgrade. Fostex makes the regular replacement cable, the ET-H1.2, as well as the ET-H1.2CB, a cable with built-in controls for answering the phone, fast forward, play, etc., suitable for use with smart phones and portable music players.
A-T BP894 Headworn Microphone
The new Audio-Technica BP894 MicroSet® subminiature cardioid condenser headworn microphone is inspired by A-T’s popular BP892 MicroSet. The BP894 features a rotating capsule housing with talkside indicator for use on either ear and perfect polar pattern placement. It takes headworn mics to the next level, by allowing the capsule to be aimed directly at the sound source (i.e. the microphone faces the mouth, rather than facing forward like other options on the market). The uniform pickup
pattern provides excellent rejection of outside noise, with exceptional gainbefore-feedback when used with live sound systems and stage monitors.
Available in black and theatre beige, the BP894 rests comfortably behind the ear and can be worn for hours without fatigue. It comes with the AT8464 dualear microphone mount which can be attached to provide maximum stability. It is particularly ideal for high-volume motivational speakers/lecturers, pastors and stage actors.
Lifetime & Five Year Connected Warranty
The already impressive SurgeX warranty has jumped to a new level. Advanced Series Mode products are now covered by a Limited Lifetime Product Warranty and Limited Five (5) Year Connected Protection Warranty. SurgeX guaranties these products will be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of original purchase and for the original owner (“Limited Lifetime Product Warranty”) and applies to all components of the product.
In addition, connected equipment will be covered for up to fifty thousand dollars USD ($50,000). The SurgeX Advanced Series Mode / Series Mode Limited Connected Protection Warranty is limited to five (5) years from the purchase date of the product. If a new Product is provided due to a warranty claim, then five (5) years from the date such new Product is shipped.
