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Avid Pro Tools 2018

Audient (audient.com): The id44 ($699) is a desktop audio
interface featuring four Class A mic preamps, two inserts, dual
instrument inputs, dual headphone outputs, and ADAT optical
I/O for up to 20 inputs and 24 outputs.
Audified (audified.com, dist. by Eleven Dimensions Media,
11dmedia.com): The Synergy R1 is a 500 Series digital
reverb module with three types of all-analog saturation. It can
be remotely controlled and programmed from any computer
via USB.
Audio-Technica (audio-technica.com): The ATH-M50xBB
($169) is the latest limited-edition color for the ATH-M50x
studio headphone-vibrant blue with black trim.
Audix (audixusa.com): The Microboom, a carbon-fiber
mounting system for use with the Micros miniature condenser
mics, is now available in white for more unobtrusive use
with choirs and ensembles in houses of worship.
Avedis Audio (avedisaudio.com): The KeyPre KP6 ($1775)
is a rackmount keyboard interface that provides balanced
inputs, Jensen transformer-balanced outputs, up to 32 dB of
gain, and wide impedance support for six input channels.
Also new: the TransDrive (price TBA), a passive box with multiple
transformer configurations for tone shaping.
Avid (avid.com): Pro Tools 2018 ($599) is the latest
version of the industry-standard DAW. New features include
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significantly updated MIDI editing, retroactive capture of MIDI
you've recently played, Track Presets for easy cataloging of
favorite signal chains, easier comping and EQ display in the Mix
window, easy cloud collaboration, and more.
BAE (baeaudio.com): The Tonestack is a combination silicon
fuzz and 3-band EQ pedal with separately switchable Tone
and Fuzz controls. BAE's affordable UK Sound line added two
FET compressors, the single-channel 176 and stereo-linkable
2-channel 276 (all prices TBA).
beyerdynamic (beyerdynamic.com): The FOX ($149) is a
large-diaphragm USB cardioid condenser mic with 24-bit/96
kHz conversion, zero-latency headphone output, Gain control
plus High/Low switch, Mute button, and included pop filter and
table/stand mount.
Bittree (bittree.com): The PS1625QX ($365) is a passthrough panel
that allows rear-panel connections on rack gear to be easily accessed.
It has two DB25 connectors on the back and comes configured with
the user's choice of 16 male, 16 female, or 8 male/8 female XLR
jacks, or 16 TRS jacks. Custom configurations are also available.
Black Lion Audio (blacklionaudio.com, dist. by RAD Distribution,
raddist.com): The Seventeen compressor ($649) is a modern take
on a classic FET compressor design with all-new input electronics
and custom output transformer, frequency-adjustable sidechain,
highpass and lowpass filters, and wet/dry blend. Also new: the
PBR-8 ($899), a 500 Series enclosure with built-in patchbay for
easy signal routing.
Blue (bluemic.com): The Compass (price TBA) is a desktop
boom arm for broadcast and podcast mics. It's designed with
internal springs for silent operation and features a cable control
channel. Also new: Bottle mics in six custom colors.
Bock Audio (bockaudio.com) is now shipping the Soundelux
U99 multipattern tube mic ($2599), and will soon add the Bock
67 to the lineup. Reviews coming soon.
CEntrance (centrance.com): The
MixerFace R4 (price TBA) is a
portable USB mixer/interface in
a rugged metal shell designed
for travel. It features two XLR/TRS
inputs plus a minijack Aux input,
phantom power, a built-in battery
for 8 hours' use, USB connectivity,
and an optional built-in SD card
stereo recorder.
Coleman Audio (colemanaudio.
com): The CA500M (price TBA) is a
4-band stereo mastering EQ rack
based on the design of the CA500EQ.
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