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new at namm: studio Audio-Technica ATH-M35 Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica has introduced its ATH-M35 dynamic stereo monitor headphones. Employing the company’s latest transducer technology, the ATH-M35’s key features include a foldable design for storage and a storage pouch. The phones are targeted for professional studio and home recording use and more portable situations, such as live sound, broadcast audio-for-video and field recording. The ATH-M35 employs a low-profile, closed-back design, with a neodymium magnet structure and a frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz. In addition, it features a gold-plated, stereo, 1/8-inch (3.5mm) connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4-inch (6.3mm) adapter, and an 11-foot (3.4m) cable with single-side exit. Pric e: $139 Contact: Audio-Technica • www.audio-technica.com Avantone BV-1 Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone Debuting at NAMM will be Avantone’s new flagship multi-pattern tube microphone, the BV-1. According to the company, the BV-1 is designed and assembled in Southern California as an affordable “boutique” microphone that “rivals any vintage microphone” on the market. Features include: 35mm dual capsule assembly with a 6-micron membrane; a low-noise, hand-selected 6072A tube; premium grade capacitors and resistors; a “retro” butter-cream colored finish with polished nickel trim; a vintage-style power supply with 9 selectable patterns; custom nickel-plated pop filter; custom shock mount; a 15-foot Gotham GAC-7 custom mic cable with premium Switchcraft XLR connectors; and a padded and lined wooden mic box. The BV-1 package comes complete in an attractive tweed/faux alligator leather carrying case. Pric e: $999 Contact: Avantone • www.avantelectronics.com Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones Sennheiser has debuted its HD 800 headphones. This audiophile model is said to offer “brilliant sound imaging and impressive spatiality” through the use of a 56mm sound transducer and an ear-cup design that directs sound waves to the ear at a slight angle. The vibrating part of the diaphragm is not a circular surface area but a ring, which is able to set the entire air volume over the transducer into motion. This annular design, patented by Sennheiser, reportedly solves the problems relating to dynamic transducer principles. Pric e: $1,399 Contact: Sennheiser • www.sennheiserusa.com 6 ProAudioReview | January 2009 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.audio-technica.com http://www.avantelectronics.com http://www.sennheiserusa.com http://www.proaudioreview.com

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ProAudio Review - January 2009 Contnets Technically Speaking New At NAMM: Studio Opinion: Studio Sense Feature: PAR Session Trials: Large-Diaphragm Microphones Review and Second Opinion: McDSP TDM Emerald Pack III featuring FutzBox PAR Contributor Of The Month Review: Audio-Technica AT2050 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Review: LaChapell Model 583s Microphone Preamp & Model 583e Microphone Preamp/EQ Review: RNDigital D4 Plug-In Mini Review: MXL Microphones V88 Large-Diaphragm Microphone Mini Review: Solid State Logic Mynx New at NAMM: Live New Live Products Opinion: Worship Audio PAR Recommends: Portable PA Options for 2009 Mini Review: Fishman SoloAmp Review: AKG D 40 Instrument Microphone Installation Profile: 9:30 Club, Washington, DC Single Slice

ProAudio Review - January 2009

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