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new studio products JZ Microphones BT-201 Mic JZ Microphones has introduced its BT-201, a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with different changeable capsules offering optional choice of patterns: cardioid, omni, open cardioid and open cardioid with pad of -20 dB options. Also, a stereo pair set is available to provide balanced stereo recordings. According to the company, the main benefits of the BT-201 include “easy changeable capsules based on magnet connection, an all-metal body which provides high reliability, low self-noise, and very detailed sound with smooth and transparent highs, optimal presence and natural low-end response.” Each capsule is carefully tested for all parameters and measured in an anechoic chamber for optimum performance. Stay tuned for PAR’s upcoming review of the BT-201 in a matched pair configuration. Price: $635 and $1,349 (single and matched pair, respectively) Contact: JZ Microphones | www.jzmic.com Marantz PMD661 Portable Recorder Based on the PMD660, the Marantz PMD661 is smaller than its predecessor, yet incorporates a wide range of technical advances and features that help it excel in virtually any audio gathering application. PMD661 is 24-bit, 96 kHz recording capable and features a simple and ergonomic control panel, one-touch transport system and large, bright OLED display. Solid-state, this portable recorder uses SD or SDHC media cards and reportedly gets over five hours of operation from four AA alkaline batteries. It records in WAV or MP3 formats, features two XLR mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power, a S/PDIF digital input, 1/8-inch stereo line in, RCA stereo line level outputs, 1/4-inch jack with volume control, and USB 2.0 port. Stay tuned for PAR’s upcoming review of the PMD661. Price: $599 Contact: Marantz | www.d-mpro.com Aphex Model 188 Mic Preamp Aphex has premiered its Model 188 8-channel, remote-controlled microphone preamplifier. Containing eight mic preamps in a single rack space, the Model 188 represents an alternative to the company’s flagship remote preamp, the Model 1788A. Like the 1788A, the settings of the Model 188 may be remote controlled via Ethernet or MIDI, using Aphex’s 1788A-RC hardware remote or the 1788SW control software (PC and Mac) or via Pro Tools. Unlike the 1788A, the Model 188 does not have the extensive onboard metering, nor does it include MicLim technology, which limits the signal at the mic input. However, the 188’s 1U chassis targets it for mobile systems with space limitations, and it consumes less power than the 1788A. The Model 188 is also a complement to the company’s Anaconda digital snake system. Price: $1,499 list Contact: Aphex | www.aphex.com 8 ProAudioReview | March 2009 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.jzmic.com http://www.d-mpro.com http://www.aphex.com http://www.proaudioreview.com

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ProAudio Review - March 2009 Contents Technically Speaking New Studio Products Opinion: Studio Sense Gear Trends In Nashville Focusrite Liquid Mix HD TDM Plug-in Daking Mic-Pre One sE Electronics RNR1 Active Ribbon Microphone WAVES Tony Maserati Plug-in Collection KRK Systems Rokit 8 G2 Monitors and 10s Subwoofer JBL Control 2P Powered Desktop Monitors Neumann TLM 103D Digital Microphone System Violet Design “The Wedge” Condenser Microphone New Live Products Opinion: Worship Audio Fender Passport Deluxe PD-500 Portable PA PAR Contributor Of The Month Behringer 2442FX 10x4x2 Analog Mixer Single Slice

ProAudio Review - March 2009

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