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BAE Audio (baeaudio.com): The 10DC compressor/limiter is a 1U rack unit with transformer-coupled all-discrete Class A electronics, stepped Elma switches for every control, reverse analogue metering, stereo linkable true bypass, and fully separate individually-actuated compression and limiting circuits. Single units cost $1350 without and $1650 with the external power supply that can power two units. Benchmark Media Systems (benchmark media.com): The DAC1 USB ($TBA) is a 2-channel 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converter and USB audio interface with jitter-immune clocking and a high-end headphone amplifer that automatically mutes the mains when headphones are plugged in, with selectable headphone gain ranges and automatic standby. The unit’s USB protocol combines with its accurate internal clock to offer USB playback without the jitter inherent in other systems, all without installing dedicated drivers. BIAS (bias-inc.com): Peak Pro 7.0.3 now includes optimization for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion as well as a new application from Sonoris for DDP verification and playback to ensure accurate CD glass mastering. The update is free to registered owners of Peak Studio ($599) and Peak Studio XT ($1199). Bubblebee Industries (bubblebeeindustries.com, dist. in USA by Plus24, plus24.net) makes a variety of Windjammer windscreens for microphones from 3 to 13 mm in size. The screens are audiotransparent while being very effective at stopping wind noise and fit securely to mics with little effort. Cascade Microphones (cascademicrophones.com): The Knuckle Head is a new ribbon mic based on the company’s popular Fat Head but with a new spring suspension mount, available as a standard design or with a Cinemag transformer, in black ($229/$349) or antique copper ($259/$395) finishes. The new V55 condenser ($TBA) is intended to be voiced like the Neumann U47 and will be manufactured with high-end components from a well renowned mic designer in the USA. Chandler Limited (chandlerlimited.com): The Little Devil 500-Series mic preamp ($900) offers Feedback and Bias controls for a wide tonal range, and the updated Germ 500 MKII ($955) is a module version of the Germanium preamp rack. Also new: the Germanium Drive and Little Devil Colored Boost stompboxes ($325 each). Reviews forthcoming. Dangerous Music (dangerousmusic.com) showed the Liaison ($2819), a programmable six-source router/patchbay for up to six external processors, with hard bypass, pre/post auditioning, parallel processing, and more. Earthworks (earthworksaudio.com): The SR20 cardioid mic ($599 MAP, review forthcoming) now has a screw-on metal mesh grille for handheld use that eliminates the performance issues of its original screw-on foam windscreen, and the DP30/C Drum Periscope ($799 MAP) now has a stiffer gooseneck that will not move even when attached to drums played very hard.

Electronaut (electronaut.info) displayed its M63 handmade 2-channel preamp ($3333), with Lundahl transformers, 63 dB of gain, illuminated VU meters, and much more. Eventide (eventide.com): Native versions of the Reverb 2016 Stereo Room ($199) and Omnipressor ($149) plug-ins will be available for the first time, in AU, VST, and AAX formats. Focusrite (focusrite.com): The Scarlett 2i2 ($149.99) is a portable bus-powered USB audio interface that supports up to 24/96 audio, and has two quality mic preamps with Hi-Z instrument input switching, direct monitor capability, stereo outs plus headphone output with monitor volume control, and bundled plug-ins. The Control 2802 ($4999.99) is a full-function analog console with 8 mic preamps, channel direct outs from a choice of four points in the signal path, up to 32 inputs to the Mix bus, an Ethernet-connected HUI-compatible control surface, built-in bus compression, and more. Also at Focusrite’s booth, Novation (novationmusic.com) debuted the Impulse ($249.99/$349.99/$399.99), a new intelligent controller with 25, 49, or 61 keys, aftertouch, a full control surface, an LCD data display, 8 backlit drum or clip pads compatible with Ableton Live, and more. Gefen (gefen.com): The DVI DL Over 2 CAT-6 Extender uses industry-standard CAT-6a cables to run uncompressed DVI video for distances of up to 200 feet without having to boost the signal or use expensive cabling. If 200 feet isn’t far enough, the DVI FM-1500 uses fiber optic cable for DVI runs of up to 3280 feet, and the DVI FM-2000 pushes duallink DVI up to 1000 feet. Genelec (genelecusa.com): The 6010A active monitors/5040A powered subwoofer system ($1495) for desktop and small-studio applications is now available in Mystic Black as well as white. Grace Design (gracedesign.com): The m102 and m502 ($695 and $625) are standalone compressors taken from the m103 channel strip’s dynamics section. The half-rack m102 and 500-Series m502 offer controls for input and output gain, threshold, attack, release, and ratio, with options for sidechain setup, stereo link, and LED gain reduction metering. Harrison Audio (harrisonconsoles.com) premiered the Lineage ($2995), a 1U rack 8-channel preamp with two channels each of four different Harrison console preamp designs: the 32c/MR Series, Series 10/950, Series 12/LPC, and the new TRION, with a recallable FIX function for quickly switching between two gain settings. Look for a review soon. iZotope (izotope.com): Ozone 5 ($249) and Ozone 5 Advanced ($999) are the latest upgrades to the company’s well-respected audio mastering software, with brandnew Equalizer parameters, improved Dynamics workflow and added features, a new modeled Reverb, comprehensive brandnew metering and display options, and much more. Look for a review soon.

Top left to bottom right: Grace Design m502, Josephson C716, Earthworks SR20 and DP30/C, Millennia Media NSEQ-4, Moog The Ladder
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