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solid-state sidechain and output stage, and
adds a new HIP control to compress softer
dynamics while leaving higher dynamics
alone. The ELOP+ ($2500) combines a new
and improved ELOP optical limiter with an integrated stereo compressor, offering more than
the original ELOP feature set at a lower price.
Meris (meris.us) was showing the Mercury7
($549), a 500 Series algorithmic reverb module with flexible sound tailoring, at the
Vintage King booth (vintageking.com).

It's not NAMM without Stevie Wonder,
shown here learning about the new RedNet
gear in the Focusrite booth.

Mojave Audio (mojaveaudio.com) is now
shipping the MA-1000 ($2495), a tube mic with
continuously variable polar pattern, 15 dB pad,
and lowcut filter, and the single-pattern solid
state MA-50 ($495). Look for reviews soon.
Momentum Audio Sales (momentumaudio
sales.com), in addition to distributing the EVE
Audio monitor line (eve-audio.com) in the
USA, is also handling Audient interfaces and
pro audio gear (audient.com).
MOTU (motu.com) announced firmware
upgrades to the 1248, 8M, 16A, and other
current-generation audio interfaces (free). The
upgrade adds remote control of preamp settings, graphical EQ and compressor controls,
and SMPTE time code support. Also new:
improvements in Digital Performer 9, such as
transparent pre-rendering, drastically lowered
latency, new plug-ins, and more.
Neat Microphones (neatmic.com) was
showing the new BeeHive headphone amp
(price TBA) and the three uniquely-styled
Widget USB mics ($99 each).
Neumann (neumann.com/homestudio) is
now offering a special bundle (available
April 2016, price TBA) that combines its TLM
102 condenser mic with the Apogee Duet
audio interface.
NUGEN Audio (nugenaudio.com)
announced the SEQ-ST Spline EQ (price TBA),
with a number of advanced features not common to other parametric EQ plug-ins and
built-in spectrum analysis.
Phoenix Audio (phoenixaudio.net) announced
the Tilt TC/500, a 500 Series line driver/DI with
with 3-way "tilt" EQ at 160/800/1600 Hz and
sweepable tone control.
Plugin Alliance (plugin-alliance.com)
announced upgrades to the Brainworx
bx_digital ($299), with improved frequency
range, and enhanced de-esser, and the SPL
Transient Designer Plus ($199), with
sidechaining, a limiter, and wet/dry mix. The
Alliance's All Bundle V4.0 ($4099) adds
these upgraded plug-ins and the new
Dangerous Music BAX EQ ($249) and
Brainworx bx_cleansweep Pro ($149).
PreSonus (presonus.com) debuted the
Studio 192 Mobile ($599.95), a USB 3 interface with 2 mic preamps, 6 balanced outputs,

Glenn Kuras of GIK Acoustics with the
Corner CT Alpha bass trap.

The new 500 Series effects from JHS Pedals
up to 16 channels of digital I/O, built-in monitor control and talkback features, Fat Channel
effects for near zero latency monitor mixing,
tight integration with Studio One, and remote
control via tablet. Also new: The Eris R80 and
R65 monitors with air-motion tweeters ($599
and $499).
Prism Sound (prismsound.com) debuted the
Callia (price TBA), a gorgeous high-resolution
D/A converter for precision listening. Also
new: the MDIO-HDX interface card for the
Titan and Atlas interfaces, allowing direct
connection to Avid HDX systems.

The Fostex TH900mk2 and HP-A4BL
pair up for impeccable audio quality.

New features abound in Harrison Mixbus 3.1
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RECORDING April 2016

http://www.mojaveaudio.com http://www.sales.com http://www.eve-audio.com http://www.audient.com http://www.motu.com http://www.meris.us http://www.vintageking.com http://www.neatmic.com http://www.neumann.com/homestudio http://www.nugenaudio.com http://www.phoenixaudio.net http://www.plugin-alliance.com http://www.prismsound.com http://www.presonus.com

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