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IN OTHERNAMM news, Universal Audio introduced the Apollo Twin. This Thunderbolt audio interface for Mac combines the same 24/192kHz audio conversion of UA’s Apollo series with onboard Realtime UAD SOLO or DUO Processing. With its ergonomic desktop design, rugged construction and front panel headphone and instrument connections, Apollo Twin allows Mac users to record at near-zero latency through the full range of UAD Powered Plug-Ins. Apogee Electronics released the MiC 96k, a high fidelity, studio quality cardioid condenser microphone. The MiC 96k is the follow up to the Apogee MiC, released in 2011. Designed for vocal and acoustic instrument recording, the MiC 96k works with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Mac. Blue, known for its distinctive


microphone designs, announced its headphones market debut with a preview of the Mo-Fi


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showreview Studiomaster Venture Series Apollo Twin


Apogee MiC 96k


Pebble & Bam-Bam from Unity


range of headphones, ahead of a Q2 launch. John Maier, CEO of Blue said: “The market is plenty crowded with lo-fi headphones for mobile devices. But classic hi-fi headphones are too power hungry for our mobile devices.” Chandler


PMC twotwo sub


mixer featuring the “1-million lifecycle” Midas Pro faders. It is 96kHz ready and carries 192kHz A-D/D-A converters. Featuring a design made from carbon fibre and aluminium, the device was designed by a Bentley Motors industrial designer, claims the company. Multiple expansion cards such as Dante, MADI and ADAT are available for digital networking. An on-board 32×32 USB interface allows real-time tracking. Al Walker, senior product manager said: “We’ve been listening to our customer requests for a lightweight, durable and transportable Midas console.” The glass and ceramics maker, Corning, made its NAMM


showcased the follow up to the TG2 pre-amp/ DI, the TG2-500. The company writes that it “produces the same sound of the EMI TG12428 pre-amp,


debut with its Optical Cables technology. According to the company, the cables are capable of transferring data at speeds of up to 5Gbps through USB or up to 10Gbps through Thunderbolt technology and up to 20Gbps through Thunderbolt 2. By using optical fibre technology, there is no electromagnetic interference (EMI) with the cables, ensuring a smooth and balanced audio track. The optical cables maintain high-data transfer speeds over much longer distances than copper cables. The company’s fibre-optic


cables can reach lengths of up to 60m and are 50% smaller, 80% lighter and much stronger than comparable copper


used in EMI/Abbey Road recording and mastering consoles in the late ’60s and early ’70s, in the company’s 500 series module form factor.” Following a successful crowd funding run on Indiegogo, CEntrance unveiled the MixerFace mobile recording interface. MixerFace features two studio-grade microphone pre amplifiers allowing professional recording on smartphones, laptops and tablets. Eventide released the latest


addition to the company’s H9 stomp box line, the H9 Core. Ray Maxwell, Eventide’s VP of sales and marketing said: “The un-bundled H9 Core is the perfect add-on for an H9 owner.” PMC unveiled the twotwo sub1 subwoofer. The built-in amplifier delivers 400W with an


cables. The high speed data transferring and the potential to span longer distances make the cables ideal for recording studios and on location recording and editing. Finally, the announcement


was made just before the Christmas holidays but was cemented at the NAMM show, as Yamaha revealed that it had completed its acquisition of Line 6 on the first day of business. “This move is part of Yamaha’s strategic management plan to promote business growth through mergers and acquisition and serves as a driving force in creating innovation and reaching new markets. We are very excited to conclude that Yamaha has found the best


Eventide H9 Core CEntrance MixerFace


active frequency response from 22Hz up to 200Hz. The subwoofer can be used in a 2.1 configuration with twotwo series monitors in order to gain extra bass and headroom. Studiomaster showcased


the Venture Series cabinets, available in 1,000W active and passive models. The cabinets are described as high power, high performance and


ultra-light. Studiomaster director of R&D, Paul Belcher, states, “The performance and quality of the Venture Series matches any 1,000W compact PA speaker currently available,


and at a very competitive price. UK equipment manufacturer,


Unity Audio, launched its latest offering in the form of the active Pebble and Bam Bam studio monitors. By using the Bam Bam and Pebble together, the Pebble will be turned into a three-way system with an external bass woofer and unwanted low frequency cabinet resonance will be completely reduced.


EveAnna Manley presents the Core channel strip


partner in Line 6, without question,” said Yamaha Corp president Takuya Nakata at a


busy press confidence. It begs the question: what’s next on the shopping list? 


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