Tricerasoft: Make Money With Karaoke

TriceraSoft is starting a new program that will put money in your pocket with NO effort on your part.

We call this our Gateway Program.

TriceraSoft is becoming one of the leading sources for LEGAL Downloadable Karaoke MP3+G songs and we would like to share in this, and future success.

If you have your own website, why not make it work for you.

The TriceraSoft Software Engineers have created customized gateways that allow you to sell Karaoke content on your website and be paid for this.

Your customers can purchase with major credit cards or PayPal and you do not have to get involved with this at all. We look after all purchases for you. All you need to do is to place the special customized link that we would provide you onto your website (Usually with an iframe) so that it becomes an integral part of your site and we do the rest.

Each gateway is coded specifically to you so that if someone purchases from your gateway, you are automatically credited for the purchase.

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As technology progresses, more and more professionals and home users are going digital for their entertainment needs. You could become their source and be paid each quarter for doing nothing, or you could promote the fact that you have this on you site and maximize your payments.

About The Product:

All of our Karaoke is in the world standard MP3+G format (Created by us in the 90’s) and are zipped. Manufacturers Include: Zoom, Music Factory, Karaoke Monthly, NuTech, Sunfly, Monster Hits and more. Single purchases or Gift Packs are available at a reduced price. Your gateway will allow for previewing of songs online so that your customers will know what they are purchasing.

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How Much Do I Get And How Do I Get Paid?

$ 0.10 Commission per song
All commissions are paid on a quarterly basis.

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X-Laser: Do It With The Lights On

X-Laser USA announced their new “X-Laser: Do It With The Lights On” video contest. They want to show X-Laser products being used at real events in real venues by really excited X-Laser users. So we have created a new video contest with a HUGE prize.

Send X-Laser USA your event videos of your X-Laser Next Generation Aerial Laser Display System to enter the contest and be eligible for the biggest prize we have ever (or probably will ever) offer. What’s the prize? Glad you asked!

X-Laser has custom built an over-clocked version of their X250G Dual Blaze laser system with TWO 100mW green lasers. That over 200mW of blazing aerial laser power and it will be given to one lucky X-Laser user just for showing us how they use their X-Laser. This wicked over-clocked X250G would normally sell for over $2,000.00 but it can be yours for FREE just for entering the contest. Second and third place prizes will be awarded with second place recieving a new X225G Dual Flare and third place receiving a $100.00 rebate on a new X-Laser system.

How To Enter:

Send X-Laser a video or videos burned onto a DVD or CDR (if you have the space) showing you using your X-Laser systems at a party or special event. Entries will be judged on the following criteria: creativity, party atmosphere, user testimonials, incorporation of X-Laser products in your lighting rig, video quality, and diversity of laser effects. Each user may submit up to a maximum of five videos.

Mail your completed entry to PO BOX 353 Laurel, MD 20725 by December 31st 2008. Videos must be no less than 30 seconds in length (longer is preferred). You do not have to make a new purchase to enter this contest, but you do need to be using X-Laser products as part of your lighting rig. See the X-Laser website, http://www.x-laser.com/videocontest.fwx, for complete details, rules, and restrictions. Winners will be announced by February 15th, 2009 via the X-Laser website.

Hercules RMX Console Released

ercules, the computer DJ entertainment specialist, announces the availability of the new Hercules DJ Console Rmx, a digital audio console designed for Mobile and advanced DJs. The audio console, supplied with a carrying bag for total mobility, retails for $349.00 and is available now at Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Musician’s Friend, American Musical Supply, 8th Street Music and PSSL.com. (www.hercules.com)

The DJ Console Rmx is the most comprehensive digital dual mixing deck in its class. The sleek console includes a number of quality features such as a solid metal casing with non-slip pads guaranteeing perfect stability, broad surface, accessible buttons and knobs, precise and comprehensive controls, a built-in audio interface with 4 inputs, 4 outputs. 
 
“The success of our products has helped spread the Hercules brand throughout the international DJ community. We consulted with over 1300 DJs throughout Europe and US and designed the DJ Console Rmx to their exact expectations,” states François Garet, Development Manager of the DJing solutions range for Hercules. “We are proud to offer this professional solution that provides enhanced performance and precision at an incredible value,” adds Garet.

Elation Unveils Event Panel System

Now you can take your LED colors with you. …anywhere you go, whether you’re stepping outdoors, riding in a vehicle or flying into outer space.  Elation Professional’s amazing new Event Panel System is a revolutionary RGB LED color changing panel that comes with its own battery pack, so it can “power on” wherever you take it, even in places where there’s no electricity available

Equipped with 288 high-output 10mm LEDs (48 red, 120 green, 120 blue), the Event Panel System is ideal for adding brilliant colors to special events and banquets, as well as tricky indoor spaces where electrical outlets are scarce, such as hallways, entry ways and moving scenery.  The unique long-life battery-powered panel also provides an easy way to light up trade show exhibits, runways and retail displays, since you don’t have to worry about connecting to a power source for at least 10 hours of full-power continuous use.  Rental companies, too, will benefit from the Event Panel System, since they’ll be able to offer their customers a totally portable, easy-setup RGB color fixture for applications where it previously would have been difficult – or impractical –to use one.

Not only is the Event Panel System a perfect fit for hard-to-light spaces, it’s also got an array of features that will fit a variety of needs.  It includes 14 built-in programs, a variable strobe effect (1-18 flashes per second) 0-100% dimming, and seamless RGB variable fade rate color mixing.  Featuring flicker-free operation, it’s also ideal for illuminating video and film production sets.

The panel can be controlled remotely from up to 30’ away, using Elation’s ELAR WR Wireless Infrared Controller, which comes included with the Event Panel System.  The ELAR WR Remote gives operators control over the built-in programs, strobing, blackout and RGB mixing, and the IR receiver on the panel itself can be placed by the user into the proper position manually.

As another option, the Event Panel System can be operated with a standard DMX-512 controller, giving users flexibility to create their own programs and conjure up an infinite palette of colors.  The panel can be operated in 2, 3, 4, 7, 14 or 26 DMX channel modes to meet varying user needs. The versatile panel can also be run as a stand-alone unit without a controller in four different modes: Auto Run, which automatically chases through the 14 built-in programs; Programs Mode, which lets you select a program and adjust its different features such as speed and fade time; Sound Active Mode, which chases through the built-in programs to the beat of the music; and Master-Slave, which allows multiple units to be linked and synched together via built-in XLR connectors.

Featuring a 40° beam angle, the Event Panel System has an impressive output distance of 65-85 feet (20-25 meters).  The compact color panel sits on top of a base, which holds its rechargeable battery, and attaches easily via two quarter turn locks. A12V power supply to recharge the battery is included with the system. 

In addition to operating via battery power, the Event Panel System can be connected to an electrical source with an AC cable from 100-240v and can be used independently without the base.  Featuring the energy efficiency of LED lighting, it draws only 36 watts of power.  Another advantage of its LED lamps is their long life – rated at 100,000 hours.

For a fixture with its features and brightness, the Event Panel System is remarkably compact and lightweight, making it easy to use on the go.  The color panel itself weighs only 7.7 lbs and measures 16.7″ L x 10.3″ W x 3.2″ H.  The battery pack base weighs 19.5 lbs. and measures 11.7″ L x 11.6″ W x 4.6″ H.

“The Event Panel System makes RGB LED lighting totally portable,” said Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional. “This battery-powered, go-anywhere system will make it possible to have ultra-bright color mix effects in a whole range of new applications where electricity isn’t readily available.”

Rated at IP20, the Event Panel System is not intended for permanent outdoor installation, extended outdoor use, or operation in rain or inclement weather.

The MSRP of the Event Panel System, including the Panel, Battery Base, and ELAR WR Wireless Infrared Remote Controller, is $1,099.95.

LEDs in Heads! American DJ Adds LED Moving Heads to Accu Series

LOS ANGELES - The LED revolution has come to American DJ’s Accu Series! Two exciting new LED-powered moving heads have been added to this popular, top-of-the-line series of professional club effects: the Accu Spot 250 Hybrid and the Accu LED MH.

True to its name, the Accu Spot 250 Hybrid is based on ADJ’s top-selling Accu Spot 250 DMX moving head, combining the popular fixture’s conventional 250W discharge lamp with 9 1-watt LEDs (3 red, 3 green, 3 blue) - for a totally unique, must-be-seen-to-be-believed fusion effect! The Accu LED MH is an all-new unit that marries ADJ’s advanced high-quality stepper-motor moving-yoke technology with the brightness, sharpness and operational advantages of LEDs, along with other innovative new features like an editing program that allows you to edit and save scenes in the unit’s memory from its control panel.

“American DJ is incorporating LED technology into our Accu Series in innovative ways to bring customers some truly groundbreaking effects,” said Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. “We have added LED lamps to the Accu Spot 250, to create our first hybrid discharge/LED moving head, thereby bringing the ‘best of both worlds’ to our customers.

“With the Accu LED MH,” added Davies, “we have developed an LED moving head that rivals conventional 250W discharge moving head fixtures in output and performance, but draws much less power, has a 100,000-hour lamp life - and offers some extra user bonuses like a built-in editing feature. We are truly thrilled to add these two new LED fixtures to our very popular and successful Accu Series.”

Here’s a closer look at the new Accu Series moving head LED effects:

Accu Spot 250 Hybrid - The original Accu Spot 250 has been one of the mainstays of the Accu Series - and now it’s more exceptional than ever, thanks to the fusion of 9 1-watt LEDs with its 250W discharge lamp. Imagine the Accu Spot 250’s colorful rotating gobos encircled by sharp moving red, green and blue LED beams - for two eye-popping effects in one! Users have 0-100% dimming control over both the discharge lamp and LEDs.

Equipped with 12 DMX channels, the Accu Spot 250 Hybrid features independent gobo and color wheels, with a total of 7 replaceable rotating gobos plus spot (2 dichroic glass gobos) and 9 colors plus white. A Gobo Shake effect, Rainbow Color Scroll effect, Pulse effect and Color Strobing provide plenty of tools for visual excitement. In addition to being operated with a DMX controller, the Accu Spot 250 Hybrid can be run in Sound Active mode to built-in programs for both its discharge and LED lamps. Other features on the Accu Spot 250 Hybrid include: RDMX Remote DMX Addressing, Auto X-Y Repositioning; 360° pan/ 265° tilt; and a 4-button menu system for easy navigation. It has a beam angle of 15°, with optional 18° beam angle available (sold separately).

The Accu Spot 250 Hybrid measures 13.5″L x 14″W x 19.5″H and weighs 39 lbs. The MSRP of the Accu Spot 250 Hybrid is $1,399.95.

Accu LED MH - The 9-DMX channel Accu LED MH is a high-powered moving head with 69 sharp red, green and blue LED beams that produce an output similar to a 250W halogen lamp, at just a fraction of the power consumption — only 30W! Other advantages of its LED technology include an extremely long lamp life rated at 100,000 hours, along with cool operation that helps keep the temperature comfortable and eliminates duty cycles. The Accu LED MH can be turned on at the beginning of the evening and still be lighting the dance floor at last call!

The Accu LED MH includes Pulse and Strobe effects, as well as built-in LED programs for use in Sound Active Mode. One convenient new feature is an editing program that allows you to write lighting scenes directly into the fixture’s built-in memory using the control panel or an external DMX controller. You can easily edit individual scenes from the control board, too, and save them in the unit’s memory.

Other features of the Accu LED MH include: Auto X-Y Repositioning; 360° pan/ 265° tilt; 4-button menu system for easy navigation, and 27.5° beam angle.

The Accu LED MH measures 17″L x 23″W x 19.5″H and weighs 22 lbs. The MSRP of the Accu LED MH is $999.95.

Denon New Compact Media Player, 2 Channel Mixer & Compact Mixer + New Headphones!

– New Compact CD/USB Media Player & Controller, 2-Channel Mixer, High-Performance
Headphones and Super Compact Mixer Join Company’s Broad Line of Industry-Leading DJ Products –
Anaheim, CA, January 17, 2008 - Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ
equipment, will showcase a broad range of high-performance products for working DJs at NAMM 2008.
In addition to its forthcoming breakthrough Model DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Turntable Media Player &
Controller (see separate release), the company will spotlight four exciting new additions to its
comprehensive line of mobile mixers, portable CD/MP3 players and more. The four new products,
including the innovative, high-performance Model DN-S1200 Compact CD/USB Media Player &
Controller, DN-X050 Professional 2-channel Mixer, Model DN-HP700 headphones and DN-X120
Compact Performance Mixer, will be showcased at NAMM, many in live demonstrations that will
give attendees the opportunity to experience their features and capabilities firsthand.
DN-S1200: Total Control Over Your Music Collections in a Super Compact Instrument!
Denon’s new DN-S1200 Compact CD/USB Media Player & Controller is a super-compact and
sophisticated DJ instrument that lets users bring together and enjoy access to their entire music
collection from virtually all-existing storage media, including Apple® iPods® and USB Flash Drives. For
total flexibility, it features an illuminated Slot-In CD Player, a quick-loading and fast data reading
mechanism that offers a variety of audio compact disc support, including CD, CD-R, CD-RW and CDTEXT.
Thanks to its advanced External USB Device Support, users have access to vast portable music
collections stored on external USB media and may connect their iPod, Thumb Drive, and large Hard
Drives for easy access to small or extensive mp3/wav collections of up to 50,000 files. Simply plug
these devices into the DN-S1200 to obtain the powerful on-board features such as Instant Start,
Seamless Looping, Scratching and easy File Searching. Notably, with its MIDI Interface Controller
(PC/MAC), the DN-S1200 is also designed to interface and control a variety of popular DJ programs
that supports USB MIDI in/out interface, either by user custom mapping or direct native support by the
software vendor. Users can easily control their favorite DJ software all from a single advanced compact
player. Unlike most dedicated DJ midi controllers that are only USB bus powered, the DN-S1200
encompasses its own internal power supply to achieve the highest electrical specifications, resulting in
best possible performance. The DN-S1200 features industry leading Burr Brown (a product of TI) 24 bit
DAC processing for superior output audio fidelity.
The DN-S1200’s leading-edge 110mm JOG Disc is constructed with an ultra high-resolution pulse and
touch sensor mechanism to accurately reproduce the most subtle or swift scratching movements made by
the human hand. The Jog Disc can perform other vital functions too such as, pitch bending, scanning,
file searching and dry/wet control for effects. For added creative flexibility, two “hot starts” (A1 and
A2) can be made on the fly and easily turned into Seamless Loops. And thanks to its 4 Superb Built-in
Effects, building the mood of the dance floor and remixing live has never been easier. DJs can easily
activate and have full parameter control with a Dry/Wet mix control of the 4 effects: Flanger, Filter
(High-Mid-Low), Echo and Echo/Loop, as well as 3 Platter Effects, including Brake (adjustable in realtime),
Dump (reverse sound without losing true forward time, like a radio edit), and Reverse (plays your
music backwards). For those DJ’s who perform long mix transitions and require high pitch resolution,
the S1200 offers a 100mm pitch slider with .02% for the 4% pitch range and .05% for the 10/16% pitch
range. 24%/50%/100% ranges are also available.
The DN-S1200 comes complete with Denon DJ’s acclaimed Music Manager Software. Among its
groundbreaking features is a highly refined search system, which lets users navigate quickly through any
MP3/ WAV files connected to the system and monitor files via the internal player. Additionally, the
Music Manger allows for ID3 Tag Editing of MP3/ WAV for supported fields, scans files and saves
BPM calculated results to the TAG itself, builds playlists, importing/exporting of Playlists and
transporting music files to other connected devices The Denon DN-S1200 is scheduled to ship in April
2008 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $599.99.
DN-X050: A New Standard in Professional 2-Channel Mixing
With its slim, 2RU rackmount design and full complement of advanced features, the DN-X050 sets a
new performance standard for both flexibility and ease-of-use in professional 2-channel. Users have
access to two switchable phone/line and two line inputs, as well as a dedicated microphone input. The
unit also features three-band Parametric EQ, Balanced & Unbalanced Output, and a 10-segments Level
Meter. The DN-X050 is scheduled to ship in March 2008 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of
$399.99.
DN-HP700 Headphones: Durability, Reliability and Style
Denon DJ’s sturdy new DN-HP700 headphones are designed with the durability, reliability and style
required by today’s hard-working DJs. With their powerful 40mm drivers and 1,700mW of input power
and Neodymium magnet technology, they provide clear, pure audio performance. Swivel ear cups allow
for easy one-ear monitoring. In addition, a convenient one-side exit coiled cable and neat folding design
add to their compact portability. The DN-HP700 headphones are scheduled to ship this month for a
manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $149.99.
DN-X120 Compact Performance Mixer: Great Sound Quality In Tight Portable Package
Designed as a replacement for the popular Denon DX-100, the new DN-X120 Compact Performance
Mixer offers unprecedented sound quality in a super-compact, tight package. One of the smallest
professional-quality DJ mixers on the market, the new DN-X100 features dual switchable phono/lines,
with 2 line inputs as well as advanced 45mm VCA faders, microphone input and 3-band EQ. Balanced
and unbalanced outputs offer total flexibility, and a 10 segments level meter adds to the unit’s utility and
performance. The streamlined portable unit also offers the many advanced features that made the DX-
100 the compact mixer of choice for many top professional DJs, such as cross fader and channel fader
reverse, channel fader contour, program channel reverse, gain control, headphone split cue and more.
The DN-X120 is scheduled to ship in March 2008 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of
$299.99.
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About D&M Professional
D&M Professional, parent of Denon Professional, Marantz Professional and Denon DJ,
manufactures and distributes a reliable line of professional audio and video equipment for the
broadcast, commercial, corporate, DJ, education, government, audio/visual, education, houses
of worship, security, and related industries.
Visit D&M Professional at www.d-mpro.com.
or Denon DJ at: www.denondj.com
About D&M Holdings Inc.
D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management and
distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio
and video businesses including Denon®, Marantz®, McIntosh® Laboratory, Boston
Acoustics®, Snell Acoustics, Escient®, Denon DJ, Calrec Audio, D&M Professional and D&M
Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and visual
experience.

“Two Decks in One” Spinning Style DN-HS5500

– “Two Decks in One” Spinning Style DN-HS5500 Features Independent Dual Deck-Like Operation,
with Separate Audio Outputs, USB and MIDI Control and More -
Anaheim, CA, January 17, 2008 - Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ
equipment, will debut its new Model DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Turntable Media Player &
Controller at NAMM 2008, a groundbreaking portable DJ instrument that provides working DJs with a
host of leading-edge features and enhanced creative flexibility. The DN-HS5500 literally gives users
“two decks in one,” offering independent dual deck-like operation, with separate audio outputs from
decks 1 and 2.
“Two Decks in One” Provides Twice the Creative DJ Power
Key to the DN-HS5500’s breakthrough flexibility and utility is that it literally doubles the capabilities
and creative options of a single-deck unit by offering DJs an elegant single component solution, with the
power to easily operate decks #1 and #2 simultaneously with the flip of a button. Each of the DNHS5500′
s two decks provides full access to all available features as well as all connected outboard
devices and music library. Another key advancement is that when used as a MIDI controller each of the
DN-HS5500’s two decks can fully control two players from a DJ’s favorite software, such as
PCDJ/Reflex LE, Serato Scratch LIVE, Traktor, Virtual DJ, etc.
Tomorrow’s DJ Technology Today: The Breakthrough Modular HDD/CD Option!
Another of the DN-HS5500’s industry-leading characteristics is its breakthrough Modular HDD/CD
Option. With this powerful and unique design, DJ’s now have full control over their internal hardware
preference by choosing the Denon optional (BU5501) Slim-type CD-ROM drive or a standard PATAtype
2.5″ laptop size Hard Drive as the secured “internal” source playback. When coupled with the DNHS5500′
s cutting-edge 2-deck capability, DJs now have access to a host of heretofore unimagined
media advantages.
Built-in USB Audio Internal 24-Bit Processing adds to the advanced performance capabilities of the
DN-HS5500, which encompasses its own USB audio interface (sound card), eliminating the hassle of
sourcing one - and spending additional money. In addition, thanks to a special D-Sync function, users
can add even more creative power by linking two DN-HS5500 players together via a single RJ45 crosscable
(not included) for MASTER/REMOTE operation. This easy operation enables the DJ to make all
peripheral connections to a single player while having full control of music devices from either side.
Noted Denon DJ Brand Manager Silvio Zeppieri: “Denon DJ is 100% committed to giving working DJs
the tools they need to succeed and express themselves creatively, and our new DN-HS5500
demonstrates why we are the company that DJs turn to when they want the most innovative and reliable
solutions they need to express themselves and expand their creative horizons. Many other competitive
systems available on the market today would require two separate players to perform what the DNHS5500
offers in an affordable single-component solution. This single breakthrough device offers a host
of innovative, easy-to-use features and capabilities that truly open up new realms of creative possibilities
for DJs to explore.”
Innovative “Spinning” Turntable Style MIDI Controller with Control of DJ Software
The innovative Denon DN-HS5500 is a “spinning” turntable style MIDI Controller with Sound Card
that gives users the advanced capability of controlling various DJ MAC/PC application software. In
addition to its ability to interface and control external Hard drives, iPods and other connected music
devices, it offers an extensive palette of special effects and features. Most notably, DJs have access to
three separate platter effects, including Brake (adjustable in real time), Dump (reverse sound without
losing true forward time, like a radio edit), and Reverse, which plays your music backwards as the
platter spins backwards. In addition, DJs have access to 5 superb built-in DSP effects, making it easy to
build the mood on the dance floor. DJs can easily activate and have access to full parameter adjustments
with a unique Dry/Wet mix control of the effects, including Flanger, Filter (High-Mid-Low), Echo, Tail
Echo and amazing Echo Loop.
Another useful function is Denon DJ’s exclusive “Mirror Mix” feature, which is like having two copies
of the same track while juggling the mixer’s crossfader back and forth with the other track being slightly
delayed. Delays are adjustable from 1/8, ¼, ½. 1/1, and 2/1. In addition, the unit’s Play List Creation and
Hot List: function lets you cerate, edit and save up to 3 different types of Playlist categories. Other
features include an advanced support for three types of keyboard, Intuitive File Navigation, Pitch Range
and Deep Pitch Resolution and more.
The Denon DN-HS5500 is expected to be available in early February for a manufacturer’s suggested
retail price of $1,299.99
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About D&M Professional
D&M Professional, parent of Denon Professional, Marantz Professional and Denon DJ,
manufactures and distributes a reliable line of professional audio and video equipment for the
broadcast, commercial, corporate, DJ, education, government, audio/visual, education, houses
of worship, security, and related industries.
Visit D&M Professional at www.d-mpro.com.
or Denon DJ at: www.denondj.com
About D&M Holdings Inc.
D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management and
distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio
and video businesses including Denon®, Marantz®, McIntosh® Laboratory, Boston
Acoustics®, Snell Acoustics, Escient®, Denon DJ, Calrec Audio, D&M Professional and D&M
Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and visual
experience. All product and brand names with a trademark symbol other than those third party
marks listed below are trademarks or registered trademarks of D&M Holdings, Inc. or its
subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.dm-holdings.com/.
PCDJ and Reflex are registered trademarks of D1 Audio, Inc. Serato Scratch LIVE is a
registered trade mark of Serato Audio Research. Virtual DJ is a product of Atomix Productions.
Traktor is a registered trade mark of Native Instruments.

American DJ: Media Operator MP3 Offers More Control

The Media Operator from American Audio is the ideal solution for playing  and controlling MP3 tracks in retail locations, buildings, restaurants – any installation where an easy, reliable way to manage digital music is needed.  An all-in-one, simple-to-operate professional MP3 player, the Media Operator can play digital tracks from both SD cards and USB sticks/drives

Great for mobile entertainers too, it features full playback control, similar to most professional CD players.  Its pro features include Seamless Loop, Tempo Lock, Pitch Control (+/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%), Pitch Bend, Repeat Mode and an Auto BPM Counter.

The Media Operator is equipped with both an SD Card slot and a USB 2.0 slot.  The SD slot is designed to read SD cards up to 4GB and does not accept SDHC cards (SDHC cards can be read via the USB reader).  With a 1GB SD Card having the capacity to store up to 1000 MP3 tracks, the Media Operator makes it possible to play and manage a vast library of digital music from one compact, easy-to-use unit.

“Everybody loves the convenience of being able to store and carry around thousands of songs on a thumb-sized device like an SD Card or USB stick.  The Media Operator makes it equally convenient to play, manage and control those tracks,” said Tom Freret, national sales manager for American Audio.  “You can pop a whole night’s music into the SD or USB reader, and just play it as is or add some of the easy-to-use professional control functions.”

Folder and track search knobs make it quick and easy to find the MP3 track you’re looking for.  A bright, user-friendly LCD display on the front of the unit shows MP3 track listings, as well as Single/Continue and Time viewing.  The Media Operator also features American Audio’s Advanced Cueing, with track searching done by the frame rather than by the second for greater pinpoint accuracy.

The Media Operator includes Master Volume Control, as well as a microphone input (XLR/ ¼” combo).  Additionally there are two line out options, XLR and RCA.  “You can plug the unit directly into powered speakers or an amplifier through the balanced XLR outs, or go to a preamp mixer from its RCA outputs,” said Freret.

A rack mountable unit, the Media Operator measures 19”L x 5.5”W x 1.75”H and takes up 1 rack space.  The compact player weighs only 4 lbs., making it easily transportable for mobile use.

The Media Operator is extremely affordable too, with a suggested retail price of just $299.95.

For more information, contact American Audio at 800-322-6337 or visit www.americanaudio.us

LED It Sparkle: American DJ’s New Sparkle LED

There’s great news for everyone who loved the original Sparkle effect from American DJ. The company has transformed this classic DJ favorite, a multi-beam all-white moonflower, into a high-tech LED fixture. The new and improved Sparkle LED 3W is powered by one super bright 3-watt LED, giving it more “sparkle” than ever before!

Featuring high output and new lens technology, the Sparkle LED 3W creates multiple white moonflower beams that are razor-sharp when projected onto walls and dance floors. Its wide beam spread covers a large area, so users get plenty of effect for their money. Like its popular predecessor, the Sparkle LED 3W can be operated in 2 different modes — continuous rotation and static — which are controllable via an easy-access effects switch. Whether spinning or stationary, the resulting clusters of glittering white beams have a classy look that’s great for weddings and other DJ gigs that call for a familiar, timeless and all-around pleasant effect.

“The time-tested Sparkle effect has always enjoyed a big following among DJs and clubs,” said Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. “With the introduction of our new upgraded LED version, we expect to generate a lot of excitement in the marketplace. End-users will love how the Sparkle LED 3W brings a classic working DJ’s lighting effect into the high-tech world of LEDs — at an incredibly affordable price!”

For an MSRP of under $120, DJs not only get a Sparkle on steroids, they’ll also enjoy the many energy-saving and operational benefits of LED technology. The Sparkle LED 3W shines with the same intense brightness as a 250-watt traditional halogen lamp, yet it draws only 10 watts. Such a low power-consumption means that DJs will be able to connect more units together on a single power circuit at the gig — and clubs will save on their energy bills. And since LEDs generate no heat, the Sparkle LED 3W can run cool all night without any need for duty cycles. Its long-life LED lamp is good for about 100,000 hours of moonflower power, so you’ll probably never need to purchase or install a replacement.

Along with its LED makeover, the Sparkle LED 3W has been given an all-new futuristic-looking case design, so it looks as high-tech on the outside as it performs.  It comes with a sturdy hanging bracket for easy and secure mounting.  The unit measures 7.5” x 6” x 5.25” (191 x 150 x 132mm) and weighs only 5 lbs. (2 kgs). The MSRP of the Sparkle LED 3W is $119.95.

Guitar Center: Going Green

As part of its efforts to protect the environment and earth’s resources, Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument and professional audio retailer, has made major changes to its operational procedures, already yielding significant results. This ongoing “Green” initiative reduces the company’s carbon footprint and conserves fuel and wood resources.

In 2007, Guitar Center halted the use of wooden pallets when shipping product from its Distribution Center to all 214 Guitar Center Stores, and instead began floor-loading all musical instrument and audio products. This simple change in policy has wide-reaching environmental benefits.

First, it eliminates the need for 211,812 wooden pallets yearly, equaling over 8,000,000 pounds of lumber. Secondly, the elimination of shrink-wrap reduced more than 70 million square feet of plastic from GC’s supply chain. That is enough plastic to create a four foot-wide path from New York to Los Angeles.

Finally, this decrease in pallet usage allows GC’s trucks to be packed more efficiently, resulting in more product being shipped per truckload and effecting a reduction in outbound truck usage overall. For example, in 2007, GC saw only 4,604 outbound truckloads from the Distribution Center, less than 50% of the 9,471 loads in 2006. This eases road congestion and reduces total miles traveled by more than 2,000,000 miles per year (enough to circle the Earth 83 times or make four round trips to the moon!). In addition, this “green” initiative conserves 383,950 gallons of diesel fuel yearly, thereby significantly reducing GC’s emission of Carbon Dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

Bill Deeney EVP - Guitar Center Chief Logistics Officer stated, “Earth Day is the perfect time to take stock of what we are all doing to protect the environment. Guitar Center is committed to optimizing our supply chain and reducing environmental impact. Eliminating over 50% of our outbound transportation has a huge impact on reducing both fuel and packaging. It’s a real “win-win” for our customers, employees and the environment.”

About Guitar Center
Guitar Center is the leading United States retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment. Our retail store subsidiary presently operates more than 200 Guitar Center stores across the U.S. In addition, our Music & Arts division operates more than 100 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students. We are also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary, Musician’s Friend, Inc., and its catalog and Web site, www.musiciansfriend.com. More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the Company’s Web site at www.guitarcenter.com.

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