Super bright and easy to control – DMF-10

Super bright and easy to control – DMF-10

SUNRISE, Fla. – CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting, announces its new high-powered moonflower effect light, DMF-10. Fitted with a 28-watt quad-colored LED, DMF-10 fills the dance floor with extremely bright, razor sharp rotating beams that spin and oscillate at mesmerizing speeds. To achieve additional effects, set the mirror dish to static or rotate.

Use the pre-programmed, built-in automated and sound-activated programs or DMX control to manage each color separately for customized looks and unique combinations. Or power link a few together for a larger, coordinated show that also saves you time running cables and extension cords.

Gemini’s CDMP-7000: Groundbreaking All-In-One Workstation for Modern DJs

Gemini’s CDMP-7000: Groundbreaking All-In-One Workstation for Modern DJs

Anaheim, CA – January 19, 2012 Gemini, an esteemed manufacturer of DJ and Pro Audio equipment, is pleased to exhibit the CDMP-7000, a revolutionary professional DJ workstation that packs playback versatility and comprehensive features into one powerful, portable solution. Bringing an exciting level of innovation to this year’s NAMM show, attendees can check out Gemini’s CDMP-7000 at Booth 5700.

Gemini’s most inclusive standalone DJ workstation features two CDJ decks with outstanding song-shaping tools and full-color touchscreens, so users can navigate tracks, adjust tempos and set effect values with the same controls found on smart phones and tablets. The unit also boasts a 3-channel central mixer section with 3-band EQ and gain control, plus a variety of inputs and outputs.

For total flexibility, the CDMP-7000 employs two slot-in CD drives compatible with Audio CDs, CD-Rs and MP3 CDs, while one-per-side USB inputs and SD slots support direct playback from flash drives and SD cards. Two high-resolution touch-sensitive jog wheels with VFD displays also give users exceptional command over their tracks, while MIDI capabilities ensure the unit can be used as a software controller.

“No other professional DJ workstation delivers so many features and so much innovation,” says Alan Cabasso, President of Gemini. “Full-color touchscreens, DSP effects, high-quality jog wheels, ultra-precise pitch control, a pro-grade mixer and compatibility with all types of media – this is a groundbreaking standalone unit that’s as portable as it is versatile.”

Since 1974, Gemini has designed products that offer value and innovation in the DJ and Pro Audio markets. Today, their portfolio continues to develop in scope and diversity, providing gear for DJs, musicians, engineers, professional installers and general music enthusiasts around the globe. From CDJ media players and digital controllers, to high-quality mixers, monitors and loudspeakers, Gemini has built a legacy with passion for innovation and devotion to their customers.

Allen & Heath announces the New Xone DB2 DJ FX Mixer

Allen & Heath is proud to announce the release of their newest entry into the professional DJ mixer segment, The DB2.

The Xone:DB range exploits the potential of digital mixer technology to bring you maximum DJ creativity. A key element is what we believe to be the highest quality and most sophisticated FX engine in the DJ market. Originally developed for the iLive pro touring system and rated by some of the best ears in the business, the FX algorithms have been painstakingly optimised for DJ use. The first mixer to get the new FX engine was the Xone:DB4 – an unapologetic monster of a mixer with an FX engine on each channel. Now the Xone:DB2 captures the essence of DB4 in a stylish, accessible, affordable format.

American DJ’s UVLED Bar 16 Chosen as UV Signature Reader for NAMM

 LOS ANGELES – One of the highest compliments a manufacturer can receive is to have its products used by its peers. American DJ was recently granted such an honor when its UVLED Bar 16 light fixtures were chosen to read the UV signatures on attendee badges at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim,California, the largest trade show in the industry.    

The stunningly beautiful and bright ultraviolet light generated by the UVLED Bar 16 has a multitude of club and performance uses, and its reliability both as a light effect and a UV card reader is what prompted the organizers behind NAMM to choose the UVLED Bar 16 as the show’s UV signature reader.  The ultraviolet bars were installed above all entrances to read the UV signatures on the badges of show attendees, bathing the doorways in a cool indigo light and adding an extra level of security at the trade show.

The 16 powerful 1-watt LEDs of the UVLED Bar 16 produce an intensely brilliant black-light that not only reads UV signatures, but can also wash over a wide area, thanks to its unique oval-shaped 10-degree vertical and 40-degree horizontal beam angle, which make it a great club light for setting a blue mood for a night on the dance floor.  It’s also an ideal choice for stage performances, theatrical productions and any type of special effects lighting, including retail displays. 

The dual bracket of the UVLED Bar 16 adds to the unit’s versatility.  The fixture can be mounted virtually anywhere in any position, including the floor, thanks to the dual bracket’s ability to become a floor stand, which allows the light to be placed on the ground for spectacular black-light uplighting and wall-washing effects.

Because the UVLED Bar 16 is an LED light, it has all of the advantages of LEDs and none of the concerns of traditional UV lighting.  The UVLED Bar 16 requires virtually no maintenance, with long-life LED’s rated at 50,000 hours and no moving parts.  The fixture is also very energy efficient, using just 30W of power, and its low running temperature means crowds and performers can be cool while looking cool under the ultraviolet light.  Plus, the UVLED Bar 16 can do things that old-school blacklights can’t, including flicker-free 0-100 percent electronic dimming and a strobe effect. And with four operational modes – DMX-512, Sound Active, Manual or Master/Slave – it offers versatility that traditional fluorescent UV lighting can only dream of. 

The American DJ UVLED Bar 16 is 12.5” x 2.5” x 7” and weighs 5 lbs. It includes a locking IEC power plug, a convenient on/off switch on the back and a 3-button rear-panel DMX display.  The MSRP is $399.99.

 

For a YouTube video of the UVLED Bar 16, click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RQwhRYX7_M

New Active PA Speaker System features MP3 Player, Wireless Option and Integrated Mixer

MUSIC Group Introduces the BEHRINGER EUROLIVE B112MP3 and B115MP3

New Active PA Speaker System features MP3 Player, Wireless Option and Integrated Mixer

Bothell, WA – Just in time for NAMM 2012, MUSIC Group expands their globally acclaimed BEHRINGER EUROLIVE loudspeaker series with the new B112MP3 and B115MP3. Merging state-of-the-art Class-D power amp technology, built-in wireless microphone capability and exceptional portability, these professional active loudspeakers are even lighter than their EUROLIVE predecessors, and are more powerful than anything in their class.

Boasting custom-engineered Class-D power amps for the ultimate in low-distortion power and efficiency, the B112MP3 and B115MP3 pack 320 Watts of bi-amplified, digitally processed output power supported by a proprietary DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The DSP features a dual-band EQ, an active crossover, dual protection limiters and transducer response correction, ensuring that the loudspeakers deliver intense output at the lowest possible distortion levels for optimal clarity of sound. Also backed by SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) technology, the high-tech alternative to heavy transformers and massive heat sinks, these loudspeakers run exceptionally cool while they’re transmitting intense sound pressure levels.

Setting the B112MP3 and B115MP3 apart from the competition, BEHRINGER designs their Low Frequency and High Frequency transducers specifically for each application, so they are precisely engineered for seamless performance with every other element to ensure robust and powerful low-end balanced with articulate mids and crystal-clear highs.

Also unique to these new models are truly innovative features such as a fully- programmable, embedded media/MP3 player with a multi-function LCD panel that allows the user to browse folders and tracks, and enable shuffle, repeat or single-play modes with ease. The B112MP3 and B115MP3 also feature a built-in mixer with ultra low-noise, high-headroom mic preamps. The two inputs accept virtually any mic/line level signal, and variable Input gain controls (with Clip LED) allow for easy level adjustment.

The units also offer a unique wireless option that allows users to connect to BEHRINGER’s Digital Mobility Series wireless mics (sold separately) that feature an exclusive, ultra-compact DDT (Digital Dongle Technology) receiver. The receiver can be plugged into the dedicated wireless port on the rear panel of the B112MP3 and B115MP3 loudspeakers for full access to two channels of supremely stable, natural-sounding wireless connectivity that enables users to conveniently and inexpensively handle virtually any live sound application.

For more information, please visit www.BEHRINGER.com

HARMAN’s Crown Audio Enhances Class-Leading Value and Performance, With XTi 2 Series Amplifiers For Portable PA

HARMAN’s Crown Audio Enhances Class-Leading Value and Performance, With XTi 2 Series Amplifiers For Portable PA

ANAHEIM, California — Resetting the standards for portable sound amplification, HARMAN’s Crown Audio is showcasing the XTi 2 Series of amplifiers. Offering increased control, an enhanced feature set and a sleeker design, the XTi 2 Series amplifiers bring together features and performance never before available in an amplifier designed for portable PA applications. Providing a complete suite of integrated speaker processing, the new XTi amplifiers eliminate the need for external crossovers, limiters, and EQs, immediately saving rack space and money.

The XTi 2 features enhanced control with Crown’s revolutionary PeakX Plus™ limiters. The limiters are derived from the same framework as those found in I-Tech HD and the new XLS DriveCore Series amplifiers allowing users to manipulate threshold, attack and release times. A new and improved subharmonic synthesizer offers more accurate control over which frequencies are targeted and can be tailored for a specific system or room setup.

Offering increased amplifier functionality, users now have Advanced Thermal Control giving them the ability to tailor the fan performance to their specific application. XTi 2 also increases the amount of presets a user can save and recall from 20 to 30. Enhancing power management, a new status section on the amplifier allows for the monitoring of power supply temperature and AC line voltage making troubleshooting even easier

“Crown’s proven reputation in the portable sound market for building amplifiers that provide the highest level of value and performance is unparalled. The new XTi 2 series pushes the industry threshold and redefines the feature set that users can and should come to expect from portable PA amplifiers,” stated Andy Flint, Marketing Manager for Crown.

XTi 2 amplifiers are also fully compatible with HiQnet™ Band Manager™ software.  The free-of-charge application provides a sleek redesigned function-driven interface, which has been re-skinned to simplify system setup and management while enabling audio professionals, musicians, and engineers to configure and control a rack of Crown XTi and now XTi 2 series amplifiers.

The amplifiers now feature integrated rack handles and an enhanced cast front panel that is more durable. The XTi 2 1002, 2002, and 4002 weigh 18.5lbs and the XTi6002 weighs in at 24lbs with MAP prices ranging from $499-$1999.

Harman HiQnet™ is the world’s first connectivity and control protocol that integrates all product categories in the signal chain for professional audio systems of all types, size, and applications. Harman HiQnet no longer requires the user to manage multiple disparate operating systems or be responsible for programming individual signal processors, speaker controllers, wireless microphone systems, and mixing consoles. HiQnet was developed by engineers from across the Harman Pro Group and is coordinated by the System Development and Integration Group (SDIG), a team of dedicated systems specialists based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 12,500 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.0 billion for twelve months ending September 30, 2011.

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Gemini’s CDJ Family Grows with CDJ-650

Gemini’s CDJ Family Grows with CDJ-650

Anaheim, CA – January 19, 2012 Gemini, an esteemed manufacturer of DJ and Pro Audio equipment, today introduced the newest member of their budding CDJ family, the CDJ-650. Following in the footsteps of Gemini’s revolutionary CDJ-700, the CDJ-650 employs many of the same features with a more modest tabletop footprint. And NAMM attendees can be the first to check out the CDJ-650 at Booth 5700.

With true flexibility in mind, Gemini’s CDJ-650 supports playback from Audio CDs, CD-Rs and MP3 CDs, as well as USB memory devices. The unit also features a 5-inch touch-sensitive jog wheel that allows users to scratch or pitch bend. And with its super-responsive design, the jog wheel offers a vinyl-like feel that will even impress loyal turntablists.

For crafting an expert mix, the CDJ-650 boasts three programmable hot cues, a loop section, variable pitch control and a 3.2-inch full-color screen with a comprehensive waveform display. Plus, MIDI and HID capabilities ensure the unit can be used as a controller with your favorite DJ software.

“This is a professional DJ solution that’s robust, portable and dependable,” says Alan Cabasso, President of Gemini. “With versatile playback capabilities, an accessible price point and sleek, compact design, the CDJ-650 offers everything DJs need to elevate their performances.”

Since 1974, Gemini has designed products that offer value and innovation in the DJ and Pro Audio markets. Today, their portfolio continues to develop in scope and diversity, providing gear for DJs, musicians, engineers, professional installers and general music enthusiasts around the globe. From CDJ media players and digital controllers, to high-quality mixers, monitors and loudspeakers, Gemini has built a legacy with passion for innovation and devotion to their customers.

DJ Tech Enters 4-Deck Controller Market with 4Mix

With the increasing shift to 4-deck functionality in MIDI controllers, the 4Mix seeks to provide the basic functions at an affordable price.

The 4Mix features a full 4-channel mixer section complete with large, direct access to EQs and filters for each channel. Switching between decks A/B or C/D is easy as pressing the dedicated deck select buttons on the device.

The large, illuminated rubber pads provide quick and responsive tactile feedback for cue point juggling or engaging loops. Finally, the 4Mix provides direct access to FX selection and parameters via illuminated buttons and large knobs. With direct access to these features, remixing on the fly has never been easier.

The 4Mix comes bundled with the popular Virtual DJ LE digital DJ software, but is also mappable and compatible with other popular digital DJ programs. Take a step into the 4-deck world of digital DJing with the DJ Tech 4Mix!

DJ Tech is a leading provider of DJ equipment and technology. At DJ Tech, we love sound and believe that it is important to cater to the specific requirements of today’s increasingly evolving DJ. From beginner to advanced, analog or full digital, DJ Tech innovates and develops products for all types of DJs.

Vestax Announces VCI-400 DJ MIDI Controller

 

Tokyo, Japan – October 1st 2011 – Vestax Corporation introduces the VCI- 400, a professional 4-channel DJ MIDI controller with versatile control

functions and premium sound quality. The VCI-400 will make its debut at BPM 2011@NEC in Birmingham, UK, Hall 20, Booth# B27, Oct 1st – Oct 3rd.

 

The VCI-400 is the hardware solution for DJs who have been seeking an instrument that perfectly adapts to their style of performance. Shifting focus from integrity with bundled DJ software to any DJ software has made the VCI- 400 the most versatile and intuitive DJ controller in its league. Along with itʼs excellent potential for customizing control assignments, the VCI-400 and its ergonomic 4-channel lay out provides perfect control for standard DJ software operation such as cueing, pitch control, looping, FX control, track browsing/loading, triggering samples and scratching.

 

The symmetrical intuitive control surface consists of iconic Vestax features such as the high-resolution JOG wheels with torque & sensitivity control. The option to adjust each parameter enables DJs to tailor the functionality of the JOG wheels to the most suitable for their style. The large aluminum Filter knobs are also a distinctive Vestax feature that has been inherited from previous Vestax quality hardware. The highly responsive multi-mode transport section triggers layers of controls instantly, which is perfect for finger drummers and controllerists. All buttons are backlit with high-intensity LEDs, and along with the built-in LED Meter input faders, the VCI-400 provides excellent visual support for DJs in any environment.

 

The integrated audio interface uses a studio-grade asynchronous USB streaming system, to provide low-latency, bit-perfect audio at 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution. This newly designed audio system combines a dual-core digital processor with carefully selected analogue components, to deliver clear and powerful sound.

 

The VCI-400 is bundled with Serato DJ Intro and Virutal DJ LE 4 Decks for immediate DJ experience out of the box. A blank overlay for DJs who seek to customize MIDI assigns and create their own layout is also included. MIDI maps for a variety of software including TRAKTOR PRO 2, MixVibes, TORQ 2, Deckadance and more will be available from vestax.com.

 

Professional quality controller available to djay 4 users.

Professional quality controller available to djay 4 users.

Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V to support djay 4 for Mac by Algoriddim

18^th January 2012: The Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V controller now benefits from native plug & play support built into Algoriddim’s djay software. This collaboration provides instant pairing of Pioneer’s high quality sound and intuitive operability to the popular and ever sophisticated djay 4 for Mac OSX Lion.

“We were blown away by the new version of djay and felt it was a perfect fit for the DDJ-ERGO-V,” said Jason Pook, Product Development Manager for Pioneer Europe. “djay packs powerful and innovative features such as Harmonic Match™, enhanced audio FX, and a visual key match wheel.”

Since its introduction in September 2011, the DDJ-ERGO-V controller has been lauded for its sharp design and portable dimensions. Like djay 4 for Mac, the DDJ-ERGO-V places the same emphasis on the DJing experience – bringing simplicity to both set-up and performance without compromising on features or sound quality. The native integration of the DDJ-ERGO-V with djay enables direct access to all key features via dedicated controls, mirroring djay’s graphical user interface. Ensuring a seamless and easy user experience, the unique DDJ-ERGO-V Pulse Control gives a visual representation of pitch, beat and decks in use.

“We are thrilled to pair djay with a controller as sophisticated and fun to use as Pioneer’s DDJ-ERGO-V,” said Karim Morsy, CEO of Algoriddim. “We have always believed in making djay a tool for all levels of DJs. Supporting the DDJ-ERGO-V allows professionals and enthusiasts alike to enjoy this elegant and simple combination of hardware plus software.”

djay 4 has a stunning and efficient visual interface that pros and beginners alike can appreciate for its ease of use while delivering forward-thinking features. Harmonic Match™ is a perfect example of djay’s seamless integration with the Mac platform and features the iTunes browsing interface built in. djay automatically registers the key of each playing song and matches it to songs of the same key in the iTunes library. For users of djay for iPad or iPhone, djay automatically syncs cue points and other metadata created while using djay over-the-air via Apple’s iCloud service to be readily available when performing live.

DDJ-ERGO-V controller is available at a suggested retail price of 499 Euros including VAT.

djay for Mac with DDJ-ERGO-V compatibility, is available today on the Mac App Store for $19.99: http://www.Algoriddim.com/store/djay-mac

DDJ-ERGO-V firmware must be updated to the latest version before using with djay for Mac.

Download the latest firmware for free: http://pioneer.jp/support/download/dj-e/ddj-ergo-v

djay for Mac instructions and quick start are available at www.pioneerdj.com/support

 

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