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WNAMM13: Silver-Plated Guitar And Mic Cables

RapcoHorizon Company SilverHog cables are part of the RoadHog Family


The RapcoHorizon Company has announced its SilverHog guitar and microphone cables. They tell us that, the latest addition to the RoadHog Series, SilverHog is a series of high-end touring cables without the high-end price tag.

Lucas McCulley, marketing specialist at The RapcoHorizon Company, told us, "SilverHog cables really are the best-sounding, flattest-laying and longest-lasting cables a musician will ever get their hands on. The RoadHog series is one of the most popular brands in the RapcoHorizon family of products. Once a performer uses our RoadHog cable on stage, they never go back. With the addition of the SilverHog, we know the series will only trend upward."

Here's the details in the company's own words...

Built with the original RoadHog jacket, which The RapcoHorizon Company designed specifically for the touring musician, SilverHog cables also have pure silver-plated copper conductors and shields. This upgrade provides a link between ultimate sound quality and extreme durability. Like all RoadHog cables, the SilverHog comes with a limited lifetime warranty for further protection against wear and tear.

The SilverHog guitar cable is equipped with a 20awg pure silver-plated copper conductor, encased in a 95-percent pure silver-plated copper spiral shield with a RoadHog jacket that is incredibly durable, lays flat and coils easily. The SilverHog mic cable includes two 24awg silver-plated copper conductors and features the same spiral shield and jacket as the guitar cable.

Pricing and Availability:
TBC

More information:
www.rapcohorizon.com

WNAMM13: SeElectronics X1 Studio Bundle

X1 Mic, shock mount, pop shield and reflection filter


Winter NAMM 2013 - sE Electronics

The sE X1 Studio Bundle ships as a single box and includes the new RF-X reflection filter, the sE X1 large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone, and the latest shock mount and pop filter kit (as sold with the sE 2200a II) and a 3 metre microphone cable.

Priced at £219/$319

More Information
sEElectronics.com

WNAMM13: Listen In Colour

Audio-Technica introduces Limited-Edition ATH-M50RD Red Studio Monitor Headphones


Audio-Technica has introduced its ATH-M50RD Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, a stylish red limited-edition version of A-T's flagship ATH-M50 headphones. They tell us that, based on input from end users looking for an alternative to the ATH-M50's existing color schemes, the ATH-M50RD headphones offer the exact same comfort and superior audio quality for professional monitoring and mixing as their standard counterparts.

Gary Boss, Audio-Technica U.S. Marketing Director, told us, "We decided to inject some color into the studio with the limited-edition ATH-M50RD. Discerning engineers and musicians can add a little fun to their sessions while maintaining the audio quality they have come to expect from our original M50's."

What A-T say about ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
Embodying the company's latest transducer technology, the ATH-M50 headphones offer the highest level of sonic accuracy. The ATH-M50's innovative design was engineered to provide hours of maximum comfort in applications ranging from broadcast to studio/recording uses. The ATH-M50 headphones feature an efficient collapsible design ideal for easy portability and convenient storage. Employing Audio-Technica's proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems and CCAW voice coils, the ATH-M50 headphones have exceptional power handling and very high SPL capabilities while delivering clear, natural, accurate sound with impactful bass and high-frequency extension. The headphones also feature a closed-back cushioned earcup, providing exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high-volume listening situations. In addition, the circumaural earpieces swivel a full 180 degrees for easy one-ear monitoring. The ATH-M50 has a lightweight and adjustable cushioned headband for maximum listening comfort. An OFC litz wire cable at the left earpiece terminates to a gold-plated 1/8" connector with included professional screw-on 1/4" adapter. The ATH-M50RD joins the current line-up of ATH-M50 in black and ATH-M50WH in white.

Pricing and Availability:
The ATH-M50RD Professional Studio Monitor Headphones will be available March 2013 with a U.S. MSRP of $209.00.

More information:
www.audio-technica.com

WNAMM13: Isolate Your Mic Stands From Vibrations

Auralex Debuts PlatFeet II

PlatFeet II With Tripod Base

Auralex Acoustics has introduced the PlatFeet II isolation product.

Auralex tells us that the PlatFeet II are the most effective tool to isolate mic stands and any other stand that would benefit from eliminating structure-borne vibrations. A spokesperson told Sonic State, "Place these rigid foam blocks under each foot or round base of your stand to improve clarity and reduce feedback. PlatFeet II can prevent structure-borne vibrations before they transfer to the mic in both studio and live micing situations."

Pricing and Availability:
TBC

More information:
www.auralex.com

WNAMM13: Stand-Mounted Acoustic Panels

Auralex introduces ProMAX and DeskMAX ranges

DeskMAX

Auralex Acoustics has introduced its new ProMAX and DeskMAX Stand-mounted Acoustical Panels, a portable, lightweight, highly effective absorption treatment solution offering quick and easy setup and teardown. Here's what they have to say about each:

ProMAX is developed for recording and performance applications in the studio, on stage, in the classroom, in the home and more. The ProMAX can be implemented in any location where boundary-mounted acoustical treatments aren't feasible or desirable, such as rented spaces. The new, updated version has both an absorptive side and a reflective side, providing additional sonic options.

The 2'x4'x3" Studiofoam® panels feature a cloth-wrapped, moderately reflective, rear surface for acoustical and sonic variability when rotated. By varying the quantity, orientation and spacing of multiple ProMAXes, you'll be able to dial in the desired amount of room ambience. The ProMAX is a flexible, expandable and affordable solution that's perfect for a variety of users and settings.

Features:

  • Stand-mounted acoustical absorption panels
  • Reduce unwanted acoustical reflections
  • Tame chaotic reverberation
  • Flexible, portable absorption for professional & residential settings
  • Proprietary melamine-free formula is long-lasting and won't crumble like other brands
  • Users can dial in the exact sound they desire
  • Features absorptive and more-reflective sides for sonic variability
  • Expand your ProMAX array as your needs change
  • 2' wide x 4' tall x 3" thick
  • Available Colors: Charcoal Gray, Burgundy & Purple
  • Add stand-mounted LENRD® Bass Traps or Sunburst-360s™ for a complete, broadband treatment system!

DeskMAX is intended for recording, mixing and performance applications. This pair of 2'x2'x3" Studiofoam® panels mount to the included desktop stands and can be used to tame unwanted reflections in recording studios, live rooms, classrooms and or any location where boundary-mounted acoustical treatments aren't feasible or desirable, such as rented locations. The DeskMAX will be useful for any musician, recording professional, producer, voice talent or podcaster.

Features:

  • Portable nearfield acoustic treatment
  • Improves low-frequency monitoring accuracy
  • Helps with insufficient rear-wall trapping
  • Excellent behind nearfield monitors
  • Helps clarify and focus sound in any environment
  • Perfect for voiceover work, podcasts and more
  • 2' wide x 2' tall x 3" thick
  • Available Color: Charcoal Gray
  • Proprietary Auralex formulation lasts & lasts
  • Expand your DeskMAX setup as needs change.

Pricing and Availability:
TBC

More information:
www.auralex.com

WNAMM13: 3D Printed Guitars And Stuff

ODD Printed guitars and other nifty stuff


Winter NAMM 2013 - ODD

Down in the basement we found ODD a company showing off some incredibly intricate carved body guitars. They werent hand made, but created using advanced 3D laser printing techniques by Olaf Diegel. We interviewed Olaf for our Amped guitar channel in November last year, but this was the first time we saw the results in the flesh. They certainly are impressive, its hard to imagine just how its possible to carve such detail actually inside the body with a single piece of material.

We also saw some other objects actually being formed by working desktop 3d printers, on a smaller scale, but still equally fascinating. What stuck me was Olaf's intense enthusiasm for his work, and this was on a NAMM Sunday, when most exhibitors are worn down and lacklustre.More Information

ODD.org.nz

WNAMM13: Muse Qu4ttro Receptor

More power for live use


Winter NAMM 2013 - Muse Research

The latest Muse Receptor is the Receptor Qu4ttro with expanded IO, RAM and CPU as well as enhanced audio interface - provided by the Presonus 1818.

The RECEPTOR QU4TTRO features a new quad-core processing engine, a 2TB hard drive, 16GB of RAM for enhanced performance, and comes bundled with a PreSonus 1818 audio interface to provide up to 18 inputs and outputs - 8 analog inputs and outputs as well as 8 digital inputs and outputs, along with S/PDIF digital I/O. The new QU4TTRO model also features a 64-bit operating system with Intellibridge™ technology that lets you run 32-bit and 64-bit plug-ins simultaneously, as well as expanding the capabilities of Muse Research's exclusive LIVE MODE, a breakthrough new look-ahead caching technology for performing live with virtual instruments and effects. The product is expected to ship first quarter with a list price of $3499.

More Information
Museresearch.com

WNAMM13: 4ms Pingable Animation Generator

Video effects from CV in modular form


Winter NAMM 2013 - 4MS

4MS Pedals showed us their Pingable Animation Generator - for use in their analog video system it gives you ways to animate you your live video output.

  • Two channel animation (curve) generator uses LZX Visionary sync header
  • All outputs and CV inputs are scaled to 0-1V, for compatibility with other LZX Visionary modules (trigger threshold is 0.5V)
  • Each channel has two CV outputs: ENV (non-inverted, 0V to 1V) and 1-ENV (inverted, 1V to 0V)
  • Each channel has two gate outputs: End-of-Rise/Hold, and End-of-Fall
  • Trapezoidal waveforms (fade-in, hold, fade-out) can be obtained with the Hold jack and knob, which sets the ratio between the total fading time and holding time.
  • VCA input modulates the amplitude of the ENV and 1-ENV outputs (limited video-rate)
  • Link button connects Ping clock of two channels
  • At output frequencies less than the frame rate clock, all outputs update only at the top of each frame. This prevents ugly "chops" in the middle of frames
  • At frequencies greater than frame rate, the outputs are re-synced at the top of each frame
  • Tap/ping clock can be divided/multiplied from /64 to x64
  • Many similar features to the PEG:
  • Time length of animation curve (ping clock) is set by tap-tempo or external ping clock
  • Curve selection is linear, exponential, or log, or any combination, including blends (e.g. 25% log, 75% linear).
  • Skew sets the ratio of rise (fade-in) and fall (fade-out) times
  • CV inputs for all parameters (Div/Mult, Skew, Curve, Hold)
  • Trigger input for each channel
  • Cycle mode button for each channel

More Information
4mspedals.com

WNAMM13: Loop Loft Session Loops

Ableton Live split session files


Winter NAMM 2013 - Loop Loft

We hooked up with Ryan Gruss from Loop Loft who took us through some of his products that work with quality session musicians from all over the world and sample their playing for use in multitrack sessions. You can get players like guitarist Charlie Hunter into your compositions.

We don't use samplers. We don't program beats. We just record the best musicians in the world to bring you drum loops that feel and sound human. The way they should be.
More Information

TheLooploft.com

WNAMM13: Radial Voco-Loco Vocal Mic Pre

Also includes a switchable fx loop


Winter NAMM 2013 - Radial

The Radial Voco-Loco is an interesting mic preamp that lets you add guitar effects pedals to a live vocal. There's a low noise Mic pre with high and low EQ. You can supply 48V phantom from the unit.

Additionally, there's send & receive loop so you can patch in stomp boxes or other FX, with a footswitch to actiave and a dry/wet mix level.
Retail : $300 - USD

More Information
Radialeng.com

WNAMM13: SM Pro Audio Reflection Filter

Portable, durable bendable


Winter NAMM 2013 - SM Pro Audio

Here's a simple reflection filter from SM Pro Audio, the MINI filter slides on to the mic stand mount and is a durable, portable solution to keep unwanted reflections from your mic.

Not much more to add really.

More Information
SMProAudio.com

WNAMM13: Sampleholics Guitars For Stylus RMX

Simple guitar samples with RMX amp models


Mike Greene always gets a visit from me, his wife bakes excellent brownies and they get me through the day - this year as well as an excellent batch of brownies, Mike has cooked up a low cost Guitar Library sampled and programmed to work in Stylus RMX.
Crazy yes? But also logical - I'll let Mike explain in the video.

Why would anyone multisample a Les Paul, a Strat, a Charvel and an acoustic guitar for Stylus RMX???

Play it and you'll see why!

Take advantage of Stylus RMX's built in amps and effects

Fast load times

Only $20!

More Information

Sampleholics.com

WNAMM13: More Cool Stuff

Random selection of other NAMM items

Winter NAMM 2013:


I had a few moments to spin around the show and snap a few photos of eyecatching or interesting things before it all shut down on Sunday. Here's a random selection of objects:

Moog Voyager Bling Machine
Secured behind a chain rail, the Moog 10th Anniversary limited edition Voyager is dipped in gold. Just the thing for the Hip Hop superstar in your life.

Moogmusic.com