Latvian mic specialists JZ Microphones announce the JZ DMK1
($1,000), the company’s first drum kit package. The set comprises
three JZ BT201 small-diaphragm condenser microphones: a matched pair
with open cardioid capsules for overheads and a single mic with -20dB
open cardioid capsule for kick drum. The kit also includes custom JZ mic
clips for all three mics a rigid, protective carry case for safe
transport.
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QSC Expands GX Amplifier Series
Delivering more power in a reduced weight package, the GX7
($699 MSRP) is the newest model in QSC’s GX Series of power amps,
featuring 725 watts/channel at 8 ohms; 1,000W/ch at 4 ohms; and 1,200W
mono bridged into 4 ohms. Its two-tier Class-H design creates a
lightweight powerhouse, weighing a mere 15.5 pounds for the 120V
version. Cooling is aided with a low-noise, variable-speed fan with
rear-to-front airflow. Like the GX3 and GX5, the GX7 features XLR,
¼-inch TRS and phono input connectors, Speakon and binding post
outputs, built-in subwoofer/satellite crossover control, detented gain
knobs, front panel LED indicators, and GuardRail™ amplifier and
speaker protection.
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Focusrite Midnight Suite Plug-Ins
The Focusrite Midnight plug-in suite offers models of the ISA110
EQ and ISA130 compressor from its legacy Forté console. The plug-ins
($99 street) are compatible across VST, AU and RTAS formats, and feature
attractive and easy-to-read GUIs. The EQ features variable high- and
lowpass filters, sweepable high- and low-shelving bands (±16dB), and
fully parametric high and low mid bands. The compressor offers the
expected threshold, ratio, attack, release and makeup gain controls,
plus a variable wet/dry control for parallel compression effects.
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PreSonus StudioLive Remote iPad App
The StudioLive Remote software for the Apple iPad from
PreSonus offers wireless remote control of any PreSonus StudioLive
Series digital mixer's channels, auxes, effects, subs, Fat Channel
processors and more. StudioLive Remote provides multiple views of key
StudioLive mixer controls, and is a true iPad app, not a port. The
Overview displays the most used parameters, such as channel levels,
mutes, panning, EQ curves and more for multiple channels at once. The
Fat Channel view allows navigation between the gate, compressor, EQ,
etc., with the flick of a fingertip. The app is free and part of the
Virtual StudioLive computer-control system that ships with the
company’s 24- and 16-channel digital mixers.
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