Allen & Heath recently released the QU-16 Rackmountable Digital Mixer for live, install and studio applications. The new Qu-16 takes compact digital mixing to a new level with innovative design and exceptional functionality combining to create a superb professional mixing experience. Bristling with all the features you’d expect from a top of the range digital console and incorporating technologies pioneered on our GLD and iLive digital mixing systems, Qu-16 has the power and pedigree to deliver class-leading audio performance. Whether you’re switching from analogue or updating your digital desk, it’s time to experience the new digital with Qu-16.
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The Midas PRO2 and PRO2C may be the smallest and least expensive Midas digital consoles so far. However, they represent a quantum leap forward in both technology and in concept for the art of audio mixing.
NEW Yamaha MGP Series: MGP12X, MGP16X, MGP24X and MGP32X Mixing Consoles
Yamaha recently released the MGP series of premium mixing consoles. The new consoles draw from Yamaha’s decades of experience crafting innovative, premium analog gear, we originally developed our new discrete Class-A microphone preamps for professional use in their high-end recording equipment. Utilizing an inverted Darlington circuit design, the newly-refined D-PRE mic preamps deliver a fat, rich, smooth tone that gives the MGP Series a significant advantage over any other mixer in its class. With Yamaha’s proprietary X-pressive EQ they’ve managed to capture ultimate analog authenticity by unlocking the mysterious secret behind the expressive sound shaping capabilities of sought-after classic EQ modules.
New Peavey Sound Systems Store with Amplifiers, Speakers, Microphones and more!
Pro Acoustics is your one-stop-shop for all things Peavey. Whether you need sound for a church, gym, stadium, classroom or auditorium, we have all of the Peavey parts and components you need. We have systems for installation or portable sound that goes with you. Regardless of your application or budgetary requirements, we can help you put together the perfect Peavey sound system.
Peavey Church Sound Systems
The Peavey Sanctuary Series was designed specifically for houses or worship. Sanctuary Series mixers are a line of innovative audio products dedicated to making pro audio easy and cost-effective for houses of worship. Since many worship centers are unable to staff an experienced sound technician, Peavey developed several unique, user-friendly mixing features to simplify operation so any church leader or choir director can speak and perform with confidence. The SSE™ speaker series is designed for professional permanent installations where cabinets must be flown in order to cover as much area as possible. The Peavey Sanctuary Series is a great investment in creating a flawless audio environment for your worship service.
NEW Shure SCM820 IntelliMix Automatic Digital Mixer
Shure just announced the release of a new automatic mixer with proprietary IntelliMix technology for seamless automatic mixing. The new Shure SCM820 dramatically improves audio quality in any application where microphones are required. This 8-channel digital automatic mixer is designed for use in speech applications, including sound reinforcement, broadcasting and audio recording.
The SCM820 at a Glance:
Proprietary IntelliMix® Technology
- Seamless automatic mixing and reduced background noise through dynamic channel gating and attenuation
- IntelliMix modes offer five different mixer mode presets of reliable automixing styles (Classic, Smooth, Extreme, Custom or Manual) to quickly tailor the mix for a particular application
The 2012 Holiday Gift Guide
We know finding the perfect gift can be difficult, especially for lovers of all things audio. So we’ve put together a guide to gifts for those who love listening. To top it off, most of the items on our list are on sale and through December 1st get free shipping!
1. Home Audio Speakers
Mini Cubes are great anywhere premium audio performance is required to fit within stylish interior design. The mini cube speakers are compact, allowing for installation in any room without being intrusive to your decor.
Mackie DL1608 Digital iPad® Mixer Ideal for Training New Sound Engineers
The Mackie DL1608™ redefines live mixing by combining the proven power of a full-featured digital mixer with the unmatched ease and mobility of an iPad®. With 16 boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps and the performance of 24bit Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters, you have unparalleled sound quality.
Seamless wired to wireless iPad control means you can mix from anywhere in the venue. This gives you the mobile freedom to control not only the mix, but also powerful plug-ins like EQ, dynamics, effects and more. The sleek DL1608 even supports up to 10 iPads. Forget bulky consoles and racks of gear. The power is at your fingertips. And without the need for bulky equipment, the DL1608 is an affordable and space-saving option for houses of worship and smaller venues.
Numark 4TRAK 4-Channel Traktor Controller for DJs
Four decks of software control, a four-channel mixer and total command over all effects: Meet 4TRAK, the ultimate controller for TRAKTOR DJ software.Num
4TRAK lays out a vast assembly of tactile controls in front of you, putting a playground of capability at your fingertips. Mix anything: 4TRAK’s built-in four-channel mixer allows you to bring turntables, microphones, MP3 players and more into the mix. Tweak everything: High-resolution platters, exclusive Strip Search needle-drop technology and an expansive 12-knob FX KOMMAND CONSOLE give you more precise control over TRAKTOR than ever before.
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MIDAS PRO2 Digital Mixing Console For Live Mixing and Recording
Tom Burrows from Marketing Concepts demonstrates the ease and speed of workflow of the MIDAS Pro2 digital mixer. Burrows explains how to program the mixing console to run two live shows simultaneously.
PRO2 can be operated in a number of different ways, depending upon the experience, ability and willingness of the operator to adopt new ideas. In “normal” mode, PRO2 behaves in a manner similar to many other digital consoles.
Engineers who are new to Midas digital can relax, enjoy the PRO2’s sample-synchronous audio quality, and operate the console from well within their comfort zone.
Sennheiser and Neumann Wireless Microphone System Solutions for Studio Monitoring and Recording
SKM -2000
SKM -2000
Fragile hand-held transmitters?
Neumann and Sennheiser Worldwide are united in an unprecedented manner to create products with no compromises for professional use.
They have teamed up to combine the KK 204 and KK 205 capsules with the SKM 2000 wireless microphone system offering live-performance and recording engineers and performers effective suppression of pop sounds and handling noise with a virtually indestructible capsule design.
BEHRINGER X32 Digital Mixing Console Affordable For Churches, Theaters, Recording Studios
The BEHRINGER X32 digital mixing console affordable for churches, theaters, recording studios.
The BEHRINGER X32 digital mixing console sets a new benchmark for live sound mixing along with unprecedented value.
The X32 is a full-featured digital mixing console with large input and output channel count, comprehensive processing, flexible expansion options and intuitive user interface—all at a price point that anyone can afford.
Now churches, theaters and recording studios can afford to bring high-performance mixing technology to their venues.
Event Focused Mixing
The new BEHRINGER X32 digital mixing console lets you focus on your event, instead of navigating a vast sea of knobs, buttons and menus like most other live digital mixers. X32 is intuitive and powerful with 40 processing channels and 25 mix buses, all equipped with serious signal processing (dynamics, EQ and inserts), which can be configured quickly to meet the demands of virtually any gig, large or small.
