Johnson has introduced a new guitar to its excellent collection of wood body resonators. Inspired by the craftsmanship of the earliest resonators, the Delta Blues Resonator (JR-410) recalls the most expensive contemporary instruments. Available in roundneck and squareneck designs, the resonator comes with a 10.5” hand-spun continental cone, a mahogany top, back, neck and sides,… Read More Johson Introduces Blues Resonator
Audio-Technica has announced the 2000 Series UHF True Diversity Wireless Microphone Systems, the company’s latest entry in its extensive line of professional wireless systems. The 2000 Series is a 10-channel frequency-agile UHF wireless system designed to suit a variety of applications, including MI/live performance, fixed installation, public address, A/V rental houses, and places of worship.… Read More Audio-Technica Introduces 2000 Series Wireless System
Realtraps has announced their new GoboTrap system, consisting of a light-weight carriage with wheels that accommodates either standard or “Gobo” MiniTraps. The traps are stacked sideways on the carriage to create a gobo that’s four feet wide, and two or three traps can be attached for a total height of either four or six feet.… Read More Realtraps Debuts GoboTraps
Mackie has announced that the Spike Powered Recording System is now shipping to authorized dealers throughout Europe. Spike is an all-inclusive compact recording system that includes all of the hardware and software necessary to ad 24-bit 96kHz music production to a Mac or PC. Included with the Spike Powered Recording System is the Mackie XD-2… Read More Mackie Spikes Europe
LOUD Technologies, in cooperation with Amoi Electronics, has opened a new distribution and sales office headquartered in Shanghai, China. This office will manage the distribution of Mackie, EAW, EAW Commercial, TAPCO and SIA branded professional audio products throughout China. “The establishment of LOUD China will allow us to better leverage our highly complementary professional audio… Read More China Gets Loud
Fraunhofer IIS, Thomson and Agere Systems unveil free MP3 Surround evaluation download. Full versions of MP3 Surround encoder and decoder available from www.mp3surround-format.com. MP3, the world’s most popular audio compression format, goes multi-channel. Scientists and engineers from Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, who developed MP3 together with their colleagues from Thomson, the exclusive licensing… Read More MP3 Surround Sound
AudioBooksForFree has announced an MP3 player that provides alternative to the sleek, cool designs of most MP3 players – the AK-MP3 player. The AK-MP3 player is build into the body of the ammunition magazine of Kalashnikov automatic rifle. “This is our bit for World Peace,” jokes one of the partners behind AudioBooksForFree, Andrey Koltakov. “From… Read More Babes, Guns & MP3s
Behringer has announced immediate price reductions for some of its best-selling products in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pan Pacific. Mr Michael Deeb, Chief Executive Officer of the Behringer Group said: “Behringer has been revolutionary in the industry not just in terms of innovative product features and good quality, but also in making professional audio… Read More Behringer Drops Prices On Popular Gear
Apple and PayPal today announced that the iTunes Music Store in the US will now accept PayPal for purchases of music downloads, audiobooks and gift certificates. Starting today, iTunes Music Store purchases can be funded through PayPal’s virtual wallet, allowing customers to pay in the way they prefer—using a credit card, bank account or stored… Read More iTunes Music Store Now Accepts PayPal
Deep Dish recently rocked Costa Rica so hard that even an earthquake couldn’t stop the party. Rogelio Jimenez reports: On November 19, Club Vertigo finally saw one of its most anticipated House events. It was the last of three dates which marked electronica history in Costa Rica: Paul Oakenfold – November 5th Tiesto – November… Read More Deep Dish Rocks Costa Rica Harder Than an Earthquake
