Rodec Launched In USSep 10, 2009 Global Pro Sound (GPS) is proud to announce the exclusive North American distribution of the Rodec brand of audio mixers – a brand known throughout the world for their uncompromising commitment to sonic excellence.
Dawn of a New SpeciesSep 8, 2009 Pioneer, the leader on DJ electronics is pumping up the media hype for what could be a revolutionary new product for DJs. The inovators of the digital DJ and VJ world has DJs sitting on the edge of their seats watching as some of the worlds top DJs give their opinions of this new piece of gear, all without revealing exactly what it is or what it looks like.
Pioneer DJM-5000 Unveiled at DJ Times DJ ExpoAug 10, 2009 Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division today unveils the DJM-5000, an innovative audio mixer designed specifically for the growing number of mobile DJs, offering them additional capabilities to expand their musical and entertainment abilities.
American Audio Releases XSP Series of Affordable Powered SpeakersJun 17, 2009 American Audio has unveiled the new XSP series of high-power professional speakers, which are versatile, rugged, affordable, and offer authentic concert sound. Available in four sizes, the models include the
XSP-8A (8”),
XSP-10A (10”),
XSP-12A (12”), and the
XSP-15A (15”), and feature built-in amplifiers, which can be connected directly to a mixing console or sound source without the need for a typical amp.
NUMARK AND GENIUS PRODUCTS REVEAL SCRATCH: THE ULTIMATE DJ VIDEOGAME CONTROLLER FOR XBOX 360® AND PLAYSTATION®3May 27, 2009 Numark Industries, the world's leading manufacturer of DJ technology, and Genius, Inc., released today the first images of the videogame controller for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. SCRATCH DECK will be showcased for hands-on play at a special event in Los Angeles on June 3, during the week of the videogame industry's most high profile trade show, the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Palmer Noise Aid KitMay 14, 2009 Do you have issues with humming in your audio setup? Then the Palmer Noise Aid is the ideal solution. With this kit the search for the cause and the elimination of hum problems becomes easy. A simple and easy to understand guide make this procedure easy.
Mackie Celebrates its BirthdayApr 20, 2009 It’s been 20 years since Mackie first rocked the foundations of pro audio with the introduction of the CR-1604. Over the course of two decades, Mackie has released countless innovative products that have irrevocably shaped the music industry. Mackie wants to celebrate the past 20 years by asking Mackoids to submit their Mackie stories and photos or Mackie video.
DJ Skirts Gives The Seal of ApprovalApr 4, 2009 Members of the Special Event and Bridal industries talked with us about preserving the elegant appearance of the room. They felt that many DJs just didn’t fit in (aesthetically). Some venues even developed habits of positioning DJs in the corner of the room, to get them out of the way.
Verizon Move Will Force Wireless Microphones Into ComplianceApr 3, 2009 Even in the rural areas the demise of 90% of the wireless microphones could be on the horizon thanks to Verizon Wireless.
Last year, Verizon purchased the airwaves previously used for analog television, the so-called 700 MHz spectrum, the same 700 MHz that most pre-2009 wireless microphones operate on.
By Sid Vanderpool.
New DJ Games DVD Released!Apr 1, 2009 Friday March 27th was the official release of The Greatest DJ Games Ever... Volume 2 DVD at
Audiolines.com in Chicago. Sid Vanderpool, World DJ expert, autographed dozens of his DVDs during a 4 hour event in the chilly windy city. While temperatures dropped outside, things heated up inside as Sid did an impromtu seminar while greeting DJs that came for the event.
Mackie Unleashes HD Series Powered LoudspeakersMar 30, 2009 Mackie today launches HD Series High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers, creating an entirely new category: High-Definition Live Sound. The HD1521 2-way and HD1531 3-way represent the pinnacle of Class-D amplifier technology, delivering up to 1800W of peak system power. Mackie created the "active" electronics game long ago, incorporating precision crossovers,
Pacemaker Wins Red Dot AwardMar 18, 2009 With its excellent and innovative design, the Pacemaker by Tonium has succeeded in one of the most renowned and hardest international design competitions. In the red dot award: product design 2009 the top-class jury awarded the “red dot: best of the best” for highest design quality only 49 times among the 3,231 submitted products. According to the judgement of the jury, Pacemaker is among these 49 pioneering design products. The festive awards presentation with more than 1,000 guests will take place in the Essen Opera House, the Aalto Theatre, on 29 June 2009.
MyMusicSite.com CEO and Music Industry Veteran Gives Away FREE BookMar 7, 2009 MyMusicSite.com, an interactive Web site that acts as a medium for music talent to independently promote and sell their own songs, albums, production tracks, ringtones and more, but without the restricting chains of a traditional record label, today announced it will feature a link to self-help book
Lifemoney: The Proven System for Creating the Money You NEED for the Life You WANT, by Brad Turk
X-Laser SkyWriter Animation Laser On ClubWorld Awards Short ListMar 7, 2009 Following a “particularly fierce” competition among many laser manufacturers, ClubWorld’s 12-person committee of industry experts nominated X-Laser’s SkyWriter for the 2009 Best Effect Laser award (http://www.clubworld.us/).
GENIUS PRODUCTS UNVEILS NEW SCREENSHOTS FROM SCRATCH: THE ULTIMATE DJFeb 21, 2009 Genius Products has released new screenshots from the upcoming videogame, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, one of the first music rhythm games for fans of hip-hop. With creative and technical input from Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ features an innovative turntable style controller and more than 60 licensed and original hip-hop and R&B songs from mainstream and underground artists such as Kanye West, Tech N9ne, Run DMC, and Deltron 3030.