Mackie Unveils the DL1608 Digital IPAD Mixer at NAMM 2012

DL1608

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.


Designed specifically for the iPad, the DL1608’s Master Fader™ app brings groundbreaking DAW mixing features and functionality to the live environment. With this intuitive breakthrough app, you can create mix snapshots, channel presets and even record stereo tracks straight to your iPad. Plus, with “Grow and Glow” giving you visual indication of the function you’re controlling, you can be confident that you’re always in control.


iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries

With the Mackie DL1608’s seamless wired to wireless mixing capabilities, you can mix in real time from anywhere in the venue on your iPad®*. The bar, the bathroom, the back closet. Instantly adjust mix functions from tuning front of house trouble spots to ringing out stage monitors.


* An additional Wi-Fi router is required and must be connected to the DL1608. The iPad must be within range of the Wi-Fi router to enable wireless mixing functionality. Wi-Fi router not included.

JBL Announces New PRX 400 Passive Series at 2012 NAMM

 

JBL's brand new PRX400 passive speakers were designed to provide the sensitivity, frequency response and power handling needed for almost any professional audio environment while still being reasonably priced.  Whether you use a powered mixer or an equipment rack full of amps and signal processing, PRX400 passive speakers deliver the sound power and bandwidth necessary  to make loud music sound natural and even quiet speech intelligible.

Perfect for musicians, DJ’s, House of Worship, public address, or even suspended in a commercial environment like a school or nightclub, PRX400 speakers were crafted to address a multitude of demanding audio environments.

The PRX412M and PRX415M can be used as mains or monitors and with the addition of the PRX418 subwoofer you’ll have a sub/sat system capable of generating 135 dB of full-range, high quality audio. The PRX425 dual 15" two-way is the perfect choice for DJ’s and bands who need low-frequency extension from the convenience of a stand-alone cabinet.

Like all JBL Professional products, the PRX400 Series speakers have survived JBL’s 100 hour power test. We submit each component and each system in the PRX400 Series to 100 hours of continuous, high level input.   Very few of our competitors survive the brutality, but this test ensures that your JBL speaker will perform perfectly for a lifetime of long, loud nights.

We also submit all of our speakers to a barrage of other unforgiving environmental and strength tests. By exposing our products to harsh temperatures and humidity we can make certain they will function anywhere on the planet. We conduct pull tests on the suspension points, drop tests on the cabinets, and packaging crush tests in an effort to ensure that you can hit the stage with confidence and pride.

As JBL Professional is part of the Harman family of professional audio companies, we have a unique opportunity to partner with sister company Crown Audio. By accessing the sophisticated sound shaping DSP technology employed in their Crown® XTi2 amplifiers, we are able to offer enhanced performance tunings as a pre-set in their products.  Not only have we coded the crossover points for a sat/sub setup, we’ve utilized their parametric filters and peak x+ limiters to craft a beautiful tuning curve that highlights the true potential of the system design.  Tunings will also be available in the dbx DriveRack®  PA+ signal processor.PRX400 passive speakers are comprised of tour tested JBL components and feature professional connectivity via Neutrik® Speakon combination connectors.

PRX400 cabinets are artfully constructed from an 18mm Birch/Poplar multi-laminate hardwood covered in highly resilient DuraFlex™ and feature rugged 16 gauge steel grilles.  All full range models utilize twelve M10 suspension points for safe deployment in light duty installations.  With three 2-way designs and an 18" sub-woofer, PRX400 passive series tackle tough jobs affordably and professionally

Peavey Announces PVX Series Active & Passive Loudspeakers at 2012 NAMM

ANAHEIM, Calif. (NAMM Exhibit 5740, Hall B) —Peavey Electronics® set the standard for affordable, feature-packed powered P.A. solutions more than four decades ago. The new Peavey PVX™ Series of active and passive loudspeakers are the culmination of decades of R&D and experience building the best portable, all-in-one audio solutions—bringing legendary Peavey performance and reliability to audio pros and musicians of all levels.

The compact and portable PVXp 12 and PVXp 15 active (powered) loudspeakers deliver high fidelity and impressive power using Peavey's legendary speaker and power amp technology. The PVXp Series powered enclosures bring 800 watts peak of crystal-clear highs and deep low end, while using exclusive DDT™ compression technology to maintain clarity throughout the mix. A module bay allows for use of expansion modules to increase the functionality of the enclosures.

The PVX 12 and PVX 15 passive (non-powered) loudspeakers deliver superior sound quality by utilizing advanced materials. Designed for live music and speech applications, these two-way loudspeaker systems are lightweight yet rugged and will handle 400 watts program and 800 watts peak power.

Peavey PVX enclosures are constructed with heavy-duty, premium Peavey woofers with 2-3/8-inch voice coils for the lows and low-mids, while the Peavey RX14™ 1.4-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver, coupled to a constant directivity horn, handles the highs and mid-highs.

Peavey PVX enclosures are housed in a durable, injection-molded enclosure that includes a pole mount, three multi-point flying locations and a tilt-back design to accommodate use as a personal monitor. A black powder-coated steel grille provides driver protection and a clean, professional appearance.

The Peavey PVX Series passive enclosures will be available in Q1 2012, and the PVXp active enclosures will be available in Q3 2012, from authorized Peavey retailers. Please visitwww.peavey.com/dealerlocator to find a dealer near you.

PVXp 12 and PVXp 15 Active Loudspeakers

• Two-way 800 watt peak power enclosure
• Exclusive DDT™ compression and speaker protection
• RX™ 14 titanium compression driver
• 12" or 15” high-performance Peavey woofer with 2.3" voice coil
• Multiple cabinet fly points
• Pole mountable cabinet
• Molded in cabinet handles
• Expansion module bay
• Angled side for use as monitor when required
• LED signal present and DDT active indicator
• Rugged polypropylene molded enclosure
• Combination 1/4" and XLR input
• XLR and 1/4" through outputs
• 44 lbs.(20 kg) for PVXp 12; 47 lbs. (21 kg) for PVXp 15
• U.S. MSRP $499.99 (PVXp 12); $549.99 (PVXp 15)

PVX 12 and PVX 15 Passive Loudspeakers

• Two-way 800 watt peak handling powered enclosure
• RX 14 titanium compression driver
• 12" or 15” high-performance Peavey woofer with 2.3" voice coil
• Multiple cabinet fly points
• Pole mountable cabinet
• Molded in cabinet handles
• Angled side for use as monitor when required
• Rugged polypropylene molded enclosure
• Parallel 1/4" and four-pin twist-lock inputs
• 32 lbs. (14.5 kg) for both models
• U.S. MSRP $299.99 (PVX 12); $399.99 (PVX 15)

Features, specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice.

About Peavey Electronics®
Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in more than 10,000 airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com.

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EXTENDED! Direct Pro Audio Cyber Week Special - 10% off All Orders

We have extended our holiday weekend sale for all of Cyber Week! We will apply 10% off  to all orders, with no minimum and no hassle!

Starting at 12:01 AM central time Thursday November 24th through midnight Friday December 2nd, 2011 we will automatically apply 10% off your order when we process it. No coupon codes required, not minimum, and no hassle!

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• Thanksgiving: Thursday November 24th - Closed
• Friday November 25th: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Creighton Men's Soccer Captures 12th MVC Tournament Title at Morrison Stadium

 Direct Pro Audio is proud to provide sound system support for Creighton Athletics at Morrison Soccer Stadium. Direct Pro Audio provided critical system modifications, retuning/balancing, and re-wrote the main system processor settings.  

Direct Pro Audio also installed an ambient microphone system to capture the sounds of the stadium for video webcasts. 

OMAHA, Neb. - Freshman Jose Ribas scored his first career goal to help No. 2-ranked Creighton beat Missouri State 1-0 in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship match Sunday afternoon at Morrison Stadium.  The top defense in the NCAA logged its seventh straight shutout to deliver Creighton its 12th MVC tournament crown.


Senior goalkeeper Brian Holt stopped two shots and kept his backline organized as the Bluejays posted their 16th shutout of the year.  Holt was named MVC Tournament MVP for his efforts and he was joined by senior defender Andrew Duran, senior forward Ethan Finlay and sophomore defender Tyler Polak on the all-tournament team.


Ribas scored the game's lone goal in the 38th minute, taking a feed from Kris Clark and creating enough space for himself to launch a shot, despite being surrounded by Missouri State (9-8-2) defenders.  His blast found the side netting for his first career score and it held up for the Bluejays as they improved to 11-0-0 at home on the season.


As it has done all year long, Creighton dominated possession in the victory, outshooting the Bears 9-3 in the first half and finishing with a 16-5 advantage on shots.  Holt stopped one shot in each half, including a soft header by Cole Alexander in the 86th minute, which proved to be the only threat by the visitors in the second half.


The win was a record-setting one for Holt in goal, as he logged his 54th career victory to pass Jay Fitzgerald for the most wins in school history.  The clean sheet was his 14th solo shutout of the year and the 41st of his career.  Holt joined Fitzgerald (1994) as just the second goalkeeper in CU history to win tournament MVP honors. 


The Bluejays, who entered the MVC tournament with the No. 1 RPI in the nation, will host an NCAA selection show party for fans and media on Monday afternoon.  The 48-team NCAA bracket will be announced at 3:30 pm on NCAA.com, and the team will gather to watch the selection show at The Old Mattress Factory (13th & Cass).  The Bluejays will be making their 19th NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 20 years.

DiGiCo’s SD9 is Getting Supercharged!

Direct Pro Audio is proud to install DiGiCo product, and now the SD9 is getting a major upgrade!

 Thanks to the future proof nature of its FPGA technology, DiGiCo’s SD9 is getting an amazing boost from software / firmware upgrades that frees up more of the FPGA’s processing power. With up to 100% more added on certain features, it truly makes your SD9 investment Supercharged...

In celebration of DiGiCo’s anniversary year, the upgrade expands the capabilities of the SD9 by a phenomenal amount. It is free to all existing SD9 owners and is also included with any SD9 console purchased up until the last day of ProLight+Sound 2012.

The SD9 Supercharged has a significant expansion in Channel count, Dynamic EQs, Multiband Compressors and Matrix, and the addition of DiGiTuBes, Reorder of Busses and Multichannel inputs (formerly only available on SD7).

Further new features include an expanded Aux Panel, increased Dynamic functions such as a Duck option and expander for the Gate, a De-esser and two types of Knee for the Compressor. There are also new FX types with multitap, ping pong and stereo delay, with different delay times for left and right. A warmth button is provided on each channel for analogue emulation and two types of EQ have been added (Classic and Precision). There are also now Standard template sessions.

Another new feature, Sets (previously only available on SD7T), has been enhanced to allow for ‘Set Spill’. This allows the user to create Sets and, with a simple button press, change the console layout to display members of that Set.

All of this means that SD9 Supercharged has more features and functionality than any other console in its class.

Get Supercharged with the DiGiCo SD9!