Live and studio production products will include the SX-1 digital audio production environment, the full range of GigaStudio PC sample software, the DM-24 digital recording console and MX-2424 24-track HD recorder/ editor - featuring a new ‘Theatre Play’ mode. Also on the stand will be the new Tannoy Ellipse 8 monitoring system, as well as the full 5.1 surround sound configuration of the highly successful Reveal monitor. Guest appearances from top UK garage DJs DreemTeem among others are lined up.
PLASA sees the European trade launch of the Tascam DJ ‘Super Analog Series’ XS-3, XS-4, and XS-8 scratch mixers; progressively spec’d and affordable mixers that feature 3-band EQ, phono inputs on every channel, unbalanced and balanced line outputs, crossfader start and reverse control and selectable crossfader curves. The professional benchmark X-9 24-bit digital performance DJ mixer, combining fully sweepable parametric EQ, 100 programmable stores, dual on-board samplers and assignable digital effects, will also be on show, as will the X-15 and X-17 four-channel mobile DJ mixers and the advanced CD-302 Mk IV DJ CD decks.
The fast and accessible DJ/live production possibilities offered by the Tascam GigaStudio 160 and GigaStudio 96 sampler and editing programmes will also be demonstrated on-stand. The full suite of professional production features makes Gigastudio invaluable for creative DJs who can use instant playout and MIDI interfacing as part of their rig. A low-cost, entry-level version - GigaStudio 32 - offering 32 voice polyphony and 16 MIDI is also available.
PLASA will also see the UK launch of the SX-1 powerful 'integrated production environment'. The SX-1 uniquely integrates the production applications required for 5.1 audio projects within a single compact environment. A dedicated and optimised, high speed OS provides powerful automation, sequencing, editing and routing capabilities, enabling faster turnaround of projects. Extensive file format support, I/O, sync and chase capabilities, facilitate extensive interface with a wide range of industry standard production platforms and ease of integration into audio facilities operating these. The SX-1’s compact dimensions offer considerable opportunity to upgrade existing small and secondary pre-production rooms to a full surround sound production capability.
The DM-24 24/ 96 digital production console, now shipping in considerable numbers, is in use in studio and for live and IEM applications around the world. This comes in a 32-channel, 16-fader, 24-input, true 8-bus configuration, featuring full 5.1, 24/96 operation. The popular Tascam MX-2424 is now upgraded to include an innovative and road-tested ‘Theatre Play’ mode; a programmable instant cue and play mode, that offers 24-track, 24-bit recording and playback with all of the advantages and ease of a tape based style of operation.
The Tannoy Reveal range has been extended to include the Reveal X, a performance monitor with impressive bass handling characteristics, ideal for high SPL studio/remix applications or DJ booth monitoring. The Reveal X also operates as the centre channel speaker in the Reveal 5.1 surround sound system debuting at PLASA. The self-powered Ellipse 8 takes studio monitoring to new levels with its extended high frequency bandwidth supertweeter, and dual concentric LF/HF driver. Power is delivered by three discrete MOSFET amplifier circuits providing 150W each to the LF and HF and 30W to the wideband tweeter.
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