AHB have announced a number of new mixers. Of particular interest to H&SR readers is the Mk3 version of the popular System 8 model. This update has optional electronically balanced outputs, increased microphone gains with no deterioration in signal to noise ratio, and fader reverse on each of the eight output groups will permit the use of tape monitor inputs as extra line inputs during the mix. Even better, the price remains the same.

Moving upmarket the Sigma 24 is a flexible format 24-buss modular console system that will cover recording studio requirements from 8 to 32-track. Input and group modules have four section fully swept equalisers and eight auxiliary sends, enabling group modules with fader reverse to be used as full function input channels on mixdown. A VCA fader system, providing eight DC groups is available as an option, and auto-muting and fader control can be achieved via the Sigma Series Remote programmer which also allows you the option of a MIDI-based recording system. In the broadcasting field, AHB and MBI have combined to produce the Studio 12 broadcast and production mixer with many facilities of interest to DJs.

Details: Simon Jones or Michael Fabricant, AHB, (Contact Details).

AMS have moved to new premises in Burnley but this won't stop them exhibiting their Audio File hard disc based, linear 16-bit recording and playback system at the IBC 86 Exhibition in Brighton. Audio File can be easily configured as a mono, stereo or multitrack system and incorporates an SMPTE/EBU timecode reader/generator. It may also be interfaced with existing digital PCM encoding systems.

Details: AMS Industries PLC, (Contact Details).

Audio Kinetics' Pacer Chase Synchroniser is to be distributed by ITA, Raper and Wyman and Synchrotech in London.

Details: Suzanne Foster, Audio Kinetics Limited, (Contact Details).

An interesting development in loudspeaker cabinet manufacture comes from Danish firm Avanes whose concrete-based material is shaped in such a way that internal resonances and sound wave reflections are largely eliminated. The range currently consists of four models with power handling between 150W and 200W.

Details: HW International, (Contact Details).

Arbiter have been appointed as exclusive distributors of Dynamix and Ram mixing consoles. Shino corporation's Vesta Fire range, which includes cassette multitrack recorders and rack-mounting effects, are also to be distributed by Arbiter.

Details: John and Ivor Arbiter Ltd; (Contact Details).

Boss have brought out a chorus to add to their micro-rack range. The RCE10 features two independent chorus circuits which can also be synchronised, and feature, modulation rate and depth, EQ, and pre-delay.

Details: Roland UK Ltd, (Contact Details).

Carlsboro Sound Centre have just opened a new professional audio division at Mansfield with a purpose built demonstration studio which includes equipment from Fostex, Drawmer, Bel, Lexicon, Symetrix, DBX and many more.

Details: Kevin Bower, Carlsboro Sound Centre, (Contact Details).

It's about time someone came up with another automatic tape splicer and Cat have brought out a 1/4" audio tape and a video tape version. We hope to review one in the near future.

Details: CAT, (Contact Details).

Gigsounds have recently set up a Roland Super JX Club. Automatic membership is conferred on all customers purchasing any item of Roland or Boss equipment from either of Gigsounds' two branches in Streatham and Catford. Benefits include regular newsletters, exclusive offers on Roland/Boss gear, and demonstration seminars from 'name' musicians.

Details: Eric Lindsay, Gigsounds, (Contact Details) or (Contact Details).

Improvements to the Teczon multitrack recorder recently reviewed in H&SR include a Zero Return and Piano Key Logic cassette control.

Details: JHS, (Contact Details).

K-Tek are a firm who make mixers to order at any size up to 50-16-2. Of particular interest to B16 owners is their mixing service which will upgrade your old mixer to 16 outputs by adding a set of sub-groups and another harness.

Details: Peter Kunzler, (Contact Details).

Kef have some new products in their Professional and Reference series of monitors. The P60 package includes a separate 2 x 150Wamp, and each loudspeaker includes a passive dividing network. New in the Reference series are the models 107 with low frequency extension down to 18Hz, the 103/3 and the 102.

Details: Kef Electronics Ltd; (Contact Details).

MTR have brought out a specialised line level stereo mixer in 19" rack-mount format. The unit is intended for live use with separate output drum machines and multiple keyboard set-ups, although it could also be used as a sub mixer to augment another desk. Each channel has gain, pan, auxiliary post-fade send, stereo insert jack, and a PPI overload LED. The output section comprises stereo master volume, and stereo auxiliary return and pan.

Details: MTR Limited, (Contact Details).

Peavey's DECA-700 (Digital Energy Conversion Amplifier) which won the Most Innovative Product Award at the American NAMM trade show, is soon to be launched in Britain. It offers power up to 700W RMS per channel into 4Ω from 20Hz to 20kHz.

Details: Ken Achard, Peavey Electronics (UK) Ltd, (Contact Details).

Revox have extended their range of products. Kicking off with the Atrium Mk2 and Symbol Mk2 speakers rated at 180W and 300W respectively, and the shelf-mounted Plenum Mk2 and Forum Mk2 rated at 170W and 150W respectively. Revox have also moved into the field of power amplifiers with the B242 which has an RMS power of 2 x 200W.

Other new products include the C279 6:2 mixing console, the B291 linear tracking turntable, and the B203 Timer Control Interface.

Details: FWO Bauch Limited, (Contact Details).

Supersoft have created an extensive sample library for the Microvox digital sound sampling system based on the Commodore 64 and 128 home computers. It has five sections: Orchestral and Strings, Wind and Brass, Guitars and Basses, Drums and Percussion, Keyboards and Miscellaneous. Each section is on a separate disk and the complete library is available for £29.95.

Details: Supersoft, (Contact Details).

The 1986 Synthesiser Tape Contest is launched on the 1st of August. It is a competition of recordings from individuals and groups, amateur and professional, using the sound applications of computers and synthesisers. Prizes include Polyphonic synths, drum machines, books, records and tapes. A compilation cassette will be made of the winners' pieces. Entry must be on cassette, five minutes or less in length, and produced entirely or mainly with synthesiser/computer instruments. Details: Synsound (Dept. STC), (Contact Details).

Tubby Drums had the following gear stolen from the Rendezvous Club, County Ground, Swindon on Saturday evening 24th May. The gear comprised a Simmons SDS9 brain, serial no 4504, four Simmons SDS9 small pads, an Alesis Midiverb, an AKG 190 and an Eagle Electret mic. A large reward is offered for safe return of this equipment. (Contact Details) if you can help.