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No hype, no waffle - just tomorrow's products todayArticle from The Mix, July 1994 | |
Tomorrow's technology today
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The DN320 is a dual-channel, 16-band preset equaliser, the DN330 a single-channel, 30-band equaliser, both housed in a 1U chassis.
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The latest radio transmission technology is incorporated into the new SKM5000 system, which features 16 switchable transmission frequencies and a choice of capsules.
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The QY300 combines a 16-track sequencer with a 28-note polyphonic GM tone generator. It features 128 instruments, eight drum kits, and digital effects including reverb and delay.
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An eight-stage multi-effects processor featuring 100 preset programs, 100 user programs, and effects including reverb, compression, amp simulator, and wah.
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These new cart machines are based on Denon's popular CD cart player and are intended for use in broadcast, post-production, theatre, and installations.
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Featuring a 'gameboy'-type case, the QY8 combines a sequencer with a 28-voice, 16-part multitimbral sound source which contains 40 instruments and 58 drum sounds.
More from: Yamaha-Kemble (Contact Details)
Price: £465
Available: July '94
An improved version of the 160X and XT models, the 160A features an improved signal path, higher quality connections, and a stronger, lighter chassis.
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These new modular rack cases are made out of impact-resistant polycarbonate, and enable deep equipment of up to 480mm to be accommodated. A choice of 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15U heights are available.
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Essentially an extended-keyboard version of the established X3, the X2 features a 76-note keyboard, four outputs, 341 multisounds, 164 drum sounds, two stereo effects systems and a 16-track sequencer.
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Price: £966 inc VAT
Available: Aug '94
Based on low-noise circuit technology, the EQ60 features switchable ±15dB or ±6dB of equalisation on centre-grounding damped sliders, with a signal-to-noise ratio of-94dB unweighted and a dynamic range of 118dB.
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Available: Aug '94
With the emphasis on smooth operational feel and high-precision characteristics, this new 'shuttle' fader comes in 100mm, 104mm and 60mm versions, and has a speed of 100mm per 0.1 secs.
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Prices: £299 & £349 inc VAT
Available: Aug '94
These two samplers are the latest in the line of Citronics Series 16 sampler range, and have 16 seconds and 32 seconds respectively, configurable into four and eight individual memory banks.
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A hardware/software package for the Atari Falcon 030 that allows the editing of digitally recorded stereo material (on CD, DAT, DCC, minidisc etc). The hardware supports the Sony Philips Digital format (S/PDIF) in both co-ax and optical formats, while the software gives cut/copy/paste and region/SMPTE cuesheet editing.
More from: The Digital Village (Contact Details)
Price: £999 inc VAT
Available: July '94
A multi-effects effects processor that can be expanded by adding new software processing modules and extra DSP chips. The unit comes with a stereo EQ module, stereo delay module, and a compressor/limiter.
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The 412C delivers 625watts into 4ohms and 412watts into 8ohms, and is intended primarily for use in clubs, pubs and theatres.
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Price: £2,799 inc VAT
Available: August
Due to customer requests, the CD3000 now comes with analogue inputs, so analogue sampling is now possible in addition to digital sampling via the built-in CD/CD-ROM player. The CD3000 comes with seven CD-ROMs, including both the S1000 and S1100 sound libraries. Existing CD3000 owners can have the analogue inputs fitted for £299 inc VAT.
More from: Akai UK (Contact Details)
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Originally designed for the BBC, the RA8M is a further development of the RA8 series II, and has been repackaged as a nearfield studio monitor. The low price quoted is when buying direct from Richard Allan, the shop price being £369.
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Price: £320 inc VAT
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The 362 is a combined single-ended noise reduction system and sonic maximiser, which compensates for the delay in high frequencies that occurs when sound is played through a loudspeaker.
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Price: £1939 inc VAT
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A general-purpose processor and analyser for digital audio signals. It provides a sophisticated set of tools for processing digital audio, including pre-emphasis stripping, DC filtering and level control, and psychoacoustic noise shaping, all in a handheld unit.
More from: Audio Design (Contact Details)

Price: £149 inc VAT
Available: Aug '94
This digital stopwatch is intended for studio professionals and offers time calculations by adding and subtracting in hours, minutes, and seconds.
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