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IK Multimedia (ikmultimedia.com) showed the iRig Pre HD
preamp/interface ($99.99; reviewed in this issue), as well as
the iRig Mic HD 2 ($129.99), a handheld digital electret condenser microphone with onboard headphone output, and the
iRig Keys I/O (25 keys $199.99, 49 keys $299.99), compact
controller keyboards with built-in 24/96 audio interface and
control surface functions.
Independent Audio (independentaudio.com) was showing the new Clarity microphone from Pearl Microphones
(pearlmicrophones.com). It's a small-diaphragm condenser
mic with a metal-membrane diaphragm and interchangeable
omni and cardioid capsules.
IsoAcoustics (isoacoustics.com) showed the Iso-Puck
speaker isolator ($59.99/2-pack, reviewed November
2017) at its first AES show, in the Audio Plus Services booth
(audioplusservices.com).
iZotope (izotope.com) showed us the Spire Studio ($349),
a compact battery-powered recording device with built-in microphone, dual Grace Design mic preamps, dual headphone
outs, an easy-to-use color touch display, and the ability to interface with the free Spire iOS app for multitrack recording
and editing. Look for a review soon.
JBL (jblpro.com) is now shipping the 7 Series monitors, the
705P and 708P ($999 and $1999 each). These are 2-way
biamplified monitors designed for critical reference listening in
studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast applications,
with next-generation drivers and the Image Control Waveguide
for improved soundstaging.

Josephson (josephson.com) was showing its newest microphone, the C725 ($8800). It's a hybrid mic with a custom
voltage-gain FET and a pentode current-gain tube. The power
supply allows selection of five polar patterns and a unique
Sun/Moon switch that alters the mic's sound from tube warmth
to a more neutral response.
Kii Audio (kiiaudio.com) is a German speaker manufacturer
distributed in the USA by Grace Design (gracedesign.com).
The Kii THREE powered monitor ($11,495/pair) uses a
unique 4-way crossover and speaker drivers mounted on the
front, sides, and rear of the cabinet to produce the sound of a
large high-end monitor from a very small enclosure.
LEWITT (lewitt-audio.com) gave showgoers a sneak peek
at the brand-new LCT 540 SUBZERO mic (price TBA, below
$1000), with an electrical self-noise of -1 dBA and a dynamic
range of 132 dBA. It has electronically switched 2-stage highpass filter (80 or 160 Hz) and 6 or 12 dB pads. Look for a
review very soon.
MXL (mxlmics.com) was showing the new 770X ($179 with
shockmount, pop filter, and cable), a condenser mic with a
1.25" gold-sputtered diaphragm and 3 selectable polar
patterns-cardioid, figure-8, and omni.
Neumann (neumann.com) was celebrating the 50th anniversary
of the iconic U 87 condenser mic with a limited Rhodium
Edition. Only 500 units will be available at $4599 each.
NUGEN Audio (nugenaudio.com) updated its Halo Upmix
software to generate new formats of immersive ambisonic audio
including Auro-3D. Also new: an updated Loudness Toolkit,
and the ISL 2 true peak limiter ($239), to be reviewed soon.
PMC (pmc-speakers.com) had a demo booth for the new result6
monitors ($2950/pair), with ATL bass-loading like other PMC
models, and a new finned tweeter surround for a wider sweet
spot without edge effects. Look for a review in an upcoming issue.
Professional Audio Design (proaudiodesign.com) hosted a
number of companies at the show, including AMS Neve (ams-neve
.com) with the new 1073SPX mic preamp/EQ rack with new
features like integrated front-panel DI input and selectable insert, and Pulse Techniques (www.pulsetechniques.com), whose
new EQ 500X is a 500 Series EQ that adds a 16 kHz top boost
to the popular EQ 500S.

LEWITT LCT 540 SUBZERO
NUGEN Audio
ISL 2

Neumann U 87 Rhodium Edition
iZotope
Spire Studio
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RECORDING January 2018

http://www.josephson.com http://www.kiiaudio.com http://www.gracedesign.com http://www.lewitt-audio.com http://www.ikmultimedia.com http://www.mxlmics.com http://www.independentaudio.com http://www.pearlmicrophones.com http://www.neumann.com http://www.isoacoustics.com http://www.nugenaudio.com http://www.audioplusservices.com http://www.izotope.com http://www.pmc-speakers.com http://www.proaudiodesign.com http://www.jblpro.com http://www.pulsetechniques.com

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