ADK AP-1
ADK’s new Custom Shop offers a mic preamp with a twist. The AP-1's input transformer is mounted on a removable circuit board. By conforming to the API 2520/Jensen 990 footprint, other new and vintage op amps can be swapped. ADK will offer optional input transformer daughter boards using transformers such as the Lundahl 1538xl, Jensen JT-110K-HPC and Sowter API 2622 vintage re-creation. ADK will also assist users who want to make custom boards for other transformers. Other features include 1/4-inch DI, impedance loading switch, phantom power, polarity reverse and -20dB pad.
Summer NAMM Booth #1312
360/566-9400
www.adkmicrophones.com
BBE SOUND MAXCOM
A dual-channel compressor/limiter/gate with onboard BBE Sonic Maximizer processor, MaxCom provides transparent compression with full control over threshold, ratios from 1:1 to infinity:1, variable attack and release times and an Auto mode. MaxCom's dynamic controls and patented Sonic Maximizer offer a wide palette of dynamic control options.
Summer NAMM Booth #2429
5381 Production Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714/897-6766
www.bbesound.com
FOCUSRITE SAFFIRE
Focusrite Saffire is a new breed of FireWire interface with onboard DSP and 24-bit/192kHz processing that fuses state-of-the-art hardware with highly integrated software. It combines Focusrite build and sound quality, intelligent front-end design and cutting-edge compression, EQ and foldback reverb software. Four inputs (two digital) and 10 outputs (two digital) with unrivalled foldback and monitoring options meet all project session needs. Compression, reverb, amp modeling and EQ Saffire-powered plug-ins are included and are also available from within the recording platform in use. MSRP: $499.
FOCUSRITE OCTOPRE LE
In a sturdy 1U chassis with the familiar platinum fascia, OctoPre LE brings Focusrite preamplification and AD/DA conversion to a new level of affordability for DAW and digital console users. OctoPre LE provides eight channels of pristine Focusrite pre’s, including two super channels that offer mic impedance matching and instrument DI inputs, plus other features. With the optional converter board installed, OctoPre LE allows users to make the most of neglected ADAT I/O for tracking and monitoring and provides word clock (including super clock) I/O. MSRP: $695 (ADAT A-D: $250).
Summer NAMM Booth # 1509
Agoura Business Center East
5304 Derry Ave., Ste. C
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
800/431-2609; fax 800/431-3129
www.focusrite.com
SONY OXFORD RESTORATION TOOLS
Sony’s latest Oxford plug-in suite offers three ways for Pro Tools users (Mac and PC) to clean up their dirty audio. DeBuzz features a strong and weak mode for minimal intrusion into the signal; DeNoise captures the noise fingerprint or can track it automatically;and DeClick combines the functions of pop and click removal, making it able to remove large pops/clicks and barely perceptible crackles.
Summer NAMM Booth #811
800/686-SONY
www.sonyplugins.com
WAVES MAXXBCL PROCESSOR
The new MaxxBCL processor brings the company's excellent MaxxBass, Renaissance Compressor and the L2 Ultramaximizer limiter plug-ins into a two-rackspace box. MaxxBCL features analog (balanced and unbalanced with Jensen transformers on input) and digital inputs and outputs, the latter including both AES-EBU and S/PDIF capabilities at sample rates up to 96 kHz. Independent input and output level matching is provided in six steps from 9 to 24 dBu, with 12 additional 1dB steps of level trim per channel available on the front panel. Retail: $3,200.
Summer NAMM Booth #111
306 West Depot Ave., Ste. 100
Knoxville, TN 37917
865/909-9200
www.waves.com
