- Bock Audio 195 – This large-diaphragm FET microphone is practically two mics in one, since it lets you select between “fat” and “norm” modes for bass response tailoring, as well as providing a low-cut switch. A unique variable pad allows the 195 to operate in even the highest SPL situations (like in front of a Marshall stack). This handmade premium microphone has great extended high- and low-frequency response, fantastic dynamic impact, and none of the typical FET mic high-end “fizzle.” The capsule uses a premium quality 1″ gold-sputtered diaphragm and incorporates Roderstein resistors, low ESR electrolytic capacitors, polypropylene coupling capacitors, and a unique low-noise FET circuit.
- Universal Audio 2-LA-2 – The LA-2A is legendary in the recording world. Based on that classic design, the new UA 2-LA-2 offers two linked or independent channels and two T4 optical compression cells per channel, greatly expanding on the feature set of the original LA-2A. The 2-LA-2 is not an exact component clone, but rather a feature-enhanced stereo evolution of its ancestor that elegantly combines two channels of silky, tube-amplified, stereo-matched optical gain reduction in one unit. Designed by original UREI engineer Dennis Fink, the 2-LA-2 retains the all-discrete Class A circuitry and core “sonic signature” components that made the LA-2A the studio standard compressor. With ten tubes and four T4 gain reduction modules plus switchable recovery settings, the 2-LA-2 is a true breakthrough in optical compression.
- CME VX8 – The new VX Series controllers are the first of their kind to include DAW integration features like motorized 60mm faders and a modular expansion bay. A solid, all-aluminum chassis with a distinctive paint job make these units extremely durable. The VX8 offers 88 professional, graded hammer action weighted keys that make it ideal for both studio and stage. The addition of USB audio I/O, motorized faders and two 1/4″ inputs make these not just MIDI controllers, but the center of a computer-based home studio. Also available is the VX7, with 76 semi-weighted keys, and the VX6, with 61 semi-weighted keys.
