New Gear

Lexicon's compact, energy-efficient DD-8 Multi-Room Amplifier, an eight-channel amplifier with DriveCore amplifier technology, is now shipping. It delivers 1,000W – 125 watts into each of its eight channels. It measures 1.7" H (one rack space) by 17.3" W by 14.9" D and weighs 9.2lbs. The DD-8 uses Harman's new DriveCore amplifier IC chip, co-developed with Texas Instruments Inc., with a high level of component integration into an IC that is smaller than a postage stamp, reducing power consumption, heat production and the need for a fan. MSRP: $2,500.

Checkers Industrial Safety Products has updated its Guard Dog five-channel cable/hose protectors with four through-holes (with an inside diameter of .21") that can be used for temporary mounting with either nails or screws. The cable/hose protectors have also been updated with pry slots under each through-hole to simplify removal when the cable protector is fastened down. If the user's application simply requires increased traction on smooth surfaces, an optional rubber pad kit is also available.

Outline's Mini-COM.P.A.S.S. iMode Line Array powered speakers, based on the company's COMpact Polar Adjustable Sound System technology, incorporate Outline's advanced iMode technology with a streamlined, compact cabinet design, well-suited as a small- to medium-sized system for touring or fixed installations.

Juice Goose's iP 1520 web-based power controller provides remote power control to six receptacles grouped into three individual Power Pods. Each of these Pods can be turned on and off individually from anywhere users can find web access.

Waves Audio's MPX Master Tape plugin was developed in association with producer/engineer Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss) as part of an ongoing series of collaborations. The MPX Master Tape plugin is modeled on a rare machine consisting of an Ampex 350 transport and 351 electronics. With adjustable tape speed, bias, flux, wow and flutter, along with noise parameters, the MPX provides comprehensive control over the contours of any sound. Waves has also added a flexible slap and feedback delay, well-suited for rock, dance, dub and other styles. For recording, mixing, mastering and more, MPX promises to bring the richness and warmth of real tape saturation to any DAW setup.

Peavey's IPR 3000 power amplifier, which follows the company's IPR 1600, has a new advanced switch-mode power supply, high-speed class D topology, provides 1,490 watts RMS per channel @ 2 ohms (840 watts RMS x2 @ 4 ohms) and weighs 7.9 lbs.

The new MARS P-2532 from Gear Box Pro is a new range plug power distribution solution for AV, DJ and live sound applications. It remotely connects to the users' rack PDUs to generators and to hotel and banquet halls equipped with 50A range receptacles.

Citing its intuitive user interface, long battery life, wireless and 3G connectivity, light weight, compact size, and resulting popularity among users looking to use the Apple iPad as something more than a high-tech toy, Outline's development team is coming up with more iPad apps that remotely control its gear.

JHAudio is marketing its custom-fit IEMs as an alternative to off-the-shelf ear buds for musicians, audiophiles and other music lovers listening to music stored on iPods and MP3 players, even touting its JH|5 PRO custom-fit IEMs (MSRP: $399) as "the perfect gift for the music lover, audiophile or gadget geek in your life."

Powersoft's version 2.1.707 upgrade of its Armonía Pro Audio Suite software includes the new I/O Signal Integrity Monitor feature. Armonía was designed to control all aspects of the amplifier/speaker audio chain to the audio engineer. The I/O Signal Integrity Monitor extends this control by providing information on input signal irregularities, providing one more tool for engineers setting up Powersoft K Series, M Series with DSP+ETH, Duecanali, Q Series and D Series amplifiers.