Blackheart Engineering Handsome Devil Head/ Combo
Price: $299.99/ $399.99

SWR Redhead Bass Amp Combo
Price: $1,449.95
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their original Redhead bass amp, SWR is releasing a new and improved Redhead. The new version flaunts innovative and attractive new features while remaining true to its full-range, high fidelity and ultra-clean roots. The Redhead is equipped with 400 watts of power and a portable 2x10” cabinet that features upgraded Eminence drivers, giving it an all-tube studio-quality. The new version includes the same state-of-the-art 10” speakers and high frequency horn that gave the original Redhead its quality sound and unprecedented patching options since its birth in 1988. A steel-reinforced front cover that doubles as a tilt-back stand keeps the equipment protected and a single empty rack space provides storage for a tuners or effects unit.
www.swramps.com

Audio Technica AT2020 USB Cardiod Condeser Microphone
Price: $249
This condenser mic is built explicitly for computer recording, set up with a USB digital output and Mac and Windows compatability. The mic offers studio-quality articulation, low self-noise and extended frequency response. The design is based on the company’s acclaimed AT2020 model microphone, a rugged side-address condenser with a low-mass diaphragm and a fixed cardiod polar pattern for accurate sound source isolation and a smooth, natural sound. Designed with the home studio work, voice-overs, podcasting and field recordings in mind, the package includes a tripod desk stand, stand mount, USB cable and soft protective carrying pouch.
www.audio-technica.com


Mackie MR Series Monitors
Price: $199/$329
Mackie announced their new series of studio monitors at this year’s winter NAMM — the Mackie Reference (MR) Studio Monitors. The MR Series features a baffle molded to minimize diffraction a precision waveguide designed to ensure broad, even dispersion and a smooth transition between highs and lows for a clear image of your mix and an ultra-wide, even sweet spot. The amplifiers feature a proven Class A/B architecture that delivers an ultra-flat frequency response plus the addition of acoustic controls allow you to adjust high frequency and low frequency settings to compensate for room placement. The MR5 features a 5.25-inch low distortion LF woofer and a 1-inch high-resolution HF tweeter coupled with a high-headroom 55/30W Class A/B bi-amp. The MR8 has an 8.-inch steel frame low distortion LF woofer and a 1-inch high-resolution HF tweeter coupled with a high-headroom 100/50W Class A/B bi-amp.
www.mackie.com

TASCAM SS-R1 and SS-CDR1 Single Rackspace Compact Flash Recorders
Price: Unavailable at press time
Tascam debuted a pair of new installation market Flash recorders at this winter’s NAMM. Designed to replace sound systems’ rack-mounted cassette or MiniDisc recording units, the SS-R1 units record in WAVE or MP3 formats. Each recorder includes balanced and unbalanced audio inputs and outputs, RS-232 and parallel control and a wired remote control. Recordings can be transferred quickly and easily to computers for editing or uploading. The units feature far fewer moving parts than previous rack recording units, which should make them more durable. Other features include S/PDIF coaxial digital in and out with a sample rate converter, auto track increment (level or time), a PS/2 keyboard input for folder/file naming and remote control and a DB-25 parallel control port. The SS-CDR1 also features a slot-loading CD recorder.
www.tascam.com

Korg Limited Edition microKorg and X50 Keyboards
Price: $550/$950
Korg unveiled new limited editions of its popular microKorg and X50 keyboards with remodeled aesthetics. This microKorg model features vintage-style reversed black and white keys, while the new X50’s body comes in a sleek camouflage finish. Functionality for each keyboard remains the same. The microKorg features the well-known and tested features of its small 37-key chassis, modeling synthesis, vocoding, real-time control, on-board effects and external audio processing. The 61-key X50 is built on Korg’s Hyper Integrated) synthesis technology (also used in Korg’s Triton keyboards) with USB connectivity designed for performing and computer-based musicians.
www.korg.com

Yamaha Pocketrak Recorder
Price: $449
Yamaha unveiled its new handheld recording device, the Pocketrak. The compact device features 2GB of built-in memory, extended battery life, USB file transfer and the inclusion of Steinberg Cubase AI DAW software. Audio can be recorded in stereo tracks of CD-quality, PCM, MP3 or Windows Media (WMA) formats. The device is powered with a AAA nickel-hydrogen battery that can provide 19 hours of MP3 recording and can be recharged through the USB connection. The Pocketrack also boasts an on-board speaker as well a headphone jack and it can double as a portable music player.
www.yamaha.com

Ampeg Reissue ADA4 See Through Bass
Price: $1899
Ampeg displayed their new replica of the original Dan Armstrong “plexi” bass at this year’s NAMM. The classic clear, diamond-cut acrylic body that made it an iconic piece of equipment over 30 years ago is back with this faithful reproduction. The bass features a maple neck with 24 frets inlaid into an Indian rosewood fingerboard, which gets up to two octaves before it reaches the body. This version has a bolt-on neck joint and a solid rosewood bridge with compensated brass saddles, which couples directly to the bridge plate for improved tone and sustain. The bridge plate also doubles as the string-holder, or “tail piece.” The pickups are by Kent Armstrong, who designed the original pickups in the ‘60s and ‘70s, and employ a stacked design that uses a tone control to combine signals from the treble and bass coils. The bass also includes nickel Grover tuners, vintage rotary volume and tone pots with a two-way switch and an authentic Formica pick guard with aluminum backing for electronic shielding and durability.
www.ampeg.com