Winter NAMM 2008: M-Audio Unveils Innovative New Products
Winter NAMM 2008: M-Audio Unveils Innovative New Products
M-Audio steals the show with new recording interfaces, reference monitors and more
M-Audio steals the show with new recording interfaces, reference monitors and more
With over 88,000 in attendance, the Winter 2008 NAMM show was the biggest in history—providing M-Audio with an ideal venue for several groundbreaking new product releases. The exciting week of activity included announcements regarding new BX Deluxe series reference monitors, Torq 1.5 DJ software, and the release of ProFire 2626, M-Audio’s flagship FireWire recording interface. These products build upon M-Audio’s ever-expanding product family, addressing the needs of recording professionals, DJ/producers and musicians on the go.
Studiophile BX5a Deluxe
70-watt Bi-Amplified Studio Reference Monitors
70-watt Bi-Amplified Studio Reference Monitors
The Studiophile™ BX5a Deluxe monitors update our bestsellers with new waveguides and enhanced driver integration for extended low frequency response and refined sound. 5” Kevlar low-frequency drivers plus 1” waveguide-loaded high-frequency drivers deliver exceptional fidelity. The monitors also feature bi-amped design with 70 watts of distributed power, tuned crossovers and custom cabinets.
- frequency response: 56Hz-22kHz
- crossover frequency: 3kHz
- low-frequency amplifier power: 40 watts
- high-frequency amplifier power: 30 watts
- signal-to-noise: > 100dB (typical A-weighted)
- input impedance: 20k ohms balanced,10k ohms unbalanced
- input sensitivity: 85 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at one meter with volume control at maximum
- cabinet: vinyl laminated MDF
- size: 250 mm(H) x 176 mm(W) x 200 mm(D)
- weight: 5.0 kg/unit
> MSRP $399.95 per pair
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Studiophile BX8a Deluxe
130-watt Bi-amplified Studio Reference Monitors
130-watt Bi-amplified Studio Reference Monitors
The Studiophile™ BX8a Deluxe reference monitors update our best-selling Studiophile series with new waveguides and enhanced driver integration for extended high frequency response and refined sound. The BX8a utilizes 8” Kevlar low-frequency drivers and 1-¼ ” natural silk, high-frequency drivers featuring waveguides and magnetic shielding. Custom-tuned crossovers distribute 130 watts of bi-amplified power.
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- frequency response: 40Hz-22kHz
- crossover frequency: 2.2kHz
- low-frequency amplifier power: 70 watts
- high-frequency amplifier power: 60 watts
- maximum signal-to-noise (dynamic range): > 100dB (typical A-weighted))
- input impedance: 20k ohms balanced,10k ohms unbalanced
- input sensitivity: 85 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at one meter with volume control at maximum
- cabinet: vinyl-laminated MDF
- size: 12” x 10” x 15”; 30.48cm x 25.4cm x 38.1cm
- weight: 26.4 lbs./unit; 11.97 kg.
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ProFire 2626
High-Definition 26-in/26-out FireWire Audio Interface with Octane Preamp Technology
High-Definition 26-in/26-out FireWire Audio Interface with Octane Preamp Technology
The ProFire™ 2626 is a high-definition FireWire audio interface for host-based recording systems. 26 x 26 simultaneous I/O includes award-winning Octane™ preamp technology on eight inputs. An onboard DSP mixer sources from up to 52 audio streams and JetPLL technology ensures pristine audio quality all the way up to 24-bit/192kHz. Pro Tools M-Powered™ compatible.
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- 26 x 26 simultaneous analog/digital I/O
- eight preamps with award-winning Octane technology
- flexible on-board DSP mixer
- up to 24-bit/192kHz for pristine audio
- features critically acclaimed JetPLL jitter elimination technology
- Pro Tools M-Powered compatible
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Torq 1.5 Upgrade
DJ Performance/Production Software
DJ Performance/Production Software
Torq 1.5 combines digital DJ software with an unparalleled set of creative tools including built-in effects processing, automatic beat-matching and a 16-cell tempo-synced sampler. Featuring advanced looping functionality, automatic beat-matching and seamless integration with select M-Audio hardware, Torq provides the production power to set you apart from everyone else.
New Features in Torq 1.5:
- Improved Tempo/Pitch Alteration
- Tempo Anchors allow marking tracks with varying tempos—Torq’s effects and samples follow the tempo changes in the song
- Tempo Master assigns a playing track to serve as the master tempo source for all tempo-related functions
- Plane Elastique time-stretching/compression technology for sophisticated beat matching and pitch alteration
Advanced MIDI Control
- transmit/receive MIDI beat clock for sync with other hardware/software and easy switching between DJs
- MIDI soft takeover prevents parameter jumps when using external controllers
New User Interface Features
- Hide Mixer option conserves screen space
- preview songs in headphones before loading to deck
- new databse categories for bit rate, file type, year and label
- select multiple files to add to playlists
- Musical Style Preferences improve results when analyzing tracks
- drag and drop songs into decks while in browser max view
- warning message if loading a new song onto a Deck that is playing
- warning message when attempting to exit Torq
- optimized control locations
- intuitive toolbar buttons and MIDI/tempo indicators
- Global Tempo metronome can be monitored in headphones
- Auto Gain feature matches the gain levels between decks
Enhanced Effects Processing
- internal effects can be grouped into effects chains
- VST effect tempo synchronizes with tempo of playing deck
- effects can be used in a post-fader configuration
Rock-Solid Integration with Traditional DJ Hardware
- Skip Protection keeps the music playing even if the Control Vinyl or CD skips
- True Key Lock keeps the pitch constant when adjusting external turntable speed
New Looping Functionality
- Loop points can be set after a section plays
- new QuickLoop option for CDJ-style loop division
- Quantize function for start/stop accuracy










