Canadian Music Trade - December/January 2019 | Page 38

PRODUCT NEWS CEntrance MixerFace R4R Mobile Recording Interface CEntrance has launched the MixerFace R4R, a new version of the mo- bile recording interface that now comes with a built-in audio record- er. The new model retains all the features of its parent MixerFace R4 but adds a built-in “one-button record” stereo micro-SD card recorder for added in-the-field flexibility and extra recording redundancy. The original MixerFace R4 turns a smartphone into a portable DAW for mobile recording. An internal, long-lasting rechargeable battery makes it ideal for the road. Two built-in mic preamps with true 48V phantom power let users choose their favourite micro- phones for recording. The Neutrik Combo input jacks with the Hi-Z feature allow for plugging in electric guitars and basses. The built-in SD card recorder in the R4R model captures audio immediately, with- out waiting for the phone. An extra benefit of the built-in SD Card recorder is the ability to stream audio via the phone while recording a local copy to the SD card. For more information, contact CEntrance: 833-236-8726, [email protected], www.centrance.com. Adam Audio SP-5 Studio Headphones Professional studio monitor manufacturer Adam Audio has entered the studio headphones market with the SP-5, a closed-backed, circumaural headphone designed to offer a smoothly balanced sound across a broad frequency spectrum from 8 Hz to 38 kHz for pro audio monitoring and mixing. The SP-5 integrates Ultrasone’s S-Logic technology, employing transducers spatially arranged to exploit the natural form of the ear and utilizing the natural acoustics of the wearer’s pinna to channel sound into the ear canal. The result is a natural sound experience with realistic spatial imaging of a quality typical of a stereo monitor- ing system. This system is meant to make mixing on the SP-5 easier than on traditional headphone designs that point directly at the ear canal. The S-Logic technology also means the SP-5s require less SPL to deliver the same subjectively experienced volume. For more information, contact HHB Communications Canada: 416-867-9000, FAX [phone], [email protected], www.hhbcanada.com. Cort KX257B Baritone 7-String Electric Guitar Cort has released the KX257B baritone seven-string electric guitar, which is designed for modern metal sounds and styles. It’s designed with a naturally strong midrange bark and active pickup system. The KX257B features EMG RetroActive Super 77 pickups and the special edition seven-string set provides a clear, high output with enhanced articulation. Tonal control on the KX257B is simple but versatile with a one-volume, one-tone, and three-way toggle switch that provides a variety of sounds. The result is a 27-in. baritone scale with tight low end and smooth highs that are ideal for riffing or soloing. The foundation of the KX257B’s design is its mahogany body and bolt-on construction for a thick, yet punchy and powerful tone. The hard maple neck is built for endurance, while the jatoba fingerboard provides the right amount of density and stiffness as well as proper volume projection, emphasizing on the high-mids. A strings-thru- body hardtail bridge improves sustain while enhancing resonance. For more information, contact Coast Music: 514-457-2555, FAX [phone], [email protected], www.coastmusic.ca. 38 CANADIAN MUSIC TRADE