Studio Hardware

Allen and Heath ZED 4-Bus Series now shipping

Allen and Heath has announced that the new ZED 4-Bus range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production is now shipping and available in stores. Following the launch of the ZED-14 and ZED-24, Allen and Heath has announced the ZED-420 (16 mono + 2 dual stereo channels), ZED-428 (24 mono + 2 stereo) and ZED-436 (32 channel + 2 stereo) mixers.

Take a closer look at the Yamaha n8 and n12 mixing consoles

Yamaha have released a few videos that gives us a closer look at the recently released n8 and n12 mixing consoles. The Yamaha n8 and n12 Digital Mixing Studio are mixing consoles with an analog-like mixing interface which boasts ease of operation for professional quality recording and mixdown. Connecting a computer to the mixer IEEE 1394 port enables you to configure an ideal recording environment with seamless integration into Cubase 4.

TC Electronic Nova Modulator and Nova Dynamics now shipping

TC Electronic announces the worldwide availability of Nova Modulator and Nova Dynamics, two brand-new guitar pedals in the Nova Series, which is known for uncompromised studio quality effects in a compact floor-based design. Nova Modulator houses two brand new effects plus all of Ts acclaimed modulation effects, and its dual engine design allows for endless combinations to inspire creativity. Nova Dynamics features studio and stomp compression modes as well as a noise gate combined with very flexible routing, which gives the user full dynamics control and versatility. Nova Modulator and Nova Dynamics are available at a suggested retail price of $345 each.

Yamaha now shipping upgraded MG Series mixers

Yamaha announces its rollout of six upgraded MG Series analog mixers, adding to the four models introduced earlier this year. Drawing on Yamahas extensive experience and expertise in sound processing, these new mixers include features inherited from the companys professional mixing consoles and offer intuitive operation, crystalline sound and components that are optimized to work together.