The Shure PSM 200 Personal Monitor System is intended for cost-conscious musicians, houses of worship, and installations requiring assistive listening devices. It is comprised of the P2R Hybrid Receiver that operates as a wired bodyback and a wireless with the addition of the P2T Transmixer component.

The Transmixer is a frequency-agile transmitter with eight channels per system and includes an integrated mix control with two mic/line XL-1/4-inch combo input channels for personal control and XLR split outputs that connect signals to a mixing console or other device without affecting original settings. The E2 Earphone includes interchangeable flex and foam sleeves for secure fit. The PSM 200 can be purchased in complete system configurations or as individual components.

The Tannoy V Series is a line of compact, point-source loudspeakers with the company's Dual Concentric design and a new dual-wedge cabinet shape. The new line include models V8 and V12 (with high-power Dual Concentric drive units), V15 (with new 15-inch Power Dual drive unit), and V300 (with new 12-inch Super Dual).

The Audio-Technica AT899 subminiature omnidirectional condenser microphone measures just 5 mm, operates on battery or phantom power and includes a complete accessory kit. The mic plugs into the included AT8537 power module, which offers the battery/phantom power operation plus low-frequency roll-off switch, and an integral XLR3M connector supplying a low-impedance balanced output.

Crown's IQ Network, previously known as the IQ System, coincides with the simultaneous introduction of IQwic software and three PIP modules - IQ-PIP-Lite, IQ-PIP-USP3 and IQ-PIP-USP3/CN. IQ Network is based on an Ethernet structure and utilizes new TCP/IQ Control, greatly increasing speed and the number of components added to a network.

The Denon DN-T645 CD/Cassette combination deck supports playback of CD and CD-R/RW formats, as well as new MP3 file playback from a compact disc.

The new Architectural Acoustics Digitool MX digital audio processor is a configurable, DSP audio processing system designed for stand-alone operation. It offers eight microphone and line-level inputs and eight line-level outputs, 24-bit converters and dual Analog Devices SHARC DSP engines. Capabilities include full matrix mixing, dynamics processing, delay and equalization.

The Lexicon 960LS offers eight channels of balanced analog I/O that can be configured as four stereo machines at 44.1/48 kHz or two stereo machines at 88.2/96 kHz. It comes standard with one DSP card and one LARC2 controller, and provides support for a second DSP card that more than doubles its available processing power, as well as a second LARC2 controller, which allows shared control of a single machine. Features can be added to upgrade the 960LS to a full 960L. The AES/EBU Digital I/O Card adds eight channels of digital I/O. Coupled with a second DSP card, the 960LS can support up to eight stereo machines at 44.1/48 kHz or four stereo machines at 88.2/96 kHz.

The DPA IMK4061 Microphone Kit consists of a type 4061-BM miniature mic and an XLR adapter and includes a number of mounting accessories, making it a close miking solution for a wide variety of musical instruments. Capable of handling 144 dB peak SPL before clipping, the 4061 can also be used for snare drums, trumpets, guitar/bass speaker cabinets, and other high SPL sound sources.

With the DPA adapter system, the mic can be placed at the user's discretion in sound reinforcement applications, as well as for recording in the studio or live environment. The DPA adapter system makes the IMK4061 usable with most professional wireless systems.

ViewPoint is a new Windows-based program developed to enable Martin Audio W8L line array users to quickly configure their system to suit a particular venue. ViewPoint has three screens and a Help function: Venue Screen shows the array in the venue for design and editing: Array Screen shows the array rigging in detail from the side: Patch Screen shows how the array is zoned and the controller set-up.

The user enters the venue dimensions, vertical coverage start/stop points, trim height and number of cabinets. By clicking a button, ViewPoint then automatically calculates the optimum array configuration, including the overall tilt of the array and the splay angles between each cabinet.

The new Radian Audio RMF-1122 MicroFill is a compact two-way loudspeaker with a 2-inch compression driver, a 12-inch high-power woofer, and optional bi-amp or passive operation. Its multi-profile enclosure is designed for monitor side fills, rear fill, lip fill, down fill or corporate truss systems.

Rated at 500 Watts RMS, the RMF-1122's low frequency transducer and horn complement allow it to be arrayed in a variety of configurations and combinations according to the application. The enclosure design includes a built-in "I" track rigging system.

Phonic America has introduced the MRS1-20, a cost-effective analog surround mixer that includes 20 mono input channels with three band EQ, and six aux sends per channel.

The MediaMatrix X-Bridge provides CobraNet audio network interface for the X-Frame 88 digital audio processor. Up to four simultaneous CobraNet audio bundles appear within the XWare software as two sets of eight channel inputs and outputs.

The RLA/2 ribbon line array loudspeaker system from SLS Loudspeakers is designed for small and medium-sized venues. It incorporates the latest SLS proprietary ribbon driver, and each cabinet includes two 8-inch cone drivers and an SLS PRD1000 Push-Pull Neodymium Ribbon Driver for accurate high-frequency response out to 20 kHz.

The low-frequency section provides sensitivity of 99 dB (1W/1M) with a nominal impedance of eight Ohms. The dual 8-inch drivers handle 500 watts (reference IEC 268-5), yielding a continuous sound pressure level of 125 dB with a peak performance rating of 131 dB. The high-frequency section delivers 103 dB (1W/1M) with nominal impedance of eight Ohms. The RLA/2 cabinet is trapezoidal, measuring 9.625 inches high in front , 7.64 inches high in back, 28.25 inches wide and 13 inches deep.

Rane's popular Pro Audio Reference is now available in printed book form. It is a large format softcover, containing 320 pages plus a CD-ROM. Pro Audio Reference contains an unusual assortment of pro audio information drawn from all fields.

In addition to Rane's audio glossary, the book includes 30 of the most popular RaneNotes tutorials, a handy summary of the International System of Units names, symbols and prefixes for decimal and binary numbers, and more. The interactive CD-ROM, compatible with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems, enhances the Pro Audio Reference by adding hyperlinking to itself and to remote websites, along with search and print features.

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