Weighing a mere eight ounces, the ProTrack gives you a variety of recording options in the palm of your hand. This small device already has all the features you need to capture quality recordings, so you won't need to fiddle with cables, wires, or other cumbersome attachments.  more

Anyone who’s owned Mackie’s SRM450 portable active loudspeakers knows why they became the de facto industry standard. With their ingeniously conceived active design, right out of the box, they sounded incredible and performed flawlessly—no EQ needed. As a bonus, they were durable and affordable, allowing struggling bands to put on great-sounding shows night after night, without breaking the bank. So it makes sense that it took the same folks behind the SRM450 to create a portable active loudspeaker that delivers even better sound, portability and performance: the SRM450v2.  more

Our design team worked relentlessly to ensure that every mic in the PL series is a standout in both class and price-point. To achieve this, the same high-end technology is shared across the entire series...  more

Anyone who’s owned Mackie’s SRM450 portable active loudspeakers knows why they became the de facto industry standard. With their ingeniously conceived active design, right out of the box, they sounded incredible and performed flawlessly—no EQ needed. As a bonus, they were durable and affordable, allowing struggling bands to put on great-sounding shows night after night, without breaking the bank. So it makes sense that it took the same folks behind the SRM450 to create a portable active loudspeaker that delivers even better sound, portability and performance: the SRM450v2.  more

Delivering 1800 watts per channel in four-ohm stereo mode, and a staggering 5000 watts in four-ohm bridge-mono mode, the XLS 5000 packs more than twice the punch of the next highest-powered model in the range, the XLS 802.  more

More than ever, Monster PRO MI offers high-performance products every studio, engineer, and musician needs. Our expanded line of rack-mountable and floor-standing Pro PowerCenters™ deliver even greater flexibility and convenience, plus patented technologies like Clean Power™ filtering for superior sound.  more

One of the obstacles facing many engineers working small live sound gigs is having to drag the P.A. from venue to venue and constantly changing the setup. The Yamaha EMX5016CF portable mixer is designed to alleviate P.A. woes for portable and installed applications where versatility and simplicity is paramount. Priced at $1,249 and combining a 16-channel mixer with a stereo power amp, built-in effects, digital EQ and a feedback eliminator, the EMX5016 is a workhorse that provides intuitive operation.   more

For nearly 50 years, Cerwin-Vega has set the standard for bass-horn technology worldwide, exemplified by the famous L-36PE and the SL-36 “Portable Earthquake” horns; the most successful and widely imitated bass horns on the market. Today Vega Bass is considered to be the last word in subwoofer technology. There have been several attempts by other manufacturers to duplicate Cerwin-Vega bass performance, but frankly none have succeeded.   more

Today’s wireless user craves a powerful wireless tool that can be set up quickly and used confidently, day-after-day, night-after-night. Shure’s new SLX UHF Wireless Systems exceed these demands with innovative automatic setup features, such as auto frequency scan and auto transmitter setup, exceptional wireless clarity and legendary Shure microphones. Supporting 20 compatible systems across multiple UHF frequency bands, SLX smoothly integrates into houses of worship, lecture halls, conference rooms and mobile gear cases.   more

Powered speaker systems are the ultimate answer for mobile jocks because they are versatile and give you maximum flexibility. Up the stairs, in a garden or even in the gym, Gemini’s DJ engineers have created the mix you are going to love. Constructed of top grade ABS molded plastic, the new Gemini GX series comes in four different configurations that will give you the sound you expect, in a weight you can move and at a price you can afford.   more

Not too long ago if you wanted to crank up the sound, you’d have to plug into an amplifier and then connect to a pair of speakers. Then audio manufacturers came up with the bright idea of putting an amp inside the speaker cabinet itself, giving you your power boost and sound projection all in one unit. Today, powered cabinets have captured a growing share of the speaker market, with everyone from DJs and bands to nightclubs and pro audio installers switching over from passive ones. Given the convenience and mobility of these “all-in-one” boxes, it’s no mystery why.   more

When we heard that Lexicon had a new $199 street price processor on the market, we were curious to see what could be offered in an entry level box that hadn't already been done. Much to our surprise, a pleasant surprise we might add, the MX200 has a lot to offer.  more

The powered speaker has become a staple for mobile DJs and musicians alike. The simplicity and scalability of these systems are the big draw. After all, what could be easier than just connecting the output of your DJ or live sound mixer directly to the speaker and turning everything on? For those who have been reluctant to join the powered speaker party because you felt that powered speaker amplification fell short of rack-mount amp quality, you are officially out of excuses.  more

The story of QSC Audio is one of a legendary passion for sound that’s built into every single product on behalf of every single customer worldwide. A lofty statement, indeed, but one that has been earned the hard way – the right way - as the company approaches its fourth decade of serving the professional audio marketplace.   more

The Mackie Onyx 24.4 (24-channels) offers the same features as the Onyx 32.4: premium Onyx preamps, assignable compressor/limiter, Ma-trix Mixer, direct outs, Aux and Group inserts, and much more—just in a smaller footprint. Mackie has an Onyx mixer just your size.   more

As a DJ, you use an amplifier for one basic function - to crank up the volume of your music. American Audio has introduced a new line of power amplifiers that claims to do just that, not give you a panel-ful of techno gizmos or impress your audiophile friends.   more

AKG's new WMS 40 PRO systems break new ground in performance for the money. Every WMS 40 PRO system delivers true "hard-wired" sound quality with frequency response from 35 - 20,000 Hz and 110 dB dynamic range - far better performance than other high-value wireless systems and on par with systems at 2 - 3 times the price. Compare the specs-you'll see AKG is the best. It's also easy to hear the AKG difference too - the sound has better definition and isn't "squashed" or compressed; and transients are reproduced clearly without distortion.   more

Compact mixers have become the next big thing. I know that doesn’t make any more sense than jumbo-shrimp, or military intelligence, but they’re really starting to pack a lot of professional features into these little guys. An excellent example of this is the Mix.260FX from TAPCO.   more

If you’re tired of those beat-up, worn-out boxes you call a PA system, you might want to take a long, hard look at Mackie SRM450 Active loudspeakers. These lightweight, composite enclosures are perfect for a small- to medium-sized live rig and ideal for mobile DJ and karaoke setups. They’re portable, powerful and pack a surprising amount of punch for their size—and they’re easy to set up.   more

For over 50 years, Cerwin-Vega loudspeakers have exemplified dynamic, accurate sound reproduction. The innovative designs found in their Intense and Vega!Bass Series products continues this tradition and solidifies the company’s leadership as a manufacturer performing musicians and mobile DJs can depend on.  more

QSC's new PLX2 series is a range of power amplifiers that is certain to be welcomed by DJs and musicians who have figured out that they don't get paid based on how many pounds of gear they haul to the gig. What they do get paid for is sounding great and the PLX2 helps out on both counts.   more