Chauvet Now Shipping the BEAMbar

The inside joke in the industry is that NAMM stands for "Never April, Maybe May". However, Chauvet, on the heels of the announcement of more than 30 new products, has informed us that the BEAMbar is now shipping and ready for order. This aerial effect consists of 5 cool white LEDs that shoot razor-sharp beams as far as 40 or 50 feet. You can daisy chain the BEAMbar to show off automated programs, program it in DMX mode, or even enjoy the convenience of pixel mapping with Chauvet's ShowXpress Pixels.

To say that the BEAMbar looks epic in person is simply an understatement, but we've tried to capture it in all it's glory at NAMM 2013. We're more than stoked to see this one come out, and as for the other 29 products that Chauvet showed off, we're anxiously pacing our showroom plotting our layout of these amazing lights.

Check out the video below and drool over it's awesomeness. When you're done, you can check out the BEAMbar here.

Why You Need an InnoFader

The crossfader is at the very heart of the DJing experience. So why do so many mixers come with faders that feel like an afterthought? The feel of the crossfader is as important as any other feature of your mixer, so you deserve to have the best at your fingertips.

 The Audio Innovate innoFADER has been designed to completely change the way you feel about the crossfader. Having studied the habits and requirements of today's DJs, the innoFADER series offers unparalleled levels of quality and adjustability that you just don't find in other crossfaders.

We recently had the ultimate pleasure of speaking with Elliot Marx, the man behind the innoFader, on how it works and why so many DJs have come to know and love this replacement crossfader.

Electrix Tweaker is a Work of Art - NAMM 2013

Last year, we shot video of the Electrix Tweaker, which wouldn't come out until Q4 of 2012. This year, the Tweaker has clearly received an upgrade, which looks unbelievable compared to the prior prototype. Check it out the video below, then grab your own Electrix Tweaker, because this bad boy is shipping!

Alto Stealth is Going to Stick Out - NAMM 2013

To say that Alto did a great job with their new Stealth Wireless Speaker System is certainly the understatement. All too long, people have been searching for a ZERO latency wireless transmitter and receiver. Believe it or not, even a few milliseconds can make all the difference at your gigs. The stealth system is small, works on 2.4Ghz, and can transmit a signal as far away as 200 feet, making it the perfect tool for almost any venue.


Add wireless audio connectivity to any active loudspeaker. This self-contained kit can quickly add wireless connectivity to any installed or temporary sound system—with no compromise in fidelity—replacing or eliminating the need for lengthy and unsightly console-to-system cable runs of up to 200 feet that may otherwise interfere with the dance floor, patrons, or staff of the venue. It can transmit a signal as far away as 200 feet, even through walls, making it the perfect tool for almost any venue.

To further up the ante, the receivers are easily mountable, coming with either velcro to mount up, or a universal rigging system that will hook the receiver onto any speaker. The initial pack of the transmitter with two receivers will be $399, while expansion packs of two additional receivers will be $199. Can't wait for this to show up.

 

Vestax's SPIN2 Is An Epic iOS Solution - NAMM 2013

Check out the SPIN2 from Vestax, with full audio and video capabilities for any iOS device!

American DJ Flexscreen - NAMM 2013

We've heard it called lots of thing...Flex Panel, Flex Rollup and so on. The actual name per the catalog is the ADJ Flexscreen. The system features RGB SMD LED Chips and allows you to wrap the panel around truss, light bars, or just use it as a Facade. Not only does it come with a controller, but you'll have the capability to put in your own programs, creating scrolling text and more for your DJ facade. This was quite the buzz around ADJ. MAP $599.

 

What's Nekkst for Behringer? - NAMM 2013

Behringer has released an array of new products this year, all maintaining the standard that Behringer has for creativing innovative products with high-quality and amazing price points. The Nekkst K5 and K8 studio monitors hold Behringer to that higher standard. Developed with the help of Keith Klawitter, the gentleman behind the KRK design, the end result of the work put into this is a stunning monitor with lots of connectivity. We're sure this will be a huge player once it's on the street.