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Denon
Celebrates 90 Years in Pro Audio Industry
2000 marks the
90th anniversary of Denon and its parent company, Nippon Columbia
Co., Ltd. From its beginning in 1910, Denon has become a global
player in the manufacturing of quality audio and audio-video
equipment as well as software products for the entertainment and
information industries.
"Denon's
professional-use, consumer-use equipment and software products have
long been recognized internationally for their originality and high
standards of quality, durability and innovation," said
Hideo Kushida,
president of Pine Brook, NJ.-based Denon Electronics. "Certainly,
the simple fact that Denon has been around for 90 years is a
powerful testimony to our company's commitment to excellence."
Denon's history
features numerous accomplishments and accolades. In 1939, the company
developed Japan's first professional-use disc recorder for the
broadcasting industry. In 1951, Denon commenced sales of Japan's
first LP records. Denon introduced the
world's first PCM
recorder for regular studio recording use in 1972, effectively
launching the digital audio revolution. In 1983, the company
inaugurated sales of the world's first CD, then debuted the world's
first CD Cart player for the broadcast and professional industries in
1987. Several years later, in 1995, Denon introduced the Dolby
Digital AC-3/THX preamp/tuner/ processor.
www.del.denon.com.
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USMEA Forms
Partnership to Add Benefits
The United States
Music Entertainers Alliance is proud to announce an Allied Industry
Partnership with FindYourDJ. FindYourDJ and the USMEA have entered
into an agreement that both organizations hope will be a great
enhancement to the DJ industry.
FindYourDJ
President, Tony Valentine stated, “USMEA National President Gary
Orr and FindYourDJ Vice President Edward Price worked diligently in
order for both groups to offer a package that benefits the members of
both organizations.”
“We are
certain that this is the beginning of DJ’s working together for
a common cause, and we know that Gary shares our hope of uniting the
various factions in the DJ community in order to raise the awareness
and respectability of our industry” said FindYourDJ Vice
President Edward Price.
USMEA National
President Gary Orr added, “Our new alliance with FindYourDJ is
just the beginning of a fantastic year of change and growth in the
USMEA and the mobile entertainment industry. This new alliance
creates a bond and unites two leading organizations in the common
goal of improving the industry. The partnership with FindYourDJ
allows USMEA members to benefit immediately by utilizing the
fantastic array of benefits that FindYourDJ can offer them, including
job leads and liability and property insurance.”
For more
information contact Gary Orr at garyorr@usmea.org
or Edward Price at edprice@findyourdj.com
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ERG/American DJ
Release Joint Product
Entertainment
Resources Group (ERG) and American DJ Products have released the
first in a series of DJ "Battle" CDs called Digital Scratch
Traxx. Produced by ERG in conjunction with the launch of American
DJ's Pro-Scratch 1 CD player, Digital Scratch Traxx Vol 1 features
Beats/Loops, samples and sound effects for use by Digital
Turntablists. It is in stock now and is available through both ERG
and American DJ dealers.
Featuring an intro
track and creative input by the talented DJ Skilz, this essential
tool for scratch DJs has 99 great tracks for creating any groove. DJ
Skilz is the resident DJ at Club Rio in Las Vegas and is an
endorser/demonstrator of American DJ's product line. Volume 2 of
Digital Scratch Traxx is in the works and has an expected release
date of late March.
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American DJ
Wins Dealers Choice Lighting Award
LOS ANGELES, CA-
For the sixth consecutive year, American DJ has received Musical
Merchandise Review magazines prestigious Dealer’s Choice
Lighting Line Of The Year Award. This time the honor was given to the
lighting manufacturer for its innovative Pocket Scan laser/scanner effect.
In handing out its
annual Dealer’s Choice awards, Musical Merchandise Review, the
musical instrument industry’s leading trade magazine, queries
leading retailers and music store chains from across the nation for
their top-product choices. American DJ was announced as the winner of
the competitive Lighting Line Of The Year Award in the magazine’s
December 2000 issue.
When honoring
American DJ with the award, Musical Merchandise Review stated,
“The company has made its name by offering economical and
versatile individual products and packages.” The Pocket Scan, a
revolutionary compact fixture that combines laser and scanner
effects, is representative the company’s innovative and
value-driven philosophy.
“This award
is truly significant because it reflects how people on the front
lines in the music industry perceive our products,” said Scott
Davies, General Manager of American DJ. “Our company was built
on the tradition of offering innovative and quality lighting products
at affordable prices, and the Pocket Scan reflects our commitment to
this goal. The fact that the Pocket Scan was chosen to receive the
Dealer’s Choice award shows that we are on the right track.”
The Pocket Scan
weighs just 10 lbs., and can be operated as either a color/gobo
scanner or a sharp-beam laser, or both at the same time. A
DMX-compatible fixture, the Pocket Scan can “double up” and
produce these dual effects, because it features simultaneous halogen
and laser operation. To create its laser effects, the Pocket Scan
includes a 5mw Laser Diode with X/Y mirror movement.
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DJ DAVEY DAVE
JOINS TASCAM AS PRODUCT SPECIALIST
 Anaheim,
California (January 18, 2001)... TASCAM is pleased to announce the
appointment of Dave Arevalo, also known as "DJ Davey Dave",
to the position of DJ product specialist. Davey Dave brings over 15
years experience as a professional DJ and producer to TASCAM.
"I'm excited
to be part of the TASCAM team," states Davey Dave. "I've
used lots of TASCAM gear over the years and I'm looking forward to
helping define the future of TASCAM's DJ product line."
Aside from his
duties at TASCAM, Davey Dave is currently working with Los Angeles
based producer Uberzone and was also recently featured on B.T.'s
recent Netwerk Records release "Movement in Still Life".
Prior to joining TASCAM, Davey Dave was employed by Geffen Records
where he was involved in record label radio promotions.
"We're
excited to have Davey as one of our product specialists," states
TASCAM product training manager Karl Moet, "DJ products are
becoming a crucial part of TASCAM's line and with Davey's background
and experience, he will be a tremendous asset to our DJ products
development process."
TASCAM is the
professional division of TEAC Corporation and produces the most
comprehensive line of audio recorders, mixers and related equipment
in the pro audio industry.
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Yamaha DJXIIB
"DJ BOX" Is in the Bag
ANAHEIM,
CA—Yamaha Corporation of America, Accessory Products, will
introduce a portable bag designed specifically for the wildly popular
DJXIIB "DJ Box" at Winter NAMM 2001.
Since its
introduction, the DJXIIB has opened up the world of personal music
creation for many people who don't play a musical instrument. The
unit is about the size of a record turntable or small DJ mixer, is
able to run on batteries, and at 15 (W) x 15 (L) x 6 (D) inches and a
mere 5 lbs., it's extremely portable.
Currently
available, the rugged, backpack-style "courier" design bag
(YBDJXB) enables musicians and DJs to tote their DJXIIB in comfort
and style. The sturdy, padded CORDURA®-type exterior sports the
identical black/silver/red color scheme as the DJXIIB, with the
Yamaha DJX logo embroidered on the outside flap. Features include
straps and carrying handles, heavy-duty zippers, plus individual
compartments with Velcro closures for the DJX Box and all kinds of
accessories: cables, batteries or even a portable CD player.
"Users of the
DJXIIB, particularly DJs, usually carry a lot of loose gear,"
states Bryan Savage, marketing manager, Accessory Products. "This
bag, with its backpack design, not only protects the box, but frees
up the hands as well."
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TASCAM PREVIEWS
X-9 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE DJ MIXER
Designed for
Performance DJs Unit's Feature Set Makes it
One of the Most
Powerful DJ Mixers Ever Made
ANAHEIM,
CALIFORNIA (January 18, 2001) ; TASCAM (Booth 6491) is previewing its
new X-9 Professional Performance DJ Mixer at NAMM. The X-9 is
the latest edition to the growing TASCAM DJ product line. The
4-channel mixer is designed for the performance oriented DJ and
includes a complement of analog, digital and MIDI inputs and outputs,
built-in effects, built-in sampler and a versatile EQ control.
"The X-9 is
the most powerful DJ mixer ever designed. It offers incredible
control over your music, allowing your mixes to be creative and
original as never before possible," says DJ Davey Dave, TASCAM
DJ product specialist. "With its versatile feature set with
built-in effects, sampling, analog and digital I/O, the X-9 takes
mixing to an entirely new level."
The X-9
Performance DJ Mixer ($1,399 MSRP) combines ultra-high performance
and intuitive ease of use. Its multitude of analog and digital inputs
allows for incredible flexibility for interfacing with a wide variety
of DJ gear such as vinyl turntables, dual CD decks, external effects
devices and other audio tools. Moreover, its digital outputs allow
the user to record mixes directly to digital recorders.
To achieve the
ultimate in creative control, the X-9 includes a wide variety of
high-quality built-in effects including reverb, delay, echo,
flanging, auto panning,
a low-fi filter,
pitch control, a transformer effect and a low pass filter. The X-9
also features parametric EQ, making it ideal for creating exciting
custom mixes. Up to 30 effect and EQ settings can be stored and
recalled for later use.
Another valuable
tool for live performance and remixing is the X-9's sampling function
which allows source material to be selected from Inputs 1 through 4,
from the master output, the microphone input, or both sides of the crossfader.
The X-9 also
offers a customizable fader start function which can be assigned to
several controllers on the mixer.
"The X-9
offers all the features a DJ could want in a mixer, plus a few he
never knew he needed until now." explains Dave. "Its
versatile feature set combined with TASCAM's solid reputation for
reliability, makes the X-9 a must have for any performance DJ."
For additional
information on the X-9 and other TASCAM products, please visit
TASCAM's Web site at www.tascam.com.
TASCAM is the
professional division of TEAC Corporation and produces the most
comprehensive line of audio recorders and related equipment in the
pro audio industry. TASCAM has offices in the U.S, U.K., Canada,
Germany, The Netherlands, France, Italy, Australia, Japan, Mexico and
Latin America. For additional information, contact:
For Profit
Association N.A.M.E introduces its Accreditation Program
An accreditation
program has been discussed throughout the industry for a considerable
amount of time and it is only after long hours of discussion and
planning that N.A.M.E. is now ready to present this program in
detail. It is incumbent upon N.A.M.E. as an association to
constantly strive to provide the very best for its membership.
Our efforts toward bringing respect and a true perception of
professionalism of the industry to the public are reinforced by this program.
The program itself
will be administered in two separate levels, the first being E.P.E.,
or Endorsed Professional Entertainer. This level of achievement
may be applied for after having been a member in good standing after
one year. Those members who have already been members for one
full year will be granted grandfather status and may apply
immediately. Upon completing a further three-year membership
period, as an E.P.E you may submit an application for the next level,
C.P.E., Certified Professional Entertainer. The underlying
concept is that the E.P.E. and C.P.E. titles give our members an
opportunity to market their achievements of recognition to their
perspective clients and assist in facilitating their sales presentations.
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