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Accessory Shopping?
- ATS-Ram Mounts enable you to mount and secure equipment & devices like wireless, radios, video monitors, mics, lights, small cameras, and more
to carts, shelves, racks, walls, tables, stands, etc.
- Mount your cell phone, ipod, GPS, etc. in your car, bike, boat, plane, etc.
- Mount your Laptop computer securely in your car, truck, boat or plane.
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Promotions & Sales
Substantial
Educational iscounts for institutions and students available on Earthworks, Ultrasone, sE Electronics
CoolCam DV
demo unit on sale! Fast & no training required. Save some money now and get crane shots anywhere!
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RF Analyzers
Blind Faith, Educated Guesses & Intuition are a thing of the past with the New Spectran HF4040
the World's First Affordable RF Field Spectrum Analyzer!
For Wide Band Spectrum Analysis
 Introducing Spectran, the world's first affordable handheld field spectrum analyzer (NOT a scanner)
which eliminates all of the guess work of setting up wireless microphones and any other radio product. Threee models are available in different RF ranges from 1MHz to 7 GHz allowing
you to view all RF activity and potential interference in the wireless bands Eliminate Channel Selection Guessing!
No more RF Ambushing!
When connected via USB to a computer, the Spectran serves up even more information with a comprehensive
multi-windowed full color display and interactivity with the analyzer plus recording and playback functions.
NEW - The Invisible Waves product range is a software based analyzer designed to be
more “Audio Engineer” friendly for those who are not RF Techies.
Operational controls are simplified while maintaining and even improving on the already comprehensive set of displays and reports
For Wifi /2.4GHz Spectrum, Analysis
 If you are setting up Wi-Fi networks in your facitlity, the Air Sleuth is a PC software based 2.4GHz Wi-Fi analyzer with 10 graphical analysis displays.
Pair it with the Air Horn PC software based 2.4GHz signal generator /transmitter to evaluate the effective coverage area of your installed Wi-fi antenae array.
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Intercom & IFB over IP
 Tthe next generation professional intercom system is available now. This all software system replaces hardware
matrix frames and push button panels and puts a full featured multi channel intercom station on any Windows PC or wireless hand held device such as PDA’s & cell
phones. The Vcom Virtual Matrix software runs on a internet /intranet connected Windows PC or Server and can intelligently interface with hardware matrices, 2 way
radios, telco modems /hybrids, and other devices for audio and control signaling. The Virtual Matrix is easily scalable to hundreds of channels by simply re-licensing the software.
The Virtual Matrix can interface with and interconnect any hardware
matrix intercom system, 2-way radios, telco modems, and other audio circuits.
The Client Control Panel emulates a hardware panel and runs on any Windows PC or MAC w/ Bootcamp.
The Windows Mobile version runs on smart phones under Windows Pocket PC with a WiFi or broadband connection. We offer a variety of high quality noise canceling wired & Blue
Tooth headsets and interfacing to allow pro headsets as well.
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JK Audio’s new Blue Box series solves the problem of audio interfacing with smart phones and PDA’s. Three models in the series
offer XLR mic & line, 1/4” & miniplug connection for send & receive audio using Blue Tooth connectivity. |
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Production Intercom
AKA Beltpack.com offers a wide range of lower cost
intercom and IFB equipment for installed and portable use in single and dual channel configurations that use standard 3-wire XLR cables for interconnects. They also offer a range of
interfaces for injecting and extracting audio from intercom & IFB circuits from other manufacturer’s comm’s circuits.
P.I’s wireless intercom is built around Icom radios for durability, simplicity, range and sound quality.
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Etymotic Headsets
From one of the oldest in-ear monitor manufacturers comes two very cool noise canceling headsets for cellular, VoIP, VCOM, gaming & intercom use
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ETY-COM (ER-22) is a wired in-ear headset with an in-ear design to block ambient noise and a noise canceling goose neck electret mic.
It comes with a 2.5mm single plug (which can be adapted or converted to 4pin XLR) and a 3.5mm dual plug adater.plug.
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Ety-Blue is a Blue Tooth headset for cellular, VoIP, & VCOM use. In-ear design blocks ambient noise & it has a removable noise canceling goose neck electret mic. A
built-in mic works when the goose neck is removed.
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Studio Technologies has four product lines - Broadcast IFB systems,
Pro Audio Distribution Amps, StudioComm stereo & surround monitor control systems, and Acoustic Test & Measurement.
The Broadcast IFB line has one, two & four channel non-matrixed IFB
systems, access panels, talent boxes & interfaces. Many of these are compatible with systems from Telex & Clearcom.
Pro Audio D.A’s include 1x4 stereo & 1x8 stereo analog models and a 2x8 AES/EBU model with A/B switched outputs.
Studio Comm monitoring controllers for post production & recording
studios include systems for 5.1 & 7.1 surround monitoring & bass management plus several multi-input stereo desktop panels & a beltpack
for Voice Over and musician talent monitoring.
For Acoustic test & measurement, there is a cool 8x2 passive relay
switcher w/ phantom power source. Controlled by either front panel switches, included PC software or third party software (ie: SmaartLive),
it can switch mic or line sources for multi-point measurement.
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New Microphones
I am always on the look out for innovative new microphones, and when they come at a great price, all the
better!
I am very pleased to have added two excellent new manufacturers to our line. For boom pole work, their
pencil mics are outstandingly quiet, have wide, flat frequency responses with presence peaks varying by model, interchangeable capsules, and multiple filters and pads. Most of the models
however are studio oriented, being large diaphragm condensers, ribbons, & tubes, and are gaining lots of respect with Voice Over talent, studio engineers & musicians.
Visit these two pages on our site:
sE Electronics Sontronics
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ATS Communications introduces Earthworks High Definition microphones to the video production market.
Designed, built, & QC’d in a small factory in New Hampshire, Earthworks manufactures the most technically advanced line of microphones anywhere.
Highly accurate, flat extended frequency response, extremely fast impulse response, textbook polar patterns and time coherency are
just a few of the criteria that Earthworks engineers strive to perfect in all of their products, and they do! From directional condenser mics
for boom poles and narration to omni mics for orchestral and nature recordings, to goose neck mics for podiums & musical instruments,
these are among the highest quality mics available. They can be ordered as matched stereo pairs.
While among the highest quality and most accurate mics available, they are also FAR from the highest price mics on the market.
SPECIAL PRICING is available to educational institutions AND to students. Call for details
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Earthworks also makes some of the highest quality external Mic Preamps available, with flat responses up to 100kHz
Feedback & Leakage free High Definition Piano Micing System
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Ultra Portable
V/O Booth!
When you can’t treat the room, treat the Mic!
The Reflexion Filter is a portable semi-enclosure for microphones.
It will help dry up live and noisy rooms for a cleaner vocal recording.
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 Sanken WMS-5
Surround Shotgun Microphone
Sanken does it again, developing the first surround shotgun mic!
This 5 channel mic uses a Double MS array in an interference tube and
derives four surround channels plus the center shotgun with its built in decoder. Great for dialog + ambiance, nature audio, and lots more. Experiment!
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Audio Technica
Stereo Shotgun Microphones
 Two new mics ( one 15” long, one 9.3”) are now based on the 40 series models and offer improved audio performance
and switchable M-S & L/R output formats.
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Sanken COS-11x series Lavalieres
 The COS-11 has been updated with an improved water resistant screen, more pliable wire with better clamping, and 4
color choices while maintaining the audio characteristics that made the original
COS-11 famous.
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Microphones
ATS Communications introduces Audix Microphones to the video production market.
Audix is an American company that designs & QC’s their products in the U.S. Most of their microphone products are built here. Quality is
not compromised while the value is held high.
 The Micro line of RF resistant condenser
microphones are high quality ultra miniature mics offered with a variety of patterns and options. With sizes as small as a AA battery
, the sound quality these mics produce will surprise you, and so will the price.
 Recently announced for the Micros is a 50” boom wand that can fit on any
mic stand. Ultra light weight, internally wired with a short gooseneck at the head for positioning and less than 3/8” diameter, it can even be hand held.
 The SCX-1 is a killer condenser pencil mic
with changeable capsules for far less than you’d expect to pay. This is an excellent indoor boom mic. Very low noise with great freq. responses for dialog & music.
 The SCX-25 is a small and beautiful large diaphragm
condenser mic for vocals & voice overs. The completely isolated capsule eliminates the need for a shock mount.
Audix offers several large diaphragm mics for studio voice overs, and hand held mics for on-camera and vocal applications.
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Phonak ProVocanto Ultra miniature earloop mic
Very high quality, comfortable, stable, less than 2 grams in weight and fully adjustable for any head & face shape..
Plug adapters available for most wireless transmitters.
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TRX Digital Wireless /Recording Mics
with Integrated IFB Return Channel
now shipping!
Zaxcom, the inventor of the Digital Wireless Microphone System, has
now invented Digital Recording Wireless and Digital Transceivers for high quality audio transmission. This second generation digital system
represents the beginning of a new model of work flow that will modernize (and improve) the means by which location audio is
recorded, transmitted, stored, and transferred to post and transcription.
The TRX system completes the wireless audio work flow whether used for wireless microphones or for camera audio link. In fact, with
the recording option for non-live work, the Zaxcom TRX is the first wireless system that does not require RF !
The three piece Cam Link system integrates and replaces 9 separate components offering superior performance and lighter weight, bulk
and power load. The functions of two Tx /Rx pairs for stereo audio to the camera, another pair for confidence audio from the camera, a
stereo plus SMPTE time code digital recorder for back up and transcription, and another wireless pair for recording time code from the camera are seamlessly integrated.
As a wireless mic system, every belt pack can have in integrated IFB receiver for live talent cueing. For non-live work, every belt pack can
have an integrated digital audio recorder capturing up to 12 hours of audio with SMPTE time code from camera. With this feature you have
a virtual multitrack recorder with an unlimited number of channels enabling you to deliver separate audio tracks for each microphone to your editor.
The TRX-900 bodypack and the TRX-800 handheld can be ordered as recorders only (no transmission).
See our Zaxcom Page for more.
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Universal Replacement Antennae
Cut to length for any frequency block, available with SMA, SSMA, & LEMO connectors for Zaxcom & Sennheiser wireless & others.
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Audio Technica Dual Camera Mount Wireless
Audio Technica has announced a new ATW-1821 wireless mic system for camera mounting with a 996 frequency
agile Dual Diversity Receiver
design enabling reception of two transmitters simultaneously. Just what every One-Man band has been asking for. Packages are available with 2 body packs transmitters, 2 plug-on cubes or one of each.
Complete Specs & Info
Read our product evaluation |
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WIRELESS VIDEO
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 CamWave HD Wireless Video
Pre-order now!
This new version of the Camwave boasts uncompressed
digital OFDM transmission for SDI & HD-SDI with <1ms latency, up to 150ft range,
and an affordable price tag.
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The original Cool Cam DV made a return appearance at the NAB to demonstrate just how easy it can be to get great crane shots anywhere at an affordable price.
The Cool Cam XL Stand-Alone Remote Pan Tilt Head
premiered this year with a new remote camera controller for the Toshiba cameras we use. Not only can we offer a compact and
smooth pan tilt head with full remote controls, but the Toshiba TU-51, 61 & HD-1 cameras can now be remotely shaded
with remote iris, control & tally.
CoolCam HD
is now available for Toshiba, Silicon Imaging, Ikegami,
Sony & Panasonic 720P/1080i/1080P cameras
GO TO COOLCAM PAGE
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Remote Head Cameras for Pan/Tilt, POV, Cranes
We use these cameras on our CoolCam Camera Crane. They are also excellent for POV & Pan/Tilt projects.
 Toshiba’s IK-TU51 (1/3” OR 1/2” SD)
& IK-HD1 (1920x1080 HD) cameras
3x1/3” CCD, C-Mount, HD-SDI
Silicon Imaging SI-1920 x1080 camera
1x2/3” CMOS, C-Mount, HD-SDI
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SMPTE Time Code from HDV Cameras
 Want to get SMPTE time code out of
Sony or Canon HDV Camcorders?
The Time Tool does just that.
Plug this tiny box into the LANC port, and it will not only output SMPTE with user
programmable user bits, it also LOGS up to 16,000 takes in internal flash memory. Log data downloads to PC via USB port.
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The evolution of high powered LED emitters has spawned new devices from flashlights to stage lighting.
The new Zylight is a first of it’s kind intelligent lighting instrument for television production is now in its 2nd generation. The small, light
weight Zylight will find uses as a camera light and on stands for wall washes and effects.
The Zylight Z50 throws 160 degrees of soft, fully dimmable, exceptionally even light.
White mode offers calibrated 3200k and 5600k output.
In Color mode, dial in any color, including pastels, and program your
favorite presets. Presets store color, intensity & pastel settings. Rear panel display shows RGB color values with industry standard Gel settings.
Zylight’s Z90 is 4 times brighter than the Z50 and has a 60degree
sweet spot with gradual fall-off beyond that. In addition to the calibrated white and color modes, a unique color balance mode will
match the Z90 against any ambient light by varying the white point between 2500-9000 degrees Kelvin
When using two or more Zylights, Link mode enables a change in
one fixture setting to wirelessly control and change other fixtures to the same setting. 10 wireless channels are available in the Z90.
And there’s more!
 The Z-Remote is a hand held battery
operated wireless remote and DMX control interface. In addition to full control over Z50 & Z90 functions, the Z-Remote
offers programmable intensity & color fades with settable limits.
See the whole story
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The handiest recorder made has been improved w/ 48V Phantom power, wider input level range, file marking and more.
8 analog In /Out 
-Input >Record; In > Out; In >Headphones
