Misc music/audio gear news

Zoom announced the availability of the Q3 Handy Video Recorder, designed to record stereo sound with two condenser microphones.

At the 127th AES Convention in New York, Tube-Tech will introduce the RM 2, a new two-slot rack designed to vertically accommodate any two Tube-Tech M Series tube-based modules.

Lava Cable has released a new improved version of its Retro-Coil cable.

Sensaphonics has announced the opening of its Custom Shop, headed by sound engineering consultant Thom “Sound Guy” Fiegle.

Cooperstand offers a stand designed to securely support an acoustic or electric guitar, a bass, banjo, or mandolin.

Quik Lok is shipping the new double-tier SL-820 Keyboard Stand.

Width and height adjustable, the Z-70 is designed to set up and fold down in ten seconds.

Protection Racket new range of five electronic drum cases are specified to fit Roland’s electronic percussion pads; each manufactured to the product dimensions and compartmentalised to hold additiona…

The cable features PVC material combining "ruggedness with extreme flexibility", which lies flat without kinking when laid out or installed, the company says.

Quik Lok in now shipping its lineup of Laptop Stands designed to allow users to incorporate laptops into their performance or recording set-ups.

Sony Creative Software has updated Vegas Pro to v9.0b.

Tascam has launched the CD-200i, a rackmountable CD player with built-in dock for Apple's iPod.

Reunion Blues introduces a new rugged, refined RB Continental guitar case, designed to outperform common wood and plastic cases.

Numark has announced its new CDN450 rack-mount dual MP3/CD player.

Numark has announced the introduction of its new CDN55 rack-mount dual CD player.

Laptop Stand is a DJ's computer-elevation station.

Gator has released a new line of furniture grade wood laminate speaker stands.

Lava Cable introduced The Lava Cable Center featuring solder-free plugs and cable combinations.

Kriminal has released Mozi, a new free VST instrument plug-in for Windows.

The DHB6500 is designed to make the transportation and storage of heavy cymbal stands, thrones, clamps, and other drum accessories as easy as possible.

Switchcraft has expanded its EH Series range by adding feedthrough connectors for CAT6 and CAT5e applications.

Palmer announced the Duetto-Box is a small format mixer.

If you have issues with humming in your audio setup, Palmer claims to have the solution: Noise Aid.

American connector specialist Switchcraft has launched two new impedance matching transformers that convert 110Ω digital signals to 75Ω signals and vice-versa.

Harman Kardon have debuted their new MS 100 "All-in-One Audio Entertainment System" at IFA2008 which comes with iPod dock, CD player, FM tuner and clock/radio functionality.