Misc music/audio gear news

NetworkSound has announced the launch of a new XLR to DB25 break out box/patch bay product.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Groove Tubes LLC. Among other assets, FMIC purchased the Groove Tubes brand. Groove Tubes company …

Drawmer introduces the Kickbox 4x4 portable active splitter.

Denon Exhibits DN-C615 Professional-Grade Rack-Mount CD Player Supporting MP3 Playback.

Switchcraft announces the availability of its new StudioPatch Series DB25 Breakout Cables.

Apple has released Pro Applications Update 2008-01. This update improves reliability for Apple's professional applications and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, Log…

Edirol presented the P-10 Video Groovebox/Sampler. This “Visual Presenter” is a compact video sampler with 12 pads and a control layout in a small space that you could pack with a laptop.

Klark Teknik has added a third model to its Square ONE range — the Square ONE Splitter — which made its European debut at Prolight + Sound 2008, Frankfurt.

Auralex Acoustics Showcases Sonosuede System At Musikmesse 2008.

Auralex Acoustics, Inc. introduces Eco-Friendly StudioFoam® At Musikmesse 2008.

Manley Labs has announced the upcoming release of BACKBONE .

Apple announces 2GB iPod shuffle and reduces price of 1GB model.

Numark announces immediate shipment of Fit For Sound, a rack-mountable music player that includes a Universal Dock for iPod, large, easy-to-read buttons, and a remote control with lanyard.

Alesis reveals the iMultiMix 9R Mixer with Universal Dock for iPod.

Furman introduce a new series of cost efficient power conditioners : the Merit X Series.

Neutrik upgrade their EtherCon® product line with the NKE6S preassembled cable and the NE8FDY-C6 pannel connector, both being fully CAT6 compliant.

Neutrik unveils their latest innovation in power connectors, the 32 Amp high current PowerCon® AC connector family.