2016年5月20日金曜日

Bozak AR-4 Desk Top Mixer

知らぬ間にBOZAKからコンパクトな卓上DJミキサーが発表されておりました。もちろんロータリー・フェーダー!価格は1,695ポンドということですから27万円ぐらい(2016.5.20現在)。




3バンド・アイソレーターに各チャンネルの3バンドEQ、そしてアナログVUメーターを装備。ウッドパネルや角がラウンドした造形になっていたりとなかなかいい感じです!

AR-4 & deposit informatiom
The all new Hybrid design is utilising the best of the original Bozak CMA-10 discrete circuits in conjunction with the highest quality semiconductor topology culminating in the most expansive sound while improving on the original Bozak sound.
4 in/2 out mixer with 3-band isolator on each channel or 3-band eq as an option and master isolator

The Bozak AR-4 is based on the classic rotary mixer with its heritage taken from the  mixers of the 70’s. Updated to give the flexibility to today’s DJ requirements, the AR-4, as with all Bozak products, has been designed first and foremost for unsurpassed sound and superior build quality. The AR-4 has been designed to sit perfectly between a pair of SL1200s or CDJs with the angled VU meters giving you perfect visual metering.
3-band stereo Isolators or Bozak 3-band EQ (optional) gives perfect overall tonal control of the mix. Its cross-over points having been carefully selected to yield a most natural sound and to emphasise the artistry in the musical production. The Bozak’s frequency dividing technology provides superior dynamic response making the control smooth and the individual tone control allows the user to EQ beats, vocals and the high hats.
The flexible headphone section gives the DJ control over the cue and mix blend you hear in the haedphones. The backlit push switches give a bright green indication of the channels selected. The clear, warm and super loud headphone output with a mix control allows the DJ to pan between the Cue or Program output or a mix anywhere inbetween. The Headphone jack is backlit to allow you to find the socket in the dark DJ booth.
Dedicated Master and Booth gain controls gives you total control over the mix with flexible stereo balanced or unbalanced options as well as dual VU meters that can be switched between master and cue. The Loop control allows the DJ to add their choice of effects or processing to the master output.
Fitted with ALPS RK27 Blue Velvet pots, carbon resistors, polyester mylar capacitors and ultra low noise hi-fi grade worldwide custom power supply, all culminating in Bozak’s signature rich warm sound now in a desk top format.

3-band Channel Isolator with 12dB per octave slopes:
Mid/Treble                            4KHz
Bass/Mid                                400Hz

3-band EQ OPTION with 6dB per octave slopes:
Mid/Treble                            4KHz
Bass/Mid                                400Hz

3-band Master Isolator with 18dB per octave slopes:
Mid/High                                5KHz
Low/Mid                                 300Hz

Connections:
Line and Phono Inputs         Gold plated RCA
Microphone inputs               Balanced 3 pin Gold Neutrik XLR
Line Outputs                         Gold plated RCA
Balanced Line Outputs        Balanced 3 pin Gold Neutrik XLR
Master Loop                          Send & Return  ¼” 3 pin switched jacks
Headphones                          ¼” 3 pin jack
Ground post                          1x thumb screw chrome binding posts
Power Supply                        Worldwide 100-250v AC  50/60hz
Dimensions                           80mm (h) x 340mm (w) x 370mm (d)
  • Based on the original Bozak CMA-10-2D Discrete analogue design topology
  • Intuative DJ layout for uncluttered operation
  • Massive headroom and unrivalled gain structure
  • 4-direct input channels
  • Channels 1 -3 fitted with Bozak RIAA Pre-amps
  • Channel 4 fitted with Bozak Mic Pre-amp
  • 3-Band Isolator on each channel with full cut and +8dB
  • 3-Band +/-6dB EQ per channel OPTIONAL feature
  • All channels can be selected for line level
  • Balanced microphone input
  • Flexible push button cueing with backlit switches
  • Headphone Cue-Program mix control
  • Massive 3w headphone output with backlit jack socket
  • 3-Band Master Isolator with full cut and +8dB
  • Dedicated Booth and Master controls
  • Twin backlit analogue VU Meters with Peak LED
  • VU meter switchable between Master and Cue
  • Ang,led VU meters for better visibility
  • Master stereo loop TRS 1/4″ jacks for Send & Return for adding EFX
  • Quality Gold RCA and Neutrik XLR connectors
  • Selectable mains input for worldwide usage
  • Anodic printed front panel, text will not wear off
  • Lightweight black anodised chassis and hardwork removable side trims
  • Sits perfectly between SL1200s or CDJs



2016年5月16日月曜日

Avalon Emerson遂に来日!

2年程前にこのブログにて紹介しましたDJ界のプリチー族、Avalon Emersonがアジアツアーの一環で遂に今週末来日!






なかなか日本には伝わってこない彼女の動向ですが、そのブログで取り上げたすぐ後ぐらいにサンフランシスコからベルリンに移住したようで、現在はドイツはもちろんのことUKやフランス、イタリア等、ヨーロッパ各地で活発にDJをやってるようです。



2年前にチェックしたDJミックスではBODY & SOULっぽいNYスタイルのハウスやダンス・クラシックスを中心にプレイしていた彼女、最近のミックスではベルリンでかなり影響を受けたのかガッツリとテクノ~ロウ・ハウスな選曲に変化しております。

 




どこぞのレコード屋で楽しく&真剣にショッピングする映像がありました。

 

どうでもいいかもしれませんが機材好きの間ではこんなDJブースの動画もちょっと話題になってましたね。
https://www.instagram.com/p/9ywe61qKTC/?taken-by=avalon9000



そんな彼女のプレイを体験できるのは以下の2つのパーティー!要チェックです!


5/20(FRI)
Circus presents dOP & Avalon Emerson
 at Circus Tokyo

5/21(SAT)
THE STAR FESTIVAL 2016
at スチールの森 京都

※THE STAR FESTIVAL 2016のチケット(グループ券、駐車券もあり)はSTRADA RECORDS店頭でも販売中です!



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