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ProKeys 88sx User Guide

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the M-Audio ProKeys 88sx, the complete all-purpose digital piano with additional MIDI control. We strongly recommend that you read through this manual to learn about proper installation, operation and advanced functionality before using this product. English

Whats in the Box

Besides the product itself, the ProKeys 88sx package will include the following items:

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Software CD (drivers and applications) 5-foot USB cable Printed user manual Power supply (12V DC) Sustain pedal
If any of these items are missing, please contact the retail outlet where you purchased this product.

ProKeys 88sx Overview

The ProKeys 88sx is an 88-note digital piano with MIDI controller features. The ProKeys 88sx offers seven high-quality sounds and can be used in standalone mode with headphones or external amplication. You can also connect an external MIDI sound module or MIDI synthesizer/keyboard to the MIDI ports on the back, or even connect a computer via the built in USB interface. The ProKeys 88sx makes it easy to control and play virtual instruments as well as traditional hardware sound modules whether you are composing, recording or playing live.

About This Manual

The ProKeys 88sx can function as a stand-alone digital piano, or a MIDI controller if used in conjunction with your computer or sound module. Part 1 of this manual will detail the functions of the ProKeys 88sx as a standalone digital piano. In part 2 we will present the MIDI controller features of the ProKeys 88sx. Finally, part 3 takes a look at the ProKeys 88sx as a master controller for your home MIDI studio. You may decide to use the ProKeys 88sx as a Digital Piano only. In this case, there is no need to consult parts 2 or 3, unless you are curious about the units advanced functionality.

Terminology

Before we begin, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with some terminology that we will use throughout this manual.

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Performance Mode - When you rst turn on your ProKeys 88sx, it will be in Performance mode. In Performance mode, the keys of your ProKeys 88sx are used for generating musical notes. Edit Mode Edit mode describes the state after the Advanced Functions button has been pressed, in which you can adjust parameters. In Edit mode, the keys of your ProKeys 88sx are used for data entry and selecting various functions. Please consult Appendix B for a diagram that maps out these functions. Instrument The ProKeys 88sx comes with 7 built-in instruments including Piano 1 and 2, Electric Piano 1 and 2, FM Electric Piano, Clav, and Perc Organ. Different instruments are selected by pressing one of the 7 instrument select buttons.
Controls and Connectors Diagram
The controls and connectors are referred to by name. The following illustration identies the name and location of each control or connector on your ProKeys 88sx.
1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: 11:
Power switch Page 6. DC power supply socket Page 6. Audio Out jack (right channel) Page 7. Audio Out jack (left channel, or mono) Page 7. Sustain pedal jack Pages 8 and 16. Sostenuto pedal jack Page 8 and 16. Expression pedal jack Page 8 and 16. MIDI Out port Pages 10 and 12. USB 1.1 port Page 11. 2 headphone sockets Page 7. Pitch bend wheel Pages 8 and 14.

1.12.1 Octave

It is also possible to set the Transpose buttons so as to shift a whole octave on the y. This is achieved as follows:
Press Advanced Functions. Press key C#1.
It is possible to change the keyboards pitch by a maximum of one octave down or two octaves up. Pressing both Transpose buttons together will set the octave shift back to zero and both LEDs will turn off. In order to switch the Transpose buttons back to controlling Transpose:
Press Advanced Functions. Press key D#1.
If you just want to make a quick octave adjustment, and do not wish to alter the assignment of your Transpose buttons, this is achieved using the Octave + and Octave function keys when in Edit mode.
Press Advanced Functions. Press key C#3 to decrease the pitch, or D#3 to increase it.

1.12.2 Master Tuning

The Transpose buttons can also be assigned to control the master tuning. To set this up:
Press Advanced Functions. Press key D#2.
You can now use the Transpose + and - keys to alter the master tuning of the keyboard by up to 100 cents (100 cents = 1 semitone) in either direction. Pressing both Transpose buttons together will shift the tuning back to zero. In order to switch the Transpose buttons back to default:
Note: If you have assigned the Transpose buttons to a function other than transpose, it is still possible to transpose your ProKeys 88sx, using the Transpose + and Transpose function keys in Edit mode:
Press Advanced Functions. Press key C#4 to decrease the pitch, or D#4 to increase it.
1.13 Resetting the Keyboard
On power up, the keyboard is in its default state of Performance mode, with all effects set to off, and the tuning, transpose and octave shifts set to zero. Any edits made of the types that are dened in part 1 of this manual will not be saved across power cycles since the keyboard resets each time you power up.
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Part 2: The ProKeys 88sx as a MIDI Controller

2.0 Introduction

2.3.3 Using the ProKeys 88sx with Your Software
When installed, the ProKeys 88sx will appear in the computer as a simple MIDI device with one input port and two output ports. You should select the ProKeys 88sx input port as the MIDI input device in your audio application. The application will then be able to read any of the data transmitted by you from the ProKeys 88sx. To trigger the internal sounds of your ProKeys 88sx using MIDI data from your sequencer, you should select the rst ProKeys 88sx MIDI output that you see in your sequencers MIDI output devices. To stream data directly to the external MIDI Out port of your ProKeys 88sx, you should select the second ProKeys 88sx MIDI output that you see in your sequencers MIDI output devices. The port names are dened in the table below. Note that the MIDI ports will appear with different names depending on whether you are using Mac or PC, and whether youve installed the Windows multi-client driver or not: Input Port Mac OS X Windows Class Driver Windows Multi-Client Driver USB ProKeys 88sx USB Audio Device USB ProKeys 88sx In Output to Internal Sounds USB ProKeys 88sx port 1 USB Audio Device (1) USB ProKeys 88sx Out (1) Output to MIDI OUT port USB ProKeys 88sx port 2 USB Audio Device (2) USB ProKeys 88sx Out (2)

2.4 MIDI Connections

The MIDI Out jack allows connection of a standard 5-pin DIN-type MIDI plug. Such cables are available from most professional audio retailers. The MIDI Out jack can be used to connect your ProKeys 88sx to a sequencer or an external synthesizer, allowing the ProKeys 88sx to trigger the various sounds of the synth or tone module.

2.5 Local Mode

You may nd it useful to turn Local mode off when using the ProKeys 88sx as a MIDI controller. When Local mode is turned off, the keyboard of your ProKeys 88sx will not control the internal sounds. However, it will continue to send and receive MIDI data to and from both the USB MIDI port (if you are connecting your ProKeys 88sx to a computer) and MIDI output port (when connecting to a MIDI interface or external MIDI device). Setting Local mode to off does not mean that the internal sounds of your ProKeys 88sx are completely disabled. The internal sounds will continue to respond to incoming MIDI messages from the USB port. By default Local mode is on. Note that this will be the case each time you turn your ProKeys 88sx on. To turn Local mode off:

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Press the Advanced Functions button Press the Local Off function key, key A#2 (see Appendix B). Performance mode will resume. However, playing the keyboard will no longer trigger the internal sounds. To turn Local mode back on, repeat the three steps outlined above.

2.6 MIDI Channel

The ProKeys 88sx default MIDI channel is set to 1. However, you are able to transmit on any channel from 1 to 16. The ProKeys 88sx will only transmit on one channel at a time and cannot transmit on multiple channels simultaneously. If you are using a computer, often the MIDI software will be receiving on all channels. However, with external MIDI synthesizers, sound modules and some virtual instruments, you will need to match the transmit channel of your ProKeys 88sx with the receiving channel of your MIDI device in order for things to work properly. To change the transmit channel of your ProKeys 88sx:
Press the Advanced Functions Button Press one of the white Channel keys, which run from D1 to E3. These are labelled as CH1 to CH16 in Appendix B.
Alternatively you can set the + and buttons to control the MIDI transmit channel:
Press the Advanced Functions button Press the DATA = CHANNEL key, C#2 (see Appendix B). Performance mode will resume. You can now use the Transpose + and - buttons to change between different channels.
Controlling Percussion Sounds Setting the transmit channel of your ProKeys 88sx to channel 10 will allow you to control percussion sounds on your external GM, GS, or XG module or synthesizer. Turning Velocity Off - You may prefer not to use velocity sensitivity when playing drums or percussion programs, especially if you are playing sounds from original sound-generating devices that cannot respond to velocity information changes. Turn velocity off by pressing the Velocity Curve button until the LED above it turns off.
2.7 Program, Bank LSB, and Bank MSB Messages
Program messages (commonly referred to as program changes) are used to select different instrument sounds in a MIDI device. Program messages cover a range of 128 instruments. These instruments are accessed by sending program numbers 0 to 127. Some MIDI devices have more than 128 instruments. If this is the case, the instruments tend to be separated into banks. You can send bank MSB and bank LSB messages from the ProKeys 88sx to access these different banks. Please consult the user manual of your MIDI device to see the bank numbers and program numbers that map to the different instruments that are available to you. To Send a Program Change: < Press the Advanced Functions button. < Press the Program function key, F#4 (see Appendix B). < Use the white data entry keys, F3 to B4 to enter the number of the program change you want to send. < Press C5 to accept the value and return to Performance Mode. Alternatively, < Press the Advanced Functions button. < Press the DATA = PROGRAM key, F#1 (see Appendix B). < Performance mode will resume. < You can now use the Transpose + and - buttons to change between different Programs.

To Send a Bank Change: < Press the Advanced Functions button. < Press either the Bank LSB or Bank MSB function key, keys G#4 and A#4 respectively. < Use the white data entry keys, F3 to B4 to enter the number of the Bank LSB or MSB message you want to send. < Press C5 to accept the value and return to Performance mode. Alternatively,
Press the Advanced Functions button. Press either the DATA = BANK LSB or DATA = BANK MSB key, keys G#1 and A#1 respectively. Performance mode will resume. You can now use the Transpose + and - buttons to change between different Banks.
2.8 The Instrument Buttons
The instrument buttons can also be used to send Program changes out on the current transmit channel of your ProKeys 88sx. The Program changes that these buttons send are listed in the table below. The Program change message will be accompanied by a Bank LSB and MSB message with a value of zero. These are also the Program messages you will need to send from your computer or sequencer to the ProKeys 88sx, in order to play the programs from an external source. Program 17 Instrument Piano 1 Piano 2 E. Piano 1 E. Piano 2 FM Piano Clav Perc. Organ

2.9 Transpose Buttons

The Transpose buttons can be used to change the pitch of the instrument. Some players like to play in a particular key like C or F, for example. Transpose lets you change the pitch of your instrument and continue to play in the key that is most comfortable for you. It is possible to transpose up or down by as much as 12 semitones. This means if you press the Transpose + or button 12 times, the tone will sound exactly one octave higher or lower. The Transpose buttons each have an associated LED. When the ProKeys 88sx is not transposed, both LEDs will be off. If you set the transpose to a negative value, the LED above the Transpose - button will light up, but the LED above the Transpose + button will remain off. If you set the transpose to a positive value, the + LED will light up. Pressing both Transpose buttons at the same time will set the transpose back to zero, and both LEDs will switch off.

2.9.1 Octave

2.10 Pitch Bend Wheel
The Pitch Bend wheel allows you to bend the pitch of your instrument. The range of frequencies that the pitch bend wheel will achieve depends on the default Pitch Bend Range setting of your sound module, or virtual instrument. However, in many cases, by default the pitch bend will increase or decrease the pitch by two semi-tones. For example, if you play a C and push the Pitch Bend wheel right to the top, the note you hear will be D. If you pull it all the way back towards you, you will hear Bb. It is possible to alter the range of the Pitch Bend wheel to allow even larger pitch shifts. This is explained in detail on page 16.

2.11 MIDI Controller Messages
There are 128 MIDI controller messages that are used for controlling the MIDI-adjustable parameters on your MIDI device. Examples of these controllable parameters include volume, pan, expression, reverb, chorus and portamento. There are three controls (Slider, Modulation Wheel, Expression Pedal) on your ProKeys 88sx that can send any of the 128 MIDI controller messages to control such parameters. Please note that in order for these effects to work, the MIDI device you are sending them to must be able to receive these messages! The controls that are able to send MIDI controller messages are the volume slider, the modulation wheel and the expression pedal. By default, these controls are assigned to send master volume, modulation, and expression messages, respectively. However, you can assign them to send different MIDI controller messages, by changing the number that is assigned to the control. These numbers are dened in Appendix C. For example, you may want to set the Modulation wheel to control a reverb amount. This would be achieved by changing the control number of the Modulation wheel assignment to 91. Examples of other popular effects are listed in the table below. Please consult Appendix C for the full list. Effect Modulation Volume Pan Expression Reverb depth Chorus depth Control Number 91 93
2.11.1 Extra Controller Messages
You may have noticed that although we have said there are 128 MIDI controller messages, Appendix C shows 132. This is because messages are not standard MIDI controller messages, but are useful messages that we have added to the controller list. They are more complicated messages, but you can assign them to your controls in exactly the same way as any other MIDI controller message. The extra messages are supported by GS, XG and GM2 devices. The use of each message is given in the table below: Controller Number MIDI Message Pitch Bend Sensitivity Master Tune (coarse) Master Tune (ne) Channel Aftertouch Use Alters the range of a pitch bend message Adjusts the tuning of your sound module or synthesizer in large steps Adjusts the tuning of your sound module or synthesizer in small steps Adds a vibrato effect

2.11.2 Data Entry

English Some of the Advanced Functions require data entry. When in Edit mode, you can use keys F3 to B4 for data entry. Pressing ENTER will select the data value you have entered and your ProKeys 88sx will return to Performance mode. Alternatively you can press CANCEL, which will return your ProKeys 88sx to Performance mode and ignore any entries you may have made. The following tables dene Advanced Functions that require data entry, and the range of the data you can enter: Key F#2 G#2 A#2 F#3 G#3 A#3 Advanced Function Wheel Assign Pedal Assign Slider Assign Program Bank LSB Bank MSB Data Range 0-131 0-131 0-131 0-127 0-127 0-127
If you enter a value that is out of range for the Advanced Function you have selected to edit, the last two digits you entered will be used as the assigned value if you press Enter to conrm. For example, if you are editing the Wheel Assign value and you enter 135, the value 35 will be accepted if you then press enter.

Default

The Default key (F3) is a data entry key that sets the parameter you are editing back to its default value, which is the value that the parameter has at power up. The default key also has the effect of immediately returning the ProKeys 88sx back to Performance mode.

2.11.3 Enter Keys

The Enter key is located at the end of the data entry keys, key C5. When the Enter key is pressed, Performance mode resumes. Any parameter selected for editing will be updated with any valid data values entered on the data entry keys. If Enter is pressed without having entered a data value, the parameter remains unchanged.

2.11.4 Cancel

Key C1 is the Cancel key. Pressing the Cancel key in Edit mode will exit Edit mode. Performance mode resumes. If any data entry was currently underway, the value entered is ignored.

2.11.5 Slider Assign

To assign the Volume slider to a different MIDI Controller message:
Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the Slider Assign function key, key A#3 (see Appendix B). Use the white data entry keys, F2 to A3 to enter the number of the Bank LSB or MSB message you want to send. Press C5 to accept the value and return to Performance Mode.
The Volume slider can be assigned a controller number from 0 to 131. Please see appendix C for more detail.
Note: pressing the Default key during data entry will cause the slider to become assigned to Master Volume.

2.11.6 Pedal Assign

To assign the Expression pedal to a different MIDI Controller message:

2.12 Panic

Sometimes you may nd that the sound on your sound module or virtual instrument does not seem correct. Or, you may nd that notes get stuck while on and will sound continuously. This may be because your sound module or synth did not properly receive a NOTE OFF message for some reason. There may also be some controller settings that are altering the sound in a way you do not like. You can reset all controllers, and turn off all notes from the ProKeys 88sx, as follows:

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Press the Advanced Functions button. Press the Panic key, key F#2 (see Appendix B). Performance mode will resume, and the message will be sent on the currently assigned MIDI channel.
Pressing this function key will send the reset all controllers and the all notes off MIDI messages.
Part 3: Using Your ProKeys 88sx within a MIDI Studio

3.0 Introduction

The nal part of this user manual takes a look at some advanced uses of your ProKeys 88sx. In this section, we explain how to use the ProKeys 88sx as a master controller for your entire home MIDI studio. English
3.1 MIDI Out From USB Function
MIDI Out from USB can be used to switch the source of the MIDI data seen at the MIDI Out port of your ProKeys 88sx. At power up, MIDI Out from USB mode is off. This means that as you play your ProKeys 88sx, MIDI data will be generated at the MIDI Out port. If you turn MIDI Out From USB mode on, playing your ProKeys 88sx will no longer generate data at the MIDI Out port. The data is instead streamed from the computer. So, as long as you have selected the second output port as the MIDI output device in your computers sequencer, this is the data that will be seen at the MIDI Out port. For example, if you want to control a sound module from your ProKeys 88sx, you should turn MIDI Out from USB off. If you want the sound module to play data from your computer however, then you should turn MIDI Out from USB on and ensure that the second output port for your ProKeys 88sx is selected as the computers MIDI output device. The following diagrams clarify the routing of MIDI data when MIDI out from USB mode is both off and when it is on:

3.3 Controlling a Sound Module from the Computer
By turning on MIDI Out from USB mode (see page 17), the data coming in from the computer will go directly out of the MIDI Out port and trigger the sounds in the external sound module. This means that your ProKeys 88sx is effectively acting as a USB to MIDI interface. In order to channel MIDI data from the computer to the MIDI Out port, you should set the MIDI Output device on your computer to be the second ProKeys 88sx output. Alternatively, you may want to merge the MIDI data from your ProKeys 88sx with the data from the computer. This would allow you to play and record to a sequencer, and play back the entire performance on a sound module connected to the MIDI Out port of your ProKeys 88sx. To do this:
Ensure MIDI Out from USB mode is on ((see page 17). Turn Local mode off. Ensure the ProKeys 88sx is selected as the MIDI Input device in your sequencer.
And Finally. If you are still having trouble with any of the features on the ProKeys 88sx, please consult the following troubleshooting guide, which answers some frequently asked questions. If you are still not able to nd the answer you are looking for, please feel free to contact M-Audio technical support for further assistance. Support details are given on page 20.

Troubleshooting

The ProKeys 88sx has been designed to give you high performance and professional quality audio. It has been tested under a wide range of systems and operating conditions. However, there are a virtually limitless number of operating scenarios, any of which may affect your systems performance. Though this section cannot cover all possible issues you may encounter, we would like to offer you some suggestions for dealing with common problems. If you are connecting to a computer, we recommend that you avoid connecting too many devices to your computer at the same time. The more devices you have connected to the computer, the greater the load on the computers CPU. Although it is possible in theory to chain multiple USB devices together, doing so may degrade your systems performance. English
If you are experiencing clipping or distortion:
Turn the volume slider down. You may be overloading the input of the audio device you have connected the ProKeys 88sx to. If you are recording the audio from your ProKeys 88sx on a computer, the distortion may be due to the audio settings of your computers sound card. This can be corrected by either increasing the audio buffer size used by your soundcard, or trimming its input gain levels. Refer to the user manual for your computer sound card for more information.
My ProKeys 88sx suddenly stopped working after having performed well since installation on a computer.
Switch off the unit and leave it off for 10 seconds. Then restart your computer, power up your ProKeys 88sx and try again. If the problem persists, you may have to reinstall the drivers for the unit. The latest drivers are available at http://www.m-audio.com.

I have plugged in a Sustain pedal to my ProKeys 88sx, but it works backwards.
The polarity of the Sustain pedal is calculated by the ProKeys 88sx when it is powered up. On power up, the Sustain pedal is assumed to be in the off position. So, if you want the Sustain pedal to be off when it is not depressed, make sure not to press the pedal when you power up. To reverse the pedal polarity, just press and hold the pedal when you power up. Note: this will have to be done each time you power up the ProKeys 88sx.
I have connected the ProKeys 88sx to my computer. When I press a key, there is a delay before I hear any sound.
This delay is known as latency. Latency with MIDI signals is caused at the computer and is not coming from the ProKeys 88sx. This may be due to the CPU load of the soft-synth you are using. MIDI data is simply control data. MIDI data is read by the soft-synth; the soft-synth then completes a large number of complex calculations in order to produce the sound you hear and all this processing activity takes time. If you already have adjusted the appropriate parameters relating to latency on your sound card, try re-installing the latest drivers for the sound card, or try reducing the buffer sizes of the sound card. If you are using a host application, check its buffer size settings as most applications allow for user adjustment to improve timing. If you feel that you may need to upgrade your sound card, please visit http://www.m-audio.com.

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Extra RPN Messages 128 Pitch Bend sensitivity 129 Fine Tune 130 Coarse Tune 131 Channel Pressure

Appendix D

GM Program Numbers in Bank 0
0 Acoustic Grand Piano 1 Bright Acoustic Piano 2 Electric grand Piano 3 Honky Tonk Piano 4 Electric Piano Electric Piano Harpsichord 7 Clavinet
32 Acoustic Bass 33 Electric Fingered Bass 34 Electric Picked Bass 35 Fretless Bass 36 Slap Bass Slap Bass Syn Bass Syn Bass 2
64 Soprano Sax 65 Alto Sax 66 Tenor Sax 67 Baritone Sax 68 Oboe 69 English Horn 70 Bassoon 71 Clarinet Pipe 72 Piccolo 73 Flute 74 Recorder 75 Pan Flute 76 Bottle Blow 77 Shakuhachi 78 Whistle 79 Ocarina Synth Lead 80 Syn Square Wave 81 Syn Sawtooth Wave 82 Syn Calliope 83 Syn Chiff 84 Syn Charang 85 Syn Voice 86 Syn Fifths Sawtooth Wave 87 Syn Brass & Lead

Synth Effects

96 SFX Rain 97 SFX Soundtrack 98 SFX Crystal 99 SFX Atmosphere 100 SFX Brightness 101 SFX Goblins 102 SFX Echoes 103 SFX Sci-Fi Ethnic 104 Sitar 105 Banjo 106 Shamisen 107 Koto 108 Kalimba 109 Bag Pipe 110 Fiddle 111 Shanai Percussive 112 Tinkle Bell 113 Agogo 114 Steel Drums 115 Woodblock 116 Taiko Drum 117 Melodic Tom 118 Syn Drum 119 Reverse Cymbal
Chromatic Percussion Strings/Orchestra 8 Celesta 9 Glockenspiel 10 Music Box 11 Vibraphone 12 Marimba 13 Xylophone 14 Tubular Bells 15 Dulcimer Organ 16 Drawbar Organ 17 Percussive Organ 18 Rock Organ 19 Church Organ 20 Reed Organ 21 Accordion 22 Harmonica 23 Tango Accordion 40 Violin 41 Viola 42 Cello 43 Contrabass 44 Tremolo Strings 45 Pizzicato Strings 46 Orchestral Harp 47 Timpani Ensemble 48 String Ensemble String Ensemble 2 (Slow) 50 Syn Strings Syn Strings Choir Aahs 53 Voice Oohs 54 Syn Choir 55 Orchestral Hit

Guitar

24 Nylon Acoustic 25 Steel Acoustic 26 Jazz Electric 27 Clean Electric 28 Muted Electric 29 Overdrive 30 Distorted 31 Harmonics
56 Trumpet 57 Trombone 58 Tuba 59 Muted Trumpet 60 French Horn 61 Brass Section 61 Syn Brass Syn Brass 2

Synth Pad

88 New Age Syn Pad 89 Warm Syn Pad 90 Polysynth Syn Pad 91 Choir Syn Pad 92 Bowed Syn Pad 93 Metal Syn Pad 94 Halo Syn Pad 95 Sweep Syn Pad

Sound Effects

120 Guitar Fret Noise 121 Breath Noise 122 Seashore 123 Bird Tweet 124 Telephone Ring 125 Helicopter 126 Applause 127 Gun Shot

Appendix E

Audio Specications
General < Sample Rate. 48kHz Line Outputs < Frequency response:. 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.3dB < SNR:. -102dB @ 48kHz (a-weighted) < Dynamic Range:. 102dB @ 48kHz (a-weighted) < THD+N:. 0.0065% (-83.7dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz < Maximum Output:. +15dBu (4.4Vrms) unbalanced at 0dBFS. < Output Impedance:. 150 Ohms, unbalanced < Crosstalk:. <-110dB, channel-to-channel Headphone Outputs Both Headphone Outputs should meet or exceed the following audio specications, even when used simultaneously.
Max Output:. +4.6dBu (1.3Vrms) @ 32 Ohms Output Impedance:. 75 Ohms Working Range:. 32 Ohms to 600 Ohms Crosstalk:. <-70dB, channel-to-channel 050715_PK88sx_UG_EN01

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The X-Session Pro USB MIDI controller is the easiest way to bring traditional DJ mixer-style tactile control to the world of computer DJing and live performance. This complete system features Torq LE software and a hardware control surface that fuses the standard controls of a two-channel DJ mixer with the transport and pitch controls of a turntable or DJ CD player. The mixer controls allow you to make smooth crossfades and adjust level, cueing and EQ parameterswhile the integrated transport and pitch controls allow you to start, stop and beat match digital les. X-Session Pro interfaces with any software that supports MIDI Learn, so you can bring DJ-inspired crossfades and lter sweeps into your live performances as well as studio productions.

32 Lightpipe tracks

Connection USB 1.1 USB 2.0 FireWire 400
Maximum Speed 12Mbps 480Mbps 400Mbps
6 x 4 24-bit/96kHz audio interface; 4 x 2 analog operation microphone in (XLR) with 48V phantom power guitar input (1/4 unbalanced) 2 line inputs (1/4 unbalanced) on rear panel

FireWire Solo

FireWire Mobile Audio Interface for Songwriters/Guitarists
FireWire Solo is an easy-to-use, high-quality interface for songwriters to record guitar, vocals and more on a Mac or PC computer. Compatible with most music software, this compact bus-powered* unit features inputs for guitar, microphone and line-level gear. FireWire connectivity, up to 24-bit/96kHz and digital I/O all translate to outstanding sonic performance.
Award-Winning Octane Preamp Technology Great recordings start with great preamps. ProFire 610 brings you the same award-winning M-Audio Octane preamp technology that audio professionals trust for clean, transparent sound. Each preamp delivers low distortion and an extremely high signal-to-noise ratioproviding pristine audio delity right from the start of your signal path. In addition to exceptional sound, each preamp has a generous 75dB gain range, 20dB pad and 48V phantom power.
High-Denition 192kHz Sound and Solid Performance M-Audio designed the ProFire 610 using carefully selected components, including premium A/D-D/A converters that keep your audio signal uncolored and true to any input source. We engineered the electronic circuitry to provide an optimal signal path between input and output, resulting in extremely clean recordings that capture every nuance of your performance. ProFire 610 also features critically acclaimed JetPLL jitter-elimination technology for stable synchronization and exceptionally low audio band jitter. Building on M-Audios time-proven FireWire driver technologyfound in the best-selling FireWire 410 interfaceProFire 610 delivers solid performance and reliability at sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz.
2 line outputs (1/4 TRS balanced/unbalanced) digital S/PDIF (coaxial) I/O w/ 2-channel PCM or pass-through of surround-encoded AC-3 and DTS material stereo headphone output (1/4 TRS) with level control exible software-based routing/mixing with zero-latency monitoring includes GT Player Express software powered via FireWire bus* or optional 12V DC power supply Pro Tools M-Powered compatible; includes Live Lite

Its hard to thumb your nose at a 30-pound machine that functions like a baby SSL. Scratch

Total I/O

Easy to Use M-Audios design team spent much time considering which features would provide the most value. They knew that high-resolution 10-bit touch-sensitive moving faders, large LCD display and mic/line switches on all channels were important. They also discovered that much of the expense of other units on the market owed to a dizzying number of controls that many users found daunting. Our engineers opted for a streamlined design that places some functions under the control of the keyboard and mouse, where they are best suited. The result is a controller that doesnt have much of a learning curve and is more intuitive to use. Check out ProjectMix I/O at your local M-Audio dealer we think youll agree.
AUDIO INTERFACES AUDIO INTERFACES
ProjectMix I/O gives you just about every kind of I/O you might need for a sessionand at the same price as many control surfaces lacking audio altogether.
ProjectMix makes the recording process feel less like programming a computer and more like performing a little back-in-the-day magic. Jazz Times
Songwriters now need just one mixer for both the home studio and performance. The NRV10 is clean enough to serve as a front end, and FireWire audio is versatile enough to be mixed well in any venue. Performing Songwriter Large-sounding killer stage-mixing capabilities, and thorough FireWire integration make the [NRV10] the jack-of-all-trades nerve center that it should be. Remix There are subtleties in my music that can sometimes get lost through a live sound system, but the NRV10 has helped me enhance these details. Kate Havnevik (singer/songwriter) If youre looking for a versatile audio interface but dont want to give up the hands-on aspects of a physical mixing console, youll denitely want to check out the NRV10. Electronic Musician If you have a laptop studio that needs to be mobile, the NRV10 simplies the setting up of a home studio, while saving the cost of buying a separate audio interface, monitor controller and either a small mixer or a number of dedicated mic preamps. Sound On Sound
More Live Uses There are endless live applications for NRV10. Its exible monitor source assignment can send the drummer a headphone click track and even lets your DAWs automation change effects and other parameters on the y for different song sections. Or if youre creating live dance music, the monitoring section lets you audition material in your headphones DJ-style before routing it to the main mix. Have some soft synths? A laptop, NRV10 and an M-Audio MIDI controller are a great way to perform with them on stage. And if youre recording a band live, NRV10 lets you easily record different players to separate tracks using an application like Pro Tools M-Powered* software.

2 front-panel 1/4 instrument inputs 2 analog inserts
6 balanced line inputs 4 preamps with award-winning M-Audio Octane technology:
4 XLR microphone inputsincluding 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks for mic or instrument level inputs 20dB pad on each preamp signal/peak LED indicator lights +48V phantom power
*Requires Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 (with downloadable update from m-audio.com) or higher. Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 and higher are paid upgrades from previous versions.

front view

2 independent headphone outputs gain control for each preamp headphone volume control 4 XLR microphone inputs 2 XLR/TRS combo j jacks

rear view

2 analog inserts 6 balanced line inputs S/PDIF digital I/O 1 x 1 MIDI interface 6 balanced analog outputs

Shared Features

High-Speed USB 2.0 Technology The next generation of recording interfaces has arrivedthe Fast Track Ultra and Fast Track Ultra 8R interfaces feature high-speed USB 2.0 technology for advanced performance. Like FireWire, USB 2.0 delivers the bandwidth for 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution throughout the recording and monitoring process. The increased data speed lets you enjoy exceptional delity on all of your inputs and outputs simultaneously.
Dual Headphone Amp Whether you usually track vocals or an ensemble, youre likely to need multiple headphone mixes. The Fast Track Ultra interfaces each have two completely independent headphone outputs so you can take advantage of the DSP mixers powerful routing options and create the right mix for your performers complete with reverb and delay.

MX Core

DSP technology
Built-in Effects Processing Tired of tracking vocals and instruments dry because plug-in effects introduce too much latency? Built-in MX Core DSP technology provides reverb and delay on the headphone outputs with separate sends for every channel. Now you can inspire creativity by adding effectswithout taxing your CPU resources. MX Core DSP Technology for Sophisticated Channel Routing The Fast Track Ultra interfaces make it easy to create multiple monitor mixes when recording other musicians. The robust MX Core mixer employs an array of eight individual DSP cores to deliver zero latency and a matrix for sophisticated channel routing optionsaccessible via an intuitive control panel that utilizes a separate mixer for each pair of outputs. The mixer expands the total I/O to an impressive 16 x 8 conguration, allowing you to connect synths and outboard gear to any of the interfaces hardware inputs, then mix them with the eight audio streams coming from your computer.

up to 24-bit/192kHz audio b 2 x 2 balanced analog I/O on PC and Mac digital S/PDIF (coaxial) I/O w/ 2-channel PCM or pass-through of surround-encoded AC-3 and DTS material direct hardware input monitoring 1 x 1 MIDI I/O Pro Tools M-Powered compatible
High-Denition 4-In/4-Out Audio Card with gh-De MIDI and Digital I/O
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36-Bit Embedded DSP

All Delta cards contain a 36-bit embedded DSP enabling a software-driven patchbay/router for all analog and digital I/Oall with extremely fast throughput for low-latency software monitoring. A single unied control panel provides settings for clock and sample rates, buffer sizes, individual signal levels for every input and output, adjustable +4dBu/-10dBV level controls and digital I/O control on up to four installed Delta cards. All controls are also easily accessible through most professional audio software applications for seamless integration and operation.

Delta Control Panel

The Delta control panel offers full control over features such as sample rate, direct monitoring, master/slave sync and morefor up to four Delta cards.

Delta 44

Professional 4-In/4-Out Audio Card
Why pay for more than you need? The Delta 44 offers the same features and high performance as the larger Delta interfaces but is designed for the user who does not require digital I/O. The rugged external breakout box gives you the convenience of making connections to the four 1/4 TRS analog inputs and outputs right on your desktopno more fumbling behind the computer. Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered software. 4 x 4 analog I/O (1/4 TRS) balanced/unbalanced operation professional 24-bit/96kHz audio quality convenient breakout box Pro Tools M-Powered compatible

extensive delay modelinganalog, lo-, tape-style CPU-efcient for Mac and PC Pro Tools M-Powered compatible Beyond Distortion In addition to amp modeling, Trash has 36 sweepable lters and six delays to choose from. The pre-lter lets you add a tremolo, wah, or any number of more exotic effects to your sound. The buzz module gives you six different types of delay lines ranging from a clean, crisp digital delay to a gritty, organic tube-amplied tape delay. In addition to all the controls you would expect, a trash slider lets you adjust the amount of distortion applied to the delayed signal and an output lter lets you shape the wet signal even more.

iZotope RX

Complete Audio Restoration Software
iZotope RX is the most complete audio restoration product on the marketa unique application designed from the ground up to combat a range of audio problems. Featuring both standalone and plug-in operation, RX includes innovative restoration modules, detailed analysis tools and time-saving workow features that help you get the most out of your recordings. RX is ideal for audio restoration and archiving, recording and mastering, broadcasting and podcasting, video production, forensics, and any application that demands spotless results and a truly complete range of restoration tools.
With no cabinet selected, I got some of the nastiest sounds Id ever heard. We are talking ear-ripping, fried-capacitor, broken-speaker, overdriven digital recorder-type distortionscool! Guitar One I love Trash. Its all over Bleed Like Me. Butch Vig (producer/musician; Garbage, Nirvana)
Whether you want tape-like saturation to warm up vocal tracks or extremely saturated distortion that sounds like the Judas Priest Marshall backline melting into a nuclear reactor, Trash provides just about any avor or distortion you can imagine. Future Music Ozone, Spectron and Trash totally rock. Jonathan Davis (singer; Korn)
complete software solution designed for audio restoration
It has been difcult to limit the word count on this review. I could write about the numerous features buried in the software. But I have to go put my Waves Restoration Bundle on eBay. Tape Op The sound quality is top-notch, but RX is surprisingly affordable you need never sacrice that near-perfect take again. Alexander Posell, XLR8R even with heavily clipped material, RX can produce results that will have you wondering whether the audio had ever been clipped in the rst place RX is a thoroughly excellent solution for sound restoration, not to mention an unusual creative tool. Top marks! Computer Music Absolutely amazing! Sound On Sound
eliminate overload distortion by automatically rebuilding clipped sections of audio clean up hum and buzz caused by poor wiring and other electrical problems remove impulse noises like clicks, crackles and pops, digital artifacts and more select by time and frequency to isolate and repair noise with surgical precision process multiple settings in parallel and revert to earlier settings with an undo history view

rear-panel sustain pedal jack and MIDI Out jack Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X class-compliant powered via USB or optional power supply 10 non-volatile memories; SysEx dump includes Live Lite
25-key, velocity-sensitive, semi-weightedaction keyboard with assignable aftertouch 8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads 8 MIDI-assignable rotary encoder knobs 6 reassignable transport buttons
assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels plus sustain and expression pedal jacks backlit LCD screen built-in USB bus-powered MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks

Keystation Pro 88

88-Key Hammer-Action USB Bus-Powered Master MIDI Controller
M-Audio have really lled a gap in the market for this kind of keyboard and, yet again, delivered a very practical product at an incredible price. Future Music

KeyRig 49

49-Note USB Keyboard
KeyRig 49 turns your Mac or PC into a versatile keyboard workstation. Featuring a 49-key, synth-action USB MIDI keyboard and the award-winning Key Rig software for the PC, KeyRig 49 makes it easy to start composing and performing music with a computer. Play KeyRigs virtual instrument sounds, or audition loops and compose songs with Ableton Live Lite (included) or other music-creation programs. The keyboard also provides an easy way to harness the power of GarageBands virtual instrument collection on your Mac. It connects via a single USB cable and works instantly with computers running Windows XP, Vista or Mac OS X.
The Keystation Pro 88 is the 88-key hammer-action USB master MIDI controller designed specically to let you perform, program and mix music directly with your computer. Regardless of whether youre a seasoned pro or just ready to take your music to the next level, our hammer action is so expressive that you simply wont want to stop playing it. And the complement of 59 (yes, 59) assignable controls delivers more than enough tactile command over your favorite soft synths and DAWs like Pro Tools M-Powered software. This bus-powered master controller unies everything you need to experience the full potential of todays virtual studiosand at a light weight.

88-key, hammer-action, velocitysensitive keyboard 24 MIDI-assignable rotary controllers 22 MIDI-assignable buttons 9 MIDI-assignable Alps faders MIDI-assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels, foot switch and foot pedal inputs controllers assignable to MIDI controllers, notes, transport controls, program changes (including LSB and MSB), SysEx and RPN/NRPN independent MIDI channel assign for all controllers four keyboard zones for layers and splits multiple dynamic velocity curves large custom LCD displays controller number, assigned controller, edit icons and edit values 10 memory locations for saving all controller assignments MIDI In port MIDI Out port can drive external MIDI gear or be used as USB to MIDI Out interface USB class compliantno drivers required for Windows XP, Vista (32 bit), or Mac OS X powered via USB bus (cable included) or optional 9V power supply lightweight for its featuresonly 47 lbs. includes Live Lite
49-note, synth-action keyboard assignable modulation wheel and volume slider pitch bend wheel assignable octave +/- buttons edit mode button sustain pedal input
includes award-winning M-Audio Key Rig software for PC USB compatible connection and power via a single USB cable instant installation on Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista computersjust plug and play includes Ableton Live Lite music creation software

KeyRig 25

25-Note USB Keyboard
KeyRig 25 turns your Mac or PC into a mobile keyboard workstation. Featuring a compact, half-action, 25-note USB MIDI keyboard and the award-winning Key Rig software for the PC, KeyRig 25 makes it easy to compose and perform computer-based music anywhere you want. Play Key Rigs virtual instrument sounds, or audition loops and compose songs with Pro Tools M-Powered software, Ableton Live Lite (included) or other music-creation programs. The keyboard also provides an easy way to harness the power of GarageBands virtual instrument collection on your Mac. It connects via a single USB cable and works instantly with computers running Windows XP, Vista or Mac OS X.
25-note, half-action keyboard assignable volume slider modulation and pitch bend controls eight fully assignable knobs and buttons

While our main focus in designing Trigger Finger was drum programming, full programmability means that you can use it to control any MIDI devices you wish. Launch Clips or Scenes in Ableton Live, trigger video clips in VJ software, or re off samples in your favorite DJ softwareor anything else you can think of. Theres even a MIDI Out jack that lets you connect external MIDI gear.
Control Anything You Want
With todays computer platforms packing all the drums, samples, and synths you need, the Trigger Finger is the missing link between you and your rst great computer beat. Scratch
.a monitor rivaling the reproduction characteristics that cost much more.
Trigger Finger takes my performance options to a whole new level.

Joe Hahn ,

Linkin Park
M-Audio Trigger Finger is the drum pad controller of choice for pros like Linkin Park, who can use any gear they want. Thats because Trigger Finger is about more than just the ability to trigger sounds, samples and video clipsits about total performance and total control. Other drum pads use piezo sensors that are susceptible to vibration during performance, which can lead to false triggers. Trigger Finger uses superior FSR (Force-Sensing Resistance) technology for rock-solid performance and dependability. Add that to the onboard knobs and faders and were talking ultimate creative controlon stage and in the studio.

INTRODUCING THE

The Studiophile DSM1 and DSM2 studio monitors represent a strategic collaboration between M-Audio and Digidesign. M-Audios heritage spans 20 years of award-winning innovation and the best-selling reference monitors in the United States. Digidesigns legacy includes the industry-standard Pro Tools high-end audio production systems with DSP technology. As sister Avid companies, our engineering teams combined forces to deliver uncompromising acoustic performance with exible DSP-based EQ controls. The end result is a line of technologically advanced monitors with a sound you can trustideal for a broad array of creative and professional environments.

6.5-inch LF driver

8-inch LF driver
2009 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Avid, M-Audio, the > logo, Studiophile and Pro Tools are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Product features, specications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice.

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ProKeys 88
88-Key Weighted Hammer-Action Premium Stage Piano

3 (none assignable) none 0 yes no assignable 1
13 (8 assignable) 3-digit LED display 0 yes yes 1 (button) assignable 1 (button) assignable 1 assignable

14 (2 assignable)

12 (2 assignable)

6 function

14 (none assignable) none 0 yes yes 3 (1 assignable) 1/4 stereo and 2 headphone outs
graphic LCD 8 assignable yes yes 1 assignable 1 assignable 2 assignable
none 0 yes no assignable 1
none 0 yes yes assignable 1

2 x 2 with 1/4 outs

1/4 stereo and headphone out
7 premium (40note polyphony); GM compatible with 128+ sounds no yes (or 9V)
5 premium (40note polyphony); GM compatible with 128+ sounds no yes (or 9V)
1 (20-note polyphony) + 127 GM via Mac/PC no yes (or 9V)

14 (126-note polyphony)

7 (126-note polyphony)

50 slots yes (or 9V)

20 slots yes (or 12V)

10 slots yes (or 12V)

10 slots yes (or 9V)

no yes (or 9V)

5 slots yes (or 9V)

1 MIDI out

15.5 lbs.

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47 lbs.

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48 lbs.

STUDIO MONITORS
You can have the best gear in the world and still create less-than-perfect mixes unless you have monitors that tell your ears whats really happening. With that in mind, our design team set out to prove that world-class reference monitors dont have to cost a fortune. The result is the M-Audio EX and Studiophile line of reference monitors, delivering exceptional quality performance. And when you want to make it personal, check out the Studiophile headphones and the IE reference earphones.

Studiophile DSM2

Professional High-Resolution 8-Inch Near-Field Studio Monitor with DSP

Studiophile DSM1

Professional High-Resolution 6.5-Inch Near-Field Studio Monitor with DSP
Tailor the Speaker to Your Room Your listening environment and speaker placement greatly impact monitor performance. To ensure optimal monitoring in your studio, the onboard DSP also manages a broad range of customizable performance lter settings that allow you to tailor each speaker to your room. The DSM monitors offer DSP-controlled high and low frequency roll-offs along with an assortment of EQ settings from acoustic space to Q that help optimize the speaker for placement within even the most difcult acoustic environments.
The Studiophile DSM1 and DSM2 studio monitors are engineered to provide superior monitoring to discerning audio professionals. The design results from collaboration between two powerhouse companies in music technology: M-Audio, the top U.S. manufacturer of reference monitors, and Digidesign, the industry leader * in DSP technology. The DSM monitors feature DSP-based crossover management, an assortment of onboard digital EQ controls, proprietary high-grade driver designs, and analog and digital inputs for high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz. The end result is a line of technologically advanced monitors with a sound you can trustideal for a broad array of creative and professional environments. 1 high-frequency driver composed of a Teteron soft fabric, high-frequency dome with Neodymium magnet, ferrouid cooling and built-in heat sinkaccurate to 27kHz 6.5 or 8 custom low-frequency driver with anodized aluminum cone provides exceptionally low distortion onboard DSP manages the complex digital crossover for pristine imaging DSP-based EQ and Acoustic Space Controls optimize frequency response for any production environment optimally tuned bass-reex design with dual-ared port for controlled extended bass response with reduced turbulence high-density cabinet yields good damping and reduced acoustic interference professional digital inputs (up to 24-bit/192kHz): S/PDIF and AES balanced analog inputs: XLR and 1/4 bi-amplied with Class D power amps: 100 watts (low frequency) and 80 watts (high frequency)

These monitors are as goodif not better than the custom earphones available today All the artists absolutely love them. They cant believe the low-end response and overall hi- sound quality the IE-40 monitors sound fat, crisp and clean with amazing isolation. Marty Strayer (monitor engineer; Madonna, Seal, Tina Turner, Paul McCartney)
triple-armature driver design for separate high-, mid- and low-frequency reproduction patented dual-bore technology delivers highs and lows via separate canals for maximum sound eld integrated passive crossover network directs sound frequencies to appropriate drivers 26dB isolation from outside noise
professional ear loops for a secure t universal t kit with silicone and foam tips for custom t and maximum isolation user-serviceable 46 cable gold-plated 1/8 input connector with 1/4 adapter attenuator/limiter for overload protection
dual-armature driver design for separate high- and lowfrequency reproduction dual-driver crossover audio wave shaping
I use the IE-30s for monitoring live and in the studio. They have great isolation and tone. My bass always sounds fat and clear. Milo Decruz (bassist; Duncan Sheik)
Full Frequency Response Headphones deliver a level of sound quality matched only by speakers costing a great deal moreespecially when it comes to low frequencies. With the Studiophile Q40 headphones, youll feel like youre listening to a full-sized set of reference monitors in a professional studio environment. The Q40s provide excellent imaging and a wide sound stage for accurate mixingwithout the hassle of worrying about speaker placement or room acoustics.
The IE-30 professional reference earphones employ a dual-driver design to deliver full frequency response and 26dB of f isolation for extraordinary detail and accuracy. Stage-proven Ultimate Ears technology makes them ideal for both performance e and critical listening. Flexible ear loops and universal t kit comfortably secure the earphones in place. Case included.
High-Denition Professional Reference Earphones with Dual-Driver Technology
26dB isolation from outside noise patented dual-bore design delivers highs and lows via separate canals for maximum sound eld
universal t kit with silicone and foam tips for custom t and maximum isolation user-serviceable 46 cable
gold-plated 1/8 input connector with 14 adapter airplane attenuator/limiter for overload protection
Superior Drivers Full frequency response owes much to the size and construction of a speakers driver. The Studiophile Q40 headphones feature extralarge 40mm-diameter driversbigger than most other headphones for extended low frequencies. Bass response is also enhanced by efcient components like neodymium magnets, copper-clad aluminum voice coils and vented diaphragms made of low-mass treated mylar. These elements come together in M-Audios custom enclosure, which has been specially tuned to further maximize low-frequency extension. Closed-Back Circum-Aural Design With sealed backings and comfortable ear cups that completely surround the ears, the Studiophile Q40 headphones deliver excellent sonic isolation for accurate monitoring. Youll hear more detail at lower volumes, so you can protect your hearing while tracking, mixing or listening in any noisy environment. In addition, the Q40 headphones afford privacy when working in a shared space.

If youre on a tight budget, the Nova rules. Guitar Player
M-Audios Sputnik mic signals the end of microphone envy. Based on a classic vacuum tube design and manufactured in modern facilities to exacting standards, this multi-pattern, largediaphragm studio condenser delivers the lush, classic sound normally associated with rare and expensive vintage mics like the U47 and C12. Sputniks combination of a military-grade vacuum tube, ultra-sensitive evaporated-gold 3-micron Mylar diaphragm, solid brass construction and multiple polar patterns makes it ideal for a wide variety of voices, instruments and applications.
Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone
3-micron, evaporated-gold Mylar diaphragm solid brass backplate new old stock 6205M vacuum tube cardioid, gure-8 and omni polar patterns switchable 10dB (attenuation) pad switchable 80Hz high-pass lter
solid brass body with polished nickel nish all Sputnik microphones exhibit no more than +/- 1dB variation from the published curves professional shockmount custom briefcase and cloth bag dedicated power supply with included 7 pin cable 7-pin
Aries features a wider frequency response than the majority of vocal stage condensers out there, and, like most M-Audio products, is quite affordable for the quality. Performing Songwriter
Live Vocal Condenser Microphone
The Aries professional condenser microphone is designed to capture high-quality live vocals. Internal shock-mounting allows Aries to deliver studio-quality sound while minimizing handling noise and standing up to the rigors of the road. Why settle for a dynamic mic when you can have the superior quality of a condenser?
studio-quality condenser design internal shock mount and pop lter solid brass capsule with evaporated-gold diaphragm cardioid pattern for clarity and minimal feedback 20Hz-20kHz frequency response
The Solaris mics were perfect for our guitars on the acoustic tour. Its amazing to me that M-Audio has somehow managed to incorporate $5,000-microphone sound (comparable to any Neumann) in an affordable and accessible product! Well done, M-Audio. Seal

Solaris

The Solaris is not only a great buy but also a proud addition to anyones recording arsenal. Remix
Large-Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
The Solaris large-diaphragm, multi-pattern, studio condenser microphone delivers the best-sounding Class-A solid-state electronics nics available at any price. Like the rest of the award-winning M-Audio microphone line, Solaris is designed in the USA and hand-assembled bled in limited quantities. Vintage design principles merge with incredibly tight state-of-the-art manufacturing standards to yield no more than +/1dB of variation from published curves across the entire 20Hz-20kHz frequency range. The industrys thinnest evaporated-gold diaphragm agm mounted in a solid brass capsule delivers exceptional sensitivity and warmth. Multi-pattern architecture provides exibility that makes it ideal deal for just about any recording situationincluding vocals, guitar, piano, drums and live events. Its like having three mics in one. multi-pattern, side-address studio condenser microphone cardioid, omni and gure-8 patterns vintage sound, modern technology Class A FET electronics ultra-sensitive, 3-micron, 1.1 evaporated-gold diaphragm large, solid brass capsule switchable 10dB (attenuation) pad Hz) switchable low-frequency roll-off lter (6dB/octave at 125Hz) no more than +/-1dB variation from published curves phantom powered includes shock mount