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Neutrik Makes Transmitting Easy Neutrik Americas has announced the NA-4I4O-AES72 four-channel AES72 com- pliant stagebox for transmitting micro- phone levels, analog line levels, AES3, DMX, or even intercom over one single category cable. Loaded with four male and four female XLRs in the same housing, NA-4I4O-AES72 provides any combination of input and output signals such as 2 in/2 out or 4 in/0 out. Since input signals are also present at the XLR outputs, the device can be used as a splitter for monitoring and similar applications. The NA-4I4O-AES72 also fea- tures two etherCON ports for the Category cable connection. One is the primary; the other serves as a feedthrough to loop the sig- nals to other devices. Each NA-4I4O-AES72 stagebox input has two switches: a ground lift switch to prevent possible ground loops, and a polarity inversion switch to easily cor- rect any polarity flips within the signal path. $ Neutrik (neutrik.com)
Toca Expands Colorsound Djembe Line with 2 New Series
Toca Percussion has grown its Colorsound Djembes by introducing the new Matte series and Designer series. These 7-inch djembes, already the most popular drum in Toca’s lineup, now offer even more options for musicians, educators and drum circle enthusiasts. The Matte series builds on the color pal- ette of the Custom Deluxe Matte Congas and Bongos introduced in 2024. Featuring six new colors — Grey Skies, Ocean Blue, Orange Crush, Pink Haze, Purple Rain and Racing Red — this collection combines sleek, mod- ern aesthetics with exceptional playability. The Designer series showcases designs inspired by art and culture. With options like Autumn Day, Jam Fest and Fever Dream, the series offers something for every style. Additionally, the long-standing Kente design has been adapted for the first
time to the 7-inch djembe size. These djem- bes, standing 12.5 inches high with a dura- ble 7-inch synthetic head, are crafted from seamless, lightweight synthetic shells. $ Toca Percussion (tocapercussion.com)
Nugen to Host 3 Demos at NAMM Nugen Audio will host three demonstra- tions at The 2025 NAMM Show, where the pick up some tips and tricks from a Nugen insider,” Vinehill-Cliffe said. Thursday’s presentation,
company is co-presenting alongside Music Marketing. The 20-minute presentations will take place at 12 p.m. each day of the show, with in-depth masterclass sessions from Nugen Audio product spe- cialist Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe. Topics will include: loudness for streaming; enhancing ste- reo mixes via mid/side pro- cessing; and music production techniques for Dolby Atmos and immersive audio. “These scheduled demonstrations are a great opportunity for any attendees keen to
“A Truce in the Loudness War,” will focus on under- standing loudness targets, how to hit them and why they matter. Friday’s session will be dubbed “Mid/Side 101” and cover how listeners can level up their stereo mixes by employing both M/S and L/R techniques. Saturday’s
Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe
“Beyond Two Channels” presentation will focus on transferring skills from stereo to immersive mixes, and the tools users need. i Nugen Audio (nugenaudio.com)
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