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Samson Takes Flight with AirLine Micro ESm Wireless System
Samson has announced the new AirLine Micro ESm earset wireless system. An expansion to Samson’s AirLine wire- less product line, the AirLine Micro ESm Earset Wireless System is a durable, micro- sized wireless solution ideal for delivering dynamic performances, leading engaging fitness classes or presenting with clarity — all without a bodypack. The earset trans- mitter fits comfortably and securely behind the ear, letting users move freely on stage or around the room for a hands-free micro- phone solution. The Samson AirLine Micro features the AH100 earset transmitter, designed for a comfortable, secure fit. This lightweight transmitter sits discreetly behind the ear, providing a fatigue-free fit for extend- ed use. The water-resistant construction makes it perfect for active users, so they can focus on their performance without worrying about sweat or moisture. The
omnidirectional microphone ensures that the user’s voice is clearly picked up when speaking or singing. The AirLine Micro ESm is a frequency-agile UHF system with 100 selectable channels. This minimizes the chance of interference and ensures reliable and clear signal transmission. $ Samson (samsontech.com)
ESP Guitars Adds 10 New Models ESP Guitars has debuted 10 new gui- tars in its LTD Deluxe series.
models is the new LTD Deluxe TE-1000. Also featuring a sandblasted swamp ash body with roasted maple neck and tilt- back headstock, this guitar offers bolt- on construction at 25.5 inches scale, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard with off- set dot inlays and 24 extra-jumbo stain- less steel frets. Components on the TE-1000 Silver Blast include LTD locking tuners, a black bone nut, a Hipshot hardtail bridge with string-thru-body and a set of Seymour Duncan pickups. $ ESP Guitars (espguitars.com)
Part of the new lineup is made up of three LTD Deluxe guitars, which are being offered in a Silver Blast finish. The LTD Deluxe XJ-1 Baritone uses the offset XJ shape, offering bolt-on construction at 27-inch baritone scale and pairing a sand- blasted swamp ash body to a three-piece roasted maple neck. The LTD Deluxe SN-1000HT is anoth- er new model in the Silver Blast finish on a sandblasted swamp ash body. Rounding out the new Silver Blast
Drum Workshop Salutes Sheila E. Grammy-winning percussionist Sheila “Sheila E.” Escovedo rocketed to fame through collaborations with Prince and her solo catalog, starting with her seminal 1984 album, “The Glamorous Life.” Sheila’s new Icon 5.5- by 13-inch This limited-edition drum is fitted with premium gold and patented DW hardware, including the MAG throw-off, TP50 tuning rods, True Hoops and more. Only 250 units of this snare will be made, each with a deluxe DW carrying case and a certificate of authenticity. $ DW Drums (dwdrums.com)
model from DW is built with a handcraft- ed 12-ply HVLT North American Hard Rock Maple shell finished with an outer veneer of Birdseye Maple. The exterior is decorated with gold leaf of Sheila’s name written backward in her original signature style. Also inlaid are a flutter of laser-cut butterflies crafted from dyed Basswood (blue, red and purple), Pearwood (black) and Poplar (orange). The snare produc- es slightly higher tonality with a classic punchy and warm character.
Waves’ Ionic 24 Stagebox Boasts Punch, Clarity
The Waves Ionic 24 is a 24 mic/line in/18 out, two-channel AES I/O SoundGrid stage- box featuring Waves Signature Preamps, housed in a rugged, rack-mountable three- unit chassis. Powered by these preamps, the Ionic 24 delivers superior sound quali- ty with punch and clarity in any live sound scenario, enhancing the performance of the Waves eMotion LV1 Live mixer. At the core of the Ionic 24’s sound are Waves Signature Preamps — designed with fully discrete high-end analog circuits, pro-
viding maximum headroom, fast transient response and a low noise floor. These pre- amps handle any source effortlessly, fea- turing a gain structure that ensures a wide dynamic range without clipping. Waves Signature Preamps offer timeless analog warmth, delivering a rich sound typ- ically found in high-end consoles, enhanced by an analog-modeled HMX harmonic enhancer that can be toggled per input for a more neutral sound when off. $ Waves (waves.com)
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