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Rip It Up, Issue 215, 1 July 1995, Page 36

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ADA AMPULATOR ADU announces a first of its kind recording device, the Ampulator, which completely eliminates the costly and often unproductive miking process for getting electric guitar tone to tape. The guitarist can simply dial in power amp and speaker cabinet characteristics on the Ampulator while listening through the studios reference monitors in the control room. The Ampulator saves hours in speaker, power amp, and microphone selection and placement, while providing absolute isolation. Available now through South Pacific Music Distributors. RRP sllsO, Ph (09) 486 0056. ADA COMBO AMPS Just arrived are the hot new ADA Combo Amps, The 75 watt Tri-Tube and the 150 watt QuadTube. These feature-laden amps are available now through South Pacific Music Distributors. RRP $3695 (75 watt) and $4495 (150 watt), ph (09) 486 0056. AVAILABLE NOW — EUROCABLE Eurocable, of Italy, manufacture a complete range of cables for audio and video applications. Their range includes musical instrument, microphone, multicore and speaker cables, plus many more specialist cables. The main characteristics of these cables are the high quality of the materials employed, extreme flexibility and excellent technical features. (Audio & Video Wholesalers, ph toll-free 0800 774873). NEW RECORDABLE CD FROM HHB The new CDR74 from HHB is a 680 MB/74 minute recordable CD compatible with the new generation of high speed CD recorders (IX, 2X, 4X and 6X speeds). The CDR74 is double coated for protection against scratches, finger-

prints and the harmful effects of extreme temperature, light and humidity. Recent tests suggest that data stored on an HHB CDR74 will be secure for in excess of 100 years under normal archiving conditions. For more info ph Audio & Video Wholesalers, toll-free 0800 774873. POD G 7 GUITAR RACK FX The G 7 is a multi effects unit with compressor, 2 distortion types including grunge, EQ, delay, reverb, 5 types of modulation. Retail $659.00. Further info, Direct Imports, ph (06) 878 2076. GIBSON GUITARS The Gibson ES 175: Gibson’s ultimate Jazz guitar, available in Vintage Sunburst or Natural, Classic tone, part of Gibson USA’s limited runs. Retail $4995.00 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Classic: Limited edition guitar available in mahogany red fitted with the classic 57 H/Bucker pickups, with case. Retail $4450.00 Fender Jazz Bass Deluxe: Four and five string models. Graphite reinforced necks, string through body,, new 3 band EQ, special design pickups. Retail (with case), four string

$2099.00, five string $2230.00. Also available, Steinberger, Dobro, Orange Amplifiers, Tobias basses. Further info, Direct Imports, ph (06) 878 2076. FENDER PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONSOLES MX 5200 Series. Available in 16, 24, 32 channels. Further info, Direct Imports, ph (06) 878 2076. SYMETRIX 20 BIT A/D CONVERTER Symetrix have recently introduced the 620 20 Bit A/D Converter. Ideal for mixing to DAT, CD mastering, sample library mastering, multi medai mastering, outboard A/D for hard disk & modular digital multi-tracks, the 620 A/D converter uses each and every one of your recorder or workstations 16 bit audio in the most effective way. Features include 20 bit quantization, selectable dither & noise shape, selectable output word size, AES/EBU/ & S/P DIF in and out, real time sample rate conversion from 44.1 to 22.05 for multimedia and more.

Ph Audio & Video Wholesalers, toll-free 0800 774873, for further info.