TransAudio Group recently developed the Daking Mic-Pre One single-channel microphone/instrument preamplifier. Sharing the gain structure and Class A, fully-discrete transistor circuitry design with the popular Daking Mic-Pre IV, the Mic-Pre One features a unique variable high-pass filter and ships in a freestanding DI-style steel enclosure, ensuring both strength and noise immunity. The Mic-Pre One features a switchable phase, 20dB mic input pad, and +48V phantom power, plus a selectable ¼-inch line/hi-z instrument input. All of its relays feature gold bifurcated contacts. Two large knurled aluminum knobs control the variable high-pass filter (0-200Hz) and continuously variable input gain, which is complemented by a full-width, 20 ‘ segment bi ‘ color LED meter. $850 (MSRP). www.transaudiogroup.com

The RapcoHorizon Company debuted its LTI-1 stereo interface at last winter’s NAMM show (2008). Designed for connecting laptops, MP3 players or any other stereo 3.5mm audio output to a professional audio mixer, the LTI-1 is equipped with built-in ground lift switches and a -20dB pad. It also features left and right XLR outputs. $135 (MSRP). www.rapcohorizon.com.

Jazzmutant announced price drops and Lemur V2 at this year’s NAMM. The V2 software upgrade for the Lemur takes the controller to another level of control, flexibility and intuitive operation. V2 comes packed with new objects and features that let users truly interact with sound and manipulate it in real time. Workflow improvements, scripting additions and other features allow the controller to be used better, faster and more in tune with some of the most popular software applications around. Ableton Live users, in particular, will benefit from these new features. To celebrate the arrival of V2, Jazzmutant is slashing the prices of both Lemur and Dexter. A V2-powered Lemur will be reduced to EUR/$1769 ( £1,660) for a limited 60-day period, which started January 15. DAW users who want to get their hands on Dexter’s multitouch technology but have no need for the modular/configurable approach of the Lemur, also have reason to be happy as Jazzmutant will offer the Dexter as a DAW-only controller at the heavily (and permanently) reduced price of just EUR/$1519 ( £1,430). While crossgrading from Dexter to Lemur will no longer be possible, the crossgrade from Lemur to Dexter remains an option. www.jazzmutant.com

A completely novel type of transducer and an innovative ear cup design are two of the key design features of Sennheiser’s new top-of-the-range HD 800 headphones introduced at Winter NAMM 2009. This audiophile model, which is sure to remind users of the company’s legendary Orpheus headphones, offers brilliant sound imaging and impressive spatiality through the use of a 56mm sound transducer – currently the largest to be found in any dynamic headphones – and an ear cup design that directs sound waves to the ear at a slight angle. The vibrating part of the diaphragm is not a circular surface area, but a ring that is able to set the entire air volume over the transducer into motion, generating the full-bodied sound of the HD 800. This design, patented by Sennheiser, translates into purer headphone sound at lower frequencies. Available now. $1,399.95 (MSRP) www.sennheiserusa.com

Auralex Acoustics is also partnering with iSky, a digital lighting company, to introduce SonoLux ELiTE Fiber optic acoustical panels, which incorporate Auralex’s best-selling ProPanels with iSky’s fiber optic lighting expertise. This product gives a plug-and-play star field experience to the market. The midnight blue panels feature iSky’s patent-pending Star Engine lighting effects, which mimic the random glimmer of the night sky. The panels three retail configurations, including [6] 24-inch x 24-inch panels, [6] 30-inch x 30-inch panels and [2] 48-inch x 48-inch panels; custom sizes and shapes are also available upon request. Available March 2009. Prices TBD. www.auralex.com

Auralex Acoustics takes its newest Room Analysis Plus program to the next level by offering Room Analysis service in a retail package. Room Analysis Plus is an off-site analysis service where users download an audio file featuring a swept sine signal from 20Hz to 20kHz. The in-store kit is a complete, user-friendly program providing all the tools necessary to acoustically analyze any room. Auralex’s In-Store Room Analysis Kit includes a Behringer ECM8000 omni-directional measurement microphone, a USB drive featuring swept sine signals, as well as a complete instructional guide. Available now. $299.99 (MSRP). www.auralex.com

Chace Audio, a full-service audio post-production facility known for sound preservation, restoration and 5.1 and 7.1 mixing, has launched an online audio post-production glossary at www.TriggerTone.com. TriggerTone is a searchable, interactive database of audio terminology offering concise, clear interpretations of a variety of common and uncommon terms as they relate to audio post production and restoration. The site is designed as a resource for those in the post production arena who want to gain a general understanding of the lexicon of sound terminology as it is used by audio post engineers. Nearly 300 definitions are currently featured on the site; this number will soon expand to more than 500. As the industry and technology continue to evolve, new terms will be added. Chace Audio invites visitors to suggest terms via a link provided on the Web site. www.chace.com; www.TriggerTone.com

Alfa Case Company, famous for its Boom Tube boom pole case, has announced the launch of a unique windshield/windjammer travel case, the Combo-Case. Designed to protect Rycote Windshield/Windjammer kits (1 thru 7), Rycote S-Series Windshield kits, Rycote Softies and other brands of zeppelin-style wind protection systems, the Combo-Case features a slot for an ENG-style boom pole, up to 28 inches (72cm) at collapsed length. A set of headphones also easily fits inside, next to the windshield. There is even a place to put the Rycote brush you need to maintain the furry Windjammer cover. The case weighs less than eight pounds when empty and is made from durable, custom ‘ molded HDPE, with a professional twist draw-latch closure mechanism. The Combo-Case is available now through professional audio dealers. $229 (MSRP). www.alfacase.com

Wohler’s new AMP2-16MSDI provides instantaneous display for up to 16 channels of embedded audio within a single multirate HD/SD-SDI signal. Built on a fully digital system architecture featuring multiple high-fidelity class-D amplifiers, the AMP2-16MSDI provides near-field monitoring for any mix of stereo and mono sources in a compact 2RU design. The monitor includes demuxed outputs of eight AES pairs on unbalanced 75 ohm BNC connectors and as well as a reclocked loop output of the SDI signal. The monitor’s high-resolution LCD display boasts colorful 210-segment high-resolution bar graph level meters. Colors and settings for scale and range, along with several predefined scales and ballistics, including AES, BBC, and Nordic, are user-selectable. Each displayed meter set clearly indicates the phase for stereo sources prior to output on the speakers. The AMP2-16MSDI audio monitor addresses key issues in DTV audio delivery. $7,995 (AMP2-16MSDI). www.wohler.com