Canadian Music Trade - August/September 2020 | Page 32
Product News
Gruv Gear Kapsule Duo Travel Case
Gruv Gear has released the Kapsule Duo travel case, which carries
two electric or bass guitars in a well-protected, humiditycontrolled,
lightweight wheeled case.
The Kapsule Duo is a fusion of both hard and soft
cases, allowing musicians to carry it like a backpack, traditional
suitcase, or roll it using the included snap-on wheels.
It’s constructed using a tough ABS/polycarbonate shell combined
with a thick layer of lightweight expanded polystyrene for shock
absorption. The interior is further lined with foam and a soft fabric lining throughout,
keeping guitars safe and secure while traveling. The Kapsule Duo features a deeper
protective shell than the original Kapsule, wherein each instrument is isolated with a generously padded
divider. The case features a unique Iso Chamber that suspends and isolates the instrument’s headstock,
keeping it safe from impact damage during transport. It also includes multiple storage pockets. The included two-way
humidity control packs provided by Boveda absorb or release moisture as required to ensure the optimal humidity.
For more information, contact Gruv Gear: [email protected], 714-253-4788, www.gruvgear.com.
Zoom H8 Portable Recorder
Zoom has introduced the H8 portable recorder, the new flagship product in its
H Series.
The H8 comes with a stereo X-Y pair of microphones but, as with the
previously-released H6, these can be swapped out for a range of newly-developed
mic and input modules. Options include a four-capsule ambisonic array (which
the H8 can decode into a variety of stereo and multi-channel formats), and
the Expander Capsule, which provides four additional mic inputs. Most of the
H8’s recording sources connect to the octagonal centre section, which comprises
two combi inputs for mic/line/instrument signals, plus four XLR mic inputs.
With the Expander Capsule fitted, the H8 can capture 12 microphone signals
simultaneously.
The unit has a large colour touchscreen while the bottom edges house
the SD card slot, USB port, and headphone and line output mini-jacks. That
touchscreen allows access to all of the H8’s recording controls and software
features, and Zoom has developed three different apps for podcast, music, and
field recording.
For more information, contact Intellimix: 514-457-9663,
[email protected], www.intellimix.com.
RockBoard MOD 4 Guitar Wireless
Receiver & Patchbay
RockBoard by Warwick has released the MOD 4, an
all-in-one wireless system receiver and patchbay for
pedalboards. It offers an easy-to-use wireless connection
between an instrument and pedalboard via digital wireless
technology that delivers high-quality audio, simple
set-up, and reliability for gigging musicians.
The wireless system works in the 2.4 GHz ISM
band for worldwide use and offers a full 20 Hz-20 kHz
frequency range with 5 ms of latency. The patchbay
module is designed to route connections from underneath
the pedalboard to its front, giving a central access
point and tidying up connections. The A, B, C, and
D TRS sockets are wiring thru-connections from the
front of MOD 4 to the corresponding sockets on the
back. This allows the musician to connect their pedals
permanently underneath the board so they only have to
connect cables to and from the front of the board when
setting up for a gig.
For more information, contact B&J Music:
800-268-8147, [email protected],
www.bjmusiconline.com.
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