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. 32 CANADIAN MUSIC TRADE