SM Pro Audio Introduces Stage Buddy Personal Monitoring System
January 18, 2008
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In addition to the full range of SM Pro Audio products (Analog Series, Red
Valve, Value, & Microphone Series), the new "STAGE-BUDDY" personal monitoring solution is to be released in a
convenient kit form at the NAMM 2008 International trade show. Visitors are welcome Thursday Jan 17 - Sunday
Jan 20 2008 at the SM Pro Audio stand, Hall A - booth#6809 Anaheim Convention Centre, CA, USA.
Whether you are using floor wedges, an in-ear system, or a pair of headphones to monitor your audio, the new STAGE-
BUDDY from SM Pro Audio represents the next generation in personal monitoring control. Featuring onboard EQ, signal
limiting, and a quality reverb, the STAGE-BUDDY provides a much-needed personal monitoring solution suitable for
monitoring voice, guitar, or any line level or microphone signal.
The STAGE-BUDDY kit system is an expandable monitoring solution comprised of one MASTER unit and four (4) REMOTE
STAGE-BUDDY units. Remote units can be connected either directly to the Master unit or daisy chained (up to 8 units) to
each other in succession using readily available standard CAT5 network cable. Audio transmission and power is supplied to
each remote unit directly from the MASTER unit making an extremely simple and elegant solution for distributing personal
monitoring to end-users.
The MASTER unit is a 1RU 19" rack-mountable hardware chassis that houses both the main audio connections for the
system in addition to 4 x CAT 5 distribution outlets for connection to the REMOTE units. Power/signal LED's on the front
panel provide display current audio activity whilst a handy split output pair is also provided to allow simple expandability of the
system and offer further possibilities to audio engineers.
With a host of features packed into a compact monitoring unit, the REMOTE offers quality personal microphone pre
amplification, EQ, Reverb, limiting, and a powerful pristine headphone amplifier. What could be easier than simply turning up
the MORE ME knob when wanting to listen to a little more of your own voice or instrument through a pair of headphones or
monitoring amplifier? Dial in some reverb, dial in MORE ME, and your done.
With the STAGE-BUDDY there is no longer a need for complex monitor mixing, multi channel inputs, or complex monitoring
configurations. Simply sending a stereo master mix feed from the front of house mix to the STAGE-BUDDY MASTER unit
allows REMOTE users the ability to dial up their monitoring preferences without fuss.
All housed in an external chassis, the STAGE-BUDDY is shielded from any stray electrical interference. Robust connectors
are provided for all inputs and outputs.
For more information, visit their web site at www.smproaudio.com.
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