DakingPlus DEBUTS THE NEW DIGITALLY CONTROLLED EQ AND STEREO COMPRESSOR AT AES 2006

[The Press Desk at Gearslutz.com]

DakingPlus DEBUTS THE NEW DIGITALLY CONTROLLED EQ AND STEREO COMPRESSOR AT AES 2006

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: DakingPlus, a new joint venture created by Geoff Daking
and Dave Thibodeau that is focusing on new digitally controlled versions of
classic analog processing modules, will launch its first products at the AES
Convention. The initial offering will be the DakingPlus EQ500, the famous
four-band "A Range" equalizer for which Daking is famous, and will be
followed by the DakingPlus Stereo Compressor, which will offer higher
performance than the current Daking FET II mono compressor by providing
remote digital control of the analog circuitry.

The DakingPlus EQ500, designed to fit various manufacturers' rack-mount
module frames, utilizes the same four bands, and five fixed frequency select
points as the famous Daking 52270 Mic-Pre/EQ and is built using the same
Class A circuits. A single rotary encoder provides access to all parameter
settings, leaving the faceplate uncluttered to provide easy-to-read EQ
settings.

A single hard-wired relay bypass removes all active circuits in the audio
path. Additionally, individual frequency bands are automatically bypassed
when the respective gain is set at unity, similar to the individual 'out'
switch of the Daking Mic-Pre/EQ. All EQ settings are retained in volatile
memory when the module is powered down.

The new DakingPlus Stereo Compressor is the first in a line of innovative,
digitally controlled analog products from the new venture. Based on the
classic FET II analog compressor circuits, the new unit additionally
features remote control and recallable user presets, all accessible via
Ethernet.

The 2U rack unit features dual monochrome LCD displays with LED backlighting
to display the current compressor settings in an easy-to-read graphic
representation of rotary knobs and pointers. The selected parameters are
displayed onscreen in text form also, for easy reading of the control's
setting. The rotary encoder has a solid, sure feel and the virtual knobs
respond quickly to user input. Metering is displayed on the LCD screens with
six meters simultaneously showing the input, output and gain reduction of
both channels.

The DakingPlus Stereo Compressor has the ability to store and retrieve
presets with instant recall of the stored settings and includes a built-in
web server. Two button presses display the IP address on screen and the user
simply enters this address to be connected, using any browser on any
computer on the network. Through the browser, users can display and change
the current settings of the selected channel, download and upload the
presets, and email or store the settings for future use.

The legacy Daking products remain unchanged. All of the new DakingPlus
products comply with CE standards for Restriction on Hazardous Substances
and Lead-Free Components (RoHS/Pb-Free).

This new "Plus" concept bridges the gap between the analog of yesterday and
the analog of tomorrow by adding digital control to Class A analog signal
processing circuits. Essentially, the concept gives engineers the option to
combine modular pieces of DakingPlus analog gear into any configuration.
DakingPlus Modules can be combined to configure a 96 in/24 out console or
can function as a simple two-channel analog in/analog out processing
package.

The new DakingPlus venture pairs Geoff Daking, well known for a range of
analog modules and consoles that recall some of the industry's revered
classics, with Dave Thibodeau, former vice president of technical operations
for Pro Audio Design in Rockwell, Massachusetts, who has many years of
experience with consoles, software and electronic control.

The DakingPlus line of products is available throughout North America from
LasVegasProAudio.com.

www.lasvegasproaudio.com (702) 307-2700

PLEASE STOP BY AND SEE US AT AES 2006 SAN FRANCISCO BOOTH #1320

[murp]

I'd love to see some photos of the compressor...

[WidgetNinja]

Originally Posted by murp

I'd love to see some photos of the compressor...

I'll see that and raise you $,$$$????

[murp]

Originally Posted by WidgetNinja

I'll see that and raise you $,$$$????

I think that little guy just says it all...

[RoundBadge]

I really want these for my Tonelux rig

[max cooper]

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

I really want these for my Tonelux rig

I was just thinking that you need more outboard.

At least get to the point where it's easier to list the gear you don't have.

I wanna see pics of the comp. I think there's a pic of the EQ around here somewhere.

So the comp will be analog with DSP control? Kinda like the EL and FMR comps? Do I have that wrong?

[RoundBadge]

Originally Posted by max cooper

At least get to the point where it's easier to list the gear you don't have.

That list is endless my friend

[~ufo~]

how sweet it would be if it'd come with a plug that let's you hardware insert it into protools (and other DAWs) but gives you the GUI too, so you can adjust the thing, automate, save and recal presets just like any other rtas/tdm plug does.

but I'm sure y'all have come up w/ that yourselves !

[DrDeltaM]

Originally Posted by max cooper

I
So the comp will be analog with DSP control? Kinda like the EL and FMR comps? Do I have that wrong?

Analog compressor with total recall and digitally controlled parameter settings. There was a prototype at AES Paris.

[deft_bonz]

What's the price tag?

[cepia]

Did anyone get to hear the EQ at AES? How much? When will it be available?