AES NEWS! PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Toni Flosi, AAdvert International Inc. Phone (847) 998 0600 Ą Fax (847) 998 0260 Ą e-mail tflosi@aadvert.com Brad Lunde, TransAudio Group, Inc. Phone (702) 365-5155 Ą Fax (702) 365-5145 Ą e-mail brad@transaudiogroup.com Peter Montessi, A Designs Audio (Technical Information) Phone (818) 716-4153 Ą email sales@adesignsaudio.com TransAudio GROUP TO INTRODUCE A-DESIGNS AUDIO NEW MPA SERIES OF SWITCHABLE-TONE MIC PREs AT AES NYC 2005 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: TransAudio Group, the U.S. distributor for A Designs Audio is introducing a new series of switchable-tone MPA mic pres at AES/NYC 2005. The series includes the MP-1A all tube mono microphone preamplifier, the MP-2A all tube mono/mono stereo microphone preamplifier, both with a high gain structure. More than just a new look, these are the first mic pres designed with tone switches enabling the units to sound like totally different preamps. Each unit has two-tone switches per channel, and when used in combination, this results in four different sounds on each channel. This feature offers users unmatched versatility in a mic pre, delivering big tube sound that's perfect for studio recording or live performance. Additional features include a world-class Jensen input transformer, coupled with a custom wound output transformer to provide low-noise and high-performance users demand from a high-end mic pre. With 60dB gain, -20dB pad, balanced XLR input and output, a vintage VU meter, custom milled face plate, phantom switch, phase switch and a front panel direct inject 1/4 inch input jack. A Designs Audio is distributed by TransAudio Group, founded by industry veteran Brad Lunde. This organization has quickly become the premier U.S. importer/distributor and/or U.S. sales and marketing representative for high-end audio. Success hinges on TransAudio providing dealers and end users with a higher standard of product expertise and support far beyond the norm. TransAudio Group's product lines include A Designs (USA), ADT Audio (Germany), ATC (U.K), Brauner (Germany), Daking (USA), Drawmer (UK), Enhanced Audio (Ireland), George Massenburg Labs (USA), Heil Sound (USA), Pauly (Germany), Sabra Som (Brazil), Soundelux (USA), SoundField (UK), Weiss Engineering (Switzerland) and Z-Systems (USA). MSRP: MP-1A - $1,500.00 Ą MP-2A - $1,975.00 www.transaudiogroup.com PLEASE STOP BY AND SEE US AT AES 2005 NYC BOOTH #849