Emeryville, CA-Nady Audio recently announced the introduction of a new line of console and rack stereo mixers to its rapidly expanding line of audio gear. Included in this new line-up are several models in particular that offer superb performance, advanced features, and surprising affordability.

The Nady SPM-835 is an 8-channel stereo powered console mixer designed for small venue live sound reinforcement applications. The SPM-835 offers the following features: 35W/channel; ultra compact; full frequency response, low noise, and wide dynamic range; 4 mono balanced XLR mic and unbalanced 1/4" line and 4 stereo unbalanced RCA jack inputs; line/phono level input select switch for stereo channel inputs; 35W (RMS) @ 4 Ohms with stereo speaker outputs; stereo master mix output; post-fader Aux Send with Aux level control for external effects and monitoring; 8-band active equalizers for mono input channels; stereo headphone output with dedicated volume control; switchable global +48V phantom power on all mono inputs; all-steel rugged construction for maximum reliability.

The PRM-100 is an 8-channel stereo powered mixer with internal DSP (digital sound processor) effects. Available either as a desk console or rackmountable, the PRM-100 has 16 built-in, selectable DSP echo and reverb effects and is ideal for all small venue live sound reinforcement applications. This mixer offers excellent audio performance with low noise and powerful, full spectrum transparent audio; input trim controls on all channel inputs; peak LEDs on all input channels; pan pots on each mono channel and balance pots on each stereo input; switchable global 48V phantom power on mono channels; high-quality sealed pots with center detents for all pan/balance and EQ controls; tough, all-steel construction.

Nady's new stereo mic/line mixers with internal DSP effects (the MXE Series) includes the MXE-612, a 6-channel unit, the MXE-812, an 8-channel unit, and the MXE-1212, a 12-channel unit. All of these mixers offer great performance with low noise and smooth, transparent audio across the full audio spectrum, plus natural sounding selectable echo/reverb effects. The built-in DSP has 16 selectable preset level and echo intervals and separate Effects Send and individual channel Effects Return controls. Other features include: input trim controls on all channel inputs; peak LEDs on all input channels; pan pots on each mono channel and Balance pots on each stereo input; 3-band EQ for all input channels; Aux Send and Aux Return with Aux Send and Aux Return controls; switchable global 48V phantom power on mono channels; super accurate 1-segment LED display bargraph meters; high-quality sealed pots with center detents for all Pan/Balance and EQ controls; road-tough, all-steel construction.

"Our new mixers join the existing family of Nady Audio mixers in offering the ultimate in compact mixing power-uncompromised , brilliant performance and full, versatile functionality," commented John Nady, President of Nady Systems. "We're confident that these units will meet the needs of a wide range of professional applications from keyboard, monitor, and project and MIDI studios mixing to the most demanding video, film and broadcasting production. They're great performing mixers and the price is definitely right."