Benchmark Media Systems Unmasks PRE420 - 4-Channel Mic-Pre/Mixer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Benchmark Media Systems Unmasks PRE420 - 4-Channel Mic-Pre/Mixer with
RF-Immune, Wide-bandwidth Design and Astonishingly Low Noise and Distortion.

SYRACUSE, New York, January 08, 2007 - Benchmark Media Systems is redefining
performance expectations yet again with today's announcement of the PRE420 -
a four channel microphone preamplifier mixer. The PRE420's partnership of
unexpected flexibility and phenomenal performance heralds a new level of
excellence.

"This represents the next evolution of our cherished, wide-bandwidth, ultra-low
distortion microphone preamplifier system, the MPS-420," said Allen Burdick,
President of Benchmark Media Systems. "Wide bandwidth demands exceptional
RF-Shielding - and the PRE420 delivers precisely that."

"Even high-end preamplifiers can mask subtle details because of intermodulation
distortion," explains John Siau, Director of Engineering at Benchmark Media
Systems. "This is a symptom of RF interference and non-linear performance at
ultra-sonic frequencies. The PRE420's innovative circuitry provides ultra-low
distortion at high frequencies - up to 500kHz - while maintaining RF-immunity in
the most demanding environments."

Each of the PRE420's four microphone inputs include switchable 40Hz high-pass
filter, +48V Phantom power, and 20dB pad. Gain ranges from 22dB to 66dB or 2dB
to 46dB of gain with the 20dB pad enabled. The PRE420 has four direct outputs,
two control room outputs, and two stereo outputs. The PRE420 also includes the
HPA2™ - Benchmark's signature high-current, 0-Ohm headphone amplifier.

The PRE420 also features an astonishingly low-noise stereo mix bus driven by
Benchmark's proprietary MirrorPan™ circuitry to achieve precise, distortion-free,
constant-power panning.

"The unparalleled transparency of the mix bus and pan circuitry is faithfully
delivered to all mix outputs with consistent, high resolution to all independent,
direct, stereo, and control room XLR outputs," said John Siau.

"The PRE420 offers enormous flexibility with uncompromised sonic integrity at an
unprecedented value, and that is precisely what we are committed to at
Benchmark," added Allen Burdick, noting the first units will ship on February 1st,
2007 for $2775.00 USD.

More information about the PRE420 is available at:

http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/micpre/pre420

High resolution photos of the PRE420 are available at:

http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/micpre/pre420/photos

Benchmark Media Systems, Inc. is a privately-held manufacturer of precision
audio electronics providing leading-edge performance to broadcasters, recording
studios, sound reinforcement contractors, and home audiophiles since 1978.

For more information, call Matthew Martin at 1-800-262-4675 or email:

press@benchmarkmedia.com

BENCHMARK MEDIA SYSTEMS, INC.
5925 Court Street Road
Syracuse, NY, USA 13206-1707
Phone 800-262-4675, 315-437-6300
FAX 315-437-8119
http://www.benchmarkmedia.com